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Model Horse Sales

 

General Model Horse Information

·         Breyer History Diva - A blog from one of our hobby historians. If you want to learn more about the history of our hobby, you MUST check out this blog!

·         Breyer Box, Ad and Sticker Gallery - A fascinating look at Breyer packaging and advertising through the years.

·         Breyer Sighting Blog - An archive of Breyer sightings in film, TV and print.

·         Breed Assignment and Mold Information - helpful hints on how to assign a breed to your Breyer model horse when you're ready to show or register it with a club.

 

Model Horse Forums and E-mail lists

  • Model Horse Blab on-line forums for discussing all model horse hobby related topics
    Fallen Leaves on-line forums for discussing all model horse hobby related topics
  • Yahoo Groups--Lots of model horse groups here. Just type in "model horse" in the search and check out the possibilities. I recommend HAYNET for general discussions and your regional NAMHSA group for information in your area.

·         Haynet - The original, largest, and oldest running mailing list for model horse collectors. All aspects of showing (live and photo), collecting, remaking/repainting for all breeds and makes of model horses are discussed on this list. All ages and levels of experience welcome. You must have a (free) Yahoo account to join.

·         Model Horse Hobby References (MHHR) - Joining this Yahoo group is free, and once you do so you can search the message board for good service ("Green Light") and bad service ("Red Light") reports from other collectors. You can also post a query about the business or person you're thinking of buying from. It's not perfect, but it's a good way to get a general impression of someone before you hand them your money.

·         Stablemate Lovers Club

·         HAYNET EXCHANGE - the "sister" list to Haynet, for buying, selling, and trading of model horses other equines

·         TOPSA (Totally Online Photo Show Association).

·         International Model Equine Hobbyists Association Largest and oldest online model horse photo showing club.

 

Model Horses Artists & Customizers

 

Resin Casting Services

 

Model Collecting & Identification

 

Doll Riders & Doll Clothing

  • Nancy's Art--Doll riders by Nancy Cortes
  • Pony Pouches--Wonderful pouches to protect your models when going to shows, PLUS doll rider outfits by Lori Batchelor.
  • Rosewood Saddle Co. -- Doll Riders by Sheri Wirtz

 

Publications & Reference Sites

·         Model Horse How-To - Tips on cleaning and repairing your original finish Breyers.

 

Hobby Magazines

  • Just About Horses Breyer Animal Creations official newsletter. They have good hobby related articles as well as the latest Breyer news. Scroll down to find info on the magazine.
  • Model Horse Magazine--A general model horse magazine published in Great Britain.
  • Model Horse Performance--An USA model horse magazine focus on performance.

 

Showing Info

·         Getting Started with Model Horse Showing - lots of useful information from Rio Rondo Enterprises.

 

Repairs and Restoration

·         Model Horse How-To - Tips on cleaning and repairing your Breyers on this site.

·         Classic Sunburst Model Horse Farm - Prepping, Priming, and Restoration Services.

·         Dawn Shaw's Model Restoration and Sales - For Breyer, porcelain, ceramic or resin cast horses that are in need of repair.

·         Mystic River Studio's Restoration - respected hobbyist Nan Wagner offers restoration services.

 

Customizing Supplies & Tools

 

Repainting, Remaking, and Customizing How-To

·         Adventures in Heating (and gluing, and shaping, and everything else) - by Catherine Petersen

·         Braiding a Stablemate Mane and Tail - by Elaine Lindelef

·         Equine Sculpture Sculpting and Customizing Articles - by Mel Miller

·         Model Horse Customizing How-To's - by Sue Sudekum

·         Sculpting Manes, Tails, and Ears - by Elaine Lindelef

 

Tack, Tack Kits & Obstacles

  • Pony Pouches--Wonderful pouches to protect your models when going to shows, PLUS doll rider outfits.
  • Stablemate Lovers Only--Tack for Stablemate, Micro Minis, and Little Bit scales by Becky Yeager. Becky Yeager has been creating SM scale tack for over 10 years.
  • The Unicorn Woman – Melody Snow – LSQ tack, tack kits, instructional materials, tack making supplies and leather lace/lacing.
  • GUIDE TO MAKING MODEL HORSE TACK--Scale-miniature Tack How to Book by Susan Bensema Young.
  • Rio Rondo Enterprises miniature tack making supplies, COLOR FORMULAS AND TECHNIQUES by Carol Williams (book for the model horse painter), PLUS information about the model horse hobby
  • Two Horns Bar Tack - Custom saddleworks by Wendy Ward.

 

Real Horse Information

  • Arab Horse Store--Importer of Middle East Arabian horse costumes
  • Pleasant Valley Saddle Shop--Custom Western Saddles, Silver Parade Saddles (some resale); Corona Saddle Pads, more
  • Horsedirect--the fast, inexpensive, and largest resource to buy, sell, and locate horse information on-line
  • Cowboy.com—Western marketing website.  Great resource to buy, sell, and locate horse information on-line
  • Horsecity.com—Great  resource to buy, sell, and locate horse information on-line
  • Trail Town USA-- largest resource for trail riders and horse information on-line

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