Looking Back and Moving Forwards: The Foundations of Our Model Horse Arts
Guest author Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig recounts the history of model horse customizing and introduces us to many of the craft's foundational artists.
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Collecting
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Collecting Breyer models is a fun and educational hobby shared by thousands of horse lovers across the world! Over Breyer’s 75-year history, we have created thousands of different models in a variety of poses, breeds, and sizes. Some of these pieces are especially rare and desirable. Learn more about the history of Breyer, the people behind your favorite models, and the world of model horse collecting in the articles below.
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Concept Art from the Breyer Archive
Read nowThe journey of a Breyer model often begins with a pen and paper to bring an idea to life.
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Chris Hess: The Soul of Breyer Animal Creations
Read nowDid you know that nearly every Breyer model released through the mid-1980s was sculpted by a single artist?
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Artist's Sketch: Morgen Kilbourn
Learn more about the talented equine sculptor behind some of your favorite Breyer molds such as Wyatt, Bobby Jo and Bristol!Read now -
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Tips for Collecting on a Budget
Learn how to best stretch your dollars when putting together the model horse stable of your dreams.Read now -
Chalkies and Pearlies
Mainly a curio of the 1970s, "chalkies" and "pearlies" are collectible pieces with unique basecoats and/or plastic types.Read now -
A History of Breyer "Flockies"
These fun and fuzzy models were a hallmark of Breyer's lineup in the 1980s, especially in holiday catalogs.Read now -
Vintage Eyewhites
Eyewhites were added to a handful of vintage Breyer models produced in the 1950s and 1960s, and these pieces are now sought-after by collectors today.Read now -
Learn the Lingo
Not sure what a "LSQ OOAK BGB with COA" is? Here is a handy guide to common terms and acronyms used within the model horse hobby!Read now -
The Story of the Blue Ribbon Sticker
Read now"Blue Ribbon Stickers" were a common sight on some of the earliest Breyer models, but very few have survived to the present day.
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Pedigree Assignment – What’s It All About?
Just like real horses, model horses can have pedigrees and bloodlines too!Read now
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