BECF Photo Show Series Round 3

All three of the BECF round 3 photo shows have been judged, and points have been tallied. Here are the top twenty models so far:

1. Joliet Jake

2. Silver Dream

3. Risky Business

4. Cody

5. Silver Harmony

6. McFarland

7. Winter Flame

8. Silver Mist

9. Collection of Dreams

10. DM Sobresaliente

11. Winter Gold

12. WBP Bilbo

13. PR Whispering Breeze

14. Gunnery Sergeant

15. Champagne Kisses

16. Harvey

17. Bee-Eater

18. Ludwig

19. Patawatomi

20. Winter Solstice

There are still 3 more rounds to go, so all to play for! The next AF and Performance shows will take place on the 23rd of January, and the next FF show will be on the 30th of January. We still need judges for the Feb/March and April/May shows, so please volunteer if you have the time. Judges will also be given free entry to another BECF show.

Meanwhile please enjoy pictures of the Supreme Champion line-up from October/November Factory Finish show:

Supreme Champion, McFarland owned by Wendy Goodson

Reserve Supreme Champion, Blue Max owned by Celia Gregory

Reserve to Reserve Supreme Champion, Untold Fortune owned by Wendy Goodson

Bonfire Bonanza Live Show - Part 1

Sorry about the lack of posts recently. Please let us know if there is anything you would like to see on the blog.


Meanwhile enjoy some pictures from the Bonfire Bonanza Live Show at the beginning of November. The show was held over two days, and here are some pictures from the Performance sections. All photos courtesy of Sarah Hindmarsh.

This lovely Ballycor owned by Heather Irvine won the English Show Championship

The Reserve English Performance Champion, a really neat Hackney set-up owned by Jane Varin

Jan Hagues well known Julip police horse set-up won the Scene Championship

This lovely Julip horse won the Novice western class - all the tack and clothing were made by Jan

Sue Thompson's fantastic and original gypsy trotter set-up, which won the English Performance Championship and went onto win the Supreme Performance Championship

All American Live Show

Marion Randles hosted the All American Live show in Macclesfield back in late October. Sounds like the show was a great success, as the hobby becomes more popular the specialist shows are pointing the way forward. Wendy Goodson sent in some photos of some of the Champion line-ups and of her own overall Supreme Champion, Winter Gold.

BECF Photo Show Series Top 20

As the photo show series progresses the top 20 will be published after each round. All the points have been tallied, and this top 20 is based on the total points across all 3 shows. At the end of the season the finalists will receive some lovely prizes. Other categories will also get prizes too, including for example Top Performance model, Top Pony, Top Resin to name but a few.

1st Joliet Jake C Gregory

2nd Winter Flame W Goodson

3rd Cody W Goodson

4th Risky Business D Hulse

5th Silver Dream W Goodson

6th Collection of Dreams W Goodson

7th Gunpowder R Marriott

8th Silver Harmony W Goodson

9th Shepherd Moon C Gregory

10th Treasure W Goodson

11th Bits & Pieces W Goodson

12th Champagne Kisses L Islip

13th Silver Mist W Goodson

14th Barely There C Gregory

15th Must Be Magic W Goodson

16th Nothin But Trouble A White

17th PR Whispering Breeze D Hulse

18th Patawatomi I Dotti

19th Avalon Little Boy Blue H Birtles

20th Midnight Lace W Goodson

In total 677 models have been entered into the show series, so if you are in the top 20 give yourself a pat on the back. But there are still 4 rounds left so all is to play for, get your cameras out and start snapping!

Happy showing!

Hobby Day Update!

Added to our original schedule, we are pleased to announce that Jan Hagues will be doing a tack-making demo. Some of you will remember her amazing detailed tack on Julip models that always does fantastically well at shows.

Please use the form on the website to book your places before they all go!

BECF Photo Series - Part 2

The results from the 2nd round of the Artist Finish and Factory Finish BECF shows are ready. Here are the Supreme Line-ups:

To the left is the AF Supreme Champion Abigail S owned by Ilaria Dotti of Italy. Ilaria proxy shows her photos - if you don't live in the UK but would like to enter the BECF shows, please get in touch as proxy showers can be arranged.





To the right is the AF Reserve Supreme Champion Gardhar who is also owned by Ilaria. Well done to you!








The Reserve to Reserve Supreme title went to Cody owned by Wendy Goodson:


In the Factory Finish show, Supreme Champion went to Denra Hulse's Risky Business:




The Reserve Supreme Champion was Winter Flame owned by Wendy Goodson.





And last but not least is Gun Powder owned by Rebecca Marriott who took the Reserve to Reserve Supreme in the Factory Finish Show.


Well done to all our winners!


Stay tuned for the results of the Performance Show, and start thinking about your entries for the next round of shows in mid-October.

BECF Hobby Day

The BECF would like to invite you to the second Hobby Day. It will take place on the 17th of October and promises to be a day of fun, learning, and appreciation for all model horse hobbyists, old and new! There will also be an award for the best British artist and a sneak-peek at the new Judge's Handbook, as well as vendors' stalls, bring-and-buy tables and displays. There are talks, demos and workshops to suit all interests as well as a chance to meet fellow enthusiasts and exchange ideas

http://hobbyday2.notlong.com

If you would like an artists' or vendors' stand for the day please get in touch via the BECF website's 'contact us' page.