In addition to the fun, FREE activities that will be available to all visitors at BreyerMidwest, there are also several additional activities that attendees can register to participate in!

Model Horse Shows

What 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.

Open Model Horse Show
Friday, January 23, 2026
9 am to 5 pm
8 am – set up begins

This show is geared towards experienced showers and is a fast-paced show. There will be prizes for champions provided by Breyer! Click here to find the rules, classlist, and learn more about this fun show. Historically the open show sells out very quickly, so don’t delay - spots are limited!

Youth & Novice Model Horse Show
Sunday, January 25, 2026
9 am to 2 pm
8 am – set up begins

The BreyerMidwest Youth & Novice show is the perfect place to dip your toes into the world of model horse showing. No matter your age (adults are welcome!), if you’re new to the world of showing your model horses, this is the show for you! We provide a helper for all entrants on the day of the show, and we will show you how it all works. This is a slower-paced show intended to be educational and fun! Champions will win Breyer models! Click here to find the classlist, rules, and to purchase your spot.

Workshops

Workshops at BreyerMidwest offer participants a fun, hands-on way to participate in the model horse hobby. Whether you’re a novice crafter looking to get started or an experienced artist looking to try something new, BreyerMidwest workshops offer a variety of activities for all levels!

Baby Bones with Jennifer Constantine
Every Day we SCUTTLING with Shauna McDaniel
Performance Showing Clinic with Tiffany Purdy
Making Mari Lwyds with Kristy Thiessen
Ice Cream Sundae Bases with Laura Skillern Sailer
Colorful Craft Store Tack with Ruth Sheridan
Painting on Canvas with Laura Thomson
Traditional Style Unicorns with Angelo Zunic
Western Bridles with Carrie Sloan Meyer

BreyerMidwest Swap Meet & Artisans’ Gallery

The BreyerMidwest Swap Meet & Artisans’ Gallery will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026 from 7pm to 10 pm and will be located in the Sunflower Ballroom of our host hotel, the Maner Conference Center at the Hotel Topeka. You do not need to be registered for another BreyerMidwest activity in order to sell at the Swap Meet and Artisans’ Gallery. Any attendee may register, but the Swap Meet and Artisans’ Gallery are not open to retailers – only individual artists and sellers. Everyone is invited to shop.