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FREE DOMESTIC GROUND SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $49 | *See Terms Here
Educating new collectors and horse lovers has always been a staple of BreyerFest! BreyerFest instructors offer a wealth of knowledge about real horses and the model horse hobby. All of our seminars are FREE, do not require registration, and are available to ALL ticket holders.
As well, BreyerFest has once again partnered up with the EQUUS Film & Arts Festival to bring BreyerFest guests exclusive viewings of their year’s festival winners all weekend long.
Be sure to check back leading up to BreyerFest as this schedule is subject to change.
Creating Zebras & Hybrids from Model Horses with Leah Patton
We all love horses, but do you love long-ears and exotic equines as well? Previously we've presented ways to customize Breyer models into Donkeys and Mules, now we'll help you with alterations for Zebras and Hybrids! Join us for a lecture and slide presentation on the different aspects of zebra conformation, and which models are best for simple, moderate, and drastic customizing techniques to create your dream striped model! Presented by Leah Patton, long-time collector, customizer, and registrar/manager of the American Donkey & Mule Society.
Introduction to Model Horse Showing with Kim Bjorgo-Thorne
Interested in learning how to show your models? Kim, one of the managers of our Children’s and Youth model horse show at BreyerFest is here to show you the ropes! Suitable for all ages of new showers, this presentation will walk you through getting started in the fun, educational, and exciting world of model horse showing!
The Story of Sergeant Reckless with Robin Hutton
Join acclaimed author Robin Hutton to learn all about the life of real horse hero Sergeant Reckless, who fought for the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. Beloved by her platoon, get a glimpse into the life of this amazing horse through archival photos and learn about her three colts. There's never been another horse like Reckless. She wasn't a horse - she was a Marine!
Immediately following Robin’s talks in the Visitor Information Center Theater on both Friday and Saturday (weather permitting), guests are invited to proceed outside to the Sgt. Reckless memorial sculpture at the Horse Park for an in-depth conversation about the monument with Robin and the monument’s sculptor, Jocelyn Russell.
Driving Turnout with Mary Chris Foxworthy
Not all carriages are surreys or buggies. Like cars, carriages have very specific names and functions and in this fascinating seminar session, HD Harkness owner Mary Chris Foxworthy will explain to BreyerFest fans the ins and outs of driving turnout. Just as vehicles on the road today serve specific purposes, so did the many carriages that were used in the past. Each carriage was “turned out” to suit the specific use of that carriage - the horse, harness, appointments, and even clothing of the driver and passengers all served a purpose. Join Mary and learn the names of carriages, what they were used for and how they should be turned out. She’ll even have some items used for driving that you will be able to see and handle!
Fashionable – A History of Horse Color Trends with Lesli Kathman
Over the centuries, horse color has been influenced by changing fashions. Join Lesli Kathman as she talks about horse color through history. From black Haflingers to appaloosa-patterned Morgans, learn about some of the surprising colors found in familiar breeds – past and present.
The Wonder of it All with Ginger Kathrens, Founder and Board President of The Cloud Foundation
Life can be precarious for the wild horses on the Pryor Mountains. When a rare buckskin filly disappears one stormy night, will it be the end of the buckskins in this dangerous wilderness? Join Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Ginger Kathrens to find out in her presentation, The Wonder of It All!
Repairing Models with Jennifer Danza
Don’t we all wish we could touch up some of our favorite models once they start to show signs of age? Now you can! Jennifer O’Donnell Danza’s step-by-step lecture will help you fix the most common types of damage seen on model horses from leg and ear breaks to yellowing. There will be a question and answer period too. Need a more hands-on experience? Register for one of our many workshops!
Trotting Through Time with Emily Oakes
Making her BreyerFest seminar debut, historian Emily Oakes joins us from Canada to present to BreyerFest fans a history of horse-drawn vehicles from North America. This talk will examine both urban and rural work, transportation, and the development of equine sports involving wheeled vehicles like combined driving and harness racing. This presentation will examine the horse/human relationship and how this relationship has shifted from work to sport over time. Accompanying Emily’s presentation will be various Breyer models that showcase driving, including Old Timer, vintage Fire Horse Wagon, Adios, Kennebec Count, and Bravour 54.
Identifying Your Breyer with Liz Cory
In this lecture, new for 2021, Liz will walk viewers through the process of figuring out which model you have, determining its age, valuing the piece, and more. Collectibility is a component in model horse showing, and knowing what you have in your herd is an asset! Liz will also touch on research, documenting your collection, and (if the time comes) best practices when liquidating a collection.
The Story of Sergeant Reckless with Robin Hutton
Join acclaimed author Robin Hutton to learn all about the life of real horse hero Sergeant Reckless, who fought for the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. Beloved by her platoon, get a glimpse into the life of this amazing horse through archival photos and learn about her three colts. There's never been another horse like Reckless. She wasn't a horse - she was a Marine!
Immediately following Robin’s talks in the Visitor Information Center Theater on both Friday and Saturday (weather permitting), guests are invited to proceed outside to the Sgt. Reckless memorial sculpture at the Horse Park for an in-depth conversation about the monument with Robin and the monument’s sculptor, Jocelyn Russell.
Write Like a Horse Girl with Carrie Seim
Join bestselling author and TV writer Carrie Seim for an entertaining seminar on writing and publishing your own horse story! Carrie’s novel HORSE GIRL — a heartfelt tale of friendship, Breyer models, and a 14-year-old’s search for her forever herd — has been praised in The New York Post, Los Angeles Magazine, Town & Country, Rolling Stone, Romper, Young Rider, and Horse Nation, and is currently being adapted as a television series. Carrie will offer expert tips for writing about horses, creating your own equestrian tale and sharing it with the world — and lead the group in a hilarious storytelling exercise. Stick around for a special HORSE GIRL book signing after the seminar. Yee-haw!
The Wonder of it All with Ginger Kathrens, Founder and Board President of The Cloud Foundation
Life can be precarious for the wild horses on the Pryor Mountains. When a rare buckskin filly disappears one stormy night, will it be the end of the buckskins in this dangerous wilderness? Join Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Ginger Kathrens to find out in her presentation, The Wonder of It All!
