Breyer Horse Collecting: What Goes Into a Breyer Horse

When you look at a Breyer horse, it’s obvious that a lot of time goes into them. From the detailed sculptures to the intricate paint jobs, they are so realistic that its hard to believe they are models sometimes! Do you know what the process is like to make a Breyer model?

When a Breyer is created, real horses are the first place that artists look. Both sculptors and painters for Breyer look at real horses intently when choosing what the next Breyer model will be. If the model is going to be the portrait of a real horse, the real horse is studied in exacting detail so that no detail is spared.

From there, prototypes are made, so that the new Breyer horse can be seen in person, before it goes out to the factory to be recreated and mass produced. These prototypes are sometimes called Test Runs, and can be done on different models, with different colors or details, all to pick what looks best on the model, and what best depicts the horse they were hoping to create.

Once the prototype is chosen, the horse will go into production, where it is created out of injected molded plastic. The horse is then sanded, primed and painted by hand to exacting specifications. Each Breyer is a little different, because it is painted by hand, but all of the details are as exact as possible. This incredible level of skill comes only with the oldest model horse company, and can’t be recreated!

So the next time you get a model from Golden Oak Stables, take a moment to see just how many artisans went into creating your new horse. It’s awe inspiring to say the least.

 

~Stacy

Email Stacy: Stacy@GoldenOakStables.com

Breyer Horse Classics: The Perfect Pony

Ponies have a reputation for being full of attitude with cuteness to spare. These perky, but tiny, members of the equine family are beloved by so many and unique as any other type of horse. Golden Oak Stables has a plethora of ponies, and a new sweet one that is irresistibly cute!

The Classic line is the second largest line in the Breyer stable and known for it’s horses that showcase many special breeds and types of horses and ponies. One of the newest sculptures, sculpted by the beloved artist Brigitte Eberl, is new for 2017 in a color that is unique and beautiful all in one.

Bay Pinto Pony may sound a little generic for a name, but she certainly is nothing but. This sweet girl walks calmly with a delicate expression to her that will make any heart flutter. Her long mane and tail are details that help give this marvelous mare a personality unique to only her. Her coat is a deep and delicately shaded bay with bright red highlights that shimmer as she moves. Large white patches, or pinto markings, make her one of a kind, and even more eye catching!

Every stable need a few ponies in it, and Golden Oak Stables has found the perfect one to fill any vacancy that might lay within your stable walls.

~Stacy

Email Stacy: Stacy@GoldenOakStables.com

Breyer Horse Collecting: Caring For Your Collection

Something all collectors think about from time to time is how we are taking care of our collections that we have spent so much time and energy to collect. Caring for them is important and can help preserve your collection for many years to come. Taking care of them might be the last thing on your mind, but if you take the time to do it, your collection will surely shine!

If you have your models displayed, you’ve probably encountered the most common things most collections see, dust! Dust is inevitable, and there is really no way to prevent it if you want your models to see the light of day. Of course you want to enjoy your collection by displaying it, so cleaning is your next best option. Dusting once every few weeks is a great way to keep it under control, but most original finish models will need a cleaning once in awhile. A warm bath with a little dish soap is a wonderful way to get any dirt off of them. If you have customs its best to avoid direct contact with water, especially for models that haven’t been sealed. A very lightly damp rag can generally be used for sealed customs to take any dirt off of it that may have accumulated from being displayed.

If you choose to take your models out of the house, to a show, to a friends, or anywhere else, packing them safely is as important as it is for long term storage. Clean, light colored cloth is generally safe, as is clean bubblewrap. You’ll want to be sure to wrap them loosely, but cover them completely to make sure that they are protected and not damaged.

Your collection is important and special, and making sure its kept that way is something all collectors want! How do you care for you collection?

~Stacy

Email Stacy: Stacy@GoldenOakStables.com