Mental Illness Awareness Show 2016
Welcome one and all to the Mental Illness Awareness Show 2016.
As some of you know, I've been struggling with major depressive disorder for about a year now. It is a struggle, but I find relief and escape through my art, my virtual horses, and the friends I have made through deviantART. I know that I am not the only one for whom this is true.
Unfortunately, a huge stigma still exists regarding all types of mental illnesses and disorders. The objective of this show is to show fellow artists and people that they are not alone, that their disorder is nothing to be ashamed of, and that there are people who love and care about them. It is also to raise awareness of mental disorders including, but certainly not limited to, the following:
Depression Anxiety Bipolar Disorder Anorexia and Bulimia Schizoaffective Disorder Schizophrenia ADD and ADHD Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Post Traumatic Stress DisorderObviously, this list is not conclusive, and only scratches the surface of mental disorders. The MIAS concludes in May, seeing as May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This year, the event is being held by Windswept-Acres
Start Date
January 18, 2016
End Date
May 31, 2016
EXTENDED END DATE!
There is no way this is getting judged tomorrow...so the event is extended to June 10, midnight CST.
EXTENDED END DATE!There is no way this is getting judged tomorrow...so the event is extended to June 10, midnight CST.
Rules and Guidelines
The arenas of Windswept have been dressed up in green specifically for this event! The lime green ribbon is the general ribbon of mental illness and disorders. That means your horse and rider should be wearing green as well, even if it isn't in the form of ribbons. All horses and riders must be wearing the correct equipment for their class. Images must be originally created for this event, and they must be full-body (exceptions counted for perspective only), fully colored, with a full background. This is an effort-based show. No linearts or commissioned art. Tracing or referencing photographs is allowed with proper credit. "Google" is not a stock image, link directly to the image you use please! This is an effort-based show. I'm not going to tell you it must be this, must be that, but your score is based on effort against your own gallery. All breeds, horses, and types are welcome! Magical powers may not be used to gain an advantage. You can enter as many horses as you like, but you cannot enter the same horse in the same class twice. Windswept Acres is located is Texas, USA. The weather is whatever you want it to be! No whining, no sore losers, no throwing muffin tins!
Classes
Dressage
A basic freestyle dressage course. Show off your best moves to the music of your choice!
Held in the Dressage Arena. Single horses or pax de deux only. No quadrilles.Cross Country
An outdoor course suitable for all skill levels.
All jumps are numbered and flagged! The red flag is on the right, the white flag is on the left.Show Jumping
An indoor course that will be set for any skill level.
Choose any show jump you wish from the course. Poles can be raised and lowered to your horse's level.Halter
Time to put your horse's best points on display!
Held in the Covered Arena. A halter or bridle is all that is required for the horse, but don't forget the green.Liberty
Let your horse pick their moves to the music of your choice!
Held in the Covered Arena. No tack is required for the horse, but don't forget the green.Driving/Harness
Your harness horses can really shine! Show off that teamwork.
A harness is required for a single horse or team of two, but they can be pulling a cart or ground driving.Western Variety
Choose your discipline! Anything western-based is accepted in this class.
Held in the large Outdoor Arena. Please state which specific discipline (barrel racing, western pleasure, calf roping, etc) you are doing on your entry.Flat Racing
An all-out sprint along the lake spells competitive fun for horse and rider.
Only your horse is required to be shown, though you can show other horses if wished.Scavenger Hunt
This one isn't really a class - it's a trail ride with a twist! What can you find?
You can show your horse and rider on the trail, looking for an item, or with an item.
Judging
This is an effort-based show. Your entry will be judged against your own gallery.
When you submit your entry, include the following information:
Horse Name:
Horse Reference:
Rider Name:
Class:
Entries will be judged on the following:
Effort! This is judged against your own gallery. Accuracy! Remember, tack must be safe and discipline-appropriate. Backgrounds and obstacles are a big factor. That's pretty much it. Don't break rules, have fun, be safe, show your support!Advertising for Extra Points
Yes, you can advertise for extra points! Please spread the word; we want to reach as many people as possible.
Please link to your advertisements in your entry!
Journal or Poll: +3 points to your entry Banner or Drawing: +8 points to your entry
Prizes
We have a HUGE prize pool this year!!
All classes (except for the scavenger hunt, which has its own prize) contribute to the prize scoring.
Interested in donating a prize? Note me!
Winners are responsible for claiming their prizes from prize donors.
Grand Champion
Interested in donating a prize? Note me!
Winners are responsible for claiming their prizes from prize donors.
Grand Champion WSA Grand Champion Ribbon
Custom Mutation Kelljur Import
Full-body, full-background drawing of your horse with its ribbon.
A breeding to almost any of Windswept-Acres' horses.
A breeding to any of ShadowbrookeStables' horses.
Custom Single Mutation Katala Ratsu Import, donated by IsleKala
Slot to any double mutation Katala Ratsu owned by Briar-Estates
Slot to any double mutation Katala Ratsu owned by PhantomHeir
Full body drawing of your horse and 2 breeding slots, donated by DreamDrifter91
An animated pixel pagedoll or icon of any character, and a breeding slot to any of these horses, donated by majfisch
A fully custom Citrelois, donated by Selunna
Two customs from Miror-World of any species, donated by Kayosa
Custom The-Maleficent-Horse, donated by LundyEmerald
Shaded Fullbody with Background, donated by theDeliriousOwl
Reserve Champion
Custom Mutation Kelljur Import
Full-body, full-background drawing of your horse with its ribbon.
A breeding to almost any of Windswept-Acres' horses.
A breeding to any of ShadowbrookeStables' horses.
Custom Single Mutation Katala Ratsu Import, donated by IsleKala
Slot to any double mutation Katala Ratsu owned by Briar-Estates
Slot to any double mutation Katala Ratsu owned by PhantomHeir
Full body drawing of your horse and 2 breeding slots, donated by DreamDrifter91
An animated pixel pagedoll or icon of any character, and a breeding slot to any of these horses, donated by majfisch
A fully custom Citrelois, donated by Selunna
Two customs from Miror-World of any species, donated by Kayosa
Custom The-Maleficent-Horse, donated by LundyEmerald
Shaded Fullbody with Background, donated by theDeliriousOwl
Reserve Champion WSA Champion Ribbon
Custom Natural Kelljur Import
Full-body image of your horse with its ribbon.
A breeding to almost any of Windswept-Acres' horses.
A breeding to any of ShadowbrookeStables' horses.
Semi-Custom Single Mutation Katala Ratsu Import, donated by IsleKala
Slot to any single mutation Katala Ratsu or Kelljur owned by Briar-Estates
Slot to any single mutation Katala Ratsu or Kelljur owned by PhantomHeir
1 breeding slot, donated by DreamDrifter91
An animated pixel pagedoll or icon of any character, and a breeding slot to any of these horses, donated by majfisch
A semi custom Citrelois, donated by Selunna
One custom from Miror-World of any species, donated by Kayosa
Custom The-Maleficent-Horse, donated by LundyEmerald
Fullbody with Background, donated by theDeliriousOwl
Custom Natural Kelljur Import
Full-body image of your horse with its ribbon.
A breeding to almost any of Windswept-Acres' horses.
A breeding to any of ShadowbrookeStables' horses.
Semi-Custom Single Mutation Katala Ratsu Import, donated by IsleKala
Slot to any single mutation Katala Ratsu or Kelljur owned by Briar-Estates
Slot to any single mutation Katala Ratsu or Kelljur owned by PhantomHeir
1 breeding slot, donated by DreamDrifter91
An animated pixel pagedoll or icon of any character, and a breeding slot to any of these horses, donated by majfisch
A semi custom Citrelois, donated by Selunna
One custom from Miror-World of any species, donated by Kayosa
Custom The-Maleficent-Horse, donated by LundyEmerald
Fullbody with Background, donated by theDeliriousOwl
First Place WSA First Place Ribbon
First choice of any available Kelljur Import
Headshot image of your horse with its ribbon.
A breeding to any of ShadowbrookeStables' horses.
Custom Natural Katala Ratsu Import, donated by IsleKala
Slot to any natural Katala Ratsu or Kelljur owned by Briar-Estates
Slot to any natural Katala Ratsu or Kelljur owned by PhantomHeir
A headshot of your horse, donated by DreamDrifter91
An animated pixel pagedoll or icon of any character, donated by majfisch
A normal custom Citrelois, donated by Selunna
One custom from Miror-World of any species, donated by Kayosa
Free choice of any horse for sale owned by SunshineElite
Choice of open The-Maleficent-Horse import, donated by LundyEmerald
Custom :alfkak:, donated by Rendou-Animated
Custom Basic Ausdauer-Pferd import, donated by Werner-Park-EC
Second Place
First choice of any available Kelljur Import
Headshot image of your horse with its ribbon.
A breeding to any of ShadowbrookeStables' horses.
Custom Natural Katala Ratsu Import, donated by IsleKala
Slot to any natural Katala Ratsu or Kelljur owned by Briar-Estates
Slot to any natural Katala Ratsu or Kelljur owned by PhantomHeir
A headshot of your horse, donated by DreamDrifter91
An animated pixel pagedoll or icon of any character, donated by majfisch
A normal custom Citrelois, donated by Selunna
One custom from Miror-World of any species, donated by Kayosa
Free choice of any horse for sale owned by SunshineElite
Choice of open The-Maleficent-Horse import, donated by LundyEmerald
Custom :alfkak:, donated by Rendou-Animated
Custom Basic Ausdauer-Pferd import, donated by Werner-Park-EC
Second Place WSA Second Place Ribbon
Second Choice of any available Kelljur Import
Headshot image of your horse with its ribbon.
First Choice of any available Katala Ratsu Import, donated by IsleKala
Slot to any natural Katala Ratsu or Kelljur owned by Briar-Estates
Slot to any natural Katala Ratsu or Kelljur owned by PhantomHeir
An animated pixel pagedoll or icon of any character, donated by majfisch
Breeding slot to any Citrelois group horse, donated by Selunna
Slot to any horse owned by SunshineElite
Custom BengaloThoroughbred import, donated by Fibonacho
Third Place
Second Choice of any available Kelljur Import
Headshot image of your horse with its ribbon.
First Choice of any available Katala Ratsu Import, donated by IsleKala
Slot to any natural Katala Ratsu or Kelljur owned by Briar-Estates
Slot to any natural Katala Ratsu or Kelljur owned by PhantomHeir
An animated pixel pagedoll or icon of any character, donated by majfisch
Breeding slot to any Citrelois group horse, donated by Selunna
Slot to any horse owned by SunshineElite
Custom BengaloThoroughbred import, donated by Fibonacho
Third Place WSA Third Place Ribbon
Third Choice of any available Kelljur Import
Headshot image of your horse with its ribbon.
Second Choice of any available Katala Ratsu Import, donated by IsleKala
Slot to any natural Katala Ratsu or Kelljur owned by Briar-Estates
Slot to any natural Katala Ratsu or Kelljur owned by PhantomHeir
An animated pixel pagedoll or icon of any character, donated by majfisch
Breeding slot to any Citrelois group horse, donated by Selunna
Slot to any horse owned by SunshineElite
All Participants
Third Choice of any available Kelljur Import
Headshot image of your horse with its ribbon.
Second Choice of any available Katala Ratsu Import, donated by IsleKala
Slot to any natural Katala Ratsu or Kelljur owned by Briar-Estates
Slot to any natural Katala Ratsu or Kelljur owned by PhantomHeir
An animated pixel pagedoll or icon of any character, donated by majfisch
Breeding slot to any Citrelois group horse, donated by Selunna
Slot to any horse owned by SunshineElite
All Participants WSA Participant Ribbon
Use of the Participant Stamp.
A headshot of your horse, donated by majfisch
Three extra tickets in the next Citrelois giveaway, donated by Selunna
Honorable Mention
A fully custom Citrelois, donated by Selunna
Full body flatcolor chibi, donated by LundyEmerald
Fullbody of your horse, donated by theDeliriousOwl
Custom BengaloThoroughbred import, donated by Fibonacho
Entries
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Use of the Participant Stamp.
A headshot of your horse, donated by majfisch
Three extra tickets in the next Citrelois giveaway, donated by Selunna
Honorable Mention This award is for the winner of the scavenger hunt. This is an RNG prize between all scavenger hunt participants.
Full body image of your horse.A fully custom Citrelois, donated by Selunna
Full body flatcolor chibi, donated by LundyEmerald
Fullbody of your horse, donated by theDeliriousOwl
Custom BengaloThoroughbred import, donated by Fibonacho
Entries
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