Learn about various aspects of the model horse hobby through a variety of educational opportunities. Novice, experienced, and everywhere in between - there is something for you!
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One of the best ways to meet new model horse people and see model horse friends is at a model horse show. Besides showing your own models, seeing everyone else’s models, and shopping. It’s always a good time!
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| June 6, 2026 - Midwest Mini Mayhem Live Show - St. Charles, IL | Learn More |
| August 29, 2026 - No Frills Live Show - Huntley, IL USA | Learn More |
| September 12, 2026 - No Frills Live Show - Huntley, IL USA | Learn More |
| September 26, 2026 - Heaven Hill Farm Model Horse Meet - Wartrace, Tennessee, USA | Learn More |
| October 24, 2026 - No Frills Live Show - Huntley, IL USA | Learn More |
| December 5, 2026 - No Frills Live Show - Huntley, IL USA | Learn More |
| North American Model Horse Shows Association Approved Shows | Learn More |
Want to list your model horse live show on Model Horse University for free? Complete this form:
Fill Out the FormPhotograph your model horses and submit your photos to compete against other entrants in the photo show. You may be asked to send them through the mail or upload them to a website. Either way, best of luck to you!
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| USOMHS - August, September and October, 1st-25th, 2026 | Learn More |
| Little Horse Show Online Photo Show - September 18, 2026 | Learn More |
| Model Equine Photo Showers Association | Learn More |
Want to list your upcoming photo show on Model Horse University for free? Please complete this form.
Fill Out This FormWant to hang out with your model horse friends, chat about the hobby, meet new people, and even share your latest project? Hopefully there’s a day and time that works for you.
We will have a special guest (or guests) each time. They will chat with us and be available for questions from the group members. While you are in the community social with us, you can just chat, be working on a project, or even "parallel play." The socials are a great time to get to know each other, swap ideas, and share what you’re working on. Socials will he held via Google Meet, and can be joined via a link or a telephone number.
Invite all your model friends to join us--including our international hobbyists!
Participants will need to preregister for the community social and need to be 18 years or older or 15 - 18 years old with parent permission.
| Event Name | Event Link |
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| Friday, November 20 at 7 to 9 pm CST - Special Guest T.B.A. | Register Here |
Want to register to join a community social? Complete this form.
Fill Out This FormFind a contest or drawing that you would like to enter. Don't forget to read and follow all of the rules and enter before the deadline. Maybe you just need luck to get your name drawn, or maybe you will need to create something to compete for the prize. Either way, give it your best shot and good luck!
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| Art Of The Horse 2026 - Division A: Flat Art, 3D Art, and Literature - due January 31, 2026 | Learn More |
| Art Of The Horse 2026 - Division B: Customized Art in Finish Work and Drastic - due July 3, 2026 | Learn More |
Want to list your contest or drawing on Model Horse University for free? Please complete this form.
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Subscribe HEREKerri has been a model horse hobbyist since 1979. She is a collector, she shows her collection, and she is a model horse artist. She has competed at shows around the country since 1985 and has competed at NAN many times, earning multiple National Championships. Kerri is the founder of Great Lakes Congress, Inc., the country’s only 501c3 non-profit organization focused on education about the model horse hobby. She has managed and judged numerous live shows throughout the country, including GLC Live and Stone Horses Country Fair, also having judged at the North American Nationals multiple times and at Breyer West Live. She is currently the Ambassador for the Breyer Fest Children and Youth Show at Breyer Fest in July. Kerri has her Masters in Educational Leadership and has been an elementary school educator for the past 32 years.
