MODEL HORSES
and The HOBBY
from Child's Play
to Formal Competition
In the 1950's and 1960's, Breyer Company began to manufacture realistic models
of horses and horse crazy kids began collecting them. These children grew to adulthood, staunchly refused to give up their Breyers, and are still collecting today.
The hobby of collecting Models has grown to include worldwide collectors who show their favorites in classes at live model shows (using a tabletop as a show ring). There are also photo shows for those who do not wish the inconvenience of leaving home.
The NAMSHA (North American Model Horse Show Association) sanctions and publicizes live shows
for Model Horses 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 show ring hopeful in one of two ways :
1) They customize a stock Breyer, repainting and even altering the figure into a new pose.
2) or, they purchase a model from a professional sculptor who creates originals in limited editions. In this instance they do the "finishing" themselves and hand-paint or pay professional model painters.
There are even professional makers of tack and accessories. The internet
itself is flooded with information on Model Horses and "The Hobby".
Patricia Crane is pleased to present the beginning of what will be an ongoing series of resin horses. Discerning model collectors and art lovers alike will delight in this very special addition to the Crane Collectible family.
Photo and painting by Kathy McKenzie
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Photo and painting by Caroline Boydston
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"PREMIER"
6 inches tall x 6 inches long
Premier is a show horse through and through.
He stands at attention to welcome all viewers... a definite crowd pleaser.
Premier unpainted - $115.00 plus shipping.
Premier wearing different coats! 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
American Saddlebred Five Gaited show horse 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 bronze sculpture.
Anatomically correct in every way, yet full of the fire and spirit of a show ring champion. Applause will satisfy the demanding standards of both experienced model
horse collectors and art lovers.
Applause is available in the following finishes:
Unpainted --- $ 185.00 plus shipping
Applause wearing different coats! Painted by Kathy Mckenzie.
 
 
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