The reveal you've been waiting for!

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Say hello to our 8th BreyerFest Special Run reveal – Thorn!

Done on the classically handsome Trakehner mold (#54), sculpted by Chris Hess, this icon is being released for this year’s Celtic Fling in a fun softly-metallic buckskin blanket appaloosa complete with mottling on his nose. Another of our fun throwback surprises to help celebrate Breyer’s 70^th Anniversary!

Named for thorn, the third in the sacred tree trilogy related to fairy lore, this plant has been long-considered sacred.  Combined with oak and ash, the thorn in folklore is said to ward off fairy mischief, but the hawthorn plant itself is regarded for its antioxidant medicinal properties – even today!

You've already met Oak and Ash - Thorn completes our trilogy!

Rudyard Kipling was so captivated by this tree lore that he dedicated a chapter in his fantasy book, “Puck of Pook’s Hill” to these trees.  “A Tree Song” is a poem about the trees oak, ash, and thorn that emphasizes their symbolic nature in the history the British Isles.

To hear a lovely rendition of the folk song by Peter Bellamy inspired by Rudyard Kipling’s story, click here.

As a reminder, early bird ticket sales end next week, so if you’re still on the fence about buying tickets, now is the time to buy!