Happy Kamper Classic Show Rules Happy Kamper Classic is a not-for-profit live model horse show. This year, all proceeds will be going to Dubois County Humane Society. This show is NAN qualified. All classes will be judged for breed & collectibility or breed & workmanship unless otherwise noted. Please note, this show is HALTER ONLY and does not have a performance division. Doors open at 7:00 am Eastern Time for set up. Show starts at 8:00 am Eastern Time.
Parking:There is a large parking lot at the venue. Feel free to unload at the front entrance and then move your vehicle to an available spot. Do not park in the Dairy Queen parking lot.
Entries: Entries are sold at $80 per person for a full table, half tables will be sold at $50, and if you need extra space, entrants may purchase 1 ½ tables for $120. Entrants my proxy show up to 20 horses for a fee of $35. Entries will be accepted on a first come first served basis up to 40 full tables. If there is more interest, a waiting list will be maintained in the event of a cancellation. Names will be pulled from the waiting list in the order it was created. Each entrant may enter up to 3 models in each class. Entrants may enter additional models for $1.00 per model. The $1.00 buy in should be placed next to the model on the table. Models that are considered tippy may be placed on their side on cloth/pony pouch in the ring. If this is chosen, please note this gives the judge permission to pick up and examine the other side of the model.
Tables: Each entrant will be provided with either one full or one half 8’ table and one chair. There will be a spot on your entry form to request an extra chair should you need one.
Tags: Tags must be attached to each individual model. The front side of the tag must have your horse’s breed and sex. (Stallion, mare, gelding, etc.). The back side of the tag must contain your initials and the model’s name. Please use the three initials you specified on your entry form on your tag. This is how we will track and record results. The front side of the tag should be facing up on the table for the judge to read. Any model that does not follow these requirements may be disqualified. The initials you use on your tag MUST MATCH the initials you use on your entry form. This is how we will track and submit show results to NAMHSA.
Rings: There will be 8 rings running classes at the same time. Rings will be marked with the division name and number, as well as a white board showing the current class name/number. Divisions will not switch rings without an announcement being made. This show will be fast paced with lots of announcements so you will have to listen carefully to keep up! Each class will have a first and second call announcement. After the second announcement, the class will close. Once the class is closed, models may no longer be placed on the table. It will be announced once the class is pinned. Please DO NOT remove models from the table until you hear that announcement. To keep the show running smoothly, please remove pinned models from the ring as quickly as possible. There will be a Pony Pound that unclaimed models will be placed into should they not be removed by the start of the next class. The show holder shall NOT be held liable for lost or damaged models left in the ring or in the Pony Pound.
Documentation: Documentation for rare or unusual breeds is encouraged, but must be limited in size to 8.5”x11”. If you want your model judged for collectibility, you MUST provide collectibility documentation for the model. This documentation also must not exceed 8.5”x11”. If there is no collectibility documentation with the model on the table, IT WILL NOT BE JUDGED FOR COLLECTIBILITY.
Class Splits:The show holder or judge may choose to split, cancel, add or combine classes as needed to make judging easier and for the show to run smoothly. Split criteria will be left to judge’s discretion. (i.e., pattern/solid, mare/stallion, standing/motion, etc.) Collectibility/Workmanship/Breed judges may operate independently whether or not he or she chooses to split the class. For example, if the OF Breyer Breed judge would like to split “Arabian” into standing and motion molds, the OF Breyer collectibility judge may also choose to split, but doesn’t have to. If both judges choose to split, they must agree upon the criteria of the split. Criteria on which the judges may choose to split are as follows: Breed/Type, Sex, Color, Pattern, Mold, Sculptor, Manufacturer, Year(s) of Production, Run Numbers, and Position. Should a judge want to split on different criteria than those listed, the show runner must be made aware and agree that a different split is necessary.
Pinning: Judges must be aware of time and pin classes efficiently. Flat ribbons will be awarded 1st– 6th in each qualifying class. At the end of each class subdivision, any model that was awarded 1st or 2nd place in any qualifying class (including any split classes) will be placed on the table for callbacks. Judges will then name and award Sectional Champions/Reserve in both breed and collectibility/workmanship with Sectional Ribbons. Upon conclusion of a division, each Sectional Champion/Reserve will be called back to contend for the Overall Divisional Champion/Reserve title. Each Overall Divisional Champion/Reserve will be awarded an Overall Award.
Fun Classes: Throughout the day, there will be several “Fun Classes” held in a separate ring. Fun classes and their rules will be announced closer to the show date. Unless otherwise stated, Fun Class entries will be $1.00 per model, and models of any manufacturer, material, and finish will be allowed to compete. All proceeds will be going to our beneficiary. The fun classes are just that – Fun! They have been chosen and will be judged by our show helpers who have literally no idea about anything in the hobby. Winners will be awarded with a prize specific to the Fun Class Division. Fun class winners will not be eligible to receive NAN Cards.
Raffle: There will be a variety of models and other related items to be raffled, as well as a 2026 BreyerMidwest Special Run Glossy Beau and Arrow. Raffle tickets will be sold for $1.00 apiece or 12 tickets for $10.00. Each entrant is limited to ONE raffle entry for Glossy Beau and Arrow, which is included with your entry fee at no extra charge. You can find your Beau and Arrow raffle ticket in your Day-Of Show Packet. As always, raffle donations will be accepted and are greatly appreciated! If you choose to donate an item to the raffle, email steingaiterbreyers@gmail.com & specify if you will be bringing the donation with you to the show, or shipping in advance. All proceeds earned from the raffle will go to our beneficiary.
Food: Light breakfast items (pastries, fruit, granola bars, etc.) & coffee will be provided at no charge to show participants in the morning. Water and fountain soft drinks will be available for the duration of the show for free. At or around noon we will take a 45 min lunch break. For $15 additional, lunch may be purchased with your show registration. Lunch will include a “build your own sandwich” bar, chips, cookies, etc. Should you choose not to purchase lunch, there are several fast-food restaurants near the venue. Please note, you may pack your own lunch, but coolers are not allowed in the venue.
Code of Conduct: By registering & entering Happy Kamper Classic, you agree to the following Code of Conduct:This is meant to be a fun, low key event. Please conduct yourself accordingly. This means roughhousing, running, loud music/video games used without headphones, rude behavior, smoking indoors, or alcohol and drug use on the premises WILL NOT be permitted under any circumstances. Weapons are also not permitted in the show hall. Should these rules not be followed, entrants AND their helpers/guests WILL be asked to leave at the show holder’s discretion. In essence, even if YOU are well behaved, should ANYONE you bring along fail to adhere to these policies, you BOTH may be removed from the show hall and your entries disqualified. Entry fees will not be refunded. Spectators are allowed in the show hall, but they are REQUIRED to have a registered exhibitor as their sponsor. Like a show helper, the exhibitor will assume all risk on behalf of their guest. This is to make sure our show hall stays safe for our exhibitors and their models. This is a long day – should you choose to bring children they MUST be supervised at ALL times. If your child breaks any rules or damages any models, YOU will be held responsible for their actions. Pets are not permitted in the show hall except for service animals. Do not touch other exhibitor’s models without their permission. Should you damage a model belonging to another exhibitor, you will be held responsible for the amount of damages in FULL. Make sure any model you remove from the judging ring is YOUR MODEL by carefully checking the leg tag if there are multiples. A judge’s decision is final. Arguing with the judge or complaining about the judge’s decision will not be tolerated. Questions are permitted & encouraged, but please reserve your questions for the break between classes. Use your discretion, inappropriate models will not be allowed. Judges reserve the right to remove any inappropriate models. Judges may only show in divisions they are not judging. A judge may not judge any model that he/she has worked/collaborated on. A judge may not judge any model which he/she owns or has owned within the last six months. A judge may not judge models owned by relatives of the judge, as defined in the NAMHSA Bylaws.If you have a complaint or problem with another exhibitor, do not try to resolve it yourself. Alert the show holder so he or she can try to resolve the problem without disrupting the show. Selling hobby items or items related to the hobby at your table is permitted. Should you choose to sell, you are agreeing to keep any and all pathways between tables free of debris and clutter. You are also agreeing to sell items only related to the hobby. Anything inappropriate or illegal will not be permitted. The show holder reserves the right to disallow selling any items of any kind at any point during the show. Anyone breaking the code of conduct may be asked to leave the show hall immediately without refund for entry fees. Refunds or cancellations of any kind will be at the discretion of the show holder.Taking your models to a model horse show can pose inherent risk. The show holder makes any and all attempt to keep the show hall safe for all attendees and their models, but due to the nature of the event, cannot guarantee your models won’t be damaged. By registering for and attending this show, you agree to hold the venue and show holders harmless from any and all claims, loss or damage to your personal property, liabilities and costs, including attorney's fees, as a result of your participation in the Happy Kamper Classic.