Hoscar
Hoscar was sculpted by Kristina Lucas Francis. He came in two versions, a standing version that was introduced in 1998 and measured 4" tall and a rearing one that was introduced in 2011 and measured about 8" tall. The larger one came in blue crackle and tan crackle, the smaller one came in many different colors. Kristina retains the copyright for the smaller Hoscar but gave the copyright of the larger one to Joanie. The larger Hoscar was only awarded at the 2011 BOYC as he was too large and difficult to ship to other shows. In addition, many were broken in transport back from BOYC. Click on the pictures below for larger views.
Large Hoscars in blue crackle and tan crackle from the 2011 BYOC.
Blue marbled Hoscar is the 1998 Jamboree Champ award. The gunmetal Hoscar is the Reserve Champ award.
Unknown if this celadon Hoscar is a Champ or Reserve award for Jamboree.
Above, small Hoscars, paired with photos of the inscriptions on their bases indicating at which shows they were awarded.
Blue speckled Hoscar is a reserve champion award from the 2004 Pour Horse Photo Show. Iridescent blue Hoscar is an early KVL award, year unknown. The dusty pink Hoscar is the reserve champion award from the 2002 Pour Horse Photo Show. Green Hoscar is from KVL '99.
Not pictured: royal blue and bright red, 2002 Pour Horse Photo Show; white bisque, 2003 Enchantment Stables Show; speckly red, white with blue flecks, 2004 Enchantment Stables Show.
Photos are by Joanie Berkwitz with the following exceptions: green crackle Hoscar, C. Rouillard; iridescent blue Hoscar, A. Strayer-Mangan; gunmetal grey, T. Tran; white with blue speckled Hoscar, M. Gaulding; emerald green on white cloth background, L. Larose; outdoor Hoscar pictures on a wooden tabletop, H. Wells; four photos against grey background, H. McCurdy; pink Hoscar, M. Myers; photos of cream Hoscar on beige background, Hoscars with coins, and accompanying photos of inscriptions, D. Dubbeld; photos on a glass tabletop, C. Dils. Thank you everyone!