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Seminars
Seminars
Educating new collectors and horse lovers has always been a staple of BreyerFest! BreyerFest speakers offer a wealth of knowledge about real horses and the model horse hobby. All of our seminars are FREE, do not require registration, are available to ALL ticket holders, and take place in the South Theater of the Visitor Information Center at the Kentucky Horse Park if youβre joining us in person. Seminars will be recorded and posted on BreyerHorses.com for all ticket holders to view on their own time all weekend long.
As well, BreyerFest partners with the EQUUS Film & Arts Festival to bring BreyerFest guests exclusive viewings of this yearβs festival favorites on Sunday.
Schedule subject to change
Friday Seminars
Write Your Horseβs Story with Terri Farley
Visitor Center Theater | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Start your BreyerFest weekend off with a dose of creativity and joy! What if one of your Breyer horses came to life? Only you can tell that story! Use role-playing, your imagination and guidance from Terri Farley β author of 35 published horse books-- to see when and where your Breyer model fulfills your dream to becomes a living, breathing horse. Using your 5 senses and horse smarts, you and your horse find your way to friends or freedom, competition or family. Does your horse survive danger or rescue you and others? Is your horse a prankster who picks locks or eats only oats with ice cream? You decide. A quick introduction (and take-home handout) shows you how to create a scene so that you will leave this talk with a fun story starring your favorite Breyer horse.
Solo Travelers MeetupΒ with Kelly Weimer and Kelly Keracher
Visitor Center Theater | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
If youβre heading to BreyerFest this summer on your own, this meetup will be a great way to connect with fellow hobbyists and fans who are also flying solo! This fun, laid back meetup will be hosted by βThe Kelliesβ of Virtual BreyerFestβs Archive Room tours known as βKellies' Corner,β Kelly Weimer and Kelly Keracher, who met as solo travelers themselves. In this 60-minute mixer, the Kellies will host ice breaker activities, strike up conversations, and help solo travelers connect to form friendships that will last well beyond the three days of BreyerFest weekend.
Please note, this meetup will not be recorded for viewing and will not be available as a part of BreyerFest virtual content.
Introduction to Model Horse Showing with Kim Bjorgo
Visitor Center Theater | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Interested in learning how to show your models? Kim, one of the managers of our Childrenβs and Youth model horse show at BreyerFest is here to show you the ropes! Suitable for all ages of new showers, including adults, this presentation will walk you through getting started in the fun, educational, and exciting world of model horse showing! Want to learn more? Stop by the Hands-on Hobby Tent to participate in our mini mock model horse show!
All A Roan β Patterns of White Hairs That Add Detail to Model Horses with Lesli Kathman
Visitor Center Theater | 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Hair-by-hair painting is very trendy at the moment in the model horse customizing world. In this talk, artist and horse color genetics expert Lesli Kathman will look at all the coat types that feature white hairs, including dark-headed roans, spontaneous roans, rabicanos, sabinos, and appaloosas. She'll also look at other opportunities to use roaning techniques on your model horse customizing journey, like roan patches, mapping, and coon tails.
Sergeant Reckless and War Animals of World War II with Robin Hutton
Visitor Center Theater | 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Robin brings history vividly to life through heartwarming and heroic true stories of extraordinary four-legged and winged companions, drawn from her two acclaimed books, Sgt. Reckless: Americaβs War Horse and War Animals: The Unsung Heroes of World War II. These unforgettable accounts reveal war through the eyes of the animals who served with courage, loyalty, and sacrificeβoften changing the course of events and the lives of those beside them. Itβs a powerful, deeply human way to learn history, and audiences leave the theater inspired, uplifted, and forever moved by these remarkable stories.
Saturday Seminars
Identifying Your Breyer with Liz Isham Cory
Visitor Center Theater | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
In this lecture, Liz will walk the audience 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.
Demystifying Documentation with Sarah Pavolko
Visitor Center Theater | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Are you new to showing and intimidated by the thought of making breed documentation for your models? Are you an experienced shower wanting to make your documentation more competitive? With so many breeds, colors, rules, and different programs for formatting and printing, it can be difficult to know where to start. Join hobbyist and documentation enthusiast Sarah Pavolko for a look into which models and breed assignments need cards, what information to put on them, how to find the information and photos you need (and give proper credit!), and how to create the cards themselves in a few common computer programs!
The Story of Greyhound with Cheryl Eriksen
Visitor Center Theater | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Learn about this legendary, Depression-era hero with Cheryl L. Eriksen, author of a new biography about this incredible horse who went from underdog, to national hero, to legend. He was unbeatable like Man O' War, had record-breaking speed like Secretariat, and was a hero to the people like Seabiscuit. He was Greyhound, the greatest racehorse that time forgot. Foaled in Lexington, KY in 1932, Greyhound was an ugly, awkward, largely unwanted yearling when he went through the sale ring in 1933. By 1934 he was the top two-year-old in the nation and by the time Greyhound retired from racing in 1940, he held 25 World Records, including the fastest trotting mile--a record which stood for over 30 years! This talk includes lots of photos and some rare film clips of the greatest trotter of all time. The legendary Greyhound!
Journey to the Pryor Mountains with Ginger Kathrens, Founder and Board President of The Cloud Foundation
Visitor Center Theater | 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Step into the world of the Pryor Mountain wild horses with Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and longtime observer Ginger Kathrens. Drawing on decades of time spent on the mountain, Ginger shares stories of the powerful mares who shaped the herd and the generations that followed. From legendary horses of the past to todayβs foals exploring the range for the first time, this presentation offers an intimate look at the family bonds, traditions, and enduring legacy of one of the Westβs most celebrated wild horse herds.
The Norwegian Dole Horse with Nina Schreefel of The Norwegian Stables
Visitor Center Theater | 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Nina Schreefel, one of the founders of The Norwegian Stables, works closely with breeders in Norway and has helped to bring the Dole horse to the United States as a part of a broader effort to preserve this historic Scandinavian breed. In this informative talk, Nina will cover the historical background of the breed, its role in Norwegian society, its post-World War 2 decline, and the preservation efforts that are currently underway to restore the breedβs population. You can also catch the Norwegian Dole horse live in the Covered Arena during the day, the schedule for which will be released in June.
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