Show Off Those Ponies!

If you love collecting model horses but are not sure what to do with your herd other than display them, then try your hand at model horse showing!  Model horse showing is fun, easy to learn, and if you’ve never shown before, just grab your favorite Breyer models and bring them to BreyerMidwest in January.  Our dedicated show manager and Youth & Novice show staff will show you the ropes! 

Just grab your favorite ponies off your shelf and bring them to the show on Sunday, January 25!

So, what exactly IS model horse showing? 

Participants show their Breyer model horses in the same way a person might show a real, living horse.  Models are entered in either “halter” or “performance” classes and experienced judges review and judge each entry based on specific criteria.

In “Halter” classes, an untacked, unaltered Breyer model horse is entered into a particular class based on the breed the competitor has assigned to their model.  If an Arabian model horse is entered into an Arabian class, the judge will choose the winning horses based on conformation, characteristics, and colors typical for that breed.  Competitors are welcome to show models in classes that are not necessarily obvious for the mold they are showing if they can provide documentation to support their entry. 

In “Performance” classes, models are fully tacked, often with riders, and set up in a diorama-like scene, complete with props and natural elements.  These scenes are viewed as if they are snapshots of a live horse event in action.  Tack is generally hand-made and all tack must be accurate to the activity being highlighted – a competitor couldn’t use a western-style bridle in a dressage competition scene, for example.

Whether you’re a kid OR an adult looking to get started – and yes, we love when adults finally take the leap to show their horses! – the BreyerMidwest Youth & Novice Model Horse Show is the perfect place to do so.  Our awesome show judges and stewards will show you the ropes and you’ll have fun and make friends! 

You can learn more about the Youth & Novice show here.  There are plenty of seats available and the age range of our current roster of participants is 8 to 65 – so don’t be nervous about getting yourself registered, too!