YamiKatt

Hello all you wonderful followers of mine,

I'm here with a serious plea for help.

I need a surgery which will cost about $8,000. I have insurance, but it doesn't cover the specific procedure I need done. The surgery isn't immediately urgent, but it is necessary. So, I'm in a tight spot. If you really want details, you can talk to me privately, but I'd rather not talk publicly about my medical history for any person who happens to read my page to see.

So the long and the short of it is, I am asking you for money. Even a few dollars helps, if enough people chip in, and I would truly appreciate each and every dollar I get. However, I feel bad just asking for that, so I'm also selling prints of anything in my gallery for under $5, and opening commissions for extremely low prices, say $3 at the low end and $30 if you order a highly shaded piece with a background, so you can at least get something in return for your generosity and kindness. All prices are flexible, the listed prices are just guidelines.

I will happily accept Paypal, or really whatever payment method you want.

Additionally, anyone who donates, buys a print, or commissions me will be featured here in my journal.

Donate by clicking here (you can donate any amount you choose) EDIT: Paypal has been having some difficulties with accepting donations specifically — if you want to donate, please talk to me and we can easily arrange a different solution.

WONDERFUL PEOPLE WHO HAVE DONATED MONEY:
silvershore commissioned a realistic portrait of her two horses  []
Sparrowfall-Hollow donated an extremely generous $20 [X]
BangGoesReality commissioned three training images [X]
fillyrox commissioned a series of training images for her horses [X] []
C1nn4m0n4ng3l commissioned an image of her horses running as a herd and a picture of her stallion rearing [][]
DesertSunStables donated $15 [X]
Utakame commissioned two training images of EWS Levia 359 []

Here are some examples of types of art you can commission from me:

Lineart (~$2-$6):


Sketchy (~$2-$7, depending on type of shading):


Flat colour (~$4-$8):


Cell shading (~$5-$10):


Semi-realistic shading(~$5-$15):


'Realistic'/lineless shading (~$10-$20):


I can of course do headshots, fullbody, background, no background...it's all good.

If you're interested in ordering some art, or just in helping me out, please send me a note or comment here!

Donate by clicking here (you can donate any amount you choose) EDIT: Paypal has been having some difficulties with accepting donations specifically — if you want to donate, please talk to me and we can easily arrange a different solution.

I merged the two jumping courses into one, and merged the obstacle course into the liberty class, due to under-enrollment in those classes.

LINK TO MAIN SHOW JOURNAL: yamikatt.deviantart.com/journa…
ENTRIES DUE: May 30th, 2011

Overview
Have you ever fallen off of a horse, or had a horse spook while you were riding or leading it? Have you ever forgotten your course while jumping, or had your horse refuse a jump? Have you ever been kicked or stepped on by a horse? Have you ever not tightened your girth enough, or used the wrong tack, or mesed up while a judge was watching, or groomed your horse only to have them go roll in the mud directly afterwards?

If you've been around horses for any period of time, the answer to one or more of these questions is probably yes...and that's what this show is about.

The basic idea is to show the messy parts that most HARPG shows lack completely; the falls, the errors, and so on. Horses aren't born perfect and neither are their riders, so in this show, the goal is to draw (or write about) your horse or rider messing up somehow. This show is lighthearted, humorous, silly, and easy to enter.

Bring out your green, crazy, clumsy, tricky, and otherwise odd horses — it's time for some equine shenanigans.

Entries

Show jumping AND cross-county jumping
1st place: Talk of the Devil
Stable: Silver Birch Stables
Rider: Lilly Sanderson
Entry:

2nd place:  ORS Roll Tide
Stable: Onyx Rosidae Stables
Rider: Alain Durend
Entry:

3rd place: Daydream California
Stable: Unglourious Stable
Rider: Hiro Usami
Entry:

4th place: Ryder
Stable: Reverence Ranch
Rider: Aidein
Entry:

5th place: BTOC Lucky Spots are Walking Around
Stable: Better Than Okay Corral
Rider: Katie Ploss
Entry:


Dressage
1st place: AvS Andy Warhol
Stable: Ashenvalle Stables
Rider: Zoe Madelleine
Entry:

2nd place: Ryder
Stable: Reverence Ranch
Rider: Aidein
Entry:

3rd place: ADS Baby Blue Eyes
Stable: Alle Dante Stables
Rider: Tanya Ashby
Entry:

4. GES True Emotions
Stable: Garden Eden Stable
Rider: Shiloh Genovia
Entry:  


Barrel Racing
1st place: Superstitious Satisfaction
Stable: Blossom Hill Stable
Rider: Catherine Josephine Smith
Entries:

2nd place: BTOC Kiss of an Angel
Stable: Better Than Okay Corral
Rider: Kitty Morgan
Entry:

3rd place: Farmers Almanac
Stable: Silver Rose Ranch Horses
Rider: Abby Karakozis
Entry:

4th place: Dutchess with Diamonds
Stable: Blossom Hill Stable
Rider: Catherine Josephine Smith
Entry:


Halter
1st place: Publius Ovidius Naso
Stable: Ashenvalle Stable
Handler: Simon Zachariasen
Entry:

2nd place: 4. DGR Legion
Stable: Dry Gulch Ranch
Handler: Lisa Tanaka
Entry: :thumb211347780:

3rd place:AVS Zora
Stable: Ashenvalle Stable
Handler: Zoe Madelleine
Entry:

4th place: Vista's White Flare
Stable: Lago Vista Stables
Handler: Kevin Barody
Entry:


Liberty AND Obstacle Course
1st place: HttM Radioactive Glowstick
Stable: Howl to the Moon Stables
Handler: Scott Vandiver
Entry:

2nd place: AvS David Bowie
Stable: Ashenvalle Stable
Handler: Olivia Andersen
Entry:

3rd place: Black Knight King
Stable: Morning Glory Stables
Rider: Maron Orion
Entry:


Maiden Flat Race
1st place: ADS Princess Of The Tears
Stable: Alle Dante Stables
Jockey: Rachel Myers
Entry:

2nd place: Tonguin Cheek
Stable: Twin Peaks Ranch
Jockey: Dane Wescott
Entry:

3rd place: GES Stairway To Heaven
Stable: Garden Eden Stables
Jockey: Janette Brown
Entry:

4th place: Publius Ovidius Naso
Stable: Ashenvalle Stable
Jockey: Simon Zachariasen
Entry:


5th place: Bint-Inshalla-Bahie
Stable: Rattlesnake River Ranch
Jockey's name: Jeffery Combs
Entry: :thumb210349322:

Congratulations to all for competing, and thank you for your entries!

ENTRIES DUE: May 30th, 2011
LINK TO MAIN SHOW JOURNAL: yamikatt.deviantart.com/journa…

SHOW IS NOW CLOSED, click link below for results.

ENTRIES DUE: May 30th, 2011
RESULTS: yamikatt.deviantart.com/journa…
ENTRY FORM IS LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM

Overview
Have you ever fallen off of a horse, or had a horse spook while you were riding or leading it? Have you ever forgotten your course while jumping, or had your horse refuse a jump? Have you ever been kicked or stepped on by a horse? Have you ever not tightened your girth enough, or used the wrong tack, or mesed up while a judge was watching, or groomed your horse only to have them go roll in the mud directly afterwards?

If you've been around horses for any period of time, the answer to one or more of these questions is probably yes...and that's what this show is about.

The basic idea is to show the messy parts that most HARPG shows lack completely; the falls, the errors, and so on. Horses aren't born perfect and neither are their riders, so in this show, the goal is to draw (or write about) your horse or rider messing up somehow. This show is lighthearted, humorous, silly, and easy to enter.

Bring out your green, crazy, clumsy, tricky, and otherwise odd horses — it's time for some equine shenanigans.

Rules and Setting
-You aren't allowed to use previously created lineart, but you can re-use backgrounds
-All horses must be at least three years old
-All breeds and types of equines are allowed to enter
-Both HARPG and non-HARPG stables can enter
-Enter as many times as you wish, with as many horses as you wish
-You can collaborate with another artist (for example, for the race)
-No serious injuries or trauma, please — that's not what this show is about
-Helmets are required

-The show will be held at Khamsin Stables; that means it's set in the Mojave desert, so draw suitable backgrounds
-The fences are unpainted wood
-Jumps are painted in combinations of black, white, and red

ENTRIES DUE: May 30th, 2011
ENTRIES SO FAR: yamikatt.deviantart.com/journa…
ENTRY FORM IS LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM

Prizes
-First place prizes: full body drawings, by me, of the first place horses, plus one breeding slot with Khamsin or one import design.
-Second & third place prizes: headshots, by me, of the second/third place horses.

Judging
-The RNG will make up 33.3% of your score
-Creativity will make up the rest, as determined by the points below
-Points will be awarded for having a background, but it doesn't have to be fancy or complete, just accurate (see rules and setting section, above)
-No extra points will be given for shading
-And of course, more points will be given for depicting falls, mess-ups, accidents, or just funny situations
-Points will be awarded for (short) accompanying stories
-Note: This is not being judged on overall 'effort', because it's meant to be quick and fun, not strenuous. Challenge yourself with difficult poses or angles, but don't worry about perfect lines and shading.

Classes and Disciplines
Note: Unless I recieve more than ten entries in a class, mares, stallions, and geldings will all compete together.

1) Show jumping
"Jumper classes are scored objectively, based entirely on a numerical score determined only by whether the horse attempts the obstacle, clears it, and finishes the course in the allotted time. Jumper courses often are colorful, and at times, quite creatively designed. Jumpers...are not scored on turnout, are allowed a wider range of equipment, and riders may wear less conservative attire..."*
-Formal attire is not required, but is always nice to see (formal = light-coloured riding breeches, dark jacket, button-up shirt, tall boots, gloves)
-Your horse can use whatever tack he/she is used to (martingales, shin wraps, etc)

2) Cross country jumping
"The object of cross country courses is to prove the speed, endurance and jumping ability of the true cross-country horse when he is well trained and brought to the peak of condition. At the same time, it demonstrates the rider's knowledge of pace and the use of this horse across country...There are many different types of cross county obstacles, all designed...to imitate or resemble obstacles that a horse and rider could theoretically encounter in actual cross-country riding. Some obstacles are single jumps, or "verticals" made of different types of materials. Some may have multiple elements taken in a single jump, such as triple bars or oxers, sometimes called "spread" fences. Water obstacles are also usually used on most courses, as are log jumps."*
-Formal attire is not required, but is always nice to see (formal = light-coloured riding breeches, dark jacket, button-up shirt, tall boots, gloves)
-Your horse can use whatever tack he/she is used to (martingales, shin wraps, etc)

3) Dressage
"Dressage is a path and destination of competitive horse training, with competitions held at all levels from amateur to the Olympics. Its fundamental purpose is to develop, through standardized progressive training methods, a horse's natural athletic ability and willingness to perform, thereby maximizing its potential as a riding horse. At the peak of a dressage horse's gymnastic development, it can smoothly respond to a skilled rider's minimal aids by performing the requested movement while remaining relaxed and appearing effortless."*
-This class will be more formal than the jumper classes; formal or semi-formal attire is strongly recommended
-If you and another entrant wish to perform as a team, or you want to enter two of your horses as a team (pas de deux), that's fine (just make sure to post both horses' info in the comments)

4) Barrel Racing
"Barrel racing is a rodeo event in which a horse and rider attempt to complete a clover-leaf pattern around preset barrels in the fastest time...It combines the horse's athletic ability and the horsemanship skills of a rider in order to safely and successfully maneuver a horse through a clover leaf pattern around three barrels (typically three fifty-five gallon metal or plastic drums) placed in a triangle in the center of an arena."*
-Your horse can use whatever tack he/she is used to
-Barrels are painted with black and white stripes

5) Obstacle Course
This course is intended to test practical trail skills and spookiness level, so it will include things like opening/walking through/closing a gate while mounted, walking across a wooden bridge, dragging a tire for ten feet (rider holds the rope to the tire in their hand, or attaches it to the saddle w/ a slipknot), walking across a tarp, crossing a creek, and walking up and down steep hills.
-You can show your horse doing anything I mentioned above, or you can message me with an idea (I will probably approve it)
-Your horse can use whatever tack he/she is used to (any type of saddle/bridle, etc)

6) Halter
"Halter is a term used to describe a type of horse show class where horses are shown "in hand," meaning that they are led, not ridden, and are judged on their conformation and suitability as breeding stock."*
-Your horse can use whatever halter he/she is used to
-Any style of mane, tail, and stance is acceptable (although you may wish to take into account that my taste runs European rather than American — extremely long fake tails, super-shiny hooves, overly arched necks, and excessive 'parking out' are not my cup of tea)

7) Liberty
Liberty classes basically entail turning your horse out in the arena and hoping he/she runs around looking good! No tack, unless your horse is difficult to catch after being turned loose (in which case, leaving the halter on is fine).

8) Maiden Flat Race
"A maiden race is one in which the runners have never won a race. Maiden races can be among horses of many different age groups. It is similar to a stakes race in the respect that horses all carry similar weights and there are no handicapped 'penalties.' "*
-Obviously, don't enter a horse who has won a race before ; )
-Your horse can run in whatever he/she is used to, but proper flat racing tack and attire are recommended
-This class is different from the others in that I do not want to see falls or accidents here, unless they happen before/after the race, or right at the starting gate. Flat racing is very dangerous, because of the many horses running close together at breakneck speed. This event is intended to serve as a chance for green racehorses to gain experience.

ENTRIES DUE: May 30th, 2011
ENTRIES SO FAR: yamikatt.deviantart.com/journa…

Entry Form
Horse's name (and link to ref):
Rider's/handler's name:
Stable name (and link to stable journal):
Class(es) entering:
Links to entry/entries:

*Definitions are taken from Wikipedia