In lieu of the fancy "look for these at Nationals!" post that I did not do before going to Kentucky, I would like to take a moment to thank the various people who created my horses, tack and props that allowed me to do so well.
Unplaced ( :( )
Secret Weapon
Resin "Valinor" sculpted by Sarah Minkiewicz-Bruening, finished by Jennifer Irwin, tack by Lauren Wood and Carrie Sloan, Various props by Robin Briscoe and D'arry Jone Frank.
Airline Amy
Resin "Let Fly" sculpted by Tibbi Searcher and finished by Danielle Feldman
Polka Bueno
Resin "Okie Too" sculpted and finished by Carol Williams
Sahara
Resin "Mini Nahar" sculpted by Sarah Rose and finished by Natalie Wolfer
Chump Change
Resin "Genoveva" sculpted by Brigitte Eberl and finished by Ann Harris
Oscar Wilde
Resin "Showman" sculpted by Kathi Bogucki and finished by Carol Williams
Butch
Resin "Taboo" sculpted by Sarah Minkiewicz-Bruening and finished by Melissa Mistretta
Sundance
Resin "Taboo" sculpted by Sarah Minkiewicz-Bruening and finished by Mel Miller
Bellagio
Resin "Spinnaker" sculpted by Sarah Minkiewicz-Bruening and finished by Stephanie Blaylock
Alwen
Resin "Punjabi" sculpted by Lynn Fraley and finished by Liesl Dalpe
Heavy Cream
Resin "Hairy Oberon" sculpted by Sarah Rose and finished by Danelle Gatcombe
Bruce
Resin "Otto" sculpted by Sarah Minkiewicz-Bruening and finished by Morgen Kilbourne
Acetabula
OF China Collier sculpted by Kristina Lucas-Francis and finished by Pour Horse
Scarsedale
OF China Oberon sculpted by Sarah Rose and finished by Marcherware
Dothraki
OF China Nomad sculpted by Kristina Lucas Francis and finished by Pour Horse
Victoria
OF China Netzky sculpted and finished by Laf N Bear Studios (Lynn Fraley)
Top Tens
Hot Zone (CM/AR/OS Other English Over Fences, CM/AR/OS English Arena Trail and CM/AR/OS Dressage low level)
BHR Hunter customized by Ann Harris, tack by Jen Kistler, Parklane Saddlery, Cari Chaney and Omi Miniatures, props by Robin Briscoe and Wilshire Miniatures.
Opportunity Knocks (CM/AR/OS English Natural Trail)
Morsel resin sculpted by Kristina Lucas Francis and finished by Darleen Stoddard. Tack by Darleen Stoddard. Props by Julie Ward and Mike Gruetter
Viva Las Vegas (CM/AR/OS Hunter Under Saddle-Stock type)
Matriarch Resin sculpted and finished by Carol Williams, tack by Corrine Ensor, doll by Sherri Wirtz
THANK YOU DAVE!
Harpo (CM/AR/OS Dressage lower level)
Resin "Mittens" sculpted and finished by Ann Harris, tack by Susan Doolittle, doll by Cari Chaney,props by Wilshire Miniatures
Centerfold (CM/AR/OS Dressage lower level)
Resin "Mini Warmblood" culpted and finished by Carlee Balling, tack by Cari Chaney and Jackie Arns.
Edgar Allen (CM/AR/OS Dressage upper level)
Resin "Matador" customized and finished by Ann Harris, tack by Jen Kistler and Susan Doolittle, props by Wilshire Miniatures.
Smoke and Satin (CM TB/STB)
Lonesome Glory customized by Pamela Hutton.
Shock Value (AR/OS Mustang-Classic/LB/SM scale)
Resin Nevada by Sarah Rose finished by Mel Miller
Harry (OF China UK Pony)
OF China "Hadrian" sculpted by Sarah Rose and finished by Pour Horse
Banderas (China Collectibility, European Limited Edition below 500)
OF China "Lirico" Sculpted by Sarah Minkiewwicz-Bruening and finshed by Marcherware
Kosmopolitan (China Collectibility, European Limited Edition below 500)
OF China "Aashiq" sculpted by Ed Bogucki and finished by Alchemy
Moonseek (aka By Candlelight) (CM Glaze China Pony)
Custom Glazed Boxing Shire sculpted by Donna Chaney and finished by Joan Berkowitz
Sylar (CM Glaze Draft)
Custom Glaze Valentin sculpted by Brigitte Eberl and finished by The Horse Gallery
RESERVE CHAMPION
Edgar Allen (CM/AR/OS Other Harness)
Resin "Matador" customized and finished by Ann Harris, harness by Darleen Stoddard, whip by Carrie Sloan, Meadowbrook Cart by Malcolm Wiggins, obstacle by Wilshire Miniatures.
Harpo (CM/AR/OS Hunter Under Saddle-Sport Type)
Resin "Mittens" sculpted and finished by Ann Harris, tack by Susan Doolittle, doll by Cari Chaney
Banderas (OF China Spanish Breed)
OF China "Lirico" Sculpted by Sarah Minkiewwicz-Bruening and finshed by Marcherware
NATIONAL CHAMPION
Harpo (CM/AR/OS Hunter Over Fences-Sport type, CM/AR/OS English Arena Trail and Workmanship-Traditional Chestnut)
Resin "Mittens" sculpted and finished by Ann Harris, tack by Susan Doolittle, doll by Cari Chaney, props by Wilshire Miniatures.
Polka Parr T (CM/AR/OS Reining)
BHR Sliding Horse customized by Jackie Arns, tack by Terry Newbury and Corrine Ensor, doll by Anne St.Onge (shown here in games--I did not get a photo of his reining set up!)
In Demand (OF China Other Sport)
OF China "Willoughby" sculpted by Brigitte Eberl and finished by The Horse Gallery
Arian (CM Glaze Sport Horse)
Custom glazed Daffyd sculpted by Sarah Minkiewicz-Bruening and finished by Joan Berkowitz
THANK YOU artists for creating these wonderful horses, tack, dolls and props--I could not have had so much fun without them!