The following Divisions will be held at this show: Original Finish Breyer/Other Foals, Original Finish Breyer Breed, Original Finish Stone Weanling Breed, Original Finish Stone Breed, Original Finish Plastic Vintage Breed, Original Finish Plastic Specialty Breed, Original Finish Woodgrain/Decorator, Custom, Mini Custom, Artist Resin, Mini Artist Resin, Mini Original Finish Plastic.

• The Original Finish (OF) Division includes horses which have not been altered in any way upon leaving the factory with the exception of minor touch-ups.

• The Mini Division includes horses which are Little-Bit/Pebbles-sized or smaller.

• The China Division includes horses produced by North Light, Hagen-Renaker, Breyer Porcelains/Resins, Royal Doulton, Beswick, Border Fine Arts....etc.

• Customs (CM) are defined as any mass-produced plastic (such as Breyer, Stone, etc), mass-produced resin (such as North Light or Conversation Concepts) or China altered from its original finish through customization.

• Artist Resins (AR) are defined as any model made from resin material which was not mass-produced, but created and sold by an individual artist.

Original Finish Plastic Breyer & Other Divisions: Alicia Strayer-Mangan and another judge to be announced

Original Finish Stone Plastic Divisions: To be announced

Original Finish Mini Plastic Divisions: Karen Zorn

Original Finish Vintage, Specialty, Woodgrain/Decorator Divisions: Anne Olejniczak

Original Finish China Breed Divisions: Denise Olejniczak

All Custom Breed Divisions: Rene Hoppe

All Artist Resin Breed Divisions: Kathleen Timmerman

Early Entry Fees: Due to the increase in gas prices, we thought we'd offer our exhibitors the opportunity of lower early entry fees.  Fees will be $40.00 for unlimited entry and $20.00 for exhibitors with show strings of 20 horses or less (horses can be from any division or combination of divisions). In order to receive the early entry fee rate, entries must either be postmarked no later than April 7, 2008 or paid for through Paypal no later than April 7. 

Regular Entry Fees: From April 8, 2008 until the official closing date Tuesday, May 6, 2008, the Regular Entry Fee will be $45.00 for unlimited entries and $25.00 for exhibitors with show strings of 20 horses or less (horses can be from any division or combination of divisions). Regular and Early Entry Fees can be paid by check, money order or online through Paypal. If paying through Paypal, please pay to the following account: bootimer@glis.net and either E-mail your entry information (including box lunch preference where applicable) to DetRockCityLive@aol.com or mail to: Denise Olejniczak, Detroit Rock City Live! Show, P. O. Box 327, Romeo, Michigan 48065. Please make all checks or money orders payable to: Denise Olejniczak. There will be a $25.00 service charge for all checks returned for non-sufficient funds.

The 20 horse limit will be strictly enforced for limited entries. Although the full entry has no limit, it is the personal responsibility of the exhibitor to limit their entries to a manageable number. 

Awards: Flat ribbons will be awarded for first through tenth place in each class, and Honorable Mention at judge's discretion. Each Champion and Reserve Champion (including Breyer Overall) will receive a 10 inch rosette utilizing the show color scheme with Overall Grand Champions and Overall Reserve Grand Champions receiving 16 inch rosettes. Original Finish and Custom/Artist Resin entrants will not compete with one another for Overall Championships. Therefore, two separate Overall Grand and Reserve Championships will be awarded. Double flat ribbons will be given to those winning Awards of Merit.

Since the Breyer Division has so many classes, we have divided it into Individual Breed Champions and Reserves (i.e. Light Breeds, Draft Breeds, etc.). Breyer Individual Breed Champions and Reserves will receive double flat ribbons in the show color scheme. These Champions and Reserves will compete for Overall Breyer Breed Champion and Reserve and Awards of Merit.

In addition to rosettes, all Champions will receive an Official 12.5 oz. Souvenir 134th Kentucky Derby Mint Julep Glass. All Reserve Champions will receive an equine-themed magnet. Overall Grand Champions and Reserves will receive a Australian Lunar Series "Year of the Horse" .999 pure fine silver coins. Champions will receive a 1 oz coin and Reserves a 1/2 oz coin. 

When final cuts are made, judges will be giving out small trinkets at their discretion for their favorites. These trinkets should be taken and saved by the exhibitors. Small prizes will be awarded to the exhibitor that collects the most and the least trinkets at the show.

Class Sponsorships: $1.00 per class. $10.00 per champion/reserve. Please consider sponsorships. The more we defray costs through donations, the more we can donate to the Secretariat Foundation and Wildlife Warriors.

Halter Rules & Tips:  

1. There is a three horse per class limit per exhibitor in every class with the exception of mini which has a limit of four per class.

2. The OF Plastic Vintage Division is for any plastic horse produced prior to 1988, this includes Breyers, Hartlands, etc. 

3. The OF Plastic Specialty Division is for models falling into any of these categories: test, one of a kind, raffle, judges, helpers, and runs of 30 or less. 

4. Factory Customs such as those found in the Signature Series will show in OF Stone Breed. 

5. Woodgrains and Decorators will show in their respective division.

6. We encourage exhibitors to display breed information with their horses, most particularly in the case of rare breeds so the judge may make an informed decision.

7. For Vintage, Specialty and Woodgrain/Decorator Divisions, exhibitors may place an index card with any pertinent information you think the judge needs to know (i.e., this is a test run for . . . ).

8. Since we do not have a Finish Division, the Vintage, Specialty and Woodgrain/Decorator Divisions are judged not only on breed, but finish and rarity.

9. We ask that all foals and minis show in their respective divisions, but if they are eligible for the OF Vintage, Specialty or Woodgrain/Decorator, they must show in those divisions. 

10. Please Note: The Vintage and Specialty Divisions are breed classes. Each horse may only show in one division. No cross entering is allowed.

11. All horses entered in the show must be tagged. On one side, please write the horse's breed and gender. On the other side, please write the horse's name and your initials. Tags which are placed with the wrong side facing up once the classes close will be disqualified. Judge's will make every attempt to allow exhibitors to flip their tags over properly before any disqualification.

12. We have one tip we would like to offer from judges' of our previous shows: Please make sure that your models are well dusted or bathed on show day, especially if they are shelf pieces. We know full well that static is always in the air and it is often hard to keep a dark horse dust free at shows. However, the condition of the horse falls within the judging criteria, especially in large classes with entries of equal quality. Don't let the dust bunnies hold you back!

Detroit Rock City Live Breed/Class Terminology

Light Breeds include: Arabians (all strains except for Persians and Shagyas which should show in Other Light), Part-Arabs (such as National Show Horses, Pintarabs, Abstangs, Quarabs, etc.) Morgans, Russian/Asian-based breeds such as Akhal-Tekes, Turkomans and Iomuds.

Gaited Breeds include: American Saddlebreds, Tennessee Walking Horses, Missouri Fox Trotters, Rocky Mountain Horses, Spotted Saddle Horses, Icelandics, etc.

Spanish Breeds include: Andalusians, Alter-Reals, Lipizzans, All Pasos.

Stock Breeds include: Quarter Horses, Appaloosas, Paints, Mustangs, Canadian Cutting Horse, Australian Stock Horse, Brumbys, Barbs, etc.

Sport Breeds include: Thoroughbreds, Standardbreds, Sport Horses of Color such as Appy and Paint Sporthorses, Hanoverians, Holsteins, Trakhener, Dutch, Swedish and German Warmbloods, etc.

Carriage Breeds include: Friesians, Knabstrups, Cleveland Bays, etc.

British Draft includes: Clydesdales, Shires, Suffolks, Irish Draught, etc.

French/German Draft includes: Percherons, Norman Cobs, Ardennes, Schleswig, Schwarwalder Fuchse, etc.

Scandinavian/Flemish Draft includes: breeds from Iceland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Belgium and the Netherlands, such as Dutch Draught, Swedish Draft, Belgians, Belgian Draft, Ardennais, etc.

British Ponies includes: Welsh Sections A, B, C and Mountain Ponies, Connemara, etc.

American Ponies include: Pony of Americas, American Paint Pony, American Indian Pony, Quarter Pony, etc.

Longears/Exotics includes: mules, donkeys, zebras, quaggas, etc.

Other Pure includes: Friesians (if no carriage division exists), Fjords, and basically, any breed that does not fit into any division class already offered.

Exhibitor Rules: 

1. The show hall requires that all tables be covered when in use to preserve their smooth surfaces. We ask that all exhibitors bring tablecloths, sheets or any material they wish to use to protect the surface of their tables. As long as provisions allow, all entrants will receive their own table.  
2. If the entry is large and it is necessary to share tables, the last exhibitors to enter will be the first to share a table. Those exhibitors utilizing the $25.00 fee for small strings will either get a six foot table, a round table or share an eight foot table with another exhibitor with a similar-sized string.
3. The 20 horse limit will be strictly enforced. Although the full entry has no limit, it is the personal responsibility of the exhibitor to limit their entries to a manageable number. 
4. In large classes, judges at their own discretion may choose to split the class or make a first cut in their classes by placing a black horse and jockey token in front of the horses they wish to remain for final judging in that respective class. When announced, exhibitors should remove all unmarked horses from the ring. However, please leave the tokens! When final cuts are made, judges will be giving out small prizes at their discretion for their favorites. These prizes may be taken by the exhibitors. Make sure that you save them as we will be giving a prize for the exhibitor that collects the most and the least tokens at the show.
5. Please use common sense and care when arranging your horses on your tables and the judging rings or while walking through the aisles. Detroit Rock City Live and The Romeo Community Center are not liable for any damage to horses or other equipment.

Sportsmanship Rules:

1. Due to personal safety, fire safety rules and model horse safety, the aisles between tables must be kept clear. Travel containers must be stored under your table, in your cars, in designated areas by the show staff or in areas specifically approved in advance by the show chairman. 
2. Please be respectful of other exhibitors and refrain from the following: inappropriate language; touching or picking up horses other than your own without asking permission; bumping tables; letting children run wild; and smoking. The Romeo Community Center prohibits the consumption of any form of alcoholic beverages.
3. Exhibitors who display behavior which is detrimental to the hobby, disrupts the judging of the show, or diminishes the enjoyment of the show through their actions for fellow exhibitors may be asked to leave by Detroit Rock City Live. In the interest of fairness, an offending exhibitor will be given three (3) verbal warnings by the show chairman. If the exhibitor persists in their disruptive behavior, they will be asked to leave and will not be eligible to receive a refund for their entries. Detroit Rock City Live has never had to eject an exhibitor at any show and we hope this rule will never  have to be enforced. However, we reserve the right to protect the interests and enjoyment of all our exhibitors.
4. Please remember that judging is a subjective art. Different judges may look at the same class and come up with different conclusions with both being correct.  It is merely a matter of opinion. All judges' decisions are considered final. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask after class judging, at lunchtime, or after the show. Please do not interrupt a judge while they are judging a class.
5. Please remember that judges give their time and energy so that you can exhibit your horses at a local show. Whether you agree or disagree with a judge's decision, please keep any negative comments to yourself or out of the show hall. In a close room, words may travel further than you may expect. Judges have ears and feelings just as you do. Please give them the respect and courtesy they deserve. 

Judging: In the interest of good sportsmanship and to avoid the appearance of conflict of interest and hard feelings among exhibitors as well as a smooth judging process, we have instituted the following guidelines for our judging:

1. Judges will not show in the division they are judging.

2. Judges who enter will not be allowed to actively show their own entries while judging. If a judge enters the show, he or she may set up their table prior to the start of judging. However, they may not leave the judging area to put their horses in their classes. They may have a friend, family member, etc., to manage their entries once the judging process has begun. Once the judge's assignment has been completed, they may return to their table and show their own horses. This provision promotes a smooth and consistent flow in class judging so that we can all get home at a reasonable hour.

3. Judges will examine all horses in a respective class before any choices are made regarding placements.

4. Judges will not flip tags at any time during the judging process. Ribbons will be placed next to the class winners and placers. Tags will then be flipped only for the purpose of recording placements. Once tags are flipped, no ribbons, NAN cards or placements can be changed.

5. Champions, Reserves and Overalls will be judged solely at the judge or judging panel's discretion.

6. Wherever possible, a scribe will be provided for judges so that classes will be judged and recorded as quickly as possible. 

7. In large classes, judges at their own discretion may choose to split the class or make a first cut in their classes by placing a black horse and jockey token in front of the horses they wish to remain for final judging in that respective class. When announced, exhibitors should remove all unmarked horses from the ring. However, please leave the tokens! When final cuts are made, judges will be giving out small prizes at their discretion for their favorites. These prizes may be taken by the exhibitors. Make sure to save them as we will be giving a prize for the exhibitor that collects the most and the least tokens at the show.

8. Judges will not hold up classes. Once a class is closed and judging has begun, no horses may be added to that class. We have a PA System and each class will be announced several times before closing. Exhibitors are solely responsible for getting their horses to the ring on time. 

9. Judges, at their own discretion, may disqualify any Original Finish horse which they feel has been  noticeably restored. The exhibitor has the right to file a protest at that time which will be decided by a panel of other judges.

Scribes: We are asking for volunteers to act as scribes for our judges. Those who volunteer will receive a $25 discount on their entry fee and a free lunch. If you wish to volunteer, please contact us by E-mail at DetRockCityLive@aol.com or by mail: Denise Olejniczak, Detroit Rock City Live! Show, P. O. Box 327, Romeo, Michigan 48065. The deadline for applying for scribe positions is Tuesday, May 6, 2008.

Raffle: We will be holding a raffle at this show. Tickets will be $1 each or 6 tickets for $5. All proceeds (raffle, auction, advertising and entries), will be donated to the Secretariat Foundation which supports various charities and causes within the Thoroughbred racing community such as: veterinary research; Thoroughbred retirement and rehabilitation facilities; higher education scholarships in equine-related fields of study; therapeutic equestrian programs; and general funding for related established programs and Wildlife Warriors in memory of Steve Irwin. Those who are unable to attend may still participate in the raffle by purchasing tickets by mail or through PayPal. Prizes and descriptions may at www.thebanshee.net/DRCraffle.html. Prizes will be numbered for easy identification for those purchasing tickets online or by mail. 

Winners do not have to be present. However, winners not present at the show will be responsible for actual shipping costs of the item or items won. After the show, prize winners will be listed below each item on our website and will include ticket numbers. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the show.  Online ticket purchases can be made through Paypal until 12:00 noon EST on Friday, May 16, 2008. 

To purchase tickets by PayPal, use the following account: bootimer@glis.net. When purchasing, please include the number of tickets purchased, the prize number(s) you wish tickets to be allocated, and the number of tickets you wish to be applied towards each prize. This information should be included in the Special Instructions portion of the PayPal form when payment is made; or, by E-mail to DetRockCityLive@aol.com. 

To purchase tickets by mail, send a check or money order to: Denise Olejniczak, Detroit Rock City Live! Show, P. O. Box 327, Romeo, Michigan 48065. When purchasing, please include the number of tickets purchased, the prize number(s) you wish tickets to be allocated, and the number of tickets you wish to be applied towards each prize.

The Raffle drawing will begin after lunch on May 17, 2008 during the show. 

All non-winning tickets will be placed in a bin for the second-chance raffle of various small items. So, please keep in mind that you have two opportunities to win for every ticket purchased!

We are always looking for raffle donations. Through the generosity of our exhibitors and other supporters, we were able to donate $2212.85 to the Secretariat Foundation and Wildlife Warriors after our 2007 Show. Those donating items with a value more than $25 prior to the closing date for entries will receive a free full page ad in our show catalog.

Auction: In addition to the raffle, we will be holding an auction with a few special prizes. Bidding will be available online until 12:00 noon EST on Friday May 16, 2008 and will end at 3:00pm EST on May 17, 2008 at the show. Auction items and their descriptions will be available for viewing prior to the show on the Detroit Rock City Live! website and can be reached directly at www.thebanshee.net/DRCauction.htm. Pre-show bids should be emailed to: DetRockCityLive@aol.com.

All proceeds (raffle, auction, advertising and entries) will be donated to the Secretariat Foundation which supports various charities and causes within the Thoroughbred racing community such as: veterinary research; Thoroughbred retirement and rehabilitation facilities; higher education scholarships in equine-related fields of study; therapeutic equestrian programs; and general funding for related established programs and Wildlife Warriors in memory of Steve Irwin.

Auction winners need not be present to win. However, the item must be paid for prior to shipping. The auction winner will be responsible for actual shipping costs. We will accept payment by check, money order or credit card through PayPal.

Online bidders are required to include their name, address and telephone numbers with their bids. Please do not bid if you do not intend to pay. Winners must contact Detroit Rock City Live! within three (3) days of notice and payment must be received within seven (7) days of confirmation. If confirmation or payment are not received within the described time-frames, the auction win will be considered null and void and will be awarded to the second place bidder.

We are always looking for prize donations. Through the generosity of our exhibitors and other supporters, we were able to donate $2212.85 to the Secretariat Foundation and Wildlife Warriors after our 2007 Show. Those individuals donating items with a value more than $25.00 prior to the closing date for entries will receive a free full page ad in our show catalog.

Catalogs: We will be offering free show catalogs to all exhibitors, advertisers and donators for this show. All those who make donations to the raffle prior to press time (May 6, 2008) will be acknowledged in the catalog. In addition, contributions which are valued at $25 or more will automatically receive one free full page (4.5 inches x 7.5 inches) ad in the catalog. All classes will be listed in the catalog. Class and Championship Sponsors will be acknowledged on a booster page in the catalog as well as next to the respective classes or championships they sponsor. Catalog Advertising must be in no later than May 6, 2008.

Catalog Advertising Rates: Business Card Ad: $5.00; Full Page Ad: $20.00; Half-Page Ad: $15.00; Quarter Page Ad: $10.00. Inside Front Cover: $35.00; Back Cover: $50.00; Inside Back Cover: $35.00. All advertising is in black and white.

Boxed Lunches: Exhibitors may pre-order boxed lunches which will be delivered to the show hall at approximately 12:30 PM on show day. We have a new caterer who makes awesome sandwiches! We will be offering customized Deli Sandwiches, with a choice of potato salad or cole slaw, the choice of a brownie or chocolate chip cookie for desert and soft drink for $7.50. There is a separate order form for the boxed lunch which can be printed out and mailed with your entry. Those who enter online should cut, paste and fill out the boxed lunch order form below your entry. Please remember to include the box lunch fee of $7.50 with your entry fee. Lunches must be ordered by May 6, 2008.  Use this link to reach the boxed lunch order form. 

Classlist:

OF Breyer/Other Plastic Foal Breed: 1. Arab/Part-Arab; 2. ASB; 3. Stock/Sport; 4. Draft/Pony; 5. Other Pure/Part; OF Plastic Foal Breed Champion & Reserve.

Breyer & Other Plastic Breed: 6. Arabian; 7. Part-Arab; 8. Morgan; 9. Other Light; Light Breed Champion & Reserve. 10. ASB; 11. MFT; 12: TWH/Other Gaited; Gaited Breed Champion & Reserve. 13. Andalusian - Dark Colors; 14. Andalusain - Light Colors; 15. All Pasos; 16. Other Spanish; Spanish Breeds Champion & Reserve. 17. QH Stallions/Geldings; 18. QH Mares; 19. Appy Stallions/Geldings; 20. Appy Mares; 21. Paint Stallions/Geldings; 22. Paint Mares; 23. Mustangs; 24. Other Pure Stock; Stock Breed Champion and Reserve. 25. TB - Cigars; 26. TB - Lonesome Glory; 27. TB - Other; 28. Warmbloods; 29. Sport Horses of Color; 30. Carriage; 31. Other Sport; Sport Breed Champion & Reserve. 32. British Draft; 33. French/German Draft; 34. Scandinavian/Flemish Draft; 35. Other Pure Draft; Draft Breed Champion & Reserve. 36. British Pony; 37. American Pony; 38. Other Pure Pony; Pony Breed Champion & Reserve. 39. Longears/Exotics; 40. Other Pure; 41. Mixed/Grade; Other Breed Champion & Reserve. Breyer & Other Plastic Breed Champion & Reserve.

Stone Weanling Breed: 42. Stock; 43. Sport; 44. Other Pure/Part; Stone Weanling Breed Champion & Reserve.

Stone Breed: 45. Arab/Part; 46. TWH; 47. Other Light; 48. QH; 49. Paint; 50. Appy; 51. WB/Sport; 52. Draft; 53. Pony; 54. Other Pure/Part; Stone Breed Champion & Reserve.

Vintage OF Plastic Breed: 55. Light Breed; 56. Gaited Breed; 57. Spanish Breed; 58. Stock Breed; 59. Sport Breed; 60. Draft Breed; 61. Pony Breed; 62. Other Pure/Part Breed; OF Vintage Plastic Breed Champion & Reserve.

Specialty OF Plastic Breed: 63. Light Breed; 64. Gaited/Spanish Breeds; 65. Stock Breed; 66. Sport Breed; 67. Draft Breed; 68. Pony Breed; 69. Other Pure/Part Breed; Specialty OF Plastic Breed Champion & Reserve.

Woodgrain/Decorator: 70. Breyer Woodgrain;  71. Breyer Decorator up to 1990; 72. Breyer Decorator 1991-2008; 73. Stone Decorator/Woodgrain; 74. Breyer Mini Decorator/Woodgrain; 75. Stone Mini Decorator/Woodgrain; 76. All Other Mini Decorator/Woodgrain; 77. Keychains; 78. Ornaments; 79. Other Plastic; Woodgrain/Decorator Champion & Reserve.

China Breed: 80. Foals; 81. Light; 82. Gaited; 83. Stock; 84. Sport; 85. Draft; 86. Pony; 87. Other Pure/Part; China Breed Champion & Reserve.

Custom Breed: 88. Foals; 89. Arabian/Part-Arab; 90. Other Light; 91. Spanish; 92. Appy; 93. Paint; 94. QH/Other Stock; 95. Draft; 96. Pony; 97. Sport/WB; 98. Other Pure/Part; 99. Vintage Traditional/Classics; 100. Vintage Foals; Custom Breed Champion & Reserve.

Artist Resin Breed: 101. Foals - Colts; 102. Foals - Fillies; 103. Arabian/Part-Arab; 104. Other Light; 105. Gaited/Spanish; 106.  Stock Horses of Color; 107. Other Stock; 108. WB; 109. Other Sport; 110. British Draft; 111. Other Draft; 112. Pony; 113. Other Pure; 114. Mixed /Grade/Part;  Artist Resin Champion & Reserve.

Mini OF Breed: 115. Foals - Colts; 116. Foals - Fillies; 117. Arabian; 118. Part-Arabian; 119. Other Light; 120. Breyer ASB - Action; 121. Breyer ASB - Standing; 122. Stone ASB; 123. Other Gaited; 124. Spanish; 125. Appy; 126. Paint; 127. QH; 128. Other Stock; 129. TB/STB; 130. WB; 131. Other Sport; 132. Draft - Action; 133. Draft - Standing; 134. British Pony; 135. Other Pony; 136. Other Pure/Part; Mini OF Breed Champion & Reserve.

Mini CM: 137. Foals - Colts; 138. Foals - Fillies; 139. Light; 140. Gaited; 141. Spanish; 142. Appy/Paint; 143. QH/Other Stock; 144. TB/WB/Sport; 145. Draft; 146. Pony; 147. Other Pure/Part; 148. Vintage Mini; Mini CM Breed Champion & Reserve.

Mini AR: 149. Foals; 150. Light; 151. Other Light; 152. Gaited/ Spanish; 153. Appy/Paint; 154. Other Stock; 155. Sport/TB/WB; 156. Draft; 157. Pony; 158. Other Pure/Part; Mini AR Breed Champion & Reserve.

Overall OF Grand Champion & Reserve

Overall AR/CM Grand Champion & Reserve

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