TradeMark's Zodiac Show Down 2021-2 - Information Post

[Tia]

TradeMark's Zodiac Show Down 2021-2



What Is it?:
This is basically a massive show series hosted by TradeMark Estates for the year of 2021-2 for all of Show Standards to compete in! These series will be broken up into twelve (12) five (5) show series with a large championship show at the end! There will be two mini series a month to allow you to collect a lot of points for your animals and hopefully get a shot at the year end Championship and major prizes then!

The theme for the shows will be the Zodiac signs. So it'll start in July with the Capricorn show series, then Aquarius, and so on and so forth. Each show series will be strictly conformation shows and will be structured as such:

Day 1: Standard All breed Show
Day 2: Group Specialty Shows
Day 3: Title/Non Title Shows (shows will be divided and run based on titles or not)
Day 4: Overall Championship Show

Animals will qualify for the overall Championship show IF they win above a Challenge Certificate in any of the shows listed above! Shows will be available for both crossbreds and purebred animals.

Cost:
The cost of these shows will be $5000 per species, for unlimited entries into all the shows, or $17000 if you enter all four species.

This means, that once you pay your fee, you don't pay any more for the rest of the series and you can enter as many animals as you want! Note however, you WILL have to enter each series individually and keep those entries up to date, but you will not pay more money for them. Nice huh?

Does it seem expensive? Maybe, but consider that you are guaranteed 36 shows for that price for as many animals as you'd like! If your animals do the over all championship shows you'll be looking at 48 shows for the year for as many animals as you like! When looked at that way, the price is really good!

Please Note, you may enter the series at any time, BUT the cost of entering will not change! It'll still be $5000 for unlimited animals. So try to get them to as many as possible!

For Who?
Any and every registered animal on SS that wishes to compete! There will be a series for Horses, Dogs, Cats and Livestock!

Prizes?:

Prizes will be for the Overall Champion shows only in each series! These will include a cash prize to be determined at the time of running and rosettes! The cost of the show is to help off set this a little, and bring you better prizes.

Other:

You WILL have to enter each series separately and on separate posts just to keep things neat and organized! Note that it is NOT our responsibility to make sure you have entered them all, and if you miss one there will be no refund given, so keep an eye out!

For titled shows, we will be going off titles as are listed in the entries, so make sure you keep these up to date!

At least one breed per group needs to be represented for a titled show to go ahead. If there is not enough animals at that title to compete, they will be grouped with the animals at the title level below them. Meaning, if there is only one (1) Gch. animals entered, then they will show in the show comprised of Ch. titled animals. This is to keep shows from being ridiculously small.

If your animals titles are not up to date in your entries, or they are not entered with their titles attached, they will compete in the non-titled show. I will not go looking to see what they're registered with. Note that non-titled shows are most likely going to be bigger then the titled ones, so you're only hurting your animals chances at points by not being up to date.

All entries will have to be done VIA Standard Entries, and MUST be clear and easy to read. If they are bunched together, and hard to read, I will be skipping over them.

End of Year Championship

Again the end of year Championship will be at the end of the 12 series! This show will be for any animal who has earned a BoB or above in ANY show, in any series! You all come back and compete again in the same format.

The Overall Championship show will however be restricted to dogs who have won a BIG or above in any show, including any of the Year End Shows! There will be a money prize and rosettes handed out to the winners of this show!

There will be an entry fee of $2500 for all qualified animals for the End of Year Championships on top of what was already paid. This is to help off set the cost of prizes though and all money will go back into getting you awards for your animals!



This is going to be a test year for this series! I hope to run it yearly to help people get points and have fun! Depending on how it goes, it may end up being a two year series on SS, running from January - December and having one series a month over two, but we'll see how it goes. If you have any questions, comments or concerns please feel free to post here, PM me on board or DM me on discord! I'm always willing to take suggestions, especially since this IS a work in progress still! 

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Special Awards

To make this show series a little more special, we have decided to add in some special prizes that will be available to win! Please read on below to see them.

Sign Groups/Breeds:

Each sign has a number of personality traits associated with them. Are they always correct? No, but they are out there. Based on this, we have decided to match groups with each sign, and assign them based on personality traits that match up! Why? Well, because it's fun and you can earn more money. From these groups (or species with livestock) one breed will be picked to represent the show series.

What is the point? What do you get out of it?

If a dog from the assigned group or breed wins a Best in Show or Reserved Best In Show in any show not including the group specialties, you will win a prize! If the breed wins one of those two  placings in ANY show (including group specialties) you will qualify for the following prize pots:

Assigned Group wins BIS in any show other then group specialty OR Championship: $1000
Assigned Group wins RBIS in any show other then group specialty OR Championship: $500
Assigned Group wins BIS in the Championship Show: $2500
Assigned Group wins RBIS in the Championship Show: $1500

Assigned Breed wins BIS in any show other then group specialty OR Championship: $2000
Assigned Breed wins RBIS in any show other then group specialty OR Championship: $1000
Assigned Breed wins BIS in the Championship Show: $5000
Assigned Breed wins RBIS in the Championship Show: $2500

Is This Your Sign?
I've been keeping this under wraps! But I've decided, why the heck not? When entering the series, keep an eye on which Zodiac sign you're entering. If/when you enter under your own Zodiac sign, tell us! Just post, "I am a ____" and let me know!  Same reason as above, you'll get bonus prizes for achievements!  NOTE! Remember that this will ONLY count under your sign!

ANY of your Animals winning BIS in any show except the Championship: $1000
ANY of your Animals winning RBIS in any show except the Championship: $500

ANY of your Animals winning BIS in the Championship: $2000
ANY of your Animals winning RBIS in the Championship: $1000


I hope you like these bonuses and I hope they make people a little more excited for this series!

[Tia]

Sign Breeds/Groups

All bios taken from Here .

At this point, the livestock breeds will be announced as time goes on. This is because livestock is so new, that I'm waiting to see what breeds show up in the registry!

Aries:
"Aries loves to be number one, so it’s no surprise that these audacious rams are the first sign of the zodiac. Bold and ambitious, Aries dives headfirst into even the most challenging situations (which is appropriate, since the body part associated with Aries is the head). Like their fellow fire signs, Leo and Sagittarius, Aries is a passionate, motivated, and confident leader who builds community with their cheerful disposition and relentless determination. Uncomplicated and direct in their approach, they often get frustrated by exhaustive details and unnecessary nuances. They like things quick and dirty, "

Dogs: Terriers - American Pitbull Terriers
Horses: Ponies - German Riding Ponies
Cats: Patterned - Bengals
Livestock: Sheep - Bred to be announced

Taurus:
"Taurus is an earth sign represented by the bull. Like their celestial spirit animal, Taureans enjoy relaxing in serene, bucolic environments, surrounded by soft sounds, soothing aromas, and succulent flavors. Taurus is ruled by Venus, the enchanting planet that governs love, beauty, and money. Taurus’s Venusian influence make this earth sign the most sensual of the zodiac: These cosmic oxen are enchanted by any physical manifestation of comfort and luxury. Pleasure is a necessity for epicurean Taureans and they feel most content when pampered.  "

Dogs: Toys - Chihuahuas
Horses: Light Horses - Arabians (all strains)
Cats: Semi Longhair - Turkish Angora
Livestock: Cattle - bred to be announced

Gemini:
"Have you ever been so busy that you wished you could clone yourself just to get everything done? That’s the Gemini experience in a nutshell. Appropriately symbolized by the celestial twins, this air sign was interested in so many pursuits that it had to double itself. Because of Geminis' intrinsic duality, they're often falsely misrepresented as two-faced. In reality, however, Gemini rarely has a hidden agenda. Playful and intellectually curious, Gemini is constantly juggling a variety of passions, hobbies, careers, and friend groups. They are the social butterflies of the zodiac: These quick-witted twins can talk to anyone about anything. Find them buzzing between happy hours, dinner parties, and dance floors."

Dogs: Gundogs - Golden Retrievers
Horses: Stock horses - Paint Horse
Cats: Rex cats - Cornish Rex
Livestock: Goats

Cancer:
"Cancer is a cardinal water sign. Represented by the crab, this oceanic crustacean seamlessly weaves between the sea and shore, representing Cancer’s ability to exist in both emotional and material realms. Cancers are highly intuitive and their psychic abilities manifest in tangible spaces: For instance, Cancers can effortlessly pick up the energies in a room. These crabs are highly sensitive to their environments, as well as extremely self-protective. Much like their celestial spirit animal, Cancers are shielded by hard, external shells. At first, these crabs may be perceived as cold or distant. With time, though, Cancers reveal their gentle nature, genuine compassion, and mystical capabilities. Just don't be surprised if it takes a while to get to know them. "

Dogs: Herding - Border Colie
Horses: Feral - Mustang
Cats: British - Manx
Livestock: Pigs

Leo:
"Roll out the red carpet, because Leo has arrived. Leo is represented by the lion, and these spirited fire signs are the kings and queens of the celestial jungle. They’re delighted to embrace their royal status: Vivacious, theatrical, and passionate, Leos love to bask in the spotlight and celebrate themselves. These lions are natural leaders and they enjoy cultivating friendships and romances that are artistically and creatively inspired. Playful Leos have no problem leaning into drama-fueled romances that are perfectly suited for the tabloids. (In fact, they may even prefer them.) After all, every Leo perceives him or herself as a celebrity. These astrological divas never get tired of lavish dinners, exclusive parties, or decadent designer wear. "

Dogs: Gundogs - English Springer Spaniels
Horses: Baroque - Andalusian
Cats: Semi-Longhair - Somali
Livestock: Poultry (Chickens/ducks/geese)

Virgo:
"Virgo is an earth sign historically represented by the goddess of wheat and agriculture, an association that speaks to Virgo’s deep-rooted presence in the material world. Virgos are logical, practical, and systematic in their approach to life. This earth sign is a perfectionist at heart and isn’t afraid to improve skills through diligent and consistent practice. Virgo rules the digestive system, which makes these earth signs especially attuned to the ingredients that make up a whole — in food and in everything else. They're hyper-aware of every detail."

Dogs: Herding Dogs - Belgian Shepherd (Malinois)
Horses: Light Horses - Thoroughbred
Cats: Patterned - Abyssinian
Livestock: Goats

Libra:
"Libra is an air sign represented by the scales (interestingly, the only inanimate object of the zodiac), an association that reflects Libra's fixation on balance and harmony. Libra is obsessed with symmetry and strives to create equilibrium in all areas of life. These air signs are the aesthetes of the zodiac: Ruled by Venus, the planet that governs love, beauty, and money, Libras adore high art, intellectualism, and connoisseurship. Suave Libras need to surround themselves with stunning objects and create environments that reflect their exquisite tastes. Accordingly, these air signs make excellent designers, decorators, art critics, and stylists. "

Dogs: Non-sporting - Poodles (Standard, Moyan, Miniature)
Horses: Miniatures - American Shetland Pony
Cats: Forest and Mountain Cats - Siberians
Livestock: Chickens

Scorpio:
"Scorpio is one of the most misunderstood signs of the zodiac. Because of its incredible passion and power, Scorpio is often mistaken for a fire sign. In fact, Scorpio is a water sign that derives its strength from the psychic, emotional realm. Like fellow water signs, Cancer and Pisces, Scorpio is extremely clairvoyant and intuitive. "

Dogs: Working - Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Horses: Warmbloods - Dutch Warmbloods
Cats: Miscellaneous - American Curl
Livestock: Pigs

Sagittarius: 
"Represented by the archer, Sagittarians are always on a quest for knowledge. The last fire sign of the zodiac, Sagittarius launches its many pursuits like blazing arrows, chasing after geographical, intellectual, and spiritual adventures. Fueled by wanderlust, these archers can be found traversing all corners of the world on thrill-seeking expeditions. "

Dogs: Terriers - Jagdterriers
Horses: Ponies - Welsh Ponies
Cats: Forest and Mountain Cats - Maine Coon
Livestock: Goats

Capricorn:
"The last earth sign of the zodiac, Capricorn is represented by the sea goat, a mythological creature with the body of a goat and tail of a fish. Accordingly, Capricorns are skilled at navigating both the material and emotional realms. They scale the steepest mountains — Capricorn rules the knees, making it easier for this sign to climb — while simultaneously exploring their psychic strengths. Capricorns tap into their inner fortitude to overcome whatever stands between them and their long-term goals and they don’t let anything distract them from getting ahead. Because of their unwavering focus, however, they are often perceived as cold and unemotional. Sea goats must remember that not every success in life can be featured on a résumé and that compassion is as important as any professional advancement."

Dogs: Hounds - Hamiltonstovare
Horses: Draft Horses - Clydesdales
Cats: Asian - Bombays
Livestock: Cattle

Aquarius :
"Despite the word "aqua" in its name, Aquarius is actually the last air sign of the zodiac. Aquarius is represented by the water bearer, the mystical healer who bestows water, or life, upon the land. Accordingly, Aquarius is the most humanitarian astrological sign. These revolutionary thinkers fervently support “power to the people,” aspiring to change the world through radical social progress. Every Aquarian is a rebel at heart: These air signs despise authority and anything that represents conventionality. Free-spirited and eccentric, they can often be identified by their offbeat fashion sensibilities, unusual hobbies, and nonconformist attitude."

Dogs: Working dogs - Siberian Husky
Horses: Miniatures - Miniature Horses
Cats: Rex - Sphynx
Livestock: Goats

Pisces:
"Pisces, a water sign, is the last constellation of the zodiac. It's symbolized by two fish swimming in opposite directions, representing the constant division of Pisces's attention between fantasy and reality. As the final sign, Pisces has absorbed every lesson — the joys and the pains, the hopes and the fears — learned by all of the other signs. This makes these fish the most psychic, empathetic, and compassionate creatures of the astrological wheel. With such immense sensitivity, Pisces can easily become swallowed by emotions and must remember to stay grounded in the material realm (appropriately, Pisces rules the feet).

Dogs: Non-Sporting - Karelian Bear Dog
Horses: Stock Horses - Quarter Horses
Cats: Lilliputian - Munchkins
Livestock: Pigs