Collecting

Guest author Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig recounts the history of model horse customizing and introduces us to many of the craft's foundational artists.

The journey of a Breyer model often begins with a pen and paper to bring an idea to life.

Did you know that nearly every Breyer model released through the mid-1980s was sculpted by a single artist?

Learn more about the talented equine sculptor behind some of your favorite Breyer molds such as Wyatt, Bobby Jo and Bristol!

What are those highly-coveted blue and gold Breyer horses all about?

Learn how to best stretch your dollars when putting together the model horse stable of your dreams.

Mainly a curio of the 1970s, "chalkies" and "pearlies" are collectible pieces with unique basecoats and/or plastic types.

These fun and fuzzy models were a hallmark of Breyer's lineup in the 1980s, especially in holiday catalogs.

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.

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!

"Blue Ribbon Stickers" were a common sight on some of the earliest Breyer models, but very few have survived to the present day.

Just like real horses, model horses can have pedigrees and bloodlines too!