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Balking Mule

The Balking Mule was introduced in 1968 with the round "Breyer Molding Co." mold stamp, and in 1970 the "U.S.A." stamp was added. The Balking Mule has a molded-on bridle with small blinkers. It was sculpted by Chris Hess and is Breyer mold #207.

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Photo	Photo	Photo	Box Card	Model Number	Name	Color	Release Dates	Released Through/Notes
				207	Balking Mule	matte and slightly semigloss bay, solid face with grey-shaded white muzzle, black mane/tail, brown legs, some with dorsal stripe, brown or brick red bridle	1968-1973	Lighter and redder than #208
				208	Balking Mule	matte and slightly semigloss seal brown, solid face with grey-shaded white muzzle, black mane/tail, brown or black legs, brown or brick red bridle	1968-1970
				753	Molly	glossy grey barrel blanket, extensive black spots, black mane, grey and black tail, black lower legs, black halter	Jan-Jun 1999	Collectors' Edition With hang tag
				780	Dolly	glossy charcoal grey, white points, pink inner ears, black bridle	Jul-Dec 1999	Collectors' Edition With hang tag
				410197	Cactus	red roan, solid face, dark red chestnut mane/tail and lower legs, black bridle	1997	BreyerFest Raffle, Live Auction (26 made)
				410894	Balking Mule	apricot dun, solid face, darker red dun mane/tail, dun-grey muzzle, no stockings, black bridle	1994	Black Horse Ranch (400 made) Sold singly or as set with five other BHR models.
				410894	Balking Mule	chestnut, solid face, darker grey-chestnut mane and nose, grey tail, four cream "stockings," black bridle	1994	Black Horse Ranch (400 made) Sold singly or as set with five other BHR models.
				410894	Balking Mule	alabaster, grey mane/tail tip, grey muzzle, knees and hocks, black bridle	1994	Black Horse Ranch (400 made) Sold singly or as set with five other BHR models.
				410894	Balking Mule	black leopard, grey muzzle, black mane/tail, black legs, black bridle	1994	Black Horse Ranch (400 made) Sold singly or as set with five other BHR models.
				410894	Balking Mule	black blanket, solid face, black mane/tail, four stockings, brown bridle	1994	Black Horse Ranch (400 made) Sold singly or as set with five other BHR models.
				410894	Balking Mule	buckskin, solid face, dun-grey mane/tail, muzzle, knees and hocks, buckskin lower lwgs, black bridle	1994	Black Horse Ranch (400 made) Sold singly or as set with five other BHR models.
				712078	Lucy	brown, black, and white spotted, grey and brown mane, black and brown tail, black stockings, green bridle, blue ribbon	2013	Vintage Club members exclusive offer With Certificate of Authenticity. "Vintage Collectors Club" printed on belly.
				712130	Glossy Lucy	glossy brown, black, and white spotted, grey and brown mane, black and brown tail, black stockings, green bridle, blue ribbon	2013	Vintage Club members exclusive offer (80 made) "Vintage Collectors Club" printed on belly.
					Dark Chestnut	dark chestnut, four stockings	1994	BreyerFest Live Auction (1 made)
					Balking Mule	alabaster, no grey shading on legs or muzzle, pink hooves	~1994(?)	Probable test run
					Bay Balking Mule	bay, black points, four stockings	1995	BreyerFest Live Auction (1 made)
					Dapple Grey Balking Mule	dapple grey	1995	BreyerFest Live Auction (1 made)
					Caramel Palomino Balking Mule	palomino, white mane/tail, four stockings, black bridle	2000	BreyerFest Live Auction (1 made)