Horse and Hearts Riding Club

The latest range from Build a Bear definitely gets a mention here. The range consists of two horses and a selection of cute accessories.

Clearly something every model horse collector needs to add to their herd (I strongly maintain everyone needs a plushy for live show stress cuddles)

Horse one is a palomino AQH

Also available with tack (that you can buy separately)


Horse two is a bay Thoroughbred


Again you can buy her with tack or buy the tack separately


Some of the accessories available:



Seriously who thought of a cuddly hay bale!!!







Tack is available in three different designs.


I am just going to have to save my money for these! I already have a complete collection of the Build a Bear My Little Ponies, so clearly I need this range as well!

And obviously I will be entering one in performance...

Collector's Club Grab Bags #1 & #4

Our grab bags arrived yesterday, so I thought I would share what is in them!

Number 1



Bag includes:

• Jubilation Mule
• Glitterati 65th Anniversary Horse
• Pack Saddle Set
• Pippa Funnell Magic Spirit
• Prince of Chintz
• Aries

Prince of Chintz and Aries will be sold as I already have them!

Number 4



Bag includes:

• Marwari
• Prancer (this is the bay Thoroughbred warehouse find but is actually Prancer)
• Metal Livestock Corral
• Elska
• Aintree
• Ashley Junior Rider

Elska will be sold as I already have her! Which is a pity because this is a gorgeous variation.

Overall I'm quite happy, I'm annoyed I didn't get box 3 and get Giverny as I adore him but it is nice to have Aintree and a selection of beautiful regular runs. I really wanted Gliteratti so a lovely addition to my collection!

Three More Customs

First up is the final one from the last batch, a teeny tiny night heather to a wild bay




With her sisters, about to be trampled by Hucks!



She is looking for a new home if you would like her.

Second is Blackout



He is a Breyer G3 Jumper done to a seal bay



He has already found a new home!

And third and finally (although definitely not least, especially by size) is Blame It On You



He is a Schleich Palomino Stallion done to a 'black buckskin'



I quite like this one, I wasn't convinced by the colour but I think it has worked out quite well



He is also looking for a new home :)

English Bridle

What is this? It isn't a classic bridle! Nope it is a Traditional scale bridle.

And if you would like to make your own then keep your eyes peeled, it will be published as a tutorial in April's magazine.



The bridle is black leather with light blue felt and silver hardware



I'm rather happy with it, I love the use of felt as padding it creates such an effective finish.



Think it would be cool to do one in the opposite, with white leather and black felt.



Although I will admit those reins are a little long!



Bridle will be for sale - just message me. Tutorial will be published in April's magazine which is due late April/early May.

Black Tower

This little girl was already being fought over before she was even finished!



But you can totally see why, isn't she adorable?



She is a Stablemate G3 Highland and has been painted to a palomino sabino.



She has now found a nice new home and will be off there soon (lucky thing)

Some More Tack

This poor AQH mare is putting up with a lot at the moment!

My Classic bridle making mania has come to an end I'm afraid, I can't find any more classic English bits!!!

So here was the last one (not a particular fan of kimberwicke with flash but was the only bit I could find)



But the new owner can remove the flash



And create something a little less harsh!



And now for something a bit different



This is a Western breasplate, done in maroon and blue leather with blue and red diamontes



And gold hardware



Both pieces of tack are for sale at www.chestnutridge.co.uk

Sylvester

This is the latest Stablemate club release.

Can't wait until the third one is released so I can get my three! The pains of being an international member...



I thought it was a custom the first time I saw him, with those pastelled dapples. It will be interesting to see what he looks like in person.