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Welcome To Breyerfest 2006 It's the 17th annual Breyerfest, celebrating all things hors-es, both full size ones, and especially, in miniature! It's thelargest convention of collectors of model horses, and youmade it - so buckle in for some exciting fun-filled days. This year, it begins early in the week with NAN, or theNorth American Nationals Show, in which the most spectac-ular models the hobby has to offer compete for titles of bestin the country. While this show is actually in the days pre-ceding Breyerfest, and is not open to the public (due to thefragile nature and great value of some of these items) it is ahuge event. Approximately 200 exhibitors will be in attend-ance this year. Then find yourself at the Kentucky Horse Park for"Breyerfest 2006". For over 50 years, Breyer has madespectacular model horses, and you can check out shop-ping, special performances, seminars and shows. Don'tmiss seeing "Joker" the Paint, the inspiration for the specialmodel, live and in person at the Equine Extremists show inthe covered arena! After all the activities at the park, come visit the HolidayInn North, official Breyerfest host hotel, for shopping galore.

In addition to the hundreds of rooms featuring private sales,the Artisan's Gallery will be open Thursday - Sat evenings,with many artists in attendance. It's an easy way to see thework of some of the most successful tack makers, sculp-tors, prop builders, and painters, all in one place at onetime. For those primarily interested in OF models, theSwap Meet will also be held at the Holiday Inn on Fridaynight starting at 7 pm. Back at the Marriot Griffin's Gate, right next to the Holi-day Inn North, you can stop by Equilocity, the model horseevent sponsored by Stone models. On Saturday July 29th,the Stone Age Live show will give an opportunity for allshowers to participate with plastic, custom, resin, or chinadivisions. It's a great way to see what model horse showingis all about. Stone Horses will also feature a special dinner,exclusive models, raffles, and more. We hope you enjoy this free magazine sponsored byFallen Leaves. Please keep it as a souvenir of the goodtimes you had, and refer back to it throughout the year. Orpass it on to your friends who weren't able to be here withyou. Most of all, have a terrific time at Breyerfest 2006!

The Model Horse Hobby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5by Sommer Prosser

Model Horse Show Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7by Cindy Neuhaus

North American Nationals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Showcasing the Best of the Hobbyby Sommer Prosser

From Ordinary to Extraordinary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig

Resin Model Horses: The Artist's Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . 27by Sommer Prosser

Staying Connected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Model Horses in Cyberspaceby Sommer Prosser

Model horse online Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Classified Ads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

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I’m not so sure the title of Editor is very fitting forme, since this is my first attempt at a magazine, butwith the help of some wonderful people we havepulled it off! I would like to thank Sommer Prosser,Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig, Cindy Neuhaus, and myhusband Brian for all their help with this project. Themagazine would not have been possible withoutthem! Whether your new to the model horse hobby or aVeteran I hope you enjoy our first magazine andlearn something new about our wonderful and ver-satile hobby.May your week be full of fun and excitement atBreyerfest! Be sure to visit Fallen Leaves atwww.fallen-leaves.net and let me know what youthink of the magazine.

Shallon

Article by Sommer Prosser

Ever since man first encountered the horse, hehas been fascinated with this amazing animal.From paintings on cave walls in France to medi-eval tapestries, to leather toys created by NativeAmerican tribes, anyone who loves horses hasalways found a way to bring their image into hishome. Today this fascination has become a corner-stone of an entire hobby - Model Horse collect-ing and showing. This wonderful venue, as we know it today,has been around since the 1970's. The rootswere planted when in the 1950's, certain toycompanies such as Breyer and Hartland beganto mass-produce detailed horses for kids to col-lect and play with. As these children grew into adults, they foundit difficult to cast aside such lovely pieces, andbegan to find new ways to utilize these "toys" asan actual hobby. Much as toy trains morphedinto a hobby enjoyed by adults as they strove fortotal realism in their displays, the same thing hashappened with model horses. From plastic playthings to elaborate miniaturedisplays with every detail, the model horse hob-by has something to offer for all ages and skilllevels.

Collecting Most people involved in the model horse hob-by start by simply collecting a few pieces hereand there. The most popular are plastic modelssuch as Breyers, available at tack and feedstores and at some toy stores. Realistic and af-fordable, many people across America who en-joy horses have a few of these on a shelfsomewhere, or packed away in boxes from theirchildhood. Other people collect china models, such asHagen Renaker, Beswick, Lefton, and others. Anew line of plastic models, Stone Model Horseshave appeared in the last decade. Throughoutthe years, models turn up and are added to theshelves from flea markets, antique stores, andyard sales. For some people, a shelf or two ofmodel horses brings them great enjoyment,gathered just for the joy of having them around. Unlike collectors of dolls or other figurine

lines, model horses offer something more - away to get involved, meet friends, and enjoy yourlove of horses with others! Collectors network via the Internet to keep upwith the latest new releases, sharing photos oftheir collections and tips on where to find thenewest items. Many people love to "show" theirmodels, gathering together in cities all over thenation, winning ribbons and awards, visiting newplaces, and making new friends.

Welcome to the Hobby Why do people get involved with the modelhorse hobby in the first place? There are somany reasons!

I can't have a "real" horse right now.

Let's face it, owning horses involve a commit-ment of time, space, and finances that a lot of uscan't afford at certain times in our lives. Someare busy parents, kids or college students, ormaybe you live in an area that makes boarding areal horse incredibly expensive or is too urban.For those who dream of riding and owning hors-es, models are a great way to fill that void. Even if you are involved with the "real thing"most find that showing horses on a national levelis out of their reach. While a top of the line limit-ed edition, hand painted model horse may soundexpensive at $500, its real life counterpart couldcost $15,000 to $25,000 - or more! A miniatureshow saddle could cost $200, but the full sizeversion often runs $2000. Let's not forget thatwith models, no need for monthly professionaltraining, vet bills, or a trailer and truck to pull itwith. Model horses offer a way for someone totake a grand champion rosette home in a week-end - and pack the winner away for months untilit is needed again. You can trail ride your realhorse on a shoestring budget, and compete at anational level in the model horse hobby at thesame time.

The Model Horse Hobby

Shelves and Shelves of Breyer HorsesPhoto and collection owned by Angela Burch

"TS AUTUMN HEAT" - Overall Reserve Champion LightBreed, OF Halter division Owned and shown by Ann JohnsonPhoto by Kim Carter


I love to paint, sculpt, and create miniature dis-plays. The model horse hobby offers an outlet forcreative people to express themselves. Minia-tures in general are hot - thousands of peoplehave doll houses and love to build tiny replicasof full size objects. Model Horses allow peoplewho like horses to work in min-iature in this specific area, andactually be judged, and win, onthe basis of how well they haveduplicated real life. Some people love the act ofcreating only the horses, whichare judged on how correct andtrue to life they are. This is re-ferred to as the "Halter" divi-sions. Others enjoy makingminiature tack, or buying tackand props, and setting up the perfect display,which is judged on how in scale and accurate itis. This is the "Performance" division at shows. Performance displays can be amazing, withrodeo events complete with cowboys and cattle,jumping classes accurate down to the jumpingboots on the horse's legs, or colorful Arabiancostumes with tents, camels, palm trees andBedouin tribesmen in full attire.

I want to meet others who share my love of hors-es.

The very best reason to get involved withmodel horses is to meet new friends and havefun! Unlike some "real life" horse shows, you'llfind model horse people in general to be veryfriendly, open, and willing to help. Kids with justa few plastic models can get involved just aseasily as adults competing in the more advanced

classes. Friendships madewithin the hobby often last foryears, and can reach out intoa network of support that goesfar beyond the plastic horsesthemselves. That's the realreason why for the last 30years, the model horse hobbyhas continued to grow and be-come more popular every day. Getting involved is easy. Byjoining an internet group to

stay connected, you'll find out the latest newsand happenings, and network with people whoenjoy whatever aspect of the hobby that mostappeals to you. Visiting a local show will let youmeet the people involved, see what is current,and discover how to enter one yourself. Thereare shows in nearly every state as well as inter-nationally. Look for one near you, and don't beshy - share in the fun!

Photo by Kim Carter

There are live, photo and on-line shows, but all havesome basics in common. At minimum, a model must havean assigned name (it's best to use something other than themanufacturer's name in case more than one LakeshoreCollection "Marshall" is exhibited, for instance), breed andgender. And no matter what, accuracy to breed standardsor performance event rules, realism, scale and conditionare of primary importance. Be sure you show your model as the most appropriatebreed and gender! Just because the box calls it a Hanoveri-an stallion, for instance, a model with a lighter build mayshow better as a Thoroughbred gelding. Sometimes themodel's color doesn't actually occur in a breed. Comparingyour model to photos and descriptions in a good breedbook is educational, fun, and will help you win moreawards. Most live and some photo shows offer divisions by makeor media, to allow for differences in characteristics, thenthere are classes within each division. For instance factory-made plastic Arabians compete against other plastic Arabi-ans, not against original hand-painted artist sculptureswhich may cost thousands of dollars. Typical "make" divi-sions and their hobby abbreviations are: Original Finish (OF) - As it came from the manufacturerwithout any alterations, typically mass-produced. Someshows will even have different divisions or classes for OF

plastics, chinas,and resins. Custom (CM) - Amodel that has hadalterations such asbeing repainted,having body partsrepositioned, orhas a hair orsculpted mane andtail added. Someshows will evenhave a customglazed (CMG) divi-sion for ceramic

pieces that have been reglazed and fired in another color. Artist Resin (AR) - A resin casting of an artist's sculpturethat has been uniquely hand-painted by an artist, hobbyistor owner.

Model Horse Show Classes Shows may offer halter or performance classes, or both.In performance, the goal is to have a setup that looks like a"freeze frame" of a real horse performing in that event, be

they English, Western, Harness,or Costume events. Modelswear finely crafted miniaturetack, bits held in horses"mouths" with sticky wax, appro-priate for the event. Tack is usu-ally made by hobbyiststhemselves, with one of themany kits available, or pur-

chased from a hobby tack maker, rather than mass-pro-duced. Other props like dressage rails and letters, cattle incutting, trail obstacles, or fences, flags and jump numbersare used, all scaled to the size of the model. Some hobby-ists even outfit scaled rider dolls in custom-made attire ap-propriate for the specific event! There are generally a variety of Halter classes thatshows may offer, but a halter itself is not required unless itis a Showmanship class. Typical Halter classes offered mayinclude: Gender (Stallion, Mare, etc.) - Judged primarily on howwell the model conforms to gender body type (Stallions tendto have thicker necks, more muscled than a gelding, etc.)and if it is a good example of stated breed. Breed (Arabian, Morgan, etc.) - Judged primarily on howwell conformation of the model matches breed standards.Since there are over 140 breeds of horses and ponies, it iscommon to have "type" classes such as "Draft" or "Pony".Rather than individual classes for Percherons, Clydesdales,Belgians and Shires, any Draft breed horse would just be

By Cindy Neuhaus ofThe Lakeshore Collection, Ltd.www.lakeshorecollection.com

Performance entry at Mid Ohio Model Showdown,2006. Photo by Shallon Chance

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entered in the Draft class and each is judged based on theirindividual breed standards. Color or Workmanship - Color classes are judged onwhat the judge feels is the best example of palomino, bay,etc. color. If it is an OF model, neatness of the finish mayalso come into play. Workmanship classes are for CM,CMG or AR horses and are judged on the quality of thepainting and customization work. Make or Collectability - There are usually individualclasses for various makes of models (Lakeshore Collection,Breyer, etc.) and these might be even further broken downby run size (Lakeshore Runs of 25 or less vs. other Lake-shore Limited Editions, for instance). These classes arejudged primarily on rarity and age of the model. Conditionmay matter a bit less as a well-mended but very rare piecemay outplace a mint but more common one. The generalappearance of a model is also considered. Presentation (Showmanship or Liberty) - Judged prima-rily on appearance, aesthetics, neatness, and look of anentry. In Liberty, horses wear no tack at all. In Showman-ship, they wear the same type of halter or bridle that thebreed or type of horse would wear in an "in-hand" class. Atlive shows, handler dolls are typically used and entries arealso judged on conformance to Showmanship patterns; inphoto showing, it is common to run the lead out of the photoas though a person were holding it just outside the edge ofthe photo. Some shows even offer special classes for originalsculptures (OS), rare test pieces (TR), or one-of-a-kind(OOAK) models. Unrealistically colored models are typicallyonly shown in their own special fantasy, decorator, or unre-alistic color classes.

Showing Your Model Many clubs and organizations offer photo (mail-in and/oron-line) or live shows all around the world. Many offer thechance to win prizes, ribbons, trophies, year-end, high

point, or cumulativeawards.

At live shows, ex-hibitors pay a fee inadvance and bring theactual models to theshow, sometimes driv-ing for several hours.The fee typically in-cludes a table, so theentrant can unpacktheir horses (there'susually a 1-hour "set-up" time before judging

starts) and have them ready for the classes. Then eachmodel is taken to the "ring" (usually a long table) when theappropriate class is called.

Many live shows are sanctioned by NAMHSA ™, theNorth American Model Horse Shows Association (checkwww.namhsa.org for information and member shows nearyou). Models that win 1st or 2nd place in a NAMHSA showreceive a card, good for 2 years, that entitles that model toshow in the North American National Championships(NAN), held in alternate years in Lexington, KY and in thewestern US. Showing at NAN is an honor in itself and there

are typically hundreds of entrants from all around the conti-nent with thousands of models exhibited at an event whichlasts 3 days.

For photo showing, good,clear, well-lit photos with thehorse filling most of the framewill help the judge see yourmodel clearly and help you domore winning. Since scaleand realism are so important,please, no pictures outside inthe grass-it will be knee-deep!Many hobbyists use kitty litter,model railroad supplies, cof-

fee grounds or sand for in-scale footing. A good back-ground will look natural.

The photos and any entry fee are sent either via the mailor on-line. In on-line showing, passwords and instructionsare provided. If photos are sent via mail, entrants must in-clude a SASE (Self-addressed stamped envelope) for theirreturn after judging as well as the results. The model'sname, gender, age, and either the manufacturer and modelnumber or artist's name, along with the owner's name andaddress, must be on the back of each photo. A piece of"magic type" transparent tape is used on the back so en-trants can write the numbers of the classes they wish to en-ter in pencil and erase for next time.

Why not give model horse showing a try and see foryourself what all the fun and excitement is about?

Equilocity 2004Photo by: Kim Carter

Stonehenge Quarter Horse Congress.Photo by: Shallon Chance


NAMHSA NATIONAL CHAMPION 2005PAINTED BY SOMMER PROSSER

North American NationalsShowcasing the Best of the Hobby By Sommer Prosser

Model horse liveshows are a great fun,and a terrific way tocompete and get in-volved. Early on, itwas simply enough forcollectors to find likeminds with similar in-terests in their area,and for many, that isstill the goal. Somewhere alongthe way, as live showsincreased in number and became more competitive, show-ers began to wonder. What other beautiful models are outthere in different regions of America - or the world?Wouldn't it be fun if the very best models from every statecould be seen in one place, at one time? How would minedo if faced with such a challenge? This fantasy became areality with the creation of NAMHSA, the North AmericanModel Horse Shows Association. Every year, NAMHSA sponsors the largest model horseshow in the world - North American Nationals, or NAN.Some years it is held in Kentucky during Breyerfest, andother years it is held on the west coast. Locations are rotat-ed every other year, to place it closer to showers on eitherside of the U.S. For 2006, NAN will be held July 25th-July 27th, at Herit-age Hall in Lexington, KY. It is typically held the days pre-ceding Breyerfest so that participants can still be involved inall the fun activities held during the weekend. Showing atNAN can be very involved, making it nearly impossible toboth show and attend events at the Kentucky Horse Parkon the same day. NAN is different from every other model horse show in

that models must qualify in order to enter. Local shows areheld in cities all over the US, Canada and overseas. Ifthese show holders sign up ahead of time with NAMHSA,they are given cards that are passed out to the first andsecond place winners in each class. These "NAN Cards"are your ticket into NAN. Only models who have been as-signed these cards are allowed to enter. This means that every model that enters a class at NANis already a winner! From these best of the best, a team ofthree judges chooses a Top Ten, which receive a rosette.Because it is very important that the judging be as fair andbalanced as possible, the results of all three judges are av-eraged to determine winners. Of these Top Ten, oneChampion and one Reserve Champion is chosen, and tothese winners a special plaque is given. These "Cookies"as they are lovingly called by collectors, represent the pin-nacle of model horse showing as we know it today. NAN has divisions for all types of models, includingOriginal Finish, Chinas, Resins, and Performance. No mat-ter what type of models you collect, you have a chance ofcompeting at NAN. If you attend a Live Show in your area,be sure to save those cards if you are fortunate enough towin one. Cards are good for two years, so even if you are juststarting out and have no plans to attend NAN next year, youmay change your mind in the future. If a model is sold, thecard can be transferred with it, and the next owner may beinterested in attending as well. If you do not feel ready to show at such a big event,NAMHSA is always looking for volunteers to help out, asputting together such a large event requires a lot of work.Since NAMHSA is not open to the general public due to theincredible value of these rare and fabulous models, the onlyway to see them first hand is to either enter yourself or toparticipate by assisting the judges and staff. Volunteeringis a great way to help our hobby and to get a chance to seesome truly amazing model horses at the same time! To learn more visit www.namhsa.org.

Introduction The "customized", "custom" or "CM" model is an excitingasset to our community, with a long history of artistic explo-ration and innovation. Indeed, customizing has been one ofthe oldest and most popular activities in model horse show-ing and collecting because these creations are only limitedby one's imagination and skills. Traditionally, the term "custom" refers to an Original Fin-ish plastic model (otherwise known as an "OF"), such as aBreyer or Stone model, that has been altered through vari-ous processes that change the model's position, breed,type, species, gender, expression, detailing or color. Newsculpted manes and tails are often added, though someCustoms can still sport real mohair in place of the original

molded mane and tail. Customiz-ing can also be done on otherkinds of models, too. For instance,there are customized factory res-ins or customized Artist Resins, aswell. For another example, thereare also customized chinas(ceramics), usually referred to as"Claybody Customs" if altered ingreenware, or simply as a Customif altered after firing (on a sidenote, an AAOK color on a china isreferred to as a "Custom Glaze").So, really, "customizing" is acatchall phrase for anything thatchanges a model away from theoriginal version of the mold or edi-tion. And there's no limit to the varietyand creative possibilities with Cus-toms, which makes them so veryfun to create, collect and enjoy atshows. Even small changes candramatically alter a mold, so a ma-jor amount of work isn't alwaysnecessary. However, the more ex-tensive Customs really push theenvelope and can result in piecesof such singular charm, they oftenbecome famous "personalities" inthe showing world. Customizedmodels are also true one-of-a-kind

(AAOK) models, since each one is handmade and unique,which makes them particularly collectible and fascinating.And they typically showcase an artist's particular style andvision, which makes a Custom all the more interesting andfun. Customizing experienced a boom in the 80s and early90s, as methods and knowledge blossomed, challengingthe limitations of the media and the skills of the artists. Tru-ly, during this time, the Custom was "king" and the CM Divi-sions were hotbeds of competition and innovation. I

recommend perusing theModel Horse Gallery for agood idea of just how excitingand dynamic the Custom competi-tion was at this time (the website canbe found in our online directory). Itwasn't until the Artist Resin camearound that Customs began to wane in popularity and, in-deed, the bold traditions of the Custom model seems tohave sputtered out, save for the few artists still creating au-dacious and quality custom work. But the truth is that agreat Custom can still give any great Artist Resin a run forits money, since many OF plastics are of similar or oftensuperior quality in sculpting accuracy and style. OF plasticsare also more accessible in price and availability than ArtistResins, which allows more people to participate in the crea-tion, collecting and showing of Customs. And, really, cus-tomizing is a great way to teach or learn about our hobbyarts and the associated knowledge required to create them,which is associated with the knowledge needed to be agreat judge or to make sound collecting decisions. So to-day's situation reveals a field wide open in the live showarena for a great Custom to do well, and so it's hoped thatcustomized models will find a new Renaissance to rekindlethe brilliant fires of its past. Interestingly, the term "customizing" is a relatively newone, only coming into common use around the late 80s orearly 90s. Originally, this process was called "remaking",with the common use of these more specific terms: Repaint: Meaning the OF simply got a new paintjob. RR: Meaning the OF model was "remade/repainted". RH: Meaning the OF model was "repainted/haired". RRH: Meaning the OF model was

Repaint/Remade/Haired. So if you thumb through old model horse publications,you'll see these terms used to describe Customs. However,these terms are rarely, if ever, used today since the term"customized" has become the dominant term. As for its beginnings, customizing started in the earlydays of model horse showing because some collectorswanted to change their OF plastic models to make themmore realistic and unique. In the early days, this usually en-tailed hot water, a candle or hacksaw to melt or cut apartstrategic body parts to reposition the OF plastic model.Sometimes, even body parts were swapped between OFmodels, which could have been simply switching heads, butcould also mean using multiple OF parts just for one Cus-tom, making things all the more fun! In the early days, fillmaterials, such as wood putty, were used to fill the gapsand recontour the surface. Then a new paintjob was appliedand hair was glued on to create a new mane and tail (thehair was usually craft fur or mohair, and sometimes appliedright over the existing molded mane and tail!). While mostof these early pieces are primitive by current standards,some are still quite competitive. Today, we refer to theseolder pieces as "Vintage Customs", and they're an impor-

Top/Middle: CustomizedBreyer Wixom’s by SarahMinkiewicz-Breunig

Bottom: Primered BreyerWixom mold with nocustomization.


tant part of our history. Honestly, many of these vintagesare still very competitive, and are often famous for their ap-peal, which lends them important historic and aesthetic val-ue. And many of the artists who created them are no longerinvolved with model horses, making their Customs all themore important to our community. Truly, many of our veter-an model horse enthusiasts remember the names of NancyStrowger, Julie Froelich, Fara Shimbo, Bev Zimmer, BethPeart and Michelle Grant with admiration…just to name afew! Some shows even offer classes for Vintage Customs,and they're often popular with showers because the experi-ence is like seeing "old friends" again. Indeed, there aremany showers who love to collect Vintage Customs andenjoy sharing their vintage collections and new finds on on-line communities. However, today's standards have surpassed those ofyesteryear, with expectations that are very high, largely dueto increased sophistication of materials and processes used(such as replacingwood putty with Ga-poxio or ApoxieSculpt) and becauseof better educationabout anatomy, con-formation and colorgenetics. Truly, thetop customizedhorses of today defythe artistic limits ofrealism and accura-cy, with amazingresults. Undeniably,the top Customs of today typify all that we value in realismand irreplaceable value. Now it should be mentioned that the true customizedmodel shouldn't be confused with "Factory Customs". Tradi-tionally, a customized model is an OOAK piece individuallyhandmade by individual artists whereas "Factory Customs"are created in a factory, on an assembly line by many peo-ple. So while they share some similarities insofar as beingaltered, they are essentially different animals due to the dif-ferent motivations and processes behind their creation.

Different Types of Customized Models Because an artist can choose to change an OF model alittle or a lot, and everything in between, customized modelsare often identified, and are often grouped together atshows, by this degree of change. And while there is somedebate on the precise definitions, a good rule of thumb is,as follows: Drastic: If an experienced person cannot recognize the

original mold(s) because the entire original has been sodramatically changed. In short: The entire original isaltered, leaving no original surface contours.

Extreme: So much of the original mold(s) is redone thanan experienced person can only recognize some parts.In short: Most of the original is altered.

Moderate: An experienced person can still recognizethe original mold(s), but there have been significant al-terations. In short: Some of the original is altered.

Minor (or "Simple"): One mold is used, which is still rec-ognizable to an experienced person, but only small al-

terations have been made. In short: Only a little bit ofthe original is altered.

Repaint (or "Simple"): One mold is used and has onlybeen repainted. However, it should have all moldingremnants (such as seams, seals, etc.) and distortionsremoved and perhaps some minor alterations for real-ism. In short: The original has only been repainted, withalterations only to remove molding artifacts and im-prove realism, leaving the initial intent of the originalmold intact.

Haired: When the original molded mane and tail areremoved and replaced with hair, which should be highquality hair, such as ramie or mohair.

Sculpted Mane/Tail: When the original molded maneand tail are modified by resculpting or removed entirelyand replaced with a new sculpted mane and tail.

Retouch: When an OF has simply had its OF finish al-tered with paint, such as adding on markings or facial

shadings to an ex-isting OF model. Etched: When an

OF model has hadportions of its OFfinish etched away,usually with an X-acto blade, to cre-ate a new pinto orappaloosa patternin the original fin-ish.

Showing Customized Models Customized models typically have their own division at alive show, with classes for breed and perhaps gender andselected artistry, too. However, it's important to rememberthat customization may have significantly changed thebreed designation of the original mold. For example, aBreyer Swaps can be customized into a Hackney Pony or aBreyer Halla into a Saddlebred. So it's a good idea to forgetabout the breed description of the original mold and pick acredible breed assignment for your Custom model based onthe changes. It's also important to make sure your Custom model isclean for the class, so be sure to gently dust it off with a softmake-up brush. Those Customs with a hair mane and tailneed their locks to be tamed with mousse and a toothbrushso they lie properly on the model's neck or flow consistentto the depicted movement of the model. Your custom model should also be undamaged and inpristine condition, so be sure to fix any rubs, cracks or otherdamage before the show.

Things to Consider with Customized models Because customized models are so unique, they havetheir own special concerns for collecting, creating, showingand caring for them. So it's a good idea to be well versed inthese things, or seek the advice of those who are wellversed (and some resources have been provided in the on-line directory).

For starters, some specific things to appreciate about Cus-toms are:

Left: Chinooks Bask In Glory, customized Breyer Swaps into an Arab stallion by Michelle Grant, 1990Middle: Lady Angelina, customized Breyer Proud Arabian Mare by Julie Froelich, Facial shading byNancy Strowger 1981Right: LJ Jazzman, customized Breyer Adios into a stock stallion by Laurie Jo Jensen, 1989


One of the really funattractions of custom-ized models is justhow different eachartist's interpretationcan be of the samemold, and how certainchanges really createsome wonderfully dif-ferent results. So takeyour time to peruse aCustom class and en-joy the originality ofeach piece.

Customs don't have to be just of realistic equids, either.There are plenty of fantasy horses that have been pro-duced through customization, too.

If creating customs, be sure to be knowledgeable andskilled in those qualities that constitute good qualitywork (for more information, please refer to the LSQGuidelines in the online directory). This also goes forthose intending to collect and judge Customs, too.

Customs can sometimes be collaborative between twoor more artists, which can add interesting dimensions ofinterpretation and expression.

Terms exist that describe the presumed "live show-abil-ity" of a Custom such as Live Show Quality (LSQ) andPhoto Show Quality (PSQ). While these terms aren'tstandardized and can often have different meanings fordifferent people, they do loosely differentiate between aCustom that's done with enough skill to be live shown(LSQ) and a Custom that lacks the sophistication forthe live show ring (PSQ). In fact, many Vintage Cus-toms are advertised as PSQ due to their cruder natureor wear and tear, though some are still LSQ even bytoday's standards.

There are certain common courtesies and laws thatshould be respected with Customs or when customizingArtist Resins. Because some of these pieces or editionsare protected by VARA (the Visual Artist Rights Act),certain artists prohibit any alterations to their work orresin castings. Therefore, it's a good idea to first checkwith the artist of any Custom or Artist Resin beforeplanning customization of a resin or "updating" an exist-ing Custom.

Keep in mind that the copyright holders to the originalmolds that were customized still own those copyrights.This means that one should refrain from casting a cus-tomized model because it's not entirely your originalproperty and can, therefore, be legally considered theft.This practice is also frowned upon in general principleby our community, which favors only true "from scratch"original works be cast. However, in the past, some Cus-toms were cast in resin editions, but that should be re-garded as naiveté, rather than proper practice.

There's still some debate regarding which show divisionis appropriate for a customized Artist Resin, insofar asremaining in the Artist Resin Division or being bumpedinto the Custom Division. Different shows have differentpolicies for this, so it's a good idea to ask the showholder about this issue first to avoid undue complica-tions.

Using real hair for the manes and tails for Customs wasexpected practice in the past (which is why hair is socommon on Vintage Customs), but this practice hasfallen out of favor today and sculpted manes and tailsare now the expected norm. However, there are still acouple of artists who do haired models with great suc-cess, but they are rare.

It was also expected practice to cut a slit into the mod-el's mouth to accept the bit for a bridle, which is why somany Vintage Customs have this feature. However,with the discovery of Sticky Wax, this practice has fallenout of favor.

It's important to take proper care of your Custom modelat all times. This is because they're a mixed mediapiece, combining different materials for a finished prod-uct. Consequently, excessive heat and cold are both aCustom's worst enemy and will cause instabilities in thematerials, usually leading to cracks, lifting or other dam-age over time. So it's important to keep your Custom atroom temperature at all times, never leaving it in a hotcar or storage shed, or in the outside cold, for instance.And in case you're curious, this is why some Customshave holes drilled into their groin or undersides, to allowexpanding air to leave the body rather than bloat it andhelp to avoid epoxy lifting and cracking.

Handle your Custom very carefully because many of itsparts are delicate, such as ears, legs and mane or tailtendrils. It's also a good idea to handle your Customwith clean hands or with gloves, to keep oils or residuesfrom marring its surface. Ideally, the original artist willdo any necessary repairs, but this isn't always the case,so it's a good idea to either know how to fix your Cus-tom or know professionals who do repairs.

If you're unfamiliar with the proper qualities of a greatCustom, it's a good idea to seek the advice of thosewho are knowledgeable on this subject.

ConclusionThe customized model is trulya wonderful expression of ourcommunity's creativity and in-ventiveness. If you look at thehistory of customizations, youcan easily track our progressand our goals, and how close-ly we've come to achievingthose goals…and how we stillstrive to achieve more than weexpect of ourselves. With Cus-toms, you can also see thepassion we have for equinesalong with the creative andcompetitive aspects of ourunique activity, which no othertype of model expresses quite

so clearly. You can also see our individuality and quirks be-cause Customs are so revealing of the inner motivationsand predilections of each artist.

Hopefully in the years to come, we'll see Customs regaintheir rightful place in our lively showrings as our communityrediscovers their special qualities. Customs are also a por-

Dandelion, customized Stone Ideal Stock Horseinto a stock gelding by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig,2003

Billibong, customized Stone IdealStock Horse into a feral stallion by Sa-rah Minkiewicz-Breunig, 2003


tal for those who wish to learn our arts and to participatewith their own creative endeavors. It'll certainly be wonder-ful to see a new generation of ingenious customizers raisethe bar even higher and show all of us new equine visionsin customized form. Truly, there's no limit to customization'spotential, which is what makes the Custom model so endur-ing and alluring, and definitive of our communal expecta-tions and goals.

ABOUT THE AUTHORSarah Minkiewicz-Breunig, of Minkiewicz Studios LLC,has been involved in the model horse industry since1987. She is a professional artist specializing in equineart ranging from sculpture to flatwork. Her works in themodel horse industry range from original works to cus-toms, cast resin, OF plastic design work, slipcast earth-enware and fine bone china. She has served as a judgefor several model horse shows and as a juror for RESScompetitions. She’s also lead seminars and clinics onequine structure and writes for The Boat, the RESSnewsletter. She has served on the NAMHSA board ofdirectors as the Region 1 Representative and served onthe RESS Steering Committee to form that organization,and still serves RESS in various positions and capacitiestoday. She sponsors several awards, as well as VintageCustom Classes and also donates to shows through theMinkiewicz Studios Painter’s Program. Currently, shelives in Boise, Idaho with her husband, her rats and herhorse. To join her yahoo group,please visit thehomepage athttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/MinkiewiczStudios/. Tosee more of her work, please visit www.mink-studios.com. To learn more about the Vintage Customclass awards or the Painter’s Program, please email Sa-rah at [email protected].

Customized Stone Paloose into a pintaloosa gelding by Sarah Minkiewicz-Bre-unig, 2005. This is an example of a moderate custom.

Article by Sommer Prosser While most people have heard of Breyer plastic modelhorses from visits to tack or hobby stores, many people, when theyvisit their first model horse show or event, are presented with a newchoice they haven't seen before - the "Resin" model horse. Resinmodel horses are relatively new. While plastic models have been made

since the 1950's and china horses have been available for generations, re-cent technology has made it possible for every artist to create copies of their

sculpture and make it available to collectors.

What is Resin? Resin is a plastic type material that is mixed as a liquid, poured into a mold, and

captures every detail of the original sculpture. Most mass produced plastics use pel-lets that are melted and then shaped into a mold. Resin starts as a liquid, and hardens

through a chemical reaction only when the two parts are mixed together. You'll find resin sculptures available everywhere. Some mass-produced resin collectiblesthat are not model horses include "Boyd's Bears" "Stone Critters", and "Charming Tails".However, while a plastic model horse like Breyer creates requires a very expensive steelmold, a mold can be created for even a small edition of resin horses, without a factory.

Why Resin? China or porcelain model horses are beautiful on the shelf, but are fragile, especially whenshipped or moved frequently. While there are many shows for collectors of these, for peoplewho like to travel to a lot of model horse shows with china models, they require a lot of extracare in packing. Bronze is very durable, captures every detail, but is expensive to create and most of allVERY heavy. This makes it impractical for showers of model horses to travel frequently withthem or to ship affordably. Molded plastics are lightweight and durable, but the expense of a steel mold make it impos-sible for one artist to create a small number of items affordably.

How is a Resin made? First the sculptor must create an original sculpture out of clay. Then a mold is created fromthis original. For china and plastic horses, the molds are hard and rigid. This makes it diffi-cult for certain details to be captured, especially areas like the wrinkles between a horse'snose, or the hollow area under a horses' jaw. These areas are called undercuts. Only themost talented mold maker can create ways to capture these details in china or plastic. A mold for either bronze or resin is made out of a flexible material that "wraps" around thesculpture. This means it can bend and stretch when pulled on, and allows every detail to bereproduced. Unlike bronze, which must be melted at incredible heat, the resin material iskept liquid at room temperature, only mixed together to harden when needed. Wires can be added to strengthen the horse's legs before the resin is added. This makesresin models a great choice for the somewhat stressful handling of traveling from show toshow and being packed, unpacked, and shipped frequently.

Who creates Resin horses? Many artists who sculpt for companies like Breyer or Stone also create limited editions inresin. Very few companies can produce every sculpture an artist can create every year, orkeep them busy enough year round. This is because making metal production molds forplastic is so expensive. Most big companies can only afford to do one or two new plastic re-leases each year. The steel molds are difficult to make, and are a big commitment. Howev-er, they can last for years! During the rest of the year when they are not needed to work commercially, these sameartists will release their own smaller limited editions, completely independent of the compa-nies they sometimes work for. Popular artists such as Kathleen Moody, Sue Sifton, KittyCantrell and others have created many more horses than what currently are seen on theBreyer and Stone Model Horses lines. Other fabulous and very talented artists choose to only release items this way. Theylike to have complete artistic control over their product. Or they prefer to decide what

they sculpt, and when they sculpt it without the demands or deadlines that workingfor a big company creates. Just a few of the popular artists that have been cre-

ating resin models exclusively for years include Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig,Chris Jolly, Lynn Fraley, Sarah Rose, and Karen Gerhardt.

Resin Model Horses:

Morgan Kilbourn’s El Embosco painted byCindy Williams.Owned by Shallon Chance

Jennifer Reid’s Cabernet painted byGretchen OneailOwned by Shallon Chance

Kitty Cantrell’s Crusher painted by SommerProssorOwned by Shallon Chance


Why are Resins so expensive? Resins mass-produced overseas in places like China can be made relatively afford-

ably, although they are often still more expensive than plastic items. However, nearly all ofthese smaller editions sold through the hobby are made in the U.S. To produce a resin edition of 50

models, the artist must invest up to $5000 out of their own pocket up front to get the models created. Theythen must do all of the work themselves that a big company normally would cover - like advertising, taking or-

ders, packing and shipping. Plus, these editions must generate enough income to support the artist so they maycreate even more lovely editions in the future.

A traditional scale resin horse usually is priced from $150 to $250 unpainted. However, only a very small number arecreated, generally only 50 to 200 pieces - ever! Compare this to a "special run" plastic model, that often numbers in the

thousands. And while plastic models are released in new colors, year after year, when you buy a resin, you are buying thesculpture itself, one of very few in existence. Resin molds also wear out very quickly, so new molds must be created every time the artist chooses to extend the size ofthe edition. A resin mold simply won't last long enough to create hundreds of models, even if the artist wanted to do so.Multiple molds are needed for each 50 or so models, meaning an even bigger investment of time and money. While a resin's price may seem high, it is much cheaper than the same sculpture if it was made in bronze. Some artistslike Ed Bogucki and Vicki Keeling started their careers in fine art galleries creating bronze editions. Today you can buy abeautiful work by either one in resin, but instead of paying thousands of dollars, the resin will be only a fraction of the cost.Since the molding process is so similar, a resin painted in a bronze color and the real thing are nearly impossible to tell apart- until you pick them up!

Why are they sold unpainted? Most resins are sold "blank" or unpainted. This is because each resin is designed to be a one of a kind, unique creation. Inmodel horse shows, they have their own division to show in. A good paint job can do a lot to make one resin look more im-pressive than another. You can either hire an artist to create your own personalized dream horse, or pick up a paintbrushand try it yourself! Don't be afraid to give it a shot, paint can be safely removed from a resin if you don't like the final result. Many artistic collectors find resins a fun way to get involved with a more personalized model horse. They find painting res-ins, or commissioning a custom painted resin, a much different experience than taking a mass-produced plastic model out ofthe box and putting it on a table. While there may be another of the same sculpture in resin at the same show, the uniquepaint jobs on each make sure you won't be competing against 10 of the exact same plastic model with the exact same colorand markings.

Collecting Resin Models You will find a huge selection of models available to the collector, but each much be purchased from the artist themselves.It can be hard to choose which ones to buy, especially with so many choices. Because they are more expensive, most col-lectors consider each one carefully as a fine art purchase. Just like limited edition prints or bronzes, some of them appreci-ate in value, and others may go down a little. Some artist's resins have gone up in value significantly. Occasionally, resins that were purchased for $200 or less a fewyears ago may be worth $500 to $1000 or more today! However, just like any fine art purchase, a collector should nevercount on making money off of a sculpture just for that reason. The most important thing to remember is to buy what you like. You may choose to buy resins of your favorite breed, like Arabians or Quarter Horses, to add to the limited selection avail-able in plastic. Or maybe you show Perfomance, and want a horse in a specific pose, like a cutting horse or one jumpingover a fence. Another option is to find an artist whose work you already like, and collect more sculptures by them that arenot available in stores. Another option is to collect smaller (Stablemate) scale resins, which cost less forthe artist to produce, so are less expensive to buy. This is a nice way to get startedon a "mini" budget! Sometimes resins can give a preview of what future artists or work may eventu-ally be seen in stores. Artist Karen Gerhardt recently sculpted her first model forthe Breyer line in 2006, after her continued popularity with her privately releasedresin editions. While she may be a "new" artist to those who only collect Breyermodels, resin collectors have known about her work for many years. While shopping online or in person at Breyerfest, keep your eyes open for these "other"model horses, and if you see one you like, be sure to ask the name of the edition and theartist. You may visit their website later to find out how many were made, or to see if it iscurrently available. Because the number of these models are so limited in size, somemay go fast! You'll often need to keep in touch with the more popular artists via their websites or announcement groups to find out what they are working on, and when it will be

available, if you don't want to miss out. Resins models offer a whole new dimension and hundreds of choices for any-

one who loves model horse collecting! Be sure to check out some of the web sitesmentioned in this magazine to find out more.

The Artist's Vision

Sarah Rose Nevada painted by Debra LovelessOwned by Shallon Chance

The World Wide Web has done much to keepus informed on a daily basis. In the model horsehobby, the surge of popularity of the Internet hasbeen revolutionary. In the past, magazines such as"The Hobby Horse News" alerted us to the latest, and publica-tions like "The Model Horse Trader" offered venues to buy, sell and tradewhen we couldn't attend Breyerfest or a live show in person. Before, a "SASE" - or self addressed stamped envelope - would be sent toa person with models for sale. The sales list or show packet would be re-turned in days, or even weeks. Despite the delays, postage cost, and timeand effort involved, the hobby thrived this way for years. Today it is possible to find new releases the moment they happen, pur-chase models via an online shopping cart, and research information on sculpt-ing, painting or performance in a span of hours, not weeks! No matter what itis that you need to buy or know, all can be found on the Internet - if you knowwhere to look. Here you'll find just a few of the more popular websites that collectors fre-quently use, and what is special about each one.

The Hottest Gossip To connect with other collectors, discuss issues, and find out the latestnews as it happens, two excellent sites to visit are forums. Where modelhorse enthusiasts from around the world gather to discuss different topics,and registered users are welcome to participate. Have a question about entering your first Live Show? Did you just see amodel that you have never heard of before, and need more information?These collectors are always there to lend a hand! Fallen Leaves - "A Model Horse Community" is both a description anda philosophy on this informative site. Participants are known for being po-lite and kind. It's a very welcoming place for new collectors, includingkids. In addition to chatting with others, this site is stuffed with all kinds ofextras, including profiles and interviews, games, news, contests, weblinks, so much more. You can win prizes, have fun, and best of all, it'stotally free to join! Stop by www.fallen-leaves.net and be sure to say hello!Other forums you might want to visit are:Elderberry Road http://members.boardhost.com/ModelHorse/Utterly Horses www.utterlyhorses.comModel Horse Blab www.modelhorseblab.comWorld Collectors Net www.worldcollectorsnet.com/breyer/Stone Horse Forum http://stonehorses.com/stoneforum/

The Yahoo Groups While some sites may dazzle with photos, graphics, animationand personal photo "avatars", others feature simple, text-only dis-cussion boards. "Yahoo" offers a way for people of all intereststo start their own personal space free of charge, where they candiscuss whatever topic is of interest to them. These groupscan come in very handy for model horse collectors. Whilethey do not have the ability to share photos within the mes-sages themselves, they load quickly, and are simple to skimthrough or search to find what you need. When people first began to expand the model horsehobby onto the web, the premier site to visit was "Haynet".Founded in 1998, it has a huge member base with over2500 members today. All postings are model horse re-lated, but they vary in topic from collecting, show an-

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nouncements, news, and questions. Sales postings are notallowed on this group, but are welcome on its sister list,Haynet Exchange. As collectors began to increasingly branch out and spe-cialize in a certain area, the Yahoo groups began to do soas well. An interesting development in recent years hasbeen individual newsletters by various artists. These offer away for you to hear information directly from the artist them-selves. Search your favorite hobby artist's name (or bycontact them directly) to find out if they have a group. To search Yahoo groups, please go to their "Groups"page at http://groups.yahoo.com/ or visit www.yahoo.comand look for the "Groups" heading on the top left of themain page.Where to Shop

There are numerous dealers of models, but for thoselooking for either a great bargain, or a particularly hard tofind item, you can't beat these sites! Ebay - The most recognizable name for shopping onthe 'Net, Ebay has been called "The World's Largest YardSale." And just like a flea market, you'll never know justwhat is going to show up there! But where are the modelhorses? Just go to www.ebay.com, and look under Collect-ibles: Horse. You'll see a menu listing Breyers, Stones, andother makes. To find custom painted models or resins,search on the tool bar within this category, and you'll seemany choices. Unfortunately, this category also includes allkinds of wacky and often not so realistic horse related col-lectibles, so you'll have to wade through all of them to findwhat you need. Model Xchange - This auction site operates just likeEbay, but with one big difference - all model horses, all thetime! No wading through endless listings of oddities, justthe "good stuff." Just go to www.modelxchange.com toview all the goodies. Model Horse Sales Pages - MHSP is an incredible website, featuring ONLY model horses and model related mer-chandise. It's not an auction site, but more like a photoclassifieds for everything you'll ever need to collect or showmodels. The site features items from all ends of the scale - fromthe most rare custom work by top artists, to some real bar-gains on factory made plastic models. Best of all, it's ex-tremely affordable to advertise, making it a terrific choice forselling items at set prices, without having to pay excessiveauction fees or constantly having to relist an item. If youhaven't already visited this site, it will soon become a fa-vorite! Just type in www.modelhorsesalespages.com tohave a look. The number of sites related to Model Horses on the In-ternet is staggering! There is so much to see, so ventureout into Cyberspace and see for yourself. The model horse hobby offers an outlet for creative peo-ple to express themselves. Miniatures in general are hot -thousands of people have doll houses and love to build tinyreplicas of full size objects. Model Horses allow peoplewho like horses to work in miniature in this specific area,and actually be judged, and win, on the basis of how wellthey have duplicated real life. Some people love the act of creating only the horses,which are judged on how correct and true to life they are.This is referred to as the "Halter" divisions. Others enjoy

making miniature tack, or buying tack and props, and set-ting up the perfect display, which is judged on how in scaleand accurate it is. This is the "Performance" division atshows. Performance displays can be amazing, with rodeoevents complete with cowboys and cattle, jumping classesaccurate down to the jumping boots on the horse's legs, orcolorful Arabian costumes with tents, camels, palm treesand Bedouin tribesmen in full attire.

I want to meet others who share my love of horses.

The very best reason to get involved with model horsesis to meet new friends and have fun! Unlike some "real life"horse shows, you'll find model horse people in general to bevery friendly, open, and willing to help. Kids with just a fewplastic models can get involved just as easily as adultscompeting in the more advanced classes. Friendshipsmade within the hobby often last for years, and can reachout into a network of support that goes far beyond the plas-tic horses themselves. That's the real reason why for thelast 30 years, the model horse hobby has continued to growand become more popular every day. Getting involved is easy. By joining an internet group tostay connected, you'll find out the latest news and happen-ings, and network with people who enjoy whatever aspectof the hobby that most appeals to you. Visiting a local showwill let you meet the people involved, see what is current,and discover how to enter one yourself. There are shows innearly every state as well as internationally. Look for onenear you, and don't be shy - share in the fun!


Model Horse ManufacturersAnimal Artistrywww.animalartistry.co.ukBreyer Horseswww.breyerhorses.comThe Peter Stone Companywww.stonehorses.comBlack Horse Ranchwww.bhranch.comHartland Horseswww.hartlandcollectibles.comHorse-Power Graphicswww.modelhorsejamboree.comLakeshore Collectionwww.lakeshorecollection.comEquine Art Creationswww.equinartcreations.comHagen Renakerwww.hagenrenaker.comHorsing Aroundwww.horsingaround.comResins By Randywww.resinsbyrandy.com

Original Finish DealersH and H Winners Circlewww.handhwc.comBirdsong Farm Collectibleswww.bfcmodels.comModel Horse Collectorwww.modelhorsecollector.comP.S. Cord Companywww.modelhorses.comTriple B Modelswww.triplebmodels.netWalk About Farmwww.walkaboutfarm.comGolden Oak Stableswww.goldenoakstables.comLazy Horse Collectibles.comwww.lazyhorsecollectibles.comThe Ginger Horsewww.gingerhorse.comMel’s Model Horseswww.melsmodelhorses.comDede’s Breyer Stableswww.dedeto.com

Sales VenuesModel Horse Sales Pages (classifieds)www.modelhorsesalespages.comMXC (auctions)www.modelxchange.comHaynet Exchangewww.groups.yahoo.com/group/HaynetExchange

Model Horse ReferencePony LagoonA comprehensive list of Breyer’s original finishmodels.www.ponylagoon.muerte.net/Equine Resin DirectorySearchable database of artist resins to date.www.equineresindirectory.comStone Horse ReferenceA comprehensive list of Peter Stone original fin-ish models.www.stonehorseref.com/Model Horse Gallerywww.modelhorsegallery.infoModel Horse Hobby ReferencesA Yahoo group where you can share accounts ofyour model horse sales and trades. If your aboutto enter into a deal check this group first!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MHHR/LSQ Guidelines & Show EtiquetteTwo informative articles on live showing bySarah Minkiewicz-Breunigwww.downloads.fallen-leaves.net

OrganizationsThe Realistic Equine Sculpture SocietyRESS is a non-profit organization geared to-wards artists who are involved in equine sculp-ture and finish work.www.ress.org/NAMHSANorth American Model Horse Shows Associationwww.namhsa.org/MEPSAThe Model Equine Photo Showers Associationhttp://mepsa1.tripod.com/mepsa.htm

SculptorsLinda Yorkwww.yorkhorse.comAnn Harriswww.annsmodels.comChris Nandellwww.boshevo.comCandace Liddywww.candaceliddy.homestead.comCarlee Ballingwww.angelfire.com/nh/carleeLori Danielswww.paintncrazyhorse.com/index.htmlDebbi Lermondwww.horsemodels.comDeeAnn Kjelshuswww.artbydeeann.comChris Jollywww.jahleedesigns.comKathi and Edwin Boguckiwww.home.att.net/~BoguckiLynn Fraleywww.lafnbear.comKristina Lucas Franciswww.lucasfrancisstudio.comKristin Berkerywww.ilovehorses.netKitty Cantrelwww.bladesmithdoug.comSarah Rosewww.rosehorse.comSommer Prosserwww.sommerprosser.netStacey Tumlinsonwww.pioneer-net.com/~tabasco/INDEX.HTMYvonne Daveywww.stillwatervalleystudios.comMorgen Kilbournwww.one-horse.net/ohpworks.htmlSarah Minkiewicz-Breunigwww.mink-studios.comJennifer Irwinwww.jenniferlirwin.comCarol Williamswww.riorondo.comHillary Hurleywww.hhhorses.comKaren Gerhardtwww.westerlydesign.comBrigitte Eberlwww.atelier-boetzel-eberl.deD'Arry Jone Frankwww.prestigefarms.us/models.htmlMaggie Bennettwww.maggiebennett.comTracie Callerwww.angelfire.com/wy/equineartKathleen Moodywww.angelfire.com/az3/kathleenmoody/index.htmLaurie Jo Jensenwww.lauriejojensen.comPamala DeMuthwww.thunder-art.comTibbi Searcherwww.searcher-bronze.com

Cat Bercierwww.artistichandstudio.comRebecca Turnerwww.solticeart.com

PaintersSheri Rhodeswww.mountainviewstudios.netSommer Prosserwww.sommerprosser.netLisa Bickfordwww.triplebmodels.net/customized.htmlP.A. Gerschlerwww.northstarstud.com/AfterglowFaye Cohenwww.geocities.com/ansatacustomsStephanie Blaylockwww.dsmhc.org/Blaylock/steph.htmDiane Benderwww.fancy7.orgKathleen Lindleywww.grayhorsestudio.comDebra Lovelesswww.firehorsestudio.comCharmaine Morriswww.wolfcrystudios.comMelanie Millerwww.chinookstudios.comGretchen Oneailwww.cloverview.comDonna Gileswww.cobaltcustoms.comPatti Millerwww.creativecustoms.orgTerra Penningtonwww.customsbytpen.comLauren Tapleywww.dragonneo.com/~ldybrooklyn/DesertSunJennifer Danzawww.danzaanddanza.com/wfframe.htmlHeather Tarrwww.community.netidea.com/kodiak_fox/home.htmlEd Gonzaleswww.gonzales-studio.comStephanie Michaudwww.grandcheval.comKristi Sawinwww.greywillow.homestead.comTracy Eilerswww.ponypainterstudio.homestead.comKate Schickwww.tuscanystudios.netMelissa Mistrettawww.elksbugle.comThomas Bainbridgewww.thomasbainbridge.comMyla Pearcewww.halffastfarms.netKim Swansonwww.kesstudio.com/Karen Dietrichwww.geocities.com/klkeepsakesJessica Clauswww.geocities.com/montecellostudios/Danielle Feldmanwww.storybookstable.comKarla Rankinwww.users.wildblue.net/sumrsnowBeth Hoffertwww.twistedfatestudios.comNicole Reidwww.rhinohorse.comKirsten Wellmanwww.whitehorseproductions.com/Caroline Boydstonwww.whitehorsestudios.netKaren Zornwww.zornartscience.com/ZornArt_link.html

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Tack/Prop Makers and SuppliesSusan Doolittlewww.gemaholic.com/Lisa Pisanowww.geocities.com/horsart1/es_tack_costume.htmlDarleen Stoddardwww.equiworkstack.comJulie Wardwww.ennien.com/mainpage.htmlLauren Islipwww.fourcornerstack.comJeanne Myers

www.idahooutbackminitack.comJill Amanwww.modelhorsecostumes.comBrenda Gallagherwww.geocities.com/patriotspridefarm/index.htmlDesirae Corbettwww.ttebrocwd.home.mindspring.com/RafterC.htmlSheri Wirtzwww.rosewood1107.comKat Jenningswww.sidheproductions.comPolly Clevelandwww.southerncrystalranch.comBecky Yeagerwww.sonic.net/~yeagerKim Haymondwww.tabletopstudios.netMelody Snowwww.unicornwoman.comWendy Wardwww.wwelectra.tripod.com/twohornsbar1.htmlJennifer Wilsonhttp://www.jennifersimagination.com

Sulser Saddlery (Tack maker & Supplies)www.sulsersaddlery.comRio Rondo ( Tack making Supplies)www.riorondo.com

Resin Casting ServicesMountain View Studioshttp://www.mountainviewstudios.net/Resins by Randywww.resinsbyrandy.comDaBar Enterpriseswww.dabar1.com

This is just a small sampling of the online aspect of model horse collecting. To view a larger list ofhelpful links please visit the following sites.www.fallen-leaves.netwww.modelhorsesalespages.com

DUN RUNNING STUDIOS-Accepting Orders forCustom Stablemate scale Models and Tack.Send SASE to Kristina Lind, Dun Running Studi-os, 2016 S. Taylor St., South Bend, IN 46613 orJoin [email protected] for information

Live in Oklahoma? Love model horses? Join theOklahoma Model Horse Club! Monthly meetings,annual live show, more! For more information,visit our web site:www.sysmatrix.net/~nezumi/okmhc/home.html ;or write Lynn Yates, 2109 Bent Twig Road,Edmond, OK 73013

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