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Site Index:
Breyer Special Events
Collection or Series Lists
Blind Bags (under construction)
Breyer Collector Programs
Breyer Lists by Year
Treasure Hunts
Stock Horse Treasure Hunt - 2006 Treasure Hunt
Where in the World is Pegasus - 2007 Treasure Hunt
Color Crazy Treasure Hunt - 2008 Treasure Hunt
Fun Foals Collector's Event - 2009 Treasure Hunt
Four Seasons Treasure Hunt - 2010 Treasure Hunt
Weather Girl Treasure Hunt - 2011 Treasure Hunt
Miscellaneous
2021 Collector Club Web Special Vote - Vote at BreyerFest 2020 for a web special for 2021.
Authorized Dealers - Listing both online and brick and mortar model horse dealers.
References Sources - A list of sources that I have used in putting together this website.
Breeding - Pedigree assignment
Breyer Mold Marks - Work in progress
Customizing - An overview of repainting and reshaping Breyer models.
Equitana USA - Live horse event offering special run models
Horse Biographies - History of famous horses honored by Breyer.
Making a Splash - Breyer's vote for which model looks best in a paint job.
Model Horse Vet Care - Tips on cleaning and repairing your original finish Breyers.
My Strongest Suit - Breyer's vote for which color looks the best on the Warmblood Stallion.
Packaging - An overview of Breyer boxes through the years.
Promotional - Advertisements and catalog pages featuring Breyer models.
Special Run Dealers - A list of some of the retailers and other sources for Special Run models
West Coast Model Horse Collector's Jamboree - An annual live show from 1992-2004.
Who Wore it Best? - Breyer's vote for which model looks best in a paint job.
Breyer's Equestrian Land Conservation Resource (ELCR) 2008 press release. In .pdf format.
Parade of Breeds - A sheet that came with the set of Stablemates
Off Site Reference Materials:
Model Horse Forums and E-mail lists:
Model Horse Blab - A popular forum where everything model horse is regularly discussed. Basic membership is free, or you can pay $18 per year for full services.
Only Model Horses - A model horse discussion forum.
Haynet - The original, largest, and oldest running e-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 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.
General Hobby 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 Sighting Blog - An archive of Breyer sightings in film, TV and print.
Getting Started with Model Horse Showing - Lots of useful information from Rio Rondo Enterprises.
Live Show Etiquette - Live Show Etiquette: A Handbook for a Happier Experience, by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig. .pdf file.
Many Mini Hooves - An extensive blog about Stablemate models and their history.
ModelEquus.com - A large model horse reference guide. Includes Breyers, other plastics, breakables.
Model Horse Gallery - Photos of thousands of models and information on all of the major model horse manufacturers and customizing artists.
PAMs, FAMs, and In-Between Mares - A breakdown of the differences between these three Arabian Mare molds.
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
Model Horse Customizing How-To's - by Sue Sudekum
Sculpting Manes, Tails, and Ears - by Elaine Lindelef
Got a link to add? Email me!
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It is not sponsored by Breyer Horses, which is a division of Reeves International, Inc.