Breyer Blog

Breyer had another competitive photo show contest to close out 2018, with a festive theme of "Over the River and Through the Woods!" Check out the winning entries.

October's photo show theme was "Halloween Spooktacular," with entries covering everything from performance entries to spooky scenes. But who took home the top prizes?

Ahead of BreyerWest, we're highlighting some of our talented Youth Show competitors! Ellie is a horse crazy 9-year-old who has accompanied her mom to model horse shows for most of her life!

Ever wanted to try your hand at tackmaking? Breyer caught up with Erika I. to find out what inspired her to make this fun Antler Bridle and Skijouring Set, and how she got involved in model horse hobby.

Tabitha Pack of Twin Oak Arabians is the artist behind Darley, the sixth and final release in the 2018 Stablemates Club.

Described as the Breyer Model Horse collector's dream, Triple Mountain Model Horses is dedicated to finding Breyer model horses the perfect home. Started by two Breyer collectors, Triple Mountain Model Horses sells both new Breyers and vintage second hand models. Read more about their story here!

Kathleen Moody was awarded with the Mary Jane Colter Award by the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame. During her career, Kathleen has brought the joy of horses through the beautiful Breyer horses that she has designed.

At the end of 2018 some of the horses in the Breyer herd are moving on to retirement! These horses are looking for their forever homes in your Breyer barn or Breyer display shelf. Read more to find out which horse belongs in your Breyer stable. 

For the July/August Photo Show Contest, entrants were tasked with capturing the beauty and detail of the American Saddlebred breed. Who brought home the blue ribbon?

Alejandro is a fine example of the athletic Lusitano. With his pearly dapple grey coat and his luxurious mane and tail, he's ready to turn some heads! 

To rider and owner, Laura Graves, he's just ‘Diddy,' but in the world of dressage, the powerful bay Dutch Warmblood gelding called Verdades is also a USEF International Horse of Honor, US Dressage national champion, Pan American Games Dressage Gold medalist, and was called "the heart of the sport in America" by the Horse Star Hall of Fame. Now collectors will be able to call him their own when Breyer® releases a model of Verdades this fall.

Every year thousands of Breyer model horses arrive in Lexington, Kentucky, for BreyerFest, hoping to be selected by a new owner. After three days celebrating horses, people depart home with new Breyer models in tow, excited to introduce the newest horses to their existing herd.