JOIN US FOR MIDWEST MINI MAYHEM!!
LIVE MODEL HORSE SHOW
May 4, 2024
This is a mini show to benefit the development & maintenance
of Model Horse University in a BIG way!
Show Hall:
Wild Rose Elementary School, 36W730 Red Haw Lane, St. Charles, IL
Show Holder:
Kerri Gehrman Johnson
Fundraising Co-Chairs:
Shannon Rodgers, Kerry Walsh
Midwest Mini Mayhem
View show packet as a google doc: Midwest Mini Mayhem
View show packet as a pdf: Midwest Mini Mayehm
We are planning on having an in-person silent auction, raffle, online auction, and door prizes. We are seeking donations for all. No donation is too small! Donors will be mentioned on the Model Horse University website, facebook page, and the show program. All funds will go towards the development and maintenance of Model Horse University.
To donate, please contact Kerry Walsh (k.walsh2103@gmail.com) or Shannon Rodgers (shannontrodgers@gmail.com).
If you would like to donate funds directly to the development and maintenance of Model Horse University, you may send it via paypal to kerri@modelhorseuniversity.com.
SHOW INFORMATION:
DIVISIONS OFFERED AND JUDGES:
● Mini Customs - Judge: Karen Beeson
● Mini Chinas - Judge: Lisa Esping
● Mini Original Finish Plastics - Judge: Kim Kiley
● Mini Large Artist Resins - Judge: Carra McClelland
● Mini Small Artist Resin - Judge: Carra McClelland
●FUN Mini pets division (not NAN qualifying) - Judge: Shannon Rodgers
LOCATION:
The Midwest Mini Mayhem will be held 2024 in St. Charles, IL at Wild Rose Elementary School. Doors open at 7am, and judging begins at 8am. Please enter the building through door number 20, off of Thornly Road on the east side of the building. This door is the same level as the parking lot, and is easily accessible for carts. After unloading your car, please move it to the front of the building. Thank you!
ENTRY:
To enter, please complete the google form here: https://forms.gle/Zs4V9RPNKx4YJzQp7
FEES:
Entry for a whole 8-foot table is $55. Judges are permitted to enter any division they are not judging.
NAMHSA:
Midwest Mini Mayhem will apply for NAMHSA member show status. Any horse receiving a 1st or a 2nd place in a NAMHSA class is eligible to compete at NAN 2025 - 2028.
SCHEDULE
Show hall opens at 7:00 am and classes start at 8:00 am sharp.
RING SET UP:
Ring 1: Mini Chinas and Mini Customs
Ring 2: Mini Original Finish Plastics
Ring 3: Mini Large & Small Mini Artist Resins
DIVISION DESCRIPTIONS:
Mini Large = Venti, Little Bit/Paddock Pal, Pebbles, Curio, and Stablemate, Chips scales
Mini Small = Bantam, Micro, Mini Whinny, and itty bitty (HO train scale, etc.) scales
Please check the CLASS LIST pages for the in-depth class lists for these divisions.
AWARDS:
● Paper flats through 6th place in all classes
● Rosettes to Section & Overall Division Champs and Reserves
SUPPORTING MODEL HORSE UNIVERSITY:
We are planning on having an in person silent auction, raffle, online auction, and door prizes. We are seeking donations for all. No donation is too small! Donors will be mentioned on the Model Horse University website, facebook page, and the show program. All funds will go towards the development and maintenance of Model Horse University. To donate, please contact Kerry Walsh (k.walsh2103@gmail.com) or Shannon Rodgers (shannontrodgers@gmail.com). If you would like to donate funds directly to Model Horse University, you may send it via paypal to kerri@modelhorseuniversity.com.
SPONSORSHIPS:
Sponsorships will be announced at the show and placed in the results. Please complete this form: https://forms.gle/b9eK6MQ1yAkm9M4f8 to apply.
CLASS - If you would like to sponsor a class, the price is $3.
CHAMPIONSHIP - If you would like to sponsor a championship, the price is $5.
DIVISION - If you would like to sponsor a division, the price is $10.
GENERAL SHOW RULES:
REMEMBER: With THREE open show rings and multiple divisions, things will move fast. While halter class limits are non-existent, please consider how much you can handle at one time.
SEATING: Tables will be assigned to entrants. Please let the show holder know what friends you wish to sit with, and we will do our best to accommodate you.
TAGS: Tags must list the name of the horse, breed, gender and your THREE initials all on one side. Please make sure that side is up when you set up your horse. Tag flipping is risky with the littles. Please write legibly.
SPLITS: Classes will be split at the discretion of the judges and show holders.
JUDGE COURTESY: Please refrain from talking to a judge while they are judging. Judges will be happy to explain placings after a class, but their decisions are final. Please be polite and courteous and remember that you are paying for their opinion (even if you don’t agree with it). Please don’t crowd rings that are being judged or peek over a judge’s shoulder during judging.
SHOWER COURTESY: NEVER touch or pick up a model without the owner’s explicit permission. Be aware of your surroundings. Accidents do happen but be careful, so you aren’t the cause of one. If you break or damage an item of someone else’s, be prepared to pay for it. Unsportsmanlike conduct, harassment of judges and/or show staff, or offensive behavior or language will NOT be tolerated. Anyone exhibiting these behaviors will be removed from the show hall without a refund.
LUNCH: There will be a short break for lunch, showers are responsible for obtaining or bringing their own food.
HALTER DIVISION: DEFINITIONS, CLASS LIMITS, and RULES:
CLASS LIMITS: A horse may enter only ONE halter division. There are no halter class entry limits.
Mini Large Division: Venti, Little Bit/Paddock Pal, Pebbles, Curio, and Stablemate, Chips scales
Mini Small Division: Bantam, Micro, Mini Whinny, and itty bitty (HO train scale, etc.) scales
CHINA: Entries in this division can be anything produced in china or related materials.
CUSTOMS: Entries in this division can be china or plastic that have been customized, painted, and/or haired.
ORIGINAL FINISH PLASTICS: Entries in this division can be only factory original finish produced plastic.
ARTIST RESINS: Entries in this division can be cast resin, 3D printed, pewter or other acceptable materials.
FOAL CLASSES: All halter divisions have a separate foal section. Open for foals, weanlings and yearlings.
NO SET UPS or handlers in halter! Exceptions for protective cloth for tippy or fragile models of course.
JUDGES will assume they have permission to handle models if they feel it’s warranted. Please leave a note with your entry if you object.
CHAMPIONS & RESERVES will be named following each section, Overall Division Champs and reserves will be named at the conclusion of all the division sections.
BREED DEFINITIONS: NAN 2021 Breed reference link https://namhsa.org/content/uploads/NAN2022/NAMHSA-Breed-Cross-Ref.pdf
OTHER GENERAL RULES:
ANYONE displaying bad behavior, language, or poor sportsmanship will be asked to leave the show hall with no refund.
DO NOT pick up anyone's belongings without permission.
NO SMOKING in the building.
PARENTS are responsible for their children’s actions and asked not to cause a disturbance or touch the models.
NO PETS unless it’s a service animal as permitted under ADA law.
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY Once your entry is received & processed, there are no refunds.
LIABILITY: The show holders, judges, support staff, and the school district cannot be held responsible for any lost, broken, or missing property or injury to any participants or spectators.
Please LISTEN for all announcements! There will be three rings going at the same time so be attentive!
REMEMBER that this is a hobby and live shows are for fun! Relax and respect your fellow participants and we will all have a great time.
LOCAL INFORMATION:
THE IDEAL LOCAL HOTEL:
The Hotel Baker has been in downtown St. Charles since 1927. It is located at 110 West Main Street, and is about two miles from the show hall and within walking distance of at least two dozen restaurants, bars, and bakeries along Main Street on both sides of the river. It is a historic and unique hotel–Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlburg were married there! We do not have a group rate with them, however it has a place dear to Kerri’s heart as a key piece of St. Charles history. Consider Hotel Baker: www.hotelbaker.com (630)584-2100
OTHER LOCAL CHOICES:
Hampton Inn & Suites
2875 Foxfield Rd, St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 584-0222
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/chiffhx-hampton-suites-chicago-st-charles/
** Easy in and out of hotel, ample parking, free breakfast, fitness center, and pool
Hilton Garden Inn
4070 E Main St, St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 584-0700
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/chiscgi-hilton-garden-inn-st-charles/
** Easy in and out of hotel, ample parking, restaurant on site, fitness center, and pool
CASUAL HOBBY GATHERINGS:
FRIDAY NIGHT - Friday after the staff finishes setting up, we will gather for dinner at Gia Mia and you are welcome to join us! Gia Mia is at 31 S.1st Street in St. Charles - www.giamiapizzabar.com
SATURDAY NIGHT - Saturday after the show, we will gather for dinner at La Mesa Modern Mexican and everyone is welcome! La Mesa Modern Mexican is at 51 S. 1st Street in St. Charles - www.lamesamodernmexican.com
MIDWEST MINI MAYHEM CLASSLIST
**PLEASE NOTE ORDER CHANGE--CUSTOMS WILL SHOW FIRST, THEN CHINAS**
RING 1 - MINI CUSTOMS
A. Foal
Light/Other
Gaited/Spanish
Sport/Stock
Pony/Draft
Unrealistic/Fantasy
Mini Customs Foal Champ and Reserve
B. Light Breeds & Sport Breeds
Other Pure/Mixed Light or Sport
Arabian
Part Arabian/NSH/Morab
Morgan
10. TB/STB
11. Warmblood
12. Carriage Breeds
Mini Customs Light & Sport Champion and Reserve
C. Gaited Breeds & Spanish Breeds
13. Other Pure/Mixed Gaited or Spanish
14. ASB/TWH/MFT/RMH
15. Andalusian/Lusitano
16. Gaited Spanish
17. Spanish Barb/Mustang
Mini Customs Gaited & Spanish Champion and Reserve
D. Stock Breeds
18. Other Pure/Mixed Stock
19. QH
20. Paint
21. Appaloosa
Mini Customs Stock Champion and Reserve
E. Pony Breeds, Draft Breeds, & Other Breeds
22. Other Pure/Mixed Ponies, Draft, or Other
23. European Ponies
24. American Ponies
25. Clydesdale/Shire
26. Percheron/Belgian
27. Donkeys/Mules/Exotics
28. Unrealistic/Fantasy
Mini Customs Pony & Draft Champion and Reserve
Mini Customs Overall Champ and Reserve
MIDWEST MINI MAYHEM CLASSLIST
RING 1 - MINI CHINAS (To follow Mini Customs Division)
A. Foal
29. Light/Other
30. Gaited/Spanish
31. Sport/Stock
32. Pony/Draft
33. Unrealistic/Fantasy
Mini Chinas Foal Champ and Reserve
B. Light Breeds & Sport Breeds
34. Other Pure/Mixed Light or Sport
35. Arabian
36. Part Arabian/NSH/Morab
37. Morgan
38. TB/STB
39. Warmblood
40. Carriage Breeds
Mini Chinas Light & Sport Champion and Reserve
C. Gaited Breeds & Spanish Breeds
41. Other Pure/Mixed Gaited or Spanish
42. ASB/TWH/MFT/RMH
43. Andalusian/Lusitano
44. Gaited Spanish
45. Spanish Barb/Mustang
Mini Chinas Gaited & Spanish Champion and Reserve
D. Stock Breeds
46. Other Pure/Mixed Stock
47. QH
48. Paint
49. Appaloosa
Mini Chinas Stock Champion and Reserve
E. Pony Breeds, Draft Breeds, & Other Breeds
50. Other Pure/Mixed Ponies, Draft, or Other
51. European Ponies
52. American Ponies
53. Clydesdale/Shire
54. Percheron/Belgian
55. Donkeys/Mules/Exotics
56. Unrealistic/Fantasy
Mini Chinas Pony & Draft Champion and Reserve
Mini Chinas Overall Champ and Reserve
MIDWEST MINI MAYHEM CLASSLIST
RING 2: MINI ORIGINAL FINISH PLASTICS
A. Foal
1. Light/Other
2. Gaited/Spanish
3. Sport/Stock
4. Pony/Draft
5. Unrealistic/Fantasy
Mini Original Finish Foal Champ and Reserve
B. Light
6. Other Pure/Mixed Light
7. Arabian
8. Part Arabian/NSH/Morab
9. Morgan
Mini Original Finish Light Champion and Reserve
C. Gaited Breeds (Non-Spanish)
10. Other Pure/Mixed Gaited
11. ASB
12. TWH
13. MFT/RMH
Mini Original Finish Gaited Champion and Reserve
D. Iberian/Spanish Breeds
14. Other Pure/Mixed Spanish
15. Andalusian/Lusitano
16. Gaited Spanish
17. Spanish Barb/Mustang
Mini Original Finish Spanish Champion and Reserve
E. Sport Breeds
18. Other Pure/Mixed Sport
19. TB/STB
20. Warmblood
21. Carriage Breeds
Mini Original Finish Sport Champion and Reserve
F. Stock Breeds
22. Other Pure/Mixed Stock
23. QH
24. Paint
25. Appaloosa
Mini Original Finish Stock Champion and Reserve
G. Pony Breeds
26. Other Pure/Mixed Ponies
27. UK Ponies
28. European Ponies
29. American Ponies
Mini Original Finish Pony Champion and Reserve
H. Draft Breeds
30. Other Pure/Mixed Draft
31. Clydesdale/Shire
32. Percheron/Belgian
33. Other European Draft
Mini Original Finish Draft Champion and Reserve
I. Other Breed/Types
34. Other Pure/Mix Breed
35. Donkeys/Mules
36. Exotics
37. Unrealistic/Fantasy
Mini Original Finish Other Champion and Reserve
Mini Original Finish Overall Champ and Reserve
MIDWEST MINI MAYHEM CLASSLIST
RING 3: LARGE MINI ARTIST RESINS
A. Foal
1. Light/Other
2. Gaited/Spanish
3. Sport/Stock
4. Pony/Draft
5. Unrealistic/Fantasy
Large Mini Artist Resin Foal Champ and Reserve
B. Light
6. Other Pure/Mixed Light
7. Arabian
8. Part Arabian/NSH/Morab
9. Morgan
Large Mini Artist Resin Light Champion and Reserve
C. Gaited Breeds (Non-Spanish)
10. Other Pure/Mixed Gaited
11. ASB
12. TWH
13. MFT/RMH
Large Mini Artist Resin Gaited Champion and Reserve
D. Iberian/Spanish Breeds
14. Other Pure/Mixed Spanish
15. Andalusian/Lusitano
16. Gaited Spanish
17. Spanish Barb/Mustang
Large Mini Artist Resin Spanish Champion and Reserve
E. Sport Breeds
18. Other Pure/Mixed Sport
19. TB/STB
20. Warmblood
21. Carriage Breeds
Large Mini Artist Resin Sport Champion and Reserve
F. Stock Breeds
22. Other Pure/Mixed Stock
23. QH
24. Paint
25. Appaloosa
Large Mini Artist Resin Stock Champion and Reserve
G. Pony Breeds
26. Other Pure/Mixed Ponies
27. UK Ponies
28. European Ponies
29. American Ponies
Large Mini Artist Resin Pony Champion and Reserve
H. Draft Breeds
30. Other Pure/Mixed Draft
31. Clydesdale/Shire
32. Percheron/Belgian
33. Other European Draft
Large Mini Artist Resin Draft Champion and Reserve
I. Other Breed/Types
34. Other Pure/Mix Breed
35. Donkeys/Mules
36. Exotics
37. Unrealistic/Fantasy
Large Mini Artist Resin Other Champion and Reserve
Large Mini Artist Resin Overall Champ and Reserve
MIDWEST MINI MAYHEM CLASSLIST
RING 3: SMALL MINI ARTIST RESIN (To follow Large Mini Artist Resin Division)
A. Foal
38. Light/Other
39. Gaited/Spanish
40. Sport/Stock
41. Pony/Draft
42. Unrealistic/Fantasy
Small Mini Artist Resin Foal Champ and Reserve
B. Light
43. Other Pure/Mixed Light
44. Arabian
45. Part Arabian/NSH/Morab
46. Morgan
Small Mini Artist Resin Light Champion and Reserve
C. Gaited Breeds (Non-Spanish)
47. Other Pure/Mixed Gaited
48. ASB
49. TWH
50. MFT/RMH
Small Mini Artist Resin Gaited Champion and Reserve
D. Iberian/Spanish Breeds
51. Other Pure/Mixed Spanish
52. Andalusian/Lusitano
53. Gaited Spanish
54. Spanish Barb/Mustang
Small Mini Artist Resin Spanish Champion and Reserve
E. Sport Breeds
55. Other Pure/Mixed Sport
56. TB/STB
57. Warmblood
58. Carriage Breeds
Small Mini Artist Resin Sport Champion and Reserve
F. Stock Breeds
59. Other Pure/Mixed Stock
60. QH
61. Paint
62. Appaloosa
Small Mini Artist Resin Stock Champion and Reserve
G. Pony Breeds
63. Other Pure/Mixed Ponies
64. UK Ponies
65. European Ponies
66. American Ponies
Small Mini Artist Resin Pony Champion and Reserve
H. Draft Breeds
67. Other Pure/Mixed Draft
68. Clydesdale/Shire
69. Percheron/Belgian
70. Other European Draft
Small Mini Artist Resin Draft Champion and Reserve
I. Other Breed/Types
71. Other Pure/Mix Breed
72. Donkeys/Mules
73. Exotics
74. Unrealistic/Fantasy
Small Mini Artist Resin Other Champion and Reserve
Small Mini Artist Resin Overall Champ and Reserve
FUN MINI PETS division over lunch
(Not NAN-Qualifying)
Dogs, cats, and other pets to be Breyer Companion Animal scale or smaller. Sponsored mini paw print rosettes offered, share your little friends!
1 Sporting Dogs
2 Herding Dogs
3 Working Dogs
4 Terrier Dogs
5 Hound Dogs
6 Toy Dogs
7 NonSporting Dogs
8 Non AKC breed/Mixed breed dogs
9 Cats
10 All other Pets ❤️
THANK YOU to all 71 of our generous donors!!!
These SEVENTY-ONE donors have given of themselves and their talents to support Model Horse University. Items may be included in the day of show raffle or auction, or be auctioned after the live show. Stay tuned to find out what the items are and when they will be offered!
Betty Hook, Topsa Photo Show
Bobbie Allen Horse Tender Studios
Brie Cundiff
Brigitte Eberl
Candy Liddy
Carol Williams/Rio Rondo
Caroline Boydston
Carrie Sloan Meier
Chookhenge - Levi Kroll
Chris Wallbruch
Clover Leaf Props
Conner Lane
Corvid's Aerie Sara (Spyrytfyre)
Crestwood Miniatures
D'arry Jone Frank
Dani Boiko
Danielle Lippard Feldman
DeeAnn Kjelshus
Deuces Wild Studio - Sarah Hampson
Donna Lorello
Green Stuff World
Head to Hoof - Katie Henson
Heather Bullach
Heather Moreton
Hold Your Horses
HR Factory sales
Hyatt Studios - Kerry Walsh
Hyn Patty
Ilana Ostrar
Jana Skybova
Jen Olp Jolt Studios
Jen Scott
Jen Wilson
Jody Jones - Begin Again
Kelly Sealey Savage
Kitty Cantrell
Kylee Parks
Leah Peretz - Canyon Springs
Lisa Esping
Liisa Erita - Lunar Equus
Lindy Pinkham
Liz Cory
Lynn Isenbarger
Maggie Jenner Bennet
Mel Miller
MEPSA
Meredith Warren - Chat Noir
Morgen Kilbourn
Natalie Siedachlag
Needle Neddies
Nichelle Jones
Nikki Button
Random Dragon
Rebecca Turner - Soltice Art
Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig
Schleich
Shamrock Farms - Shannon Rodgers
Shannon Mayfield
Sharon Lapine
Sharon Mossy, Mossy Moose Studios
Shauna McDaniels
Silver Horse Tack Shop
Smalley Saddlery
Stephanie Blaylock
Sue Rowe
Susan Friedland
Sydnie Pettengil
Table Top Tack
Three Pines Tack
Tibbi Searcher
Triple Mountain Models
Workhorse Studios