Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner

 

My little chicken show has come to an end. I had a blast looking at everyone's creative and lovely entries. Competition was fierce! There were 48 entrants from the US, Canada, Australia, and Germany.

The halter classes were huge, with 7 classes having more than 100 entries each!

13 of the 21 performance classes had more than 40 entries each.

I was impressed by the creativity in the Creativity Challenge. All the entries were amazing!

I want to thank everyone who entered the show 

as well as a hearty thank you to all of the generous donors  - in order of donation arrival: 

Lynn Isenbarger of Horsiemama Haversacks
Whispering Willow Tack by Zoe Bee
Handcrafted by Kari
Hannah Clark
Enterprise Props
Timber Trails Tack Creations by Kathy Wood
Rockin W Ranch / Michelle Deyette-Weitman
Savvy Appy Studios / Dani Boiko
Maple Model Horses
Jennifer Buxton / NaMoPaiMo / Braymere Custom Saddlery

And now on to the winners!

The following are what I refer to as the
Dozen Good Egg awards.
These were awarded to what I felt were very deserving entries. 

In no particular order...

The Spirit Award goes to Juliane Garstka for most embracing the theme of the show.

She made these adorable chickens and a chicken coop just for this show! This is just one of her

awesome photos using her chickens. I loved them all!

The Sassy Pants award goes to this cute little foal kicking up its heels, 
Antic owned by Shannon Rodgers

The Critter Comfort award was for the best use of animals (was not expecting live critters!) 

goes to Chief and Sondra Householder for this epic photo

answering why did the chicken cross the road? Because chicks dig convertibles!

The "WOW" Factor award
Damn Daniel is owned by Heather Malone

Seriously, just WOW!

The Above & Beyond Award goes to the shower that used chickens in the most entries. 

This singular honor goes to Jennifer Buxton, who had nearly double the number of chicken entries

as anyone else. There was also a Chicken Man and a Horse Girl theme culminating in a happy story for the Tell Me a Story class. This particular photo of Dun up Purdy is "Putting the Cart Before the Horse." Love it!

The "Aw" Factor goes to Easy Taiga owned by Andrea Brygidyr.

I literally "awwwwed" when I saw this photo.

Fae Jur owned by Shana Bobbitt earned the Double Take award for having

the most realistic photo (and also takes me back to my childhood!)

Small, but Mighty was awarded to my favorite micro in the show, 
Marshall owned by Lauren Hoeffer

Mocha Latte owned by Anne Field won the It's the Little Things Award for

the best use of miniatures. If you look closely you'll see a tiny jar of Liquitex and

can of grey Rustoleum primer! All the little details really made me smile.

Another great photo that earned its award when I literally laughed out loud for this one's response
to why the chicken crossed the road... To stay out of the fryer, of course. 
SRF Darkside of the Moon owned by Donna Gruhn wins the Made Me Laugh award.

This Calendar Worthy award goes to the photo that most needs to be in a calendar!

Zaldana owned by Lauren Hoeffer

The Handle with Care award goes to my favorite china in the show. 
Doublet is owned by Jackie Moore
Isn't he amazing? 

Next up are the championships of each division

Frederick owned by Lisa Smalley Champion Everything Else Performance

Dun Up Purdy owned by Jennifer Buxton
Reserve Champion Everything Else Performance

Dun Up Purdy owned by Jennifer Buxton
Champion Western Performance

Foxy After Midnight owned by Lisa Smalley

Reserve Champion Western Performance

Quantum Leap owned by Kimberly Bleecker Champion English Performance

Weezie owned by Joyce Savage Reserve Champion English Performance

Dun Up Purdy owned by Jennifer Buxton
Creativity Challenge Champion
"Ignorance is Bliss/Love is Blind/My Boyfriend Helped"

LBR Boomer owned by Juliane Garstka Creativity Challenge Reserve Champion

Why did the chicken cross the road? "I guess he had a reason..."

Unanimous owned by Gary Lane

Champion Halter

Love owned by Heather Malone

Reserve Champion Halter

AND NOW FOR THE OVERALLS

OVERALL CHAMPION of SHOW
Dun Up Purdy

owned by Jennifer Buxton
(this is the Tell Me a Story entry)

OVERALL RESERVE CHAMPION of SHOW
Unanimous 

owned by Gary Lane

OVERALL RUNNER UP of SHOW

Weezie

owned by Joyce Savage

Congratulations everyone!

If you would like to see the rest of the entries, you are welcome to join the Why the Chicken Crossed the Road Photo Show Facebook group.

Send a join request and I'll approve when I see them across.

It will be archived at some point, but until then you are welcome to join!

Donation from Jennifer Buxton / NaMoPaiMo / Braymere Custom Saddlery

 

A plethora of goodies donated by Jennifer Buxton

All this awesomeness was donated by Jennifer Buxton of Braymere Custom Saddlery for Why the Chicken Crossed the Road Photo Show. The medallions and stickers on the left will be awarded to the winners of the NaMoPaiMo class. The other sticker goodies and props that will find their way into door prizes. Thank you Jennifer!

Donation from Maple Model Horses

 

All kinds of sticker goodness!

Thank you to Maple Model Horses for supporting Why the Chicken Crossed the Road Photo Show with these awesome sticker sets. In addition to these fun stickers, she also customizes models. Be sure to check out her Facebook, Etsy or Instagram. 

Pollywog Door Prize!!!

Remember the Pollywog poll? Well, I've been pecking away at his paint job, but am not quite done yet! I used Mel Miller's no black paint oil paint recipe, coupled with PearlEx tips I learned from Heather Bullach's oil painting workshop. I think he is turning out so cool! I got a little ambitious too soon to add his markings, so need to let him finish curing all the way before I can really wrap him up, but at least you can see directionally where he is headed. I think Chickpea would be a cute name, just sayin'...

Want a chance to win him? All you have to do is enter Why the Chicken Crossed the Road Photo Show. One lucky entrant will take this adorable Pollywog micro resin (sculpted by Kylee Parks and painted by Danielle Feldman) home as their door prize. 

Entries close on June 11th. You have one week to get your entries in. Go, go, go!!!

Donation from Savvy Appy Studios / Dani Boiko

 

$50 Gift Certificate from Savvy Appy Studios!

Thanks to Dani Boiko of Savvy Appy Studios for this $50 gift certificate 

valid towards any type and style of tack through December 31, 2021. 

Thank you Dani for your generous donation!

Just over one week left to get your entry in. Click below for details!

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Donation from Rockin W Ranch / Michelle Deyette-Weitman

 

Rockin W Ranch 3D printed goodies!

Rockin W Ranch has generously donated a whole bunch of fantastic (and unique!) 3D props. 

I mean look at the tiny hose nozzle and cattle ear tagging sets! Thank you Michelle for your very generous donation. 

Entries for the show close on June 11th, click below for details so you don't miss out!

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What winners will win...

In addition to a host of door prizes, 
look at what winners will win!

Model-sized rosettes for Top 3 of show, Champs & Reserves
of the 5 divisions and a dozen good eggs.

Champs and Reserves of the 5 divisions will also take home a chicken sack - 

made by yours truly using Lynn's tutorial. 

Stack of Sacks

There are miniature prizes for every placing. 

It's all that and a bag of chips!

And there will be some fun awards to be revealed at the live stream event on
Facebook (date and time TBD). 

Prizes for a dozen good eggs (magnets) and
Top 3 of Show (with bells)

If you haven't entered yet, there's still time! Entries are open through June 11th, but don't wait until the last minute as you'll want time to upload your photos. Details about the show can be found here.

Donation from Kathy Wood of Timber Trails Tack Creations

 

Oodles of donations from Kathy Wood of Timber Trails Tack Creations

I can't thank all of the generous donors enough! There are so many neat and fun donations, I can't even! Case in point, check out this awesomeness from Kathy Wood of Timber Trails Tack Creations. The chicken blanket is perfection! Also, a dog's bed complete with collar leash and rope toy, saddlepad, bareback pad and a quarter sheet with reflective strips and removable RESCUE patches. The latter was so cool, I had to order one for myself. Be sure to check out her facebook group. 

Thank you Kathy for your generous donations!

If you haven't entered yet, what are you waiting for? 

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Picture by Kathy of the Quarter Sheet

Donation from Enterprise Props!

 

Enterprise Props donations!!

Thanks to Enterprise Props for this generous donation to Why the Chicken Crossed the Road Photo Show! 

Be sure to swing by the Enterprise Props website for more of their fabulous items. 

There's still time to enter the show, click below for details.

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You get a prize, You get a prize, Everyone gets a prize!

 

I hope to make Why the Chicken Crossed the Photo Show a great experience for every entrant. 

Every entrant will get a small swag bag (I think you'll love it!), so everyone will get a prize!

There are lots of fantastic door prizes. I've won, been gifted, or collected many lovely items over the years that will be offered as door prizes. On top of that, some really nice door prizes (with more on the way!) have been donated. 

Here is a sampling of what will be given away and I am still happily accepting donations! Please email me at danielle@feldmanstudio.com if you'd like to donate - you'll get your own blog post!

The biggest door prize is a painted Pollywog (micro mini sculpted by Kylee Parks of Studio Thornrose). Painting has begun! All you have to do for a chance at him is to enter!

Gorgeous "Unbridled Ambition" bracelet 

Jesse micro and Medallionopoly medallion
painted by Danielle Feldman

NIB Breyers

Stablemates

Stickers!

WIA Gustav and a Featherstep micro

More Micros!

An assortment of medallions and more...

Donation from Hannah Clark!

 

Look at all the fun stuff made and donated by Hannah Clark

Thank you Hannah for your generous donation to Why the Chicken Crossed the Road Photo Show! Doesn't she make some fun stuff? She will be starting production on orders later this summer, but she's provided a sneak peek of offerings in her catalog at this link. 

There's still time to enter the show, click below for details.

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Donation from Handcrafted by Kari!

Donation from Handcrafted by Kari

Thank you Kari for your generous donation to
Why the Chicken Crossed the Road Photo Show!

Have *you* entered yet?


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