2025 Winter Gala
Posted 15 hours ago :: Last edited 15 hours ago by paige
Happy Holidays!! ⛄
Join us at the 2025 Winter Gala to celebrate the season and the group's 4th anniversary!
Alongside our usual full range of coat rarities on imports, we're also offering all seasonal items and accessories up for purchase in the Winter Market shop! You can earn our newest seasonal currency, Bells, by participating in the event and/or converting other seasonal currencies from past events.
In addition to going on the shopping spree of the century, you can also enter our themed import advent raffles, complete a series of holiday prompts for prizes, post your wishlists, and more! In celebration of the group's anniversary, we will also be hosting our traditional breed showcase, featuring In-Hand in the garden and Liberty under the northern lights.
There's something for everyone around here, and best of all, the festivities last all the way through the end of January! We hope you enjoy this year's event, and as always, feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Have fun!
⏰ Deadline: January 31st, 2026 at 11:59pm
❄️ OFFERS & Bonuses
Winter Market
This year, along with our usual opening of all coat rarities, we've decided to make our full range of seasonal items available as well!
Check out the Winter Market, where you can purchase whichever seasonals your heart desires! Items are purchasable using Bells, a new seasonal currency. Bells are non-transferrable and can be obtained by participating in the activities below or converting existing seasonal currencies from your bank page. Cosmetics are also available and can be purchased with either Coins or Bells.
Please note that some items may be unavailable due to additional exclusivity, such as the Winter Wilds BG.
Cozy Coats
During the event, ALL coat color rarities are available for purchase! They can be purchased via coins, USD, or points as normal Import Orders or in Build-A-BBin. Please note that Custom Tokens cannot be used for higher rarities - these coats must be paid in currency.
Sugar & Spice
During December only, our seasonal oddity Gingerbread is also available! It is available at the Uncommon tier, both in terms of importing (USD/points/coins) and token usage (2 oddity tokens). It can also be randomly rolled in breedings.
GIFT WRAPPED
In the spirit of celebration, all gift art/lit submitted during the event is eligible for 25% more coins! To claim this bonus, simply apply a x50 coin multiplier rather than the usual x40, and list this as "Gift - Holiday Bonus" in your XP Breakdown.
🏆 Anniversary Showcase
Fjellhov Stud is located in Norway, and is the main hub for the registry's official business, handling registration, sponsorships, import services, etc. The group horses are also stabled there when not on loan to other facilities across the globe for breeding, training, or competition. Each year, a showcase is hosted to celebrate the breed, with invitations extended to breeders, owners, and admirers alike. The event is held near the end of winter; some snow remains, but it is beginning to warm up.
During the three-day getaway, the main house is open to all guests for socializing and lounging around - buffet-style breakfast is offered each morning in the reception hall, and a group dinner will be held in the courtyard on the first night to give the attendees a chance to get to know each other. Tables will be set up with patio heaters to keep everyone cozy while they enjoy their meal.
For human guests, lodging is available at the hotel in the town nearby. Those who brought horses along for the showcase also have the option to rent a guest cabin on the property if they'd like to. The horses are kept at the main barn. The main stable on the property is shaped in an open square (main block and two "arms"), with a courtyard in the middle. Another large barn is placed further out, with an indoor arena attached. There are multiple outdoor arenas and round pens, as well as sprawling pastures and smaller runs attached to some of the stalls. Overall, the property has a neat, rustic vibe, featuring lots of stonework, hedges, flowers, and wood accents. It is situated in a fairly mountainous region, and any snow that falls will be plowed diligently to keep things neat and navigable.
✨ For more inspiration, take a look at the venue's moodboard - https://www.pinterest.com/ratdeity/harpg/fjellhov-stud/
Guidelines:
- All entries must follow our usual Art/Lit Guidelines. You may enter using art or literature, but must meet at least one of these minimums:
- Art Minimum: Fullbody (non-simple) + BG
- Lit Minimum: 1500 words
- Please see "Class-Specific Requirements" under each class for additional guidelines. These must be followed!
- You may use your own Loshenka, a Group Horse, or someone else's horse with permission. They must have an official design uploaded.
- Each horse may enter each class only once. Users may submit up to three entries per class, for a total of 9 possible entries.
- Entries should be uploaded separately (one horse in one class per entry; no combined entries, please!).
- The only exception is Orienteering, which may feature up to 3 player horses/riders and 1 group horse/rider.
If intended to count as an official entry for multiple horses, each one must meet the minimum. If simply featuring others, only the single-horse minimum is required! Please specify when submitting.
- The only exception is Orienteering, which may feature up to 3 player horses/riders and 1 group horse/rider.
- All entries are eligible for the "Sponsored Show Entry" bonus of +10 xp. This is up to you to add to your breakdown and will not be added retroactively.
- How to Submit: All submissions should be sent to the 4th Anniversary Showcase gallery folder.
Class Information: Click each spoiler to expand the info!
The Loshenka is prized for its distinct appearance - time to see how your horse measures up! For this class, each attendee will present their horse in-hand. Horses will be evaluated at a walk and trot before being asked to stand square for closer inspection by the three judges.
Each horse is presented along the garden path between the main house and the stables. The area is marked by a stone/gravel path bordered by an assortment of plants. Russian Sage is the main attraction, but is accompanied by a variety of other flowers as well (mostly white/purple). The garden is fenced in by a short/medium height stone wall, with spruce trees just on the other side.
The path is flat and wide, allowing plenty of room to showcase each horse. There is a pocket of open grass along part of the path with a large gazebo where attendees can sit and watch. There is also room around the gazebo to stand or pull up a chair for a better view.
Class-Specific Guidelines:
- Must be shown in a bridle/halter; should not be overly ornamental or bulky as to obscure the face. No other tack or accessories are permitted.
- Handler is preferred, but can be excluded with the lead going out of frame as long as they aren't too far. Standing pose is best if handler is out of frame.
- Background keywords: stone/gravel path, flowers, wall, spruce trees, mountains, gazebo.
- May be depicted at any time during the day (just must not be dark outside).
Given its origin in rural communities, the Loshenka was built for the trail. This class will showcase your horse's reliability out in the wilderness, as well as testing your navigation skills!
Entrants are split into teams of three horses and riders, accompanied by a Fjellhov staff member and group horse for safety. They are provided with maps, compasses, and given three landmarks on the map to travel to on horseback before returning to the starting area. Riders must navigate the snowy wilds to find each landmark and snap a photo of at least one member of their team in front of it. Each team is timed for judging, with the average being about one hour.
Snow is expected throughout most of the higher-elevation parts of the trail, but some areas are more melted than others. It should not look fully like spring quite yet, but the greenery is slowly coming back. The areas closer to the stud farm are greener, with only bits of snow here and there.
Class-Specific Guidelines:
- Must include a rider and reasonable tack for the occasion.
- Collabs are accepted for this specific class as long as a fullbody horse + rider is included for each collaborator to meet the minimums. Max 3 collaborators per entry.
- All collaborators must contribute directly and significantly to the piece, and contributions should be noted in the submission.
- Background keywords: hills, fields, forest, lakeside, mountains, lots of snow!
- The landmarks specified by the event are up to you. Your entry may depict a specific landmark or the journey itself.
The "stage presence" of the Loshenka breed is undeniable. Despite their excellent temperaments, they still love to perform. Originally bred for their utility, Loshenkas quickly became beloved for their spunky, energetic personalities as well.
On the final evening of the event, the northern lights will be visible from the grounds of Fjellhov. This class is hosted in the outdoor arena at the back of the property. The arena is medium-sized, rectangular, and features wood fencing on three sides. On the last side (the long end facing out to the fields/forest/mountains), the arena has been dug out to remain flat alongside a sloping hill, so this edge is bordered by a stone wall rather than a fence.
For this class, there are no specific expectations or routines. The horse is let loose and encouraged to run, prance, and strut its stuff for the judges. This class is more casual than the other - all the judges expect is a good performance!
Class-Specific Guidelines:
- Bridle/Halter is permitted, or may be completely removed. No other tack.
- Handler may be shown and/or interacting, but for the most part the horse is left to explore and perform independently. Should not be a guided/scripted routine!
- Background keywords: sand arena, wood fencing on three sides, stone wall on one side, trees, mountains, northern lights/aurora borealis.
- Must be depicted at night, with the northern lights apparent in the sky.
Judging/Prizes:
Horses who were entered in all three classes are eligible for Champion judging. The admin team will select a Grand Champion and Reserve Champion based on overall effort, creativity, and presentation, as well as adherence to the setting and show guidelines. Then, for each of the individual classes, the community will vote to determine 1st-3rd placements!
- Grand Champion: 5000 coins, x1 Legendary Custom Token, x2 Seasonal Item or below
- Reserve Champion: 3000 coins, x1 Ultra Rare Custom Token, x2 Seasonal Item or below
- 1st-3rd Place: 1500 coins, x1 Bag of Dice, x1 Dilute Ticket, x1 Exclusive Item or below
- Each entry automatically earn 5 bells upon acceptance to the gallery.
🎁 Wishlist Exchange
Get into the holiday spirit by joining the wishlist exchange in the #wishlists channel! Share your Loshenka-themed wishlist and see if someone surprises you by granting some wishes. Meanwhile, take a moment to explore others’ wishlists and brighten someone else’s day. Whether it’s a silly little doodle, a brand new pony, or that one last item someone needs for their geno, this is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the season and spread some love.
Guidelines:
- Please post only one thread for your wishlist, and do not bump. If you need to update it, just edit your original post please!
- All gifts must be given freely - this is a no-strings-attached exchange! Please don’t “grant” a wish by offering trades or linking sale posts.
- Try to avoid frequently changing your wishlist! This helps gifters fulfill your requests without confusion.
- When granting a wish, reply to the recipient’s thread. Move to DMs for longer discussions to keep the lists easy to browse.
Wishlist Template: Please use this template when posting your thread!
Favorite Loshenkas:
- List your personal favorites that you'd most like to receive art of!
Design Preferences:
- What you’re looking for in designs: coats, markings, genes, vibes (e.g. "dark coats," "big face markings").
Slots Wanted:
- Are you seeking any specific coats or types of slots?
Items Wanted:
- List any items, tokens, or accessories you’re hunting for.
Other Wishes:
- Include anything else Loshenka-related that’s on your wishlist.
📅 Advent Imports
Our talented staff team has designed a special set of imports to be raffled off as 2025 comes to an end!
Imports will be revealed every other day according to the calendar below. Their names are your only hints until then! Each raffle will last 48 hours once revealed, and entries must be headshots at minimum - one entry per horse, one ticket each. Art must include any special features/accessories shown on the official design and must be submitted to the Advent Imports gallery by the deadline in order to count.
Each new import will be announced on Discord, so be sure to grab the Advent role from #role-selection to be notified!
Imports may not drop at the same time each day depending on staff availability, but they will drop on the day listed.
🎄 Bauble Bingo
Bauble Bingo is back yet again, but this year, things look a liiiittle different! Rather than generating bingo boards, we've updated and sorted our prompts into themed sets. Each prompt is worth bells on its own, but upon completing full sets, you'll receive even more goodies! And if you manage to complete all 30 prompts, you'll receive the grand prize! 👀
Guidelines:
- To enter, please submit to the 2025 Bauble Bingo folder with the prompt clearly labeled in the title or description.
- Please submit each prompt in a separate submission. This makes it easier to track and allows you to get the proper amount of bells!
- All Bauble Bingo prompts are art-only. Minimums are listed on each prompt (FB = Fullbody, HS = Headshot). Simple fullbodies are acceptable for FB.
- Props and/or background elements are strongly suggested, as your submission may be sent back if overly vague.
- Collabs are allowed, but must meet the minimum for at least one horse per person. Please have only one person submit/upload.
- You may only complete each prompt once, for a total of 30 unique prompts possible. You may do them in any order, but do not repeat prompts!
- You are free to use your own Loshenkas, other players' Loshenkas, or our group horses for this event.
- Submissions must be intended for Bauble Bingo specifically, not claimed as part of an art payment or other arrangement.
Prizes & Claiming:
- For each prompt completed, 2 bells are awarded automatically upon acceptance to the gallery.
- For each set completed, submit an Item Claim with links to all 5 accepted prompts to redeem 5 bonus bells and the prizes listed for that specific set.
- Please add all prizes to the "Rewards" section of your Item Claim for ease of processing!
- If you complete all 6 sets/30 prompts, you may claim the grand prize via Item Claim! This includes the following rewards:
- 2500 coins
- x1 Dilute Ticket
- x1 Winter Wilds BG
Prompt List: As mentioned above, these are sorted into 6 different themed sets. Click each one to expand their info!
- Baby, It’s Cold Outside: Draw your horse cozying up to stay warm in the winter. [x1 FB]
- Slippery Adventure: Draw your horse's first time on the ice! Are they on a frozen lake? An ice rink? [x1 FB]
- Thts Cld, Ow: Draw your horse getting their tongue stuck to a metal pole or an icicle. [x1 HS]
- Cozy Winter Trail: Draw your horse going on an adventure in the snow, be it a trail ride or solo trip. [x1 FB]
- Frosty the Snowman: Draw your horse helping to build a snowman (or snow-horse). [x1 HS]
🎁 Rewards: 5 bonus bells, 500 coins, x1 Snowglobe, x1 White-Out, x1 Christmas Scarf/Socks
- Under the Mistletoe: Draw a pair of horses sharing a moment under the mistletoe. [x2 HS]
- Christmas Card: Design a festive Christmas card featuring your horse. [x1 FB]
- Good Tidings: Draw your Loshenka with their family, whether other horses, owners, or companions. [x1 HS + at least 1 companion]
- Naughty or Nice: Draw your horse being naughty or nice – what will their stocking hold, coal or treats? [x1 FB]
- Gift Horse: Draw your Loshenka with their favorite gift. [x1 HS]
🎁 Rewards: 5 bonus bells, 500 coins, x1 Bag of Dice, x1 Mistletoe, x1 Holly Halter
- Tangled Up: Draw your horse wrapped up in holiday lights or garlands. [x1 FB]
- House Horse: Draw what happens when your horse wanders into the house during the holidays. [x1 FB]
- The Nutcracker: Draw your horse interacting with a nutcracker decoration. [x1 HS]
- Snowball Scuffle: Draw your horse participating or getting caught in the middle of a snowball fight. [x1 HS]
- Last-Minute Tree: Draw your Loshenka’s creative twist on what a Christmas tree could look like. [x1 FB]
🎁 Rewards: 5 bonus bells, 500 coins, x1 Propeller Hat, x1 Test Tube, x1 Reindeer Headband
- Elf on the Shelf: Draw your horse as a plushie/stuffed animal. [x1 FB]
- Christmas Cookies: Draw your horse as a delicious holiday cookie. [x1 FB]
- Snow Globe: Draw your Loshenka inside a festive snow globe scene. [x1 FB]
- Decorate the Tree: Draw your Loshenka as a tree ornament. [x1 HS]
- Movie Night: Draw your Loshenka starring in a classic holiday movie. [x1 HS (and tell us the movie name!)]
🎁 Rewards: 5 bonus bells, 500 coins, x1 Plushie Pony, x1 Carousel Pony, x1 Cookie Halter
- Holiday Halo: Draw your Loshenka wearing a festive garland, wreath, or seasonal halo. [x1 HS]
- Ugly Sweater: Dress your Loshenka in their most outrageous Christmas sweater or blanket. [x1 FB]
- Stick a Bow on Top: Draw your horse accessorized with a festive bow. [x1 HS]
- Seasonal Foliage: Draw your horse adorned with poinsettias, holly, or fir sprigs. [x1 HS]
- Deck the Stalls: Draw how your horse's stall or barn is decorated for the holidays. [x1 HS]
🎁 Rewards: 5 bonus bells, 500 coins, x1 Christmas Sweater, x1 Christmas Halter, x1 Festive Leg Wraps
- Festive Photoshoot: Draw your horse meeting Santa and posing for a holiday photo. [x1 HS + Santa]
- In the Workshop: Draw your Loshenka visiting Santa’s workshop, either helping or causing chaos. [x1 FB]
- You Could Even Say It Glows: Give your Loshenka a dazzling set of reindeer antlers and a glowing red nose. [x1 HS]
- Giddy Up, Jingle Horse: Draw your horse pulling a sled or sleigh through the snow. [x1 FB]
- Santa’s Little Helper: Draw some gift art for another member! [x1 HS]
🎁 Rewards: 5 bonus bells, 500 coins, x1 Lucky Horseshoe, x1 Wrapping Paper, x1 Festive Harness
- Each prompt automatically earns 2 bells upon acceptance to the gallery, and each complete set can be turned in for 5 bonus bells.