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Showing Model Horses in Costume Classes - Creative Costumes for Breyers

Learn the basics of costume classes for Breyer horses and other model horses and gather ideas to create your own unique horse model costume.

Buying Showmanship Halters for Model Horses

Where to buy Breyer model horse halters and leads and where to find hand-made miniature halters and tack made for model horses by fellow collectors.

Action Figures for Model Scenes or as Modern Dolls House Dolls

Action figures that can be used for model and scale scenes, including dolls house scenes in playscale 1:6, or standard 1:12 scale.

Collecting Artist Resin Model Horses

An introduction to collecting Artist Resin model horses and an overview of how they differ from Breyer horses.

Breyerfest - The World's Largest Model Horse Event

General information about Breyerfest, the annual Breyer horse model collecting event.

New Breyer Famous Sire Collection Sets

Breyer model horses, the largest producer of collectible model horses, launches three new Classic scale sets in the "Famous Sire Collection" line, available through Tractor Supply retail outlets.

Bent Nose Tweezers for Work With Miniatures and Models

How to Choose bent nose or angled tweezers for work with miniatures, models and dolls houses

Making Breyer and Model Horse Tack: Meet Tack Maker Kim Ford Hoffman

Expert Breyer model horse tack maker Kim Ford Hoffman shares tack making tips with beginning model horse collectors.

Steps to Finishing a Dolls House or Roombox- Where to Start?

Handy checklist showing the usual order of steps for finishing a dollhouse.

Meet Mindy Berg, Breyer Model Horse Artist, Painter and Customizer

An interview with model horse artist Mindy Berg, model horse painter and customizer whose work appeared with other artists' work at the 2010 World Equestrian Games.

Tips for Collecting, Customizing and Showing Black Horse Models

Collecting black horse models provides a focus for your Breyer horse model collection and offers many famous horse models to collect.

Secretariat - Breyer Horse Model of One of the Greatest Racehorses

The Secretariat Breyer horse model features an original sculpture by Breyer sculptor Chris Hess, and was originally released in 1987. Learn more about this popular model horse and the real Secretariat.

Meet Anne Field, Breyer Doll Artist, Custom Dolls for Model Horse Show Scenes

An interview with Breyer collector and Breyer doll customizer Anne Field, whose work was featured with other artisans in the Breyer display at the 2010 World Equestrian Games.

Breyer Zenyatta Model Horse and Holiday Ornaments - Celebrating Zenyatta

Learn more about the Breyer Zenyatta horse model and the Breyer Zenyatta holiday ornament.

Tips to Safely Transport Your Breyer Model Horse Collection

Use these tips to pack your Breyer horse collection for a live model horse show. Offers tips for packing Breyers for car and air transportation.

Make a Simple English Saddle Pad for Breyer Traditional Horse Saddles

Instructions to make a simple English hunt - seat style saddle pad for your Breyer horse models.

The Importance of Scale in Miniatures for All Types of Models and Collectibles

How scale is applied to miniatures and models. Information on scales for model railroads scales, antiques, miniature vehicles, gaming figures, dollhouses and finescale.

10 Tips From Experts to Help You Learn How to Customize Breyer Horses

Breyer horse model collectors can use these 10 expert tips to start customizing their models.

Basic Supplies Needed to Start Making Breyer Model Horse Tack

Learn about the basic supplies you'll need to make model horse tack to fit your Breyers. Make halters, lead shanks, saddles, bridles and more for your Breyer horse models.

Miniature and Dwarf Fruit Trees

Information you need to know about choosing a dwarf or miniature fruit tree, including special rootstocks, special pruning and tips on growing in pots.

Tips, Tricks and Advice for Showing Gaited Model Horses in Live and Photo Shows

Don't just show your gaited breed Breyers and other model horses in halter shows - show them in performance too, matching the breed and pose carefully to the performance discipline.

Tips for Shopping for Bargain Breyers and Other Horse Models

Find bargain Breyers and Breyer horse models at antique malls, yard sales and flea markets using these tips for identification and evaluation.

Ways to Develop and Protect A Miniature Artisan Business or Brand

Steps you should take when developing your miniature artisan business that will help define and protect your brand.

Interview with Model Horse Prop Maker Kevin McFarland

An interview with Kevin McFarland, expert model horse diorama and prop maker, whose work has won countless awards.

Introduction to Decorator Color Models Horses by Breyer, Peter Stone and More

Decorator colors offer collectors beautiful and unusual Breyers, Peter Stone and other model horses to collect and enjoy.

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