Welcome To Breyerfest 2006
It's the 17th annual Breyerfest, celebrating all things hors-
es, both full size ones, and especially, in miniature! It's the
largest convention of collectors of model horses, and you
made it - so buckle in for some exciting fun-filled days.
This year, it begins early in the week with NAN, or the
North American Nationals Show, in which the most spectac-
ular models the hobby has to offer compete for titles of best
in the country. While this show is actually in the days pre-
ceding Breyerfest, and is not open to the public (due to the
fragile nature and great value of some of these items) it is a
huge event. Approximately 200 exhibitors will be in attend-
ance this year.
Then find yourself at the Kentucky Horse Park for
"Breyerfest 2006". For over 50 years, Breyer has made
spectacular model horses, and you can check out shop-
ping, special performances, seminars and shows. Don't
miss seeing "Joker" the Paint, the inspiration for the special
model, live and in person at the Equine Extremists show in
the covered arena!
After all the activities at the park, come visit the Holiday
Inn North, official Breyerfest host hotel, for shopping galore.
Features
The Model Horse Hobby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
by Sommer Prosser
Model Horse Show Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
by Cindy Neuhaus
North American Nationals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Showcasing the Best of the Hobby
by Sommer Prosser
From Ordinary to Extraordinary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig
Resin Model Horses: The Artist's Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
by Sommer Prosser
Staying Connected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Model Horses in Cyberspace
by Sommer Prosser
Model horse online Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Classified Ads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
In addition to the hundreds of rooms featuring private sales,
the Artisan's Gallery will be open Thursday - Sat evenings,
with many artists in attendance. It's an easy way to see the
work of some of the most successful tack makers, sculp-
tors, prop builders, and painters, all in one place at one
time. For those primarily interested in OF models, the
Swap Meet will also be held at the Holiday Inn on Friday
night starting at 7 pm.
Back at the Marriot Griffin's Gate, right next to the Holi-
day Inn North, you can stop by Equilocity, the model horse
event sponsored by Stone models. On Saturday July 29th,
the Stone Age Live show will give an opportunity for all
showers to participate with plastic, custom, resin, or china
divisions. It's a great way to see what model horse showing
is all about. Stone Horses will also feature a special dinner,
exclusive models, raffles, and more.
We hope you enjoy this free magazine sponsored by
Fallen Leaves. Please keep it as a souvenir of the good
times you had, and refer back to it throughout the year. Or
pass it on to your friends who weren't able to be here with
you. Most of all, have a terrific time at Breyerfest 2006!
I’m not so sure the title of Editor is very fitting for
me, since this is my first attempt at a magazine, but
with the help of some wonderful people we have
pulled it off! I would like to thank Sommer Prosser,
Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig, Cindy Neuhaus, and my
husband Brian for all their help with this project. The
magazine would not have been possible without
them!
Whether your new to the model horse hobby or a
Veteran I hope you enjoy our first magazine and
learn something new about our wonderful and ver-
satile hobby.
May your week be full of fun and excitement at
Breyerfest! Be sure to visit Fallen Leaves at
www.fallen-leaves.net and let me know what you
think of the magazine.
Shallon
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Article by Sommer Prosser lines, model horses offer something more - a
way to get involved, meet friends, and enjoy your
Ever since man first encountered the horse, he love of horses with others!

The Model Horse Hobby

has been fascinated with this amazing animal. Collectors network via the Internet to keep up
From paintings on cave walls in France to medi- with the latest new releases, sharing photos of
eval tapestries, to leather toys created by Native their collections and tips on where to find the
American tribes, anyone who loves horses has newest items. Many people love to "show" their
always found a way to bring their image into his models, gathering together in cities all over the
home. nation, winning ribbons and awards, visiting new
Today this fascination has become a corner- places, and making new friends.
stone of an entire hobby - Model Horse collect-
ing and showing. Welcome to the Hobby
This wonderful venue, as we know it today, Why do people get involved with the model
has been around since the 1970's. The roots horse hobby in the first place? There are so
were planted when in the 1950's, certain toy many reasons!
companies such as Breyer and Hartland began
to mass-produce detailed horses for kids to col- I can't have a "real" horse right now.
lect and play with.
As these children grew into adults, they found Let's face it, owning horses involve a commit-
it difficult to cast aside such lovely pieces, and ment of time, space, and finances that a lot of us
began to find new ways to utilize these "toys" as can't afford at certain times in our lives. Some
an actual hobby. Much as toy trains morphed are busy parents, kids or college students, or
into a hobby enjoyed by adults as they strove for maybe you live in an area that makes boarding a
total realism in their displays, the same thing has real horse incredibly expensive or is too urban.
happened with model horses. For those who dream of riding and owning hors-
From plastic playthings to elaborate miniature es, models are a great way to fill that void.
displays with every detail, the model horse hob- Even if you are involved with the "real thing"
by has something to offer for all ages and skill most find that showing horses on a national level
levels. is out of their reach. While a top of the line limit-
ed edition, hand painted model horse may sound
expensive at $500, its real life counterpart could
cost $15,000 to $25,000 - or more! A miniature
show saddle could cost $200, but the full size
version often runs $2000. Let's not forget that
with models, no need for monthly professional
training, vet bills, or a trailer and truck to pull it
with.
Model horses offer a way for someone to
take a grand champion rosette home in a week-
Shelves and Shelves of Breyer Horses end - and pack the winner away for months until
Photo and collection owned by Angela Burch it is needed again. You can trail ride your real
horse on a shoestring budget, and compete at a
Collecting national level in the model horse hobby at the
Most people involved in the model horse hob- same time.
by start by simply collecting a few pieces here
and there. The most popular are plastic models
such as Breyers, available at tack and feed
stores and at some toy stores. Realistic and af-
fordable, many people across America who en-
joy horses have a few of these on a shelf
somewhere, or packed away in boxes from their
childhood.
Other people collect china models, such as
Hagen Renaker, Beswick, Lefton, and others. A
new line of plastic models, Stone Model Horses
have appeared in the last decade. Throughout
the years, models turn up and are added to the
shelves from flea markets, antique stores, and
yard sales. For some people, a shelf or two of
model horses brings them great enjoyment, "TS AUTUMN HEAT" - Overall Reserve Champion Light
Breed, OF Halter division Owned and shown by Ann Johnson
gathered just for the joy of having them around. Photo by Kim Carter
Unlike collectors of dolls or other figurine

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 I love to paint, sculpt, and create miniature dis-
plays.
The model horse hobby offers an outlet for
creative people to express themselves. Minia-
tures in general are hot - thousands of people
have doll houses and love to build tiny replicas
of full size objects. Model Horses allow people
who like horses to work in min-
iature in this specific area, and
actually be judged, and win, on
the basis of how well they have
duplicated real life.
Some people love the act of
creating only the horses, which
are judged on how correct and
true to life they are. This is re-
ferred to as the "Halter" divi-
Photo by Kim Carter
sions. Others enjoy making
miniature tack, or buying tack
and props, and setting up the perfect display,
which is judged on how in scale and accurate it
is. This is the "Performance" division at shows.
Performance displays can be amazing, with
rodeo events complete with cowboys and cattle,
jumping classes accurate down to the jumping
boots on the horse's legs, or colorful Arabian
costumes with tents, camels, palm trees and
Bedouin tribesmen in full attire.
I want to meet others who share my love of hors-
es.
The very best reason to get involved with
model horses is to meet new friends and have
fun! Unlike some "real life" horse shows, you'll
find model horse people in general to be very
friendly, open, and willing to help. Kids with just
a few plastic models can get involved just as
easily as adults competing in the more advanced
classes. Friendships made
within the hobby often last for
years, and can reach out into
a network of support that goes
far beyond the plastic horses
themselves. That's the real
reason why for the last 30
years, the model horse hobby
has continued to grow and be-
come more popular every day.
Getting involved is easy. By
joining an internet group to
stay connected, you'll find out the latest news
and happenings, and network with people who
enjoy whatever aspect of the hobby that most
appeals to you. Visiting a local show will let you
meet the people involved, see what is current,
and discover how to enter one yourself. There
are shows in nearly every state as well as inter-
nationally. Look for one near you, and don't be
shy - share in the fun!
 they English, Western, Harness,
or Costume events. Models
wear finely crafted miniature
tack, bits held in horses
By Cindy Neuhaus of "mouths" with sticky wax, appro-
The Lakeshore Collection, Ltd. priate for the event. Tack is usu-
www.lakeshorecollection.com ally made by hobbyists
themselves, with one of the
many kits available, or pur-
There are live, photo and on-line shows, but all have chased from a hobby tack maker, rather than mass-pro-
some basics in common. At minimum, a model must have duced. Other props like dressage rails and letters, cattle in
an assigned name (it's best to use something other than the cutting, trail obstacles, or fences, flags and jump numbers
manufacturer's name in case more than one Lakeshore are used, all scaled to the size of the model. Some hobby-
Collection "Marshall" is exhibited, for instance), breed and ists even outfit scaled rider dolls in custom-made attire ap-
gender. And no matter what, accuracy to breed standards propriate for the specific event!
or performance event rules, realism, scale and condition There are generally a variety of Halter classes that
are of primary importance. shows may offer, but a halter itself is not required unless it
Be sure you show your model as the most appropriate is a Showmanship class. Typical Halter classes offered may
breed and gender! Just because the box calls it a Hanoveri- include:
an stallion, for instance, a model with a lighter build may Gender (Stallion, Mare, etc.) - Judged primarily on how
show better as a Thoroughbred gelding. Sometimes the well the model conforms to gender body type (Stallions tend
model's color doesn't actually occur in a breed. Comparing to have thicker necks, more muscled than a gelding, etc.)
your model to photos and descriptions in a good breed and if it is a good example of stated breed.
book is educational, fun, and will help you win more Breed (Arabian, Morgan, etc.) - Judged primarily on how
awards. well conformation of the model matches breed standards.
Most live and some photo shows offer divisions by make Since there are over 140 breeds of horses and ponies, it is
or media, to allow for differences in characteristics, then common to have "type" classes such as "Draft" or "Pony".
there are classes within each division. For instance factory- Rather than individual classes for Percherons, Clydesdales,
made plastic Arabians compete against other plastic Arabi- Belgians and Shires, any Draft breed horse would just be
ans, not against original hand-painted artist sculptures
which may cost thousands of dollars. Typical "make" divi-
sions and their hobby abbreviations are:
Original Finish (OF) - As it came from the manufacturer
without any alterations, typically mass-produced. Some
shows will even have different divisions or classes for OF
plastics, chinas,
and resins.
Custom (CM) - A
model that has had
alterations such as
being repainted,
having body parts
repositioned, or
has a hair or
sculpted mane and
tail added. Some
shows will even
Performance entry at Mid Ohio Model Showdown, have a custom
2006. Photo by Shallon Chance
glazed (CMG) divi-
sion for ceramic
pieces that have been reglazed and fired in another color.
Artist Resin (AR) - A resin casting of an artist's sculpture
that has been uniquely hand-painted by an artist, hobbyist
or owner.

Model Horse Show Classes

Shows may offer halter or performance classes, or both.
In performance, the goal is to have a setup that looks like a
"freeze frame" of a real horse performing in that event, be

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 entered in the Draft class and each is judged based on their
individual breed standards.
Color or Workmanship - Color classes are judged on
what the judge feels is the best example of palomino, bay,
etc. color. If it is an OF model, neatness of the finish may
also come into play. Workmanship classes are for CM,
CMG or AR horses and are judged on the quality of the
painting and customization work.
Make or Collectability - There are usually individual
classes for various makes of models (Lakeshore Collection,
Breyer, etc.) and these might be even further broken down
by run size (Lakeshore Runs of 25 or less vs. other Lake-
shore Limited Editions, for instance). These classes are
judged primarily on rarity and age of the model. Condition
may matter a bit less as a well-mended but very rare piece
may outplace a mint but more common one. The general
appearance of a model is also considered.
Presentation (Showmanship or Liberty) - Judged prima-
rily on appearance, aesthetics, neatness, and look of an
entry. In Liberty, horses wear no tack at all. In Showman-
ship, they wear the same type of halter or bridle that the
breed or type of horse would wear in an "in-hand" class. At
live shows, handler dolls are typically used and entries are
also judged on conformance to Showmanship patterns; in
photo showing, it is common to run the lead out of the photo
as though a person were holding it just outside the edge of
the photo.
Some shows even offer special classes for original
sculptures (OS), rare test pieces (TR), or one-of-a-kind
(OOAK) models. Unrealistically colored models are typically
only shown in their own special fantasy, decorator, or unre-
alistic color classes.
are typically hundreds of entrants from all around the conti-
nent with thousands of models exhibited at an event which
lasts 3 days.
For photo showing, good,
clear, well-lit photos with the
horse filling most of the frame
will help the judge see your
model clearly and help you do
more winning. Since scale
and realism are so important,
please, no pictures outside in
the grass-it will be knee-deep!
Stonehenge Quarter Horse Congress. Many hobbyists use kitty litter,
Photo by: Shallon Chance
model railroad supplies, cof-
fee grounds or sand for in-scale footing. A good back-
ground will look natural.
The photos and any entry fee are sent either via the mail
or on-line. In on-line showing, passwords and instructions
are provided. If photos are sent via mail, entrants must in-
clude a SASE (Self-addressed stamped envelope) for their
return after judging as well as the results. The model's
name, gender, age, and either the manufacturer and model
number or artist's name, along with the owner's name and
address, must be on the back of each photo. A piece of
"magic type" transparent tape is used on the back so en-
trants can write the numbers of the classes they wish to en-
ter in pencil and erase for next time.
Why not give model horse showing a try and see for
yourself what all the fun and excitement is about?

Showing Your Model

Many clubs and organizations offer photo (mail-in and/or
on-line) or live shows all around the world. Many offer the
chance to win prizes, ribbons, trophies, year-end, high
point, or cumulative
awards.
At live shows, ex-
hibitors pay a fee in
advance and bring the
actual models to the
show, sometimes driv-
ing for several hours.
The fee typically in-
cludes a table, so the
entrant can unpack
Equilocity 2004
their horses (there's
Photo by: Kim Carter usually a 1-hour "set-
up" time before judging
starts) and have them ready for the classes. Then each
model is taken to the "ring" (usually a long table) when the
appropriate class is called.
Many live shows are sanctioned by NAMHSA ™, the
North American Model Horse Shows Association (check
www.namhsa.org for information and member shows near
you). Models that win 1st or 2nd place in a NAMHSA show
receive a card, good for 2 years, that entitles that model to
show in the North American National Championships
(NAN), held in alternate years in Lexington, KY and in the
western US. Showing at NAN is an honor in itself and there

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North American Nationals that models must qualify in order to enter. Local shows are
Showcasing the Best of the Hobby held in cities all over the US, Canada and overseas. If
By Sommer Prosser these show holders sign up ahead of time with NAMHSA,
they are given cards that are passed out to the first and
Model horse live second place winners in each class. These "NAN Cards"
shows are a great fun, are your ticket into NAN. Only models who have been as-
and a terrific way to signed these cards are allowed to enter.
compete and get in- This means that every model that enters a class at NAN
volved. Early on, it is already a winner! From these best of the best, a team of
was simply enough for three judges chooses a Top Ten, which receive a rosette.
collectors to find like Because it is very important that the judging be as fair and
minds with similar in- balanced as possible, the results of all three judges are av-
terests in their area, eraged to determine winners. Of these Top Ten, one
and for many, that is Champion and one Reserve Champion is chosen, and to
still the goal. NAMHSA NATIONAL CHAMPION 2005 these winners a special plaque is given. These "Cookies"
Somewhere along PAINTED BY SOMMER PROSSER as they are lovingly called by collectors, represent the pin-
the way, as live shows nacle of model horse showing as we know it today.
increased in number and became more competitive, show- NAN has divisions for all types of models, including
ers began to wonder. What other beautiful models are out Original Finish, Chinas, Resins, and Performance. No mat-
there in different regions of America - or the world? ter what type of models you collect, you have a chance of
Wouldn't it be fun if the very best models from every state competing at NAN. If you attend a Live Show in your area,
could be seen in one place, at one time? How would mine be sure to save those cards if you are fortunate enough to
do if faced with such a challenge? This fantasy became a win one.
reality with the creation of NAMHSA, the North American Cards are good for two years, so even if you are just
Model Horse Shows Association. starting out and have no plans to attend NAN next year, you
Every year, NAMHSA sponsors the largest model horse may change your mind in the future. If a model is sold, the
show in the world - North American Nationals, or NAN. card can be transferred with it, and the next owner may be
Some years it is held in Kentucky during Breyerfest, and interested in attending as well.
other years it is held on the west coast. Locations are rotat- If you do not feel ready to show at such a big event,
ed every other year, to place it closer to showers on either NAMHSA is always looking for volunteers to help out, as
side of the U.S. putting together such a large event requires a lot of work.
For 2006, NAN will be held July 25th-July 27th, at Herit- Since NAMHSA is not open to the general public due to the
age Hall in Lexington, KY. It is typically held the days pre- incredible value of these rare and fabulous models, the only
ceding Breyerfest so that participants can still be involved in way to see them first hand is to either enter yourself or to
all the fun activities held during the weekend. Showing at participate by assisting the judges and staff. Volunteering
NAN can be very involved, making it nearly impossible to is a great way to help our hobby and to get a chance to see
both show and attend events at the Kentucky Horse Park some truly amazing model horses at the same time!
on the same day. To learn more visit www.namhsa.org.
NAN is different from every other model horse show in
 Introduction
The "customized", "custom" or "CM" model is an exciting
asset to our community, with a long history of artistic explo-
ration and innovation. Indeed, customizing has been one of
the oldest and most popular activities in model horse show-
ing and collecting because these creations are only limited
by one's imagination and skills.
Traditionally, the term "custom" refers to an Original Fin-
ish plastic model (otherwise known as an "OF"), such as a
Breyer or Stone model, that has been altered through vari-
ous processes that change the model's position, breed,
type, species, gender, expression, detailing or color. New
sculpted manes and tails are often added, though some
Customs can still sport real mohair in place of the original
molded mane and tail. Customiz-
ing can also be done on other
kinds of models, too. For instance,
there are customized factory res-
ins or customized Artist Resins, as
well. For another example, there
are also customized chinas
(ceramics), usually referred to as
"Claybody Customs" if altered in
greenware, or simply as a Custom
if altered after firing (on a side
note, an AAOK color on a china is
referred to as a "Custom Glaze").
So, really, "customizing" is a
catchall phrase for anything that
changes a model away from the
original version of the mold or edi-
tion.
And there's no limit to the variety
and creative possibilities with Cus-
toms, which makes them so very
fun to create, collect and enjoy at
shows. Even small changes can
dramatically alter a mold, so a ma-
jor amount of work isn't always
Top/Middle: Customized necessary. However, the more ex-
Breyer Wixom’s by Sarah tensive Customs really push the
Minkiewicz-Breunig
envelope and can result in pieces
Bottom: Primered Breyer of such singular charm, they often
Wixom mold with no become famous "personalities" in
customization. the showing world. Customized
models are also true one-of-a-kind
(AAOK) models, since each one is handmade and unique,
which makes them particularly collectible and fascinating.
And they typically showcase an artist's particular style and
vision, which makes a Custom all the more interesting and
fun.
Customizing experienced a boom in the 80s and early
90s, as methods and knowledge blossomed, challenging
the limitations of the media and the skills of the artists. Tru-
ly, during this time, the Custom was "king" and the CM Divi-
sions were hotbeds of competition and innovation. I
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recommend perusing the
Model Horse Gallery for a
good idea of just how exciting
and dynamic the Custom competi-
tion was at this time (the website can
be found in our online directory). It
wasn't until the Artist Resin came
around that Customs began to wane in popularity and, in-
deed, the bold traditions of the Custom model seems to
have sputtered out, save for the few artists still creating au-
dacious and quality custom work. But the truth is that a
great Custom can still give any great Artist Resin a run for
its money, since many OF plastics are of similar or often
superior quality in sculpting accuracy and style. OF plastics
are also more accessible in price and availability than Artist
Resins, which allows more people to participate in the crea-
tion, collecting and showing of Customs. And, really, cus-
tomizing is a great way to teach or learn about our hobby
arts and the associated knowledge required to create them,
which is associated with the knowledge needed to be a
great judge or to make sound collecting decisions. So to-
day's situation reveals a field wide open in the live show
arena for a great Custom to do well, and so it's hoped that
customized models will find a new Renaissance to rekindle
the brilliant fires of its past.
Interestingly, the term "customizing" is a relatively new
one, only coming into common use around the late 80s or
early 90s. Originally, this process was called "remaking",
with the common use of these more specific terms:
Repaint: Meaning the OF simply got a new paintjob.
RR: Meaning the OF model was "remade/repainted".
RH: Meaning the OF model was "repainted/haired".
RRH: Meaning the OF model was
Repaint/Remade/Haired.
So if you thumb through old model horse publications,
you'll see these terms used to describe Customs. However,
these terms are rarely, if ever, used today since the term
"customized" has become the dominant term.
As for its beginnings, customizing started in the early
days of model horse showing because some collectors
wanted to change their OF plastic models to make them
more realistic and unique. In the early days, this usually en-
tailed hot water, a candle or hacksaw to melt or cut apart
strategic body parts to reposition the OF plastic model.
Sometimes, even body parts were swapped between OF
models, which could have been simply switching heads, but
could also mean using multiple OF parts just for one Cus-
tom, making things all the more fun! In the early days, fill
materials, such as wood putty, were used to fill the gaps
and recontour the surface. Then a new paintjob was applied
and hair was glued on to create a new mane and tail (the
hair was usually craft fur or mohair, and sometimes applied
right over the existing molded mane and tail!). While most
of these early pieces are primitive by current standards,
some are still quite competitive. Today, we refer to these
older pieces as "Vintage Customs", and they're an impor-
tant part of our history. Honestly, many of these vintages terations have been made. In short: Only a little bit of
are still very competitive, and are often famous for their ap- the original is altered.
peal, which lends them important historic and aesthetic val- Repaint (or "Simple"): One mold is used and has only
ue. And many of the artists who created them are no longer been repainted. However, it should have all molding
involved with model horses, making their Customs all the remnants (such as seams, seals, etc.) and distortions
more important to our community. Truly, many of our veter- removed and perhaps some minor alterations for real-
an model horse enthusiasts remember the names of Nancy ism. In short: The original has only been repainted, with
Strowger, Julie Froelich, Fara Shimbo, Bev Zimmer, Beth alterations only to remove molding artifacts and im-
Peart and Michelle Grant with admiration…just to name a prove realism, leaving the initial intent of the original
few! Some shows even offer classes for Vintage Customs, mold intact.
and they're often popular with showers because the experi- Haired: When the original molded mane and tail are
ence is like seeing "old friends" again. Indeed, there are removed and replaced with hair, which should be high
many showers who love to collect Vintage Customs and quality hair, such as ramie or mohair.
enjoy sharing their vintage collections and new finds on on- Sculpted Mane/Tail: When the original molded mane
line communities. and tail are modified by resculpting or removed entirely
However, today's standards have surpassed those of and replaced with a new sculpted mane and tail.
yesteryear, with expectations that are very high, largely due Retouch: When an OF has simply had its OF finish al-
to increased sophistication of materials and processes used tered with paint, such as adding on markings or facial
(such as replacing shadings to an ex-
wood putty with Ga- isting OF model.
poxio or Apoxie Etched: When an
Sculpt) and because OF model has had
of better education portions of its OF
about anatomy, con- finish etched away,
formation and color usually with an X-
genetics. Truly, the acto blade, to cre-
top customized ate a new pinto or
horses of today defy appaloosa pattern
Left: Chinooks Bask In Glory, customized Breyer Swaps into an Arab stallion by Michelle Grant, 1990
the artistic limits of Middle: Lady Angelina, customized Breyer Proud Arabian Mare by Julie Froelich, Facial shading by in the original fin-
realism and accura- Nancy Strowger 1981 ish.
cy, with amazing Right: LJ Jazzman, customized Breyer Adios into a stock stallion by Laurie Jo Jensen, 1989
results. Undeniably, Showing Customized Models
the top Customs of today typify all that we value in realism Customized models typically have their own division at a
and irreplaceable value. live show, with classes for breed and perhaps gender and
Now it should be mentioned that the true customized selected artistry, too. However, it's important to remember
model shouldn't be confused with "Factory Customs". Tradi- that customization may have significantly changed the
tionally, a customized model is an OOAK piece individually breed designation of the original mold. For example, a
handmade by individual artists whereas "Factory Customs" Breyer Swaps can be customized into a Hackney Pony or a
are created in a factory, on an assembly line by many peo- Breyer Halla into a Saddlebred. So it's a good idea to forget
ple. So while they share some similarities insofar as being about the breed description of the original mold and pick a
altered, they are essentially different animals due to the dif- credible breed assignment for your Custom model based on
ferent motivations and processes behind their creation. the changes.
It's also important to make sure your Custom model is
Different Types of Customized Models clean for the class, so be sure to gently dust it off with a soft
Because an artist can choose to change an OF model a make-up brush. Those Customs with a hair mane and tail
little or a lot, and everything in between, customized models need their locks to be tamed with mousse and a toothbrush
are often identified, and are often grouped together at so they lie properly on the model's neck or flow consistent
shows, by this degree of change. And while there is some to the depicted movement of the model.
debate on the precise definitions, a good rule of thumb is, Your custom model should also be undamaged and in
as follows: pristine condition, so be sure to fix any rubs, cracks or other
Drastic: If an experienced person cannot recognize the damage before the show.
original mold(s) because the entire original has been so
dramatically changed. In short: The entire original is Things to Consider with Customized models
altered, leaving no original surface contours. Because customized models are so unique, they have
Extreme: So much of the original mold(s) is redone than their own special concerns for collecting, creating, showing
an experienced person can only recognize some parts. and caring for them. So it's a good idea to be well versed in
In short: Most of the original is altered. these things, or seek the advice of those who are well
Moderate: An experienced person can still recognize versed (and some resources have been provided in the on-
the original mold(s), but there have been significant al- line directory).
terations. In short: Some of the original is altered.
Minor (or "Simple"): One mold is used, which is still rec- For starters, some specific things to appreciate about Cus-
ognizable to an experienced person, but only small al- toms are:

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 One of the really fun
attractions of custom-
ized models is just
how different each
artist's interpretation
can be of the same
mold, and how certain
changes really create
some wonderfully dif-
ferent results. So take
Dandelion, customized Stone Ideal Stock Horse your time to peruse a
into a stock gelding by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig, Custom class and en-
2003
joy the originality of
each piece.
Customs don't have to be just of realistic equids, either.
There are plenty of fantasy horses that have been pro-
duced through customization, too.
If creating customs, be sure to be knowledgeable and
skilled in those qualities that constitute good quality
work (for more information, please refer to the LSQ
Guidelines in the online directory). This also goes for
those intending to collect and judge Customs, too.
Customs can sometimes be collaborative between two
or more artists, which can add interesting dimensions of
interpretation and expression.
Terms exist that describe the presumed "live show-abil-
ity" of a Custom such as Live Show Quality (LSQ) and
Photo Show Quality (PSQ). While these terms aren't
standardized and can often have different meanings for
different people, they do loosely differentiate between a
Custom that's done with enough skill to be live shown
(LSQ) and a Custom that lacks the sophistication for
the live show ring (PSQ). In fact, many Vintage Cus-
toms are advertised as PSQ due to their cruder nature
or wear and tear, though some are still LSQ even by
today's standards.
There are certain common courtesies and laws that
should be respected with Customs or when customizing
Artist Resins. Because some of these pieces or editions
are protected by VARA (the Visual Artist Rights Act),
certain artists prohibit any alterations to their work or
resin castings. Therefore, it's a good idea to first check
with the artist of any Custom or Artist Resin before
planning customization of a resin or "updating" an exist-
ing Custom.
Keep in mind that the copyright holders to the original
molds that were customized still own those copyrights.
This means that one should refrain from casting a cus-
tomized model because it's not entirely your original
property and can, therefore, be legally considered theft.
This practice is also frowned upon in general principle
by our community, which favors only true "from scratch"
original works be cast. However, in the past, some Cus-
toms were cast in resin editions, but that should be re-
garded as naiveté, rather than proper practice.
There's still some debate regarding which show division
is appropriate for a customized Artist Resin, insofar as
remaining in the Artist Resin Division or being bumped
into the Custom Division. Different shows have different
policies for this, so it's a good idea to ask the show
holder about this issue first to avoid undue complica-
tions.
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Using real hair for the manes and tails for Customs was
expected practice in the past (which is why hair is so
common on Vintage Customs), but this practice has
fallen out of favor today and sculpted manes and tails
are now the expected norm. However, there are still a
couple of artists who do haired models with great suc-
cess, but they are rare.
It was also expected practice to cut a slit into the mod-
el's mouth to accept the bit for a bridle, which is why so
many Vintage Customs have this feature. However,
with the discovery of Sticky Wax, this practice has fallen
out of favor.
It's important to take proper care of your Custom model
at all times. This is because they're a mixed media
piece, combining different materials for a finished prod-
uct. Consequently, excessive heat and cold are both a
Custom's worst enemy and will cause instabilities in the
materials, usually leading to cracks, lifting or other dam-
age over time. So it's important to keep your Custom at
room temperature at all times, never leaving it in a hot
car or storage shed, or in the outside cold, for instance.
And in case you're curious, this is why some Customs
have holes drilled into their groin or undersides, to allow
expanding air to leave the body rather than bloat it and
help to avoid epoxy lifting and cracking.
Handle your Custom very carefully because many of its
parts are delicate, such as ears, legs and mane or tail
tendrils. It's also a good idea to handle your Custom
with clean hands or with gloves, to keep oils or residues
from marring its surface. Ideally, the original artist will
do any necessary repairs, but this isn't always the case,
so it's a good idea to either know how to fix your Cus-
tom or know professionals who do repairs.
If you're unfamiliar with the proper qualities of a great
Custom, it's a good idea to seek the advice of those
who are knowledgeable on this subject.
Conclusion
The customized model is truly
a wonderful expression of our
community's creativity and in-
ventiveness. If you look at the
history of customizations, you
can easily track our progress
and our goals, and how close-
ly we've come to achieving
those goals…and how we still
strive to achieve more than we
expect of ourselves. With Cus-
toms, you can also see the
passion we have for equines
Billibong, customized Stone Ideal along with the creative and
Stock Horse into a feral stallion by Sa- competitive aspects of our
rah Minkiewicz-Breunig, 2003
unique activity, which no other
type of model expresses quite
so clearly. You can also see our individuality and quirks be-
cause Customs are so revealing of the inner motivations
and predilections of each artist.
Hopefully in the years to come, we'll see Customs regain
their rightful place in our lively showrings as our community
rediscovers their special qualities. Customs are also a por-
tal for those who wish to learn our arts and to participate
with their own creative endeavors. It'll certainly be wonder-
ful to see a new generation of ingenious customizers raise
the bar even higher and show all of us new equine visions
in customized form. Truly, there's no limit to customization's
potential, which is what makes the Custom model so endur-
ing and alluring, and definitive of our communal expecta-
tions and goals.
Customized Stone Paloose into a pintaloosa gelding by Sarah Minkiewicz-Bre-
unig, 2005. This is an example of a moderate custom.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig, of Minkiewicz Studios LLC,
has been involved in the model horse industry since
1987. She is a professional artist specializing in equine
art ranging from sculpture to flatwork. Her works in the
model horse industry range from original works to cus-
toms, cast resin, OF plastic design work, slipcast earth-
enware and fine bone china. She has served as a judge
for several model horse shows and as a juror for RESS
competitions. She’s also lead seminars and clinics on
equine structure and writes for The Boat, the RESS
newsletter. She has served on the NAMHSA board of
directors as the Region 1 Representative and served on
the RESS Steering Committee to form that organization,
and still serves RESS in various positions and capacities
today. She sponsors several awards, as well as Vintage
Custom Classes and also donates to shows through the
Minkiewicz Studios Painter’s Program. Currently, she
lives in Boise, Idaho with her husband, her rats and her
horse. To join her yahoo group,please visit the
homepage at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MinkiewiczStudios/. To
see more of her work, please visit www.mink-
studios.com. To learn more about the Vintage Custom
class awards or the Painter’s Program, please email Sa-
rah at sarah@mink-studios.com.

Morgan Kilbourn’s El Embosco painted by
Cindy Williams.
Owned by Shallon Chance
Jennifer Reid’s Cabernet painted by
Gretchen Oneail
Owned by Shallon Chance
Kitty Cantrell’s Crusher painted by Sommer
Prossor
Owned by Shallon Chance
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Resin Model Horses:
Article by Sommer Prosser
While most people have heard of Breyer plastic model
horses from visits to tack or hobby stores, many people, when they
visit their first model horse show or event, are presented with a new
choice they haven't seen before - the "Resin" model horse. Resin
model horses are relatively new. While plastic models have been made
since the 1950's and china horses have been available for generations, re-
cent technology has made it possible for every artist to create copies of their
sculpture and make it available to collectors.
What is Resin?
Resin is a plastic type material that is mixed as a liquid, poured into a mold, and
captures every detail of the original sculpture. Most mass produced plastics use pel-
lets that are melted and then shaped into a mold. Resin starts as a liquid, and hardens
through a chemical reaction only when the two parts are mixed together.
You'll find resin sculptures available everywhere. Some mass-produced resin collectibles
that are not model horses include "Boyd's Bears" "Stone Critters", and "Charming Tails".
However, while a plastic model horse like Breyer creates requires a very expensive steel
mold, a mold can be created for even a small edition of resin horses, without a factory.
Why Resin?
China or porcelain model horses are beautiful on the shelf, but are fragile, especially when
shipped or moved frequently. While there are many shows for collectors of these, for people
who like to travel to a lot of model horse shows with china models, they require a lot of extra
care in packing.
Bronze is very durable, captures every detail, but is expensive to create and most of all
VERY heavy. This makes it impractical for showers of model horses to travel frequently with
them or to ship affordably.
Molded plastics are lightweight and durable, but the expense of a steel mold make it impos-
sible for one artist to create a small number of items affordably.
How is a Resin made?
First the sculptor must create an original sculpture out of clay. Then a mold is created from
this original. For china and plastic horses, the molds are hard and rigid. This makes it diffi-
cult for certain details to be captured, especially areas like the wrinkles between a horse's
nose, or the hollow area under a horses' jaw. These areas are called undercuts. Only the
most talented mold maker can create ways to capture these details in china or plastic.
A mold for either bronze or resin is made out of a flexible material that "wraps" around the
sculpture. This means it can bend and stretch when pulled on, and allows every detail to be
reproduced. Unlike bronze, which must be melted at incredible heat, the resin material is
kept liquid at room temperature, only mixed together to harden when needed.
Wires can be added to strengthen the horse's legs before the resin is added. This makes
resin models a great choice for the somewhat stressful handling of traveling from show to
show and being packed, unpacked, and shipped frequently.
Who creates Resin horses?
Many artists who sculpt for companies like Breyer or Stone also create limited editions in
resin. Very few companies can produce every sculpture an artist can create every year, or
keep them busy enough year round. This is because making metal production molds for
plastic is so expensive. Most big companies can only afford to do one or two new plastic re-
leases each year. The steel molds are difficult to make, and are a big commitment. Howev-
er, they can last for years!
During the rest of the year when they are not needed to work commercially, these same
artists will release their own smaller limited editions, completely independent of the compa-
nies they sometimes work for. Popular artists such as Kathleen Moody, Sue Sifton, Kitty
Cantrell and others have created many more horses than what currently are seen on the
Breyer and Stone Model Horses lines.
Other fabulous and very talented artists choose to only release items this way. They
like to have complete artistic control over their product. Or they prefer to decide what
they sculpt, and when they sculpt it without the demands or deadlines that working
for a big company creates. Just a few of the popular artists that have been cre-
ating resin models exclusively for years include Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig,
Chris Jolly, Lynn Fraley, Sarah Rose, and Karen Gerhardt.
 The Artist's Vision
Why are Resins so expensive?
Resins mass-produced overseas in places like China can be made relatively afford-
ably, although they are often still more expensive than plastic items. However, nearly all of
these smaller editions sold through the hobby are made in the U.S. To produce a resin edition of 50
models, the artist must invest up to $5000 out of their own pocket up front to get the models created. They
then must do all of the work themselves that a big company normally would cover - like advertising, taking or-
ders, packing and shipping. Plus, these editions must generate enough income to support the artist so they may
create even more lovely editions in the future.
A traditional scale resin horse usually is priced from $150 to $250 unpainted. However, only a very small number are
created, generally only 50 to 200 pieces - ever! Compare this to a "special run" plastic model, that often numbers in the
thousands. And while plastic models are released in new colors, year after year, when you buy a resin, you are buying the
sculpture itself, one of very few in existence.
Resin molds also wear out very quickly, so new molds must be created every time the artist chooses to extend the size of
the edition. A resin mold simply won't last long enough to create hundreds of models, even if the artist wanted to do so.
Multiple molds are needed for each 50 or so models, meaning an even bigger investment of time and money.
While a resin's price may seem high, it is much cheaper than the same sculpture if it was made in bronze. Some artists
like Ed Bogucki and Vicki Keeling started their careers in fine art galleries creating bronze editions. Today you can buy a
beautiful work by either one in resin, but instead of paying thousands of dollars, the resin will be only a fraction of the cost.
Since the molding process is so similar, a resin painted in a bronze color and the real thing are nearly impossible to tell apart
- until you pick them up!
Why are they sold unpainted?
Most resins are sold "blank" or unpainted. This is because each resin is designed to be a one of a kind, unique creation. In
model horse shows, they have their own division to show in. A good paint job can do a lot to make one resin look more im-
pressive than another. You can either hire an artist to create your own personalized dream horse, or pick up a paintbrush
and try it yourself! Don't be afraid to give it a shot, paint can be safely removed from a resin if you don't like the final result.
Many artistic collectors find resins a fun way to get involved with a more personalized model horse. They find painting res-
ins, or commissioning a custom painted resin, a much different experience than taking a mass-produced plastic model out of
the box and putting it on a table. While there may be another of the same sculpture in resin at the same show, the unique
paint jobs on each make sure you won't be competing against 10 of the exact same plastic model with the exact same color
and markings.
Collecting Resin Models
You will find a huge selection of models available to the collector, but each much be purchased from the artist themselves.
It can be hard to choose which ones to buy, especially with so many choices. Because they are more expensive, most col-
lectors consider each one carefully as a fine art purchase. Just like limited edition prints or bronzes, some of them appreci-
ate in value, and others may go down a little.
Some artist's resins have gone up in value significantly. Occasionally, resins that were purchased for $200 or less a few
years ago may be worth $500 to $1000 or more today! However, just like any fine art purchase, a collector should never
count on making money off of a sculpture just for that reason. The most important thing to remember is to buy what you like.
You may choose to buy resins of your favorite breed, like Arabians or Quarter Horses, to add to the limited selection avail-
able in plastic. Or maybe you show Perfomance, and want a horse in a specific pose, like a cutting horse or one jumping
over a fence. Another option is to find an artist whose work you already like, and collect more sculptures by them that are
not available in stores.
Another option is to collect smaller (Stablemate) scale resins, which cost less for
the artist to produce, so are less expensive to buy. This is a nice way to get started
on a "mini" budget!
Sometimes resins can give a preview of what future artists or work may eventu-
ally be seen in stores. Artist Karen Gerhardt recently sculpted her first model for
the Breyer line in 2006, after her continued popularity with her privately released
resin editions. While she may be a "new" artist to those who only collect Breyer
models, resin collectors have known about her work for many years.
While shopping online or in person at Breyerfest, keep your eyes open for these "other"
model horses, and if you see one you like, be sure to ask the name of the edition and the
artist. You may visit their website later to find out how many were made, or to see if it is
currently available. Because the number of these models are so limited in size, some
may go fast! You'll often need to keep in touch with the more popular artists via their web
sites or announcement groups to find out what they are working on, and when it will be
available, if you don't want to miss out.
Resins models offer a whole new dimension and hundreds of choices for any-
one who loves model horse collecting! Be sure to check out some of the web sites
mentioned in this magazine to find out more.

Sarah Rose Nevada painted by Debra Loveless

Owned by Shallon Chance
 Quick Tips

Whether
The World Wide Web has done much to keep
us informed on a daily basis. In the model horse
hobby, the surge of popularity of the Internet has
been revolutionary. In the past, magazines such as
"The Hobby Horse News" alerted us to the latest, and publica-
tions like "The Model Horse Trader" offered venues to buy, sell and trade
when we couldn't attend Breyerfest or a live show in person.
Before, a "SASE" - or self addressed stamped envelope - would be sent to
a person with models for sale. The sales list or show packet would be re-
turned in days, or even weeks. Despite the delays, postage cost, and time
and effort involved, the hobby thrived this way for years.
Today it is possible to find new releases the moment they happen, pur-
chase models via an online shopping cart, and research information on sculpt-
ing, painting or performance in a span of hours, not weeks! No matter what it
is that you need to buy or know, all can be found on the Internet - if you know
where to look.
Here you'll find just a few of the more popular websites that collectors fre-
quently use, and what is special about each one.

The Hottest Gossip

To connect with other collectors, discuss issues, and find out the latest
news as it happens, two excellent sites to visit are forums. Where model
horse enthusiasts from around the world gather to discuss different topics,
and registered users are welcome to participate.
Have a question about entering your first Live Show? Did you just see a
model that you have never heard of before, and need more information?
These collectors are always there to lend a hand!
Fallen Leaves - "A Model Horse Community" is both a description and
remember when signing up for an a philosophy on this informative site. Participants are known for being po-
lite and kind. It's a very welcoming place for new collectors, including
kids. In addition to chatting with others, this site is stuffed with all kinds of
extras, including profiles and interviews, games, news, contests, web
links, so much more. You can win prizes, have fun, and best of all, it's
totally free to join!
Stop by www.fallen-leaves.net and be sure to say hello!
Pick Other forums you might want to visit are:
Elderberry Road http://members.boardhost.com/ModelHorse/
Utterly Horses www.utterlyhorses.com
Model Horse Blab www.modelhorseblab.com
World Collectors Net www.worldcollectorsnet.com/breyer/
Stone Horse Forum http://stonehorses.com/stoneforum/

The Yahoo Groups

While some sites may dazzle with photos, graphics, animation
and personal photo "avatars", others feature simple, text-only dis-
cussion boards. "Yahoo" offers a way for people of all interests
to start their own personal space free of charge, where they can
discuss whatever topic is of interest to them. These groups
can come in very handy for model horse collectors. While
they do not have the ability to share photos within the mes-
sages themselves, they load quickly, and are simple to skim
through or search to find what you need.
When people first began to expand the model horse
hobby onto the web, the premier site to visit was "Haynet".
Founded in 1998, it has a huge member base with over
2500 members today. All postings are model horse re-
lated, but they vary in topic from collecting, show an-

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 nouncements, news, and questions. Sales postings are not making miniature tack, or buying tack and props, and set-
allowed on this group, but are welcome on its sister list, ting up the perfect display, which is judged on how in scale
Haynet Exchange. and accurate it is. This is the "Performance" division at
As collectors began to increasingly branch out and spe- shows.
cialize in a certain area, the Yahoo groups began to do so Performance displays can be amazing, with rodeo
as well. An interesting development in recent years has events complete with cowboys and cattle, jumping classes
been individual newsletters by various artists. These offer a accurate down to the jumping boots on the horse's legs, or
way for you to hear information directly from the artist them- colorful Arabian costumes with tents, camels, palm trees
selves. Search your favorite hobby artist's name (or by and Bedouin tribesmen in full attire.
contact them directly) to find out if they have a group.
To search Yahoo groups, please go to their "Groups" I want to meet others who share my love of horses.
page at http://groups.yahoo.com/ or visit www.yahoo.com
and look for the "Groups" heading on the top left of the The very best reason to get involved with model horses
main page. is to meet new friends and have fun! Unlike some "real life"
Where to Shop horse shows, you'll find model horse people in general to be
There are numerous dealers of models, but for those very friendly, open, and willing to help. Kids with just a few
looking for either a great bargain, or a particularly hard to plastic models can get involved just as easily as adults
find item, you can't beat these sites! competing in the more advanced classes. Friendships
Ebay - The most recognizable name for shopping on made within the hobby often last for years, and can reach
the 'Net, Ebay has been called "The World's Largest Yard out into a network of support that goes far beyond the plas-
Sale." And just like a flea market, you'll never know just tic horses themselves. That's the real reason why for the
what is going to show up there! But where are the model last 30 years, the model horse hobby has continued to grow
horses? Just go to www.ebay.com, and look under Collect- and become more popular every day.
ibles: Horse. You'll see a menu listing Breyers, Stones, and Getting involved is easy. By joining an internet group to
other makes. To find custom painted models or resins, stay connected, you'll find out the latest news and happen-
search on the tool bar within this category, and you'll see ings, and network with people who enjoy whatever aspect
many choices. Unfortunately, this category also includes all of the hobby that most appeals to you. Visiting a local show
kinds of wacky and often not so realistic horse related col- will let you meet the people involved, see what is current,
lectibles, so you'll have to wade through all of them to find and discover how to enter one yourself. There are shows in
what you need. nearly every state as well as internationally. Look for one
Model Xchange - This auction site operates just like near you, and don't be shy - share in the fun!
Ebay, but with one big difference - all model horses, all the
time! No wading through endless listings of oddities, just
the "good stuff." Just go to www.modelxchange.com to
view all the goodies.
Model Horse Sales Pages - MHSP is an incredible web
site, featuring ONLY model horses and model related mer-
chandise. It's not an auction site, but more like a photo
classifieds for everything you'll ever need to collect or show
models.
The site features items from all ends of the scale - from
the most rare custom work by top artists, to some real bar-
gains on factory made plastic models. Best of all, it's ex-
tremely affordable to advertise, making it a terrific choice for
selling items at set prices, without having to pay excessive
auction fees or constantly having to relist an item. If you
haven't already visited this site, it will soon become a fa-
vorite! Just type in www.modelhorsesalespages.com to
have a look.
The number of sites related to Model Horses on the In-
ternet is staggering! There is so much to see, so venture
out into Cyberspace and see for yourself.
The model horse hobby offers an outlet for creative peo-
ple to express themselves. Miniatures in general are hot -
thousands of people have doll houses and love to build tiny
replicas of full size objects. Model Horses allow people
who like horses to work in miniature in this specific area,
and actually be judged, and win, on the basis of how well
they have duplicated real life.
Some people love the act of creating only the horses,
which are judged on how correct and true to life they are.
This is referred to as the "Halter" divisions. Others enjoy

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 Model Horse Online Directory
Cat Bercier
Model Horse Manufacturers www.artistichandstudio.com
Animal Artistry Organizations Rebecca Turner
www.animalartistry.co.uk www.solticeart.com
The Realistic Equine Sculpture Society
Breyer Horses
RESS is a non-profit organization geared to-
www.breyerhorses.com
wards artists who are involved in equine sculp-
The Peter Stone Company Painters
ture and finish work.
www.stonehorses.com Sheri Rhodes
www.ress.org/
Black Horse Ranch www.mountainviewstudios.net
NAMHSA
www.bhranch.com North American Model Horse Shows Association Sommer Prosser
Hartland Horses www.namhsa.org/ www.sommerprosser.net
www.hartlandcollectibles.com MEPSA Lisa Bickford
Horse-Power Graphics The Model Equine Photo Showers Association www.triplebmodels.net/customized.html
www.modelhorsejamboree.com http://mepsa1.tripod.com/mepsa.htm P.A. Gerschler
Lakeshore Collection www.northstarstud.com/Afterglow
www.lakeshorecollection.com Faye Cohen
Equine Art Creations www.geocities.com/ansatacustoms
www.equinartcreations.com Sculptors Stephanie Blaylock
Hagen Renaker Linda York www.dsmhc.org/Blaylock/steph.htm
www.hagenrenaker.com www.yorkhorse.com Diane Bender
Horsing Around Ann Harris www.fancy7.org
www.horsingaround.com www.annsmodels.com Kathleen Lindley
Resins By Randy Chris Nandell www.grayhorsestudio.com
www.resinsbyrandy.com www.boshevo.com Debra Loveless
Candace Liddy www.firehorsestudio.com
Original Finish Dealers www.candaceliddy.homestead.com Charmaine Morris
H and H Winners Circle Carlee Balling www.wolfcrystudios.com
www.handhwc.com www.angelfire.com/nh/carlee Melanie Miller
Birdsong Farm Collectibles Lori Daniels www.chinookstudios.com
www.bfcmodels.com www.paintncrazyhorse.com/index.html Gretchen Oneail
Model Horse Collector Debbi Lermond www.cloverview.com
www.modelhorsecollector.com www.horsemodels.com Donna Giles
P.S. Cord Company DeeAnn Kjelshus www.cobaltcustoms.com
www.modelhorses.com www.artbydeeann.com Patti Miller
Triple B Models Chris Jolly www.creativecustoms.org
www.triplebmodels.net www.jahleedesigns.com Terra Pennington
Walk About Farm Kathi and Edwin Bogucki www.customsbytpen.com
www.walkaboutfarm.com www.home.att.net/~Bogucki Lauren Tapley
Golden Oak Stables Lynn Fraley www.dragonneo.com/~ldybrooklyn/DesertSun
www.goldenoakstables.com www.lafnbear.com Jennifer Danza
Lazy Horse Collectibles.com Kristina Lucas Francis www.danzaanddanza.com/wfframe.html
www.lazyhorsecollectibles.com www.lucasfrancisstudio.com Heather Tarr
The Ginger Horse Kristin Berkery www.community.netidea.com/kodiak_fox/home.html
www.gingerhorse.com www.ilovehorses.net Ed Gonzales
Mel’s Model Horses Kitty Cantrel www.gonzales-studio.com
www.melsmodelhorses.com www.bladesmithdoug.com Stephanie Michaud
Dede’s Breyer Stables Sarah Rose www.grandcheval.com
www.dedeto.com www.rosehorse.com Kristi Sawin
Sommer Prosser www.greywillow.homestead.com
www.sommerprosser.net Tracy Eilers
Sales Venues Stacey Tumlinson www.ponypainterstudio.homestead.com
Model Horse Sales Pages (classifieds) www.pioneer-net.com/~tabasco/INDEX.HTM Kate Schick
www.modelhorsesalespages.com Yvonne Davey www.tuscanystudios.net
MXC (auctions) www.stillwatervalleystudios.com Melissa Mistretta
www.modelxchange.com Morgen Kilbourn www.elksbugle.com
Haynet Exchange www.one-horse.net/ohpworks.html Thomas Bainbridge
www.groups.yahoo.com/group/HaynetExchange Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig www.thomasbainbridge.com
www.mink-studios.com Myla Pearce
Model Horse Reference Jennifer Irwin www.halffastfarms.net
Pony Lagoon www.jenniferlirwin.com Kim Swanson
A comprehensive list of Breyer’s original finish Carol Williams www.kesstudio.com/
models. www.riorondo.com Karen Dietrich
www.ponylagoon.muerte.net/ Hillary Hurley www.geocities.com/klkeepsakes
Equine Resin Directory www.hhhorses.com Jessica Claus
Searchable database of artist resins to date. Karen Gerhardt www.geocities.com/montecellostudios/
www.equineresindirectory.com www.westerlydesign.com Danielle Feldman
Stone Horse Reference Brigitte Eberl www.storybookstable.com
A comprehensive list of Peter Stone original fin- www.atelier-boetzel-eberl.de Karla Rankin
ish models. D'Arry Jone Frank www.users.wildblue.net/sumrsnow
www.stonehorseref.com/ www.prestigefarms.us/models.html Beth Hoffert
Model Horse Gallery Maggie Bennett www.twistedfatestudios.com
www.modelhorsegallery.info www.maggiebennett.com Nicole Reid
Model Horse Hobby References Tracie Caller www.rhinohorse.com
A Yahoo group where you can share accounts of www.angelfire.com/wy/equineart Kirsten Wellman
your model horse sales and trades. If your about Kathleen Moody www.whitehorseproductions.com/
to enter into a deal check this group first! www.angelfire.com/az3/kathleenmoody/index.htm Caroline Boydston
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MHHR/ Laurie Jo Jensen www.whitehorsestudios.net
LSQ Guidelines & Show Etiquette www.lauriejojensen.com Karen Zorn
Two informative articles on live showing by Pamala DeMuth www.zornartscience.com/ZornArt_link.html
Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig www.thunder-art.com
www.downloads.fallen-leaves.net Tibbi Searcher
www.searcher-bronze.com

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 www.idahooutbackminitack.com Sulser Saddlery (Tack maker & Supplies)
Jill Aman www.sulsersaddlery.com
Restoration www.modelhorsecostumes.com Rio Rondo ( Tack making Supplies)
Karen Dietrich Brenda Gallagher www.riorondo.com
www.geocities.com/klkeepsakes www.geocities.com/patriotspridefarm/index.html
Nan Wagner Desirae Corbett Resin Casting Services
www.mysticriverstudio.com www.ttebrocwd.home.mindspring.com/RafterC.html
Mountain View Studios
Dawn Shaw Sheri Wirtz
http://www.mountainviewstudios.net/
www.modelhorserepair.com www.rosewood1107.com
Resins by Randy
Kat Jennings
www.resinsbyrandy.com
www.sidheproductions.com
DaBar Enterprises
Tack/Prop Makers and Supplies Polly Cleveland
www.dabar1.com
Susan Doolittle www.southerncrystalranch.com
www.gemaholic.com/ Becky Yeager
Lisa Pisano www.sonic.net/~yeager
www.geocities.com/horsart1/es_tack_costume.html Kim Haymond
Darleen Stoddard www.tabletopstudios.net
www.equiworkstack.com Melody Snow
Julie Ward www.unicornwoman.com
www.ennien.com/mainpage.html Wendy Ward
Lauren Islip www.wwelectra.tripod.com/twohornsbar1.html
www.fourcornerstack.com Jennifer Wilson
Jeanne Myers http://www.jennifersimagination.com

This is just a small sampling of the online aspect of model horse collecting. To view a larger list of
helpful links please visit the following sites.
www.fallen-leaves.net
www.modelhorsesalespages.com
 Live in Oklahoma? Love model horses? Join the
Oklahoma Model Horse Club! Monthly meetings,
annual live show, more! For more information,
visit our web site:
www.sysmatrix.net/~nezumi/okmhc/home.html ;
or write Lynn Yates, 2109 Bent Twig Road,
Edmond, OK 73013

Vintage Custom Models Wanted

If you have any older haired models look-
ing for a new home please contact Sandra
Garner at doggonear@aol.com with pho-
tos and pricing information. Especially in-
terested in ones by Maestas, Carole Hale,
Bainbridge, Ray Ann Sneathen, Froelich
and cute haired foals. If it's not one I'm in-
terested in, I might know someone who is.
Also the Artist Signature Registry now has
a new home
visit www.wishesarehorses.com
for more information.

Wind Ridge Farm Collectibles is a fully stocking

authorized Breyer & Lakeshore Collection
dealer. Visit us at 168 Lois Lane,
Nicholasville, KY 40356
Phone 859-271-5754 Fax 859-263-7887
Email wrfc@juno.com Your Central KY source
for Breyers & Lakeshores.

DUN RUNNING STUDIOS-Accepting Orders for
Custom Stablemate scale Models and Tack.
Send SASE to Kristina Lind, Dun Running Studi-
os, 2016 S. Taylor St., South Bend, IN 46613 or
Join DUN_RUNNING_HORSES-
subscribe@yahoogroups.com for information
BLUE MOON STUDIO: Accessories For The
Model Sport Horse. Fly Bonnets, Dressage fenc-
es, Sport boots, more - live show proven & low
prices! Visit the website:
www.sysmatrix.net/~nezumi/bluemoon/main.html ,
or email Lynn at nezumi@sysmatrix.net for more
info!

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