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Farewell to a BreyerFest icon

Farewell to a BreyerFest icon

As some of you might have already seen online, we have lost a Breyer and a BreyerFest icon - Lil' Ricky Rocker passed away over the weekend.

Ricky and his owners, the Georgyi family, have been staples at BreyerFest for nearly two decades - 2020's Celtic Fling would have been this amazing horse's 18th BreyerFest!  An appaloosa champion who had a rocky start early in his life, he rebounded to become the Reserve World Champion in Junior Reining and one of the most recognized horses at BreyerFest.  He was honored with his own Breyer portrait model in 2012.

Breyer's own Stephanie Macejko has had the pleasure of kicking off BreyerFest weekend (and recent 5K races) with Ricky and had this to say - 

"Ron, Donna and Missy Georgyi have always been so kind to allow me to ride their beloved Ricky to kick off BreyerFest during opening ceremonies every year.  It was a true highlight of my weekend!  Ricky was a real character, loaded with personality, who loved the spotlight but most of all, loved the hundreds of kids who surrounded us when the gates opened.  He'd drop his head to be petted and was so recognizable by his colorful leopard coat.  Kids would have their Ricky models in hand and be in awe of meeting this amazing Appaloosa in person.  I felt privileged to be on his back to witness these wonderful moments of joy.  What a perfect ambassador for the horse world and for BreyerFest!  Thank you, Ricky, for so many great memories.  You had such a big heart and we will miss you tremendously!"

 

 

We are heartbroken to have to say farewell to such an amazing horse and we invite you to share your photos of you with Ricky at BreyerFest on Breyer Social media.

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Comments

Doowiki - August 3, 2021

Ricky was a fantastic ambassador for Breyerfest. I would love to see him honored with a commemorative edition on a different stock mold at Breyerfest 2021, using a calm stock mold such as Geromino or the Indian Pony. Of course, Latigo (short mane/tail) or Dundee could be nice homages, too.

Brooklan - July 22, 2020

Fly high Ricky we will miss you! Your on your way to greeneer pastures rest well! We love you so much and will never forget you! The model horse community thanks you for all you have done!

Madiha - July 22, 2020

We miss you soo such Ricky😭😭💞

Angelique Sirois - July 22, 2020

OMG I met him in person on my first Breyerfest and on my second one 😭😭😭 so sad 😢😢😢

Horses_12 - July 22, 2020

😢 I am sure everybody is very heartbroken and so am I. He was one of the horses at Breyerfest I looked forward to seeing every year. RIP Ricky! We will all miss you.

Mary - July 22, 2020

I will miss seeing Ricky.

BreyerGirl - July 22, 2020

Awww. I always wanted to meet him, but I guess I’ll never get to now. R.I.P buddy, R.I.P. Pray for his human family!! I lost a horse not to long ago and my it felt like a peace of me went to heaven. Love you, Ricky.

Rose - July 22, 2020

Rip gorgeous boy. I feel so lucky to have your model.

Aliyah - July 22, 2020

Rest in Peace, Dear Ricky
It was a pleasure seeing him at Breyerfest, Condolences to all who loved him.

Blackberry Lane Studios - July 22, 2020

😭😭 This was going to be my first BF, and I was soooo looking forward to meeting him. I am so incredibly sad, and my model Ricky and I are wearing black today. I’m so sorry for his family. :’(

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