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Hello! The Pretty Pony Pageant is looking to come out of hiatus! Please help fill out the Bring Back the PPP form. Give your feedback on if you want to join the August 2025 Show and help pick the classes you want to see. We hope to see you next month! 
The PPP is a Free Contest open to anyone in the HEE Community. Enter your dressed up pretty ponies, sign up to be an official judge, and join the PPP Club to show your support! |
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Attention PPP People! The Pretty Pony Pageant August Show.... Is Coming Soon! That's right! Due to the community support, which was an amazing outpouring of connection and encouragement, we will be having an August Show!
And because of everyone's feedback, we have several months of scheduled shows. Now, if you are in the PPP Club, you already now the Class List (yay, perks) - so please don't tell anyone.
Don't worry - it'll be announced officially soon and then you can submit entries.
This show will have 6 diverse classes!
Start grooming your horses now, and stock pile all the tack, because the PPP August Show will be coming soon!
Oh yeah, and the Prize Money will be ...good... Thank you so much for the amazing support for the Pretty Pony Pageant |
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Pretty Pony Pageant August Show Class List ∴ Realistic Classes ∴ Cross Country
Matchy Matchy
Working Equitation ⇒ NEW
Get Spotted ⚜ ∴ Theme Classes ∴ Flower Festival
Beach Ride The Cross Country, Matchy Matchy, Working Equitation and Get Spotted classes will be judged by an anonymous judges panel! (remember, if you are chosen for this show's judges panel - you cannot enter a horse in these classes) Cross Country Where the Bravery, Courage, and Heart of the horse are truly tested as they must overcome challenging natural obstacles Entry Must Include: ‣ Adult Horse/Pony Tack Requirements: ‣ A Bridle ‣ A Jump Saddle Background Requirements: ‣ A Background relating to Cross Country Jumping The time starts ticking as soon as you clear the start box - the first fence is a simple log jump, but that's easy. It's the Coffin Jump that really has you worried - but an encouraging squeeze and a "You Got This" and the ditch jump is behind you. Now time to focus as you come through the water combination - an easy log jump, to a bank, WHOA - that's a steep drop down, but there's no turning back. Splash and kick on - you've cleared it and now galloping away. That table was wider than you are tall! Is that the finish line in sight? And you made it in Optimal Time! Congratulations! Matchy Matchy When Ear Bonnet, Polo Wraps, Saddle Pad, Bell Boots, and Brow Band all color coordinate with each other - it's all about the Matchy Matchy Sets Entry Must Include: ‣ Adult - OR- Foal Horse/Pony Tack Requirements: ‣ At least Two (2) Color Matching Items Need Help Picking colors? - Use this handy Color Picker - LINK Background Requirements: ‣ Background relating to your Matchy Matchy Theme Whether you're riding out to the Arena or hitting the trail - it's all about Style! Did you grab the latest Fashion Tack Set, or do you color coordinate with the days of the week? Black, Grays, and White horses look fabulous in everything - but how do you do Matchy Matchy with a Chestnut!? Need Help P ⇒ New Class ⇐ Working Equitation Where the maneuverability and obedience of a well-balanced horse is tested through a speed-run obstacle course and dressage test Entry Must Include: ‣ Adult Foal Horse/Pony Tack Requirements: ‣ A Baroque Saddle ‣ A Bridle Excludes Figure Eight and Micklem Bridles Decor Requirements: ‣ A Longhorn Cattle Decor Item Background Requirements: ‣ Arena Background About Working Equitation:
There are four trials to the competition: a dressage phase, an Ease of Handling phase, a Speed phase, and Cattle phase. The Dressage trial is similar to a regular dressage test. The Ease of Handling (EOH) trial is a set pattern with obstacles. The Speed trial is a set pattern of obstacles that must be completed as fast and accurately as possible. The Cattle Trial has each rider separating a cow from the herd and guiding it to a pen with two or three other support riders. The EOH and Speed obstacle elements include going through a gate, weaving through poles or barrels, over a bridge, spearing a ring, jump an obstacle, sidepass over a rail, and entering a pen, stop and rein back with an interaction with items. Get Spotted Stand out in the Crowd! Entry Must Include: ‣ Adult Horse Color Restriction: ‣ Must Have Spots! Colors or Markings Tack Requirements: ‣ At least Two (2) Tack item Excludes items from the 'Extras' Section Background Requirements: ‣ Background relating to your Get Spotted Theme It's time to party in polka dot fashion! Get your spots on! No matter if you're bred for dots like an appaloosa or naturally spotted with cat tracks, ermine spots, or even developing them over time - this class is for you. Let's celebrate those with all the Spots! . - - - • You may use as many items as you want! • Get Creative! Many tack and decor items can be used multiple ways! • It is highly encouraged to be creative and think outside the box - you don't have to use traditional tack always, as long as it can be reasoned, it will be accepted. • It is not required to be extravagant - if you only have an item or two, go for it! Show off your pretty pony! (Please Message Boulder Creek if you require assistance with items or tack!) ∴ ∴ ∴ The Community Vote Class Themes for this show are: 🌷 Flower Festival 🌼 😎 Beach Ride 🏄♀️
Everyone is welcome to join (even those on the Judges Panel!) as these classes are judged by all of the HEE Community! 🌹Flower Festival
The sun is shining and the flowers are blooming! Entry Must Include: ‣ Adult -OR- Foal Horse/Pony Decor Requirements: ‣ At least Two (2) Plant Decor items Background Requirements: ‣ Background relating to your Flower Festival Theme It's such a beautiful time of the year - with the plants really putting on their best show!
Take a deep breath and take in the sweet perfume! Careful not to put your nose too close or -Aaachoo- you just might sneeze!
The flowers are so vibrant and gorgeous Must Include a SHORT blurb about your Flower Festival Entry to be posted on the Community Vote Poll ☆ Must be Submitted with your entry! ☆ 🌴Beach Ride
The sun is shinning and it's the perfect time to hit the waves! Entry Must Include: ‣ Adult -OR- Foal Horse/Pony Tack Requirements: ‣ At least One (1) Tack Item Excludes items from the 'Extras' Section Decor Requirements: ‣ At least One (1) Decor Item Background Requirements: ‣ Background relating to your Beach Ride Theme With these high temperatures, there's nothing better than hitting the water to cool off. Take a ride on the wild side with a gallop down the hard packed sand and a splash in the surf. Dance in the waves and boldly plunge in for a swim. Must Include a SHORT blurb about your Decor Hoard! Entry to be posted on the Community Vote Poll ☆ Must be Submitted with your entry! ☆ Entries are open! Now (Sunday, August 10) until Thursday August 21, 11:59 PM CDT (Game Time) Submissions: With Pretty Pony Pageant Entry in the Subject Line State the class that you wish to enter Include the link to the tacked pony (multiple entries in one message are allowed and encouraged) - Remember - Only one horse per class per stable/User You may enter up to 6 horses in this month's show If you need Tack items or Decor items
- feel free to reach out to Boulder Creek and ask for assistance Do Not Post entries on this page or otherwise say which horse(s) you submitted. We are striving for anonymity for fair judging! You may post that you entered and share this contest with others who might also enjoy entering. This show's Judges Panel have been notified If you need help or have questions - please contact Boulder Creek 🏅 If you would like to help provide Prizes for this month's Show, or sponsor a specific class - please contact Boulder Creek 💰
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Morning Rain, with Cooling Temps Later
