SVI MONTHLY SHOWS
a series of rng and effort weighted casual harpg competitions
see new journal for further shows
see new journal for further shows 
Welcome to the 2020 “reboot” of the Sunrise-Valley-Intl monthly show series!
Our hope is to provide fun and relaxing opportunities for the community to join us for some HARPG equestrian competitions. There are now three types of classes:
“Schooling” classes are the new mini rng level, with the most relaxed entry rules. No setting requirements makes them open to your creativity and flexible for your storyline.
“Freestyle” classes are a little more demanding and effort based but still have total freedom as far as setting. Great for getting a placing on unjudged shows or your own storyline based events.
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“Specialty” classes are set at specific SVI events and locations. These classes may be rng or effort based but provide more unique show experiences for your developing equestrians. SCHOOLING & FREESTYLE CLASSES halter | liberty | dressage | show jumping | eventing | hunters | reining | flat racing | national hunt
SPECIALTY SHOWS MAY 2020 
"Jump Italia" :: halter | hunter | show jumping
"Morganson Farm Horse Trials" :: eventing
"Derbyshire May Days" :: flat racing | national hunt— 
BASIC SHOW RULES —
- This is a single entry show, so extra images (if you choose to make them) do not increase your score.
- This is a casual show environment and falls/knocked rails and generally misbehavin' are totally welcome. Nobody is perfect!
- Each horse can participate in a given class only once per month, but may enter as many different classes as you’d like.
- Placings, ribbons and fictional prize money will be distributed to the first 5 placers in each class.
- Entries from abandoned unjudged shows or old deleted shows are welcome in “schooling” & “freestyle” classes as long as the meet the entry requirements.
- Tracing is allowed but please note it and make sure to credit all references used.
(If you have additional questions, check out the F.A.Q. section at the bottom of this journal)
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ENTRY FORM —
Horse: [name/ref link]
Age: [at time of entry]
Discipline:
Class:
Entry:
Experience: *for advanced specialty classes only*
Class:
Entry:
Experience: *for advanced specialty classes only*
— SCHOOLING CLASSES —
SCHOOLING ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of a colored or detail shaded portrait. Lineart IS allowed.
- Background is optional, but can depict any setting of your choice. (You can also use any Sunrise-Valley-Intl location if you wish.)
- Proper tack for discipline is required on visible parts of the horse.
- Riders are preferred to be at least partly visible for ridden classes but not required.
- No experience required for any schooling class.
Schooling Halter» rng | all ages | $200 prize money
Schooling Liberty» rng | 6+ months | $200 prize money
Schooling Dressage» rng | 3+ years | $500 prize money
Schooling Show Jumping» rng | 4+ years | $500 prize money
Schooling Eventing» rng | 5+ years | minimum of one phase shown | $800 prize money
Schooling Hunters» rng | 3+ years | includes flat, fences & equitation | $500 prize money
Schooling Reining» rng | 3+ years | $500 prize money
Maiden (Flat Race)» rng | 2+ years | race horses | variable distance/surface | non-winners only | $15,000 prize money
Bumper (Flat National Hunt Race)» rng | 3-5 years | race horses | variable distance on turf | no hurdle experience only | $10,000 prize money
— FREESTYLE CLASSES —
FREESTYLE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of a colored or detail shaded portrait. Original artwork required - lineart/reused art is not allowed.
- Background is required, but can be simple and you may depict any setting of your choice. (You can also use any Sunrise-Valley-Intl location if you wish.)
- Proper tack for discipline is required on visible parts of the horse.
- Riders are required to be at least partly visible for ridden classes.
- No experience required for any freestyle class.
Freestyle Halter» effort | all ages | $1,000 prize money
Freestyle Liberty» effort | 6+ months | $1,000 prize money
Freestyle Dressage» effort | 3+ years | $2,000 prize money
Freestyle Show Jumping» effort | 4+ years | $2,000 prize money
Freestyle Eventing» effort | 5+ years | minimum of two phases shown | $3,000 prize money
Freestyle Hunters» effort | 3+ years | includes flat, fences & equitation | $2,000 prize money
Freestyle Reining» effort | 3+ years | $2,000 prize money
Freestyle Allowance (Flat Race)» effort | 2+ years | race horses | variable distance/surface | $25,000 prize money
Freestyle Hurdles (Flat Race)» effort | 4+ years | race horses | variable distance on turf over 1m hurdles | $20,000 prize money
— SPECIALTY EVENTS —
SPECIALTY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of a colored or detail shaded half body. Original artwork required - lineart/reused art is not allowed.
- Background is required. It should follow setting specified and contain a minimum of 3 visible elements.
- Proper tack for discipline is required on visible parts of the horse.
- Riders are required to be at least partly visible for ridden classes.
- Some classes have experience requirements. Relevant training and showing both count towards requirements. A horse *can* participate in a class they don’t qualify for, but will receive a 2 point deduction.
“Jump Italia”
May 8-10 || at La Villa Rossi in Turin, ITA 
[ map ~ indoor arena ~ outdoor arena ]
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An event focused primarily on show jumping, with national and international level classes. Sponsors include Sunrise-Valley-Intl, Longines* and Italfiocchi*. Weather expected in the 60-75°F temperatures and starting mostly sunny on Friday with increasing clouds and showers by Sunday afternoon.
Sport Horse Conformation (halter)» effort | 3+ years | no experience required | €1,000 prize money
» indoor arena | afternoon, mostly sunny
Hunter Equitation (hunters)» rng | 3+ years | flat U/S class | no experience required | €1,000 prize money
» indoor arena | morning, mostly cloudy
FISE Basic Level Maiden (show jumping)
» effort | 4+ years | 90cm jumps | no previous show jump wins | €5,000 prize money
FISE Basic Level Maiden (show jumping)» effort | 4+ years | 90cm jumps | no previous show jump wins | €5,000 prize money
» outdoor arena | morning, partly cloudy
FISE SVI Level 4 (show jumping)
» rng | 5+ years | 120cm jumps | 1 experience required | €25,000 prize money
» outdoor arena | afternoon, mostly cloudy
FISE SVI Level 4 (show jumping)» rng | 5+ years | 120cm jumps | 1 experience required | €25,000 prize money
» outdoor arena | afternoon, mostly cloudy
FISE Italfiocchi Six Bar Competition (show jumping)» rng | 6+ years | 150cm jumps | 2 experience required | €125,000 prize money
» outdoor arena | early evening, cloudy
FEI Longines Italia Classico CSI5* (show jumping)» effort | 7yo+ | 160cm jumps | 3 experience required | €500,000 prize money
» outdoor arena | late morning, cloudy with scattered showers
“Morganson Farm Horse Trials”
May 16-17 || at Morganson Farm in Center City, MN, USA 
[ map ~ indoor arena ~ outdoor arena ]
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Temperatures are warming up from the 40s to 72°F this weekend, and while it will be overcast we don’t anticipate any rain. Perfect weather for our first spring eventing trials!
Beginner Novice Combined Test (eventing, 1 day)» rng | 4+ year | no experience required | min. of one phase shown | $500 prize money
» dressage: indoor arena | morning day 1, overcast
» show jumping: outdoor arena | 2’7” jumps | afternoon day 1, overcast
Training Level Trial (eventing, 2 day)» effort | 5+ years | no experience required | min. of two phases shown | $1,000
» dressage: indoor arena | morning day 1, overcast
» show jumping: outdoor arena | 3’3” jumps | afternoon day 1, overcast
» cross country: xc course | 3’3” obstacles | morning day 2, partly cloudy
Intermediate Level Trial (eventing, 2 day)» effort | 6+ years | 1 experience required | min. of two phases shown | $3,000
» dressage: indoor arena | afternoon day 1, overcast
» show jumping: outdoor arena | 3’11” jumps | evening day 1, mostly cloudy
» cross country: xc course | 3’11” obstacles | afternoon day 2, partly cloudy
"Derbyshire May Days"
May 22-24 || at Derbyshire Park in Chesterfield, UK 
[ map ~ turf flat track ~ steeplechase ]
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Temperatures are cool, 45-50°F, and mostly sunny early on to overcast with showers.
Mae Blossoms Handicap (flat race)» rng | 2+ years | race horses | 8f turf | no experience required | £50,000 purse
» turf track (right hand track) | day 1
Elusive Colours Sprint G3 (flat race)» effort | 3+ years | race horses | 5f dirt | no experience required | £65,000 purse
» dirt track (right hand track) | day 1
Greene Memorial Stakes G2 (flat race)» rng | 3+ years | Thoroughbreds | 12f turf | 1 experience required | £172,000 purse
» turf track (right hand track) | day 2
Lilac Ladies Stakes G1 (flat race)» effort | 3+ years fillies/mares | Thoroughbreds | 9f turf | 2 experience required | £210,000 purse
» turf track (right hand track) | day 2
Novice Hurdle Champion (national hunt)» effort | 3-5 years | 16f turf w/ 1m hurdles | first year hurdlers only | £75,000 purse
» steeplechase track (right hand track) | day 3
Spring Chase Cup G2 (national hunt)» effort | 5+ years | 24f turf w/ 1.4m fences | 1 experience required | £120,000 purse
» steeplechase track (right hand track) | day 3
* indicates real life sponsor company added for realism.
All others are harpg or “fictional” organizations.
F.A.Q.
frequently asked questions~ Are collaborations allowed?
Yes, collaborations are absolutely allowed! Just make sure if entering an effort judged class that you make note of who did each part of the entry so I can be accurate and fair in my assessments.
However, please note that in the case of multi-competitor collaborative entries, since these images usually mean that neither artist created a complete entry on their own, scores may not be as high for each participating character in all categories, depending on what part each artist did.~ Can I enter my fawnling/fantasy breed character in these events?
As long as your character is moderately “equid typed” and can fulfill the class requirements (ex. wearing appropriate discipline tack, able to carry a humanoid rider and complete assigned tasks) then I am open to their participation in the events. Just note that some classes may have breed or category restrictions that would disqualify fantasy breeds.
~ Are leases or commissions allowed?
Absolutely.
~ Can you add more disciplines?
While I’m always open to considering new disciplines, for now I want to step back to more basic and common harpg disciplines. Certainly if there is a broad appeal for a discipline I may consider it, but I want to keep this a little simpler at this point.
~ Can I enter multiple horses in one image?
It is sometimes allowed. All competitors shown in an image must be in the same class AND it must be a class that allows multiple competitors in the ring at once. (Example: halter or racing classes have multiple competitors in the ring at the same time, but show jumping or dressage usually only allow one horse at a time.)
~ I have an old show entry for a show that was abandoned unjudged or has been deleted. Can I enter it here to get a result?
Yes! Either the Schooling or Freestyle classes are suitable for these entries as they don’t have any setting requirements.
(Note for disclosure: My own horses may enter, but will be handicapped in effort shows as they will never be able to earn full "effort" points.)
RNG Judging:
RNG (random number generated) classes will have a minimum of 5 entries at time of running. If there are few community entrants, “ghost horses” will fill the remaining spots. If there are more than 5 entries, the class will be split into a second class.
Effort Judging:
My goal is always to meet each artist where they are at in their journey, and be fair to each competitor. Effort and creativity portions of the judging will always be compared against your own gallery only, and not against other artists. Some of the things I tend to look for are quality and details, and I love to see an artist stretch themselves and try something new - a new style or angle or technique. Under creativity, I look for how you used things like light, color, angles, or other ways you made your art stand out as unique and interesting.
~ horse :: half body: 4pts || 3/4 body: 6pts || fullbody: 8pts
~ rider/handler :: half body: 4pts || fullbody: 8pts || headless/faceless: -2pts
~ setting :: correct location**: 2pts || simple*: 2pts || detailed: 4pts
~ story :: 50-249 words: 1pt || 250-499 words: 3pts || 500+ words: 5pts
~ effort :: character: 1-10 pts || setting: 1-6 pts || creativity: 1-5 pts
~ rng: 1-5 pts :: “performance” factor
~ experience**: (max. 4 pts) :: 1pt rng show/partial training || 2 pts effort show/full training || -2 if entering with unqualified horse
* simple background = 2-4 colours/elements that are not textured or shaded, ex. Blue and green for sky/grass.
** for specialty effort classes only
— ABOUT THE JUDGING —
Judging is done by the host, MistyofSunrise. If you have any questions about judging or placing, feel free to reach out by note. (Note for disclosure: My own horses may enter, but will be handicapped in effort shows as they will never be able to earn full "effort" points.) RNG Judging:RNG (random number generated) classes will have a minimum of 5 entries at time of running. If there are few community entrants, “ghost horses” will fill the remaining spots. If there are more than 5 entries, the class will be split into a second class.
Effort Judging:My goal is always to meet each artist where they are at in their journey, and be fair to each competitor. Effort and creativity portions of the judging will always be compared against your own gallery only, and not against other artists. Some of the things I tend to look for are quality and details, and I love to see an artist stretch themselves and try something new - a new style or angle or technique. Under creativity, I look for how you used things like light, color, angles, or other ways you made your art stand out as unique and interesting.
~ horse :: half body: 4pts || 3/4 body: 6pts || fullbody: 8pts
~ rider/handler :: half body: 4pts || fullbody: 8pts || headless/faceless: -2pts
~ setting :: correct location**: 2pts || simple*: 2pts || detailed: 4pts
~ story :: 50-249 words: 1pt || 250-499 words: 3pts || 500+ words: 5pts
~ effort :: character: 1-10 pts || setting: 1-6 pts || creativity: 1-5 pts
~ rng: 1-5 pts :: “performance” factor
~ experience**: (max. 4 pts) :: 1pt rng show/partial training || 2 pts effort show/full training || -2 if entering with unqualified horse
* simple background = 2-4 colours/elements that are not textured or shaded, ex. Blue and green for sky/grass.
** for specialty effort classes only
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