Once you begin photo and live showing your model horses, you'll want to show in both halter and performance divisions. Halter showmanship is actually classified as a performance class because the horse and handler must perform a set pattern demonstrating the animal's ability to follow the handler's directions. Showing model horses and Breyer horses in halter showmanship requires a model, the appropriate halter and lead shank, and a rider doll dressed in the right clothes. It's fun and a fairly simple way to begin showing model horses in performance classes.
1. Halter Showmanship for Model Horses
Kollean Gouyton
What is halter showmanship for model horses? It's a performance class in which your model performs an imaginary pattern similar to what real horses perform in the show pen. Standing, walking and trotting Breyer and model horses work best. You can show any breed of model horse in halter showmanship.
2. Buying Model Horse and Breyer Halters for Showmanship Classes
Kollean Gouyton
To outfit your horses to prepare them for showmanship classes you can purchase Breyer's ready to use model horse halters, show halters, lead shanks and dolls, or find original, custom made miniature tack crafted by master miniaturists who focus on model horses.
3. Clothes for Miniature Breyer Dolls for Halter Showmanship
Kollean Gouyton
The typical costume for handlers in halter showmanship is a nicely coordinated Western show outfit, including a cowboy hat, matching shirt and pants, and cowboy boots. You can buy clothes for Breyer dolls or use their clothes as patterns to make your own.
4. Halters for Western Showmanship Model Horse Classes - Showing Stock Breeds
Kollean Gouyton
Different horse breeds use different styles of halters in showmanship classes in the real horse world, and model horses are no different. Learn about the types of halters acceptable for stock breeds when showing model horses and Breyer horses.
Halter Styles for Stock Breed Model Horses in Western Showmanship Classes
5. Halter Showmanship Tack For Draft Breed Model Horses and Breyer Horses
Kollean Gouyton
Model draft horses are shown in halters, bridles, and more. Learn about the requirements to show draft horses in model horse show halter performance classes.
6. Arabian Model Horse Halter Showmanship Tack
Kollean Gouyton
Arabian model horses are by far the most popular of model horse collectibles. Learn the proper halter to use on your Breyer or other Arabian horse models.