Trinity Valley Exposition Stick Horse Competition 2010

Trinity Valley Exposition Stick Horse Competition 2010

Anyone who is interested in participating in the 2010 TVE Stick Horse Competition can pick up their stick horse at the TVE fairgrounds. Contestants must be at least three years of age and no older than six. Participation is free.

General Rules
1. All contestants must be at least 3 years old and no older than 6 years old on or before the date of the competition: Wednesday, October 20, 2010.
2. Each contestant must reside in one of the following counties: Liberty, Chambers, Jefferson, Hardin, Polk, San Jacinto, Montgomery or Harris County.
3. See below for award considerations. All scores will become property of the Trinity Valley Exposition. No scores will be made public.
4. Only one parent/guardian may accompany child in the arena should they require assistance.
5. Each contestant who participates will receive a participation award.
The winner of each category will receive an overall award.
6. Entries will be accepted up to and no later than 6:00 pm (no entries accepted after 6:00 pm).
7. All decisions by Judges and Stick Horse Chairmen are firm and final.
8. Please check in on time at the designated location the day of competition. Late contestants will not be accepted.

Day of Competition
1. Participants will begin signing up for the competition at 5:00pm on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 in the livestock barn by the rodeo arena.
2. Participants will begin lining up at 6:00 pm in pig barn arena (late contestants will not be accepted).
3. Participants will begin competition with introductions and judging in the pig barn arena. Final awards will be given in the rodeo arena.

Award Categories
1. Best Cowboy (overall authentic cowboy clothing design and accessories).
2. Best Cowgirl (overall authentic cowgirl clothing design and accessories).
3. Best Overall Costume Design (the best overall costume design with the most general overall appeal ~ cowboy/cowgirl attire not required for this category).
4. Most Unique (costume design most unique to the competition considering the costume and horse with the most unique and creative design ~ cowboy/cowgirl attire not required for this category).
***Stick horse decorations will be considered for all competitions.

Please direct any questions, comments, suggestions or complaints to Stick Horse Chairman at the following: Amanda Key 936.334.4403 Email: amanda@amandakey.com

Stick Horse Committee Members:
Amanda Key, 936.334.4403
Regina Snell, 936.334.5133
Jennifer Land, 936.402.2463
Ashley Jordan, 936.346.7127

Tegan

This little guy had to be the sweetest newborn. Never cried, but almost refused to sleep. Never cried, but refused to lay on anything hard. Nothing wrong with a newborn that knows what he wants. So cute.

Tegan, you are perfect! Loved holding, rocking and kissing on you.

Ochoa Family

Eight years ago, in my very "early days" of portrait photography, I photographed Mary for her senior portraits. During the session she grabbed her husbands wallet, opened it to a wallet photo of from that session. That photo took me back, reminded me where I came from and what my hopes were/are. It is so funny how a photo can excite so many memories.

Mary you look amazing! Hot mamma! Your little girl, Abril is a precious doll.

Emalee, TVE Queen's Contestant

Emalee is running for 2010 TVE Queen. I know you can do it! Wishing you the best of luck pretty girl!

Braden, Happy 4th Birthday!

I am a lucky person. I get to document special occasions, provide keepsake images, and capture milestones in ones life--AND I get to meet new people. Meet The Schimmels Family. What a beautiful, fun family.

The occasion: Braden's 4th Birthday. What a cutie. Loves firetrucks, calculators, and the color green. Happy Birthday Braden!

Kade, Happy 5th Birthday!

Happy 5th Birthday to my very special nephew, Kade.

Kade is a character. Before his birthday party I tried to take a couple of him sporting his Year 5 Dinosaur shirt, and when I asked him to pose he said, "I don't roll like that." Lucky for me his tune changed on birthday portrait day.

Kade, we love you with all of our hearts.