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Amateur Competitions Are Open Under Contests!
  • Hello HaJ!

    @ZenCorgi and I have been working to put together a no-maxing, no-boosting “amateur” competition via the forums, and we’re ready to ask for sponsorships for prizes!

    First, let's give you all a run down :)

    The Rules:
    Horses and their parents must not be maxed or boosted.
    All entries must have been bred or created by their exhibitor.
    Competitors can only win up to 2 awards per category.
    **LB restriction update:**
    Must have less than 15 top 10 LB placements in the last 12 months.
    Must have no top 3 stallions or mares in the last 24 months.
    Futurity competitors are allowed.
    Backwards breeding competitors are allowed.

    Categories include:
    Drafts and Cobs:
    Highest PT Era 0 through Era 12
    Highest PT Era 14 through 15

    Highest points earned Era 0 through 12
    Highest points earned Era 14 through 15


    Warmbloods and Sport Ponies:
    Highest PT Era 0 through Era 12
    Highest PT Era 14 through 15

    Highest points earned Era 0 through 12
    Highest points earned Era 14 through 15


    Riding Horses and Riding Ponies:
    Highest PT Era 0 through Era 12
    Highest PT Era 14 through 15

    Highest points earned Era 0 through 12
    Highest points earned Era 14 through 15


    Best In Show - Winners Circle
    Determined by popular vote of the Champions and Reserve Champions in each category. (One winner across all categories)


    Best In Show - All Inclusive
    Determined by popular vote of all horses in each category. (One winner across all entries)


    One To Watch
    Highest points earned by a player who has played less than 6 months.

    Sponsorships:
    We are hoping to award prizes for the Top 5 in each of the bone weight categories, and to the Champion in the additional categories. The easiest way to do this, from our perspective, would be to ask players to sponsor a category for a set number of months.
    For instance:
    You could sponsor prizes for the One To Watch through September and October.
    Or the Top 5 PT for Drafts / Cobs to the end of the year.
    Etc.
    Zen and I are working on ideas to fill whichever categories don't get sponsored. Alternatively, there are 2 additional prize spots we can add if we get extra sponsors :)

    Examples of prizes can include:
    HBs
    Straws or embryos
    Pointed show ponies
    Quality breeding stock
    GMTs or GMT work to a horse of the winner’s choice
    Futurity qualified studs
    And I'm sure there's lots of other things we haven't thought of!
    If you’re unsure, feel free to run ideas by me or @ZenCorgi here or by PM!

    Thanks everyone!

    #56151
    I make stable headers: here.

    Mimicry: minis and ponies, open and closed, eras | Evergreen: All the ices | Phantasia: fantasy kitchen sink

    pleasedontfeedthehorses.blogspot.com
  • This sounds wonderful! Thank you for the hard work.

    What barns qualify as amateur? Age of account? Number of horses?

    Will awards be given at the end of the month, like current leaderboards?
  • Any barn that isn't competitive on the regular LBs can qualify as amateur (We will be defining "non-competitive on the regular LBs" more specifically, but are still debating which metrics to use for that - Stay tuned, lol.) We're trying to be inclusive of players who are new, who can't afford to max or boost, and also who just don't want to max or boost, but would still like to be able to compete somewhere.

    Feedback is / will be welcome as we get going!

    Yes, results will be posted / prizes sent at the end of each month. We're also working on a "signature" tack look in lieu of ribbons so winners can still be recognized in their barns.

    #56151
    I make stable headers: here.

    Mimicry: minis and ponies, open and closed, eras | Evergreen: All the ices | Phantasia: fantasy kitchen sink

    pleasedontfeedthehorses.blogspot.com
  • So just horses posted in the game thread here on the forum are competing against each other? Not the whole game? And the only way to get disqualified is to be named on the leader board at rollover for the month? And are orange and purple genes genes allowed all in the same game?

    You already know I'm down for this I just have questions. :x
    45120
  • We are still hashing out details and are happy to take suggestions. We haven't discussed fantasy genes but I don't see why they couldn't be included since we can't really do different color breed clubs at this time, it would be impossible to run that on the forum entries we are doing.

    Questions, critiques, suggestions very welcome as we get this in gear.
  • I can donate Hb's. Just let me know how many and where you want them sent :)
  • I'll donate 500k hbs to whichever category you feel is best
  • I'll donate 1 million hbs on behalf of The Breeding Circle discord.

    I can also offer straws from any/all of my single 5% boosted 3* stallions if desired.
  • I'm working on a list of stock to donate.
  • I can donate hbs, show ponies or breeding horses for prizes. Eggs and straws as well. We'll have to watch for closed genes, though. Most of my horses have at least one.
  • I can also donate 1 million HBs! I would also be happy to donate a dozen ***Gold eggs, and a dozen ***Star straws!
  • You guys are incredibly generous! Thank you! Poppidoll will have to organize sponsorships, I'm not savvy enough.
  • Thank you everyone!! I'm putting a list together and will follow-up with you all in the next couple of days!

    We've also come to a consensus on LB restrictions, so I'll update that and review questions shortly as well. (Today is meeting heavy so bear with me :) )

    #56151
    I make stable headers: here.

    Mimicry: minis and ponies, open and closed, eras | Evergreen: All the ices | Phantasia: fantasy kitchen sink

    pleasedontfeedthehorses.blogspot.com
  • I can donate 500k HBs as well.
    ID# 55400
  • I'm happy to donate 1 million hbs too!
    Id# 51088

    I have a ridiculous need to collect Red, white and blue herd helpers!
  • I can donate 1mil and/or straws/eggs/ponies! :D
  • I can be a flexible sponsor--hbs, show stock, breeding stock, etc.
    ID# 25784
  • This is awesome! Thank you guys so much!
  • LB restriction update:
    Must have less than 5 top 10 LB placements in the last 12 months.
    Must have no Top 3 stallions or mares in the last 24 months.
    Futurity competitors are allowed.
    Backwards breeding competitors are allowed.

    Current sponsorships (Thank you!!):
    Seaswell - $1million Sept, Oct, Nov
    Ellesmere022 - $500k per month + 30 ***Star straws
    Fireflake - 30 ***Star straws
    FollysFantasies - flexible
    MossPearl - straws
    BlueValley - flexible
    HighstormFarm - HBs
    Whippoorwill - $500k
    RLazyBRanch - $1million (BC) + ***Star straws
    Duven - Poniesss
    DevilsParadise - flexible
    whywishesarehorses - $1million + 12 ***Gold eggs + 12 ***Star straws
    WinDriftHill - $500k
    NewAmber - $1million
    TripleGRanch - $1million and / or flexible
    ZenCorgi - Poniessss
    Poppidoll - flexible
    StoneRunStables - flexible

    I'll message everyone shortly to organize. Thank you all so much for the support! This has been a far more fabulous turn out than I anticipated (and yet I'm not surprised, this community is amazeballs).
    :x

    #56151
    I make stable headers: here.

    Mimicry: minis and ponies, open and closed, eras | Evergreen: All the ices | Phantasia: fantasy kitchen sink

    pleasedontfeedthehorses.blogspot.com
    Thanked by 1whywishesarehorses
  • I'm happy to sponsor HBs, straws, ponies or whatever recipients need!
  • Thank you @StoneRunStables! Added you to my follow-up list :)

    #56151
    I make stable headers: here.

    Mimicry: minis and ponies, open and closed, eras | Evergreen: All the ices | Phantasia: fantasy kitchen sink

    pleasedontfeedthehorses.blogspot.com
    Thanked by 1StoneRunStables
  • I can donate 500k. Just let me know when.
    Quality riding horses with DP, Sooty+, Sooty, SB1 and SB2.
    Owner of Ice 1, Phantom Diamond Sparkle, Phantom Lace, Chinchilla, Splash White M, Chocolate, and Onyx.
  • I can donate hbs as well
    ID# 45123
  • We are open for business!
    Sponsors, please join these chats:
    https://hj2.huntandjump.com/buddy_chat.php?chatid=1585

    https://hj2.huntandjump.com/buddy_chat.php?chatid=1587

    @Seaswell - $1million Sept, Oct, Nov
    @Ellesmere022 - $500k per month + 30 ***Star straws
    @Fireflake - 30 ***Star straws
    @FollysFantasies - flexible
    @MossPearl - straws
    @BlueValley - flexible
    @HighstormFarm - HBs
    @Whippoorwill - $500k
    @RLazyBRanch - $1million (BC) + ***Star straws
    @Duven - Poniesss
    @DevilsParadise - flexible
    @whywishesarehorses - $1million + 12 ***Gold eggs + 12 ***Star straws
    @WinDriftHill - $500k
    @NewAmber - $1million
    @TripleGRanch - $1million and / or flexible
    @ZenCorgi - Poniessss
    @Poppidoll - flexible
    @StoneRunStables - flexible
    @Xceptional - 500k HBs
    @Gracie3B - HBs

    The competition:
    WBs and SPs: https://hj2.huntandjump.com/forum/discussion/92987/ammy-awards-are-open-warmbloods-and-sport-ponies#Item_4

    RHs and RPs: https://hj2.huntandjump.com/forum/discussion/92988/ammy-awards-are-open-riding-horses-and-riding-ponies#Item_2

    Drafts and Cobs: https://hj2.huntandjump.com/forum/discussion/92989/ammy-awards-are-open-drafts-and-cobs#Item_2

    #56151
    I make stable headers: here.

    Mimicry: minis and ponies, open and closed, eras | Evergreen: All the ices | Phantasia: fantasy kitchen sink

    pleasedontfeedthehorses.blogspot.com
  • @Poppidoll it would be a good idea to @ all your sponsors so everyone sees this post.

    I almost missed it amid the others ;)
  • Woot! I'm excited to see the horses that enter.
  • @HighstormFarm, that's on my list for today. I was too tired to do it last night haha Thank you!

    #56151
    I make stable headers: here.

    Mimicry: minis and ponies, open and closed, eras | Evergreen: All the ices | Phantasia: fantasy kitchen sink

    pleasedontfeedthehorses.blogspot.com
    Thanked by 1HighstormFarm
  • What age of horses?
    Is this where we enter them?
    She/her my user # is 59035
  • @Minute Thanks for entering!!

    These are the threads to enter your ponies, they're under Contests and Games:
    WBs and SPs: https://hj2.huntandjump.com/forum/discussion/92987/ammy-awards-are-open-warmbloods-and-sport-ponies#Item_4

    RHs and RPs: https://hj2.huntandjump.com/forum/discussion/92988/ammy-awards-are-open-riding-horses-and-riding-ponies#Item_2

    Drafts and Cobs: https://hj2.huntandjump.com/forum/discussion/92989/ammy-awards-are-open-drafts-and-cobs#Item_2

    Any age can enter points earned for the month, PT should be horses less than 2 years only.

    #56151
    I make stable headers: here.

    Mimicry: minis and ponies, open and closed, eras | Evergreen: All the ices | Phantasia: fantasy kitchen sink

    pleasedontfeedthehorses.blogspot.com
  • I am so excited about this! I can not wait to see all the barns competing, and how much this will help out stables. I am glad to be in the position now where I can help out with prizes!

    I’d like to donate 1 million hbs every month that yall run it. I can also donate a straw from my ***stock to every single barn who places. :x
    Continuing my reign as the most annoying player on the forums and hgg’s favorite butch lesbian cowboy

    One Flesh, One End


    They/them
  • @Poppidoll do I send it to you or wait until the winners are announced and send directly? :x
    Continuing my reign as the most annoying player on the forums and hgg’s favorite butch lesbian cowboy

    One Flesh, One End


    They/them
  • @VenemousGiant If it's easier for you to stay organized by sending them to me now you can do that. I've got notes running on what I've been sent that's Ammy stuff and not my stuff, lol.

    But mostly I'm waiting until we see more entries before taking all the prizes on, as currently wnteies are pretty lean. I've started messaging newer members directly to make sure they know about the competition.

    #56151
    I make stable headers: here.

    Mimicry: minis and ponies, open and closed, eras | Evergreen: All the ices | Phantasia: fantasy kitchen sink

    pleasedontfeedthehorses.blogspot.com
  • @Poppidoll either way is fine! I earn 1mil pretty quick with my half a mil daily bonus so I don’t have an organization issue. Sounds like you got a lot on your plate- would it be easier for me to hang onto it until you’re ready to give out prizes?
    Continuing my reign as the most annoying player on the forums and hgg’s favorite butch lesbian cowboy

    One Flesh, One End


    They/them
  • @VenemousGiant If that's okay, yes, that would be better for me. xD We're getting more entries in though, so that helps! Thank you!

    #56151
    I make stable headers: here.

    Mimicry: minis and ponies, open and closed, eras | Evergreen: All the ices | Phantasia: fantasy kitchen sink

    pleasedontfeedthehorses.blogspot.com
  • Have you decided what prize goes to what placement? For eggs and straws it might be easiest to assign someone to give the prize to whoever places in that bracket. That way, we can look at what genes they have and choose a mare or stud they can actually breed to. Money doesn't matter as much in that regard.
  • @DevilsParadise, good call! I'll look at that this weekend. Thank you!

    #56151
    I make stable headers: here.

    Mimicry: minis and ponies, open and closed, eras | Evergreen: All the ices | Phantasia: fantasy kitchen sink

    pleasedontfeedthehorses.blogspot.com
  • I look forward to competing in your show, will it be here or in the HAJ discord?
    Bluegrass id:182429
    Forest id: 289
    Mesa id: 351 Katbianloosa, Katlineers Cob, Katlusian and Katalouse home
  • @RKO It will be here, under contests and giveaways. Just easier to keep track of here than in the discord!

    And I'll revisit whose prizes are going where shortly, thanks for your patience guys! This month has been chaos in RL.

    #56151
    I make stable headers: here.

    Mimicry: minis and ponies, open and closed, eras | Evergreen: All the ices | Phantasia: fantasy kitchen sink

    pleasedontfeedthehorses.blogspot.com
  • Remember to go 'Like' the horses for best in show!
  • I'll be assigning prizes to categories tomorrow (today?) and asking all winners to give us a week to organize and decide which straws you wanna send, etc.

    Thank you all so much for your support (and patience with me) this month! I've been juggling a lot in RL recently, and having people excited about this and sharing ideas / feedback has helped a lot!

    #56151
    I make stable headers: here.

    Mimicry: minis and ponies, open and closed, eras | Evergreen: All the ices | Phantasia: fantasy kitchen sink

    pleasedontfeedthehorses.blogspot.com
  • Thanks for putting this together. I can't wait to see the winners and look forward to more participation and competition next season!
  • I sent over the hbs Poppidoll! :x
    Continuing my reign as the most annoying player on the forums and hgg’s favorite butch lesbian cowboy

    One Flesh, One End


    They/them
  • Thanks so much for running this! :x
    Need to contact me? Read this first. Only send me a PM for PayPal issues or if I ask you to. Otherwise, make a forum post. You will get a better faster answer by making a post.

    I sometimes get busy and miss things. If your private message, question, etc. gets missed please ping me so I can follow up with you. I am also always happy to explain or clarify. (HAJ does not have a customer service email, please send me a forum message! )


    she/her
  • Thanks @Poppidoll for organising and answering our questions, and all the sponsors for the awesome prizes! It was fun, and I definitely had to get familiar with the search function quickly in a jiffy lol :))

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