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The art of sculpting model horses for sale, and providing resin model horses
to paint has grown by leaps and bounds since the 1960's. Discerning
collectors will
delight in these very special resins added to the Crane Collectible family of
artwork.
Photo and painting by Caroline Boydston
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"PREMIER"
6 inches tall x 6 inches long
Premier is a show off through and through.
He stands at attention to welcome all viewers... a definite crowd pleaser.
Premier unpainted resins - $115.00 plus shipping.
Premier: models for sale and to paint:
sample horses painted by Kathy Mckenzie.
 
 Photo and painting by Caroline Boydston
"APPLAUSE"
10 inches tall x 11 inches long, to tail tip.
Applause is a vivid portrayal of the beauty and performance of
The Five Gaited
American Saddlebred at a full racking gait.
Patricia has imbued this scale model with the same thrilling detail and life like
expression found in her internationally renowned bronzes.
Anatomically correct in every way, yet full of the fire and spirit of a show ring
champion. Applause will satisfy the demanding standards of
model
horse collectors.
Unpainted resins --- $ 185.00 plus shipping
Applause:models for sale and to paint:
sample horses painted by Kathy Mckenzie.
 
 
MODEL HORSES For Sale and The HOBBY
from Child's Play
to Formal Competition
The modern day hobby of Model Horses began in the 1950's and 1960's when Breyer Company began to manufacture realistic toys and horse-crazy kids
began collecting them. These children grew to adulthood, staunchly refused to
give up their Breyers, and are still collecting model horses today along with
the younger generations of fans whose numbers increasingly multiply. They seek
out
models for sale and resins to paint, and look for artist model resins created
by sculptors, which are far different from the more corporate creations.
The hobby of collecting has grown to include worldwide collectors who show
their favorites in classes at live shows (using a tabletop as a show ring).
There are also photo shows for those who do not wish the inconvenience of
leaving home to show their model horse. Winning depends not only on the
quality of sculpting but on "how to paint". Sale pages online are
visited often.
The NAMSHA (North American Model Horses Show Association) sanctions and
publicizes live shows as well as hosting the annual North
American Nationals. Another yearly event, attended by thousands, is Breyerfest,
held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.
The hobbyist of today acquires a model show ring hopeful in one of two ways :
1) They customize stock horses for sale from the larger commercial companies then
repaint and even alter the figure into a new pose;
2) or, they purchase artist original resins model for sale from a professional sculptor who
creates limited editions. In this instance they do the "finishing" themselves
and paint them or pay professional painters.
There are even professional makers of tack and accessories. The internet
itself is flooded with information on "The Hobby".
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