2025 Breyer Range with UK Prices

 Hello everyone :)

Today we are going to be taking a look at the Breyer 2025 range along with UK pricing. There are some gorgeous models available this year and we are super excited to be able to share them with you.

Remember you can order all of these models and more at Chestnut Ridge

Traditional

Model: Ideal Series: Buckskin

Scale: Traditional

Mould: Geronimo

Colour: Buckskin

Breed: American Quarter Horse

Price: £59.99

Model: Surfer's Riptide

Scale: Traditional

Mould: Cantering Welsh Stallion

Colour: Chestnut

Breed: Chincoteague Pony or Welsh D

Price: £59.99

Model: Cloud

Scale: Traditional

Mould: Desatado

Colour: Palomino

Breed: Mustang

Price: £49.99

Model: Big Lex

Scale: Traditional

Mould: Standing Thoroughbred

Colour: Decorator

Breed: Decorator

Price: £59.99

Model: 75th Anniversary Spanish Horse

Scale: Traditional

Mould: Esprit

Colour: Decorator

Breed: Decorator

Price: £64.99

Model: 75th Anniversary Western Horse

Scale: Traditional

Mould: Western Horse

Colour: Decorator

Breed: Decorator

Price: £64.99

Classic

Model: Playful Pony Horse Family

Scale: Classic

Mould: American Quarter Horse Stallion, Haflinger Foal & Haflinger Mare

Colour: Chestnut, Grey & Chestnut

Breed: Mixed Ponies

Price: £54.99

Model: Power & Precision Horse & Foal Set

Scale: Classic

Mould: Warmblood Stallion & Warmblood Foal

Colour: Chestnut & Palomino

Breed: Warmblood

Price: £36.99

Model: Radiance

Scale: Classic

Mould: Prancing Arabian Mare

Colour: Decorator

Breed: Decorator

Price: £39.99

Model: Birthday At The Barn

Scale: Classic & Mini Whinnie

Mould: Warmblood Mare, Trotting Stock Horse Foal & Cantering Foal

Colour: Buckskin, Black & Decorator

Breed: Warmblood

Price: £54.99

Model: Aspire Honor

Scale: Classic

Mould: American Saddlebred

Colour: Decorator

Breed: Decorator

Price: £35.99

Stablemate

Model: Mystery Horse Surprise - Series 4

Scale: Stablemate

Mould: Mixed

Colour: Mixed

Breed: Mixed

Price: £4.99 each

Model: Mystery Unicorn Surprise - Series 3

Scale: Stablemate

Mould: Mixed

Colour: Mixed

Breed: Mixed

Price: £4.99

Model: Brilliance Gift Set

Scale: Stablemate

Mould: Mixed

Colour: Mixed

Breed: Mixed

Price: £22.99

Model: Deluxe Horse Collection

Scale: Stablemate

Mould: Mixed

Colour: Mixed

Breed: Mixed

Price: £34.99

Model: Unicorn Magic Land Rover & Tag-A-Long Trailer

Scale: Stablemate

Mould: M1 Fell Pony & G3 Highland

Colour: Decorator

Breed: Unicorn

Price: £22.99

Mini Whinnie

Model: Barn Surprise Series 2

Scale: Mini Whinnie

Mould: Mixed

Colour: Mixed

Breed: Mixed

Price: £8.99

Model: Castle Surprise Series 2

Scale: Mini Whinnie

Mould: Mixed

Colour: Decorator

Breed: Unicorn

Price: £8.99

Accessories

Model: Veterinarian Riley with Vet Kit

Scale: Traditional

Price: £26.99

Model: Cowboy Bryce

Scale: Traditional

Price: £26.99

Model: Cowgirl Cassidy

Scale: Traditional

Price: £26.99

Craft Kits

Model: Unicorn Jigsaw Puzzle

Scale: NA

Price: £17.99

Model: Paint and Play Horse Assortment

Scale: Paddock Pal

Price: £12.99

Model: Paint and Play Glow in the Dark

Scale: Stablemate

Price: £17.99

Christmas & Halloween

Model: Christmas in Bloom

Scale: Traditional

Mould: Flash

Colour: Grey

Breed: Morgan

Price: £74.99

Model: 12 Days of Breyer

Scale: Mini Whinnie

Mould: Mixed

Colour: Mixed

Breed: Mixed

Price: £35.99

Model: Horse and Unicorn Friends Advent Calendar

Scale: Mini Whinnie

Mould: Mixed

Colour: Mixed

Breed: Mixed

Price: £39.99

Model: Arachne

Scale: Traditional

Mould: Bobby Jo

Colour: Decorator

Breed: Decorator

Price: £69.99

Which is your favourite model from the 2025 range? Let me know below.

Putting Together a Live Show List

I thought it would be really fun to share with you guys how I put together a show list for a model horse show.

The show I'm preparing for here is Mrs. P's CTF Show 2025. This is a specialist CTF show and has a slightly different class layout than your general show. You can see there a specialist classes for models such as WIA/CollectA or Schleich/Safari.

I haven't filmed the whole process as putting together a full show list takes a good few hours to do! But you get a good insight into how I decide which models I am going to take to a live show. It's also fun to see all the ridiculous names that I've given my models over the years!

Make sure to check in for a full show report from the show in a couple of weeks :)

Five Breyer 2025 Models Every Shower Needs in Their Show String

If you are a live shower you are probably always thinking about what you can add to your collection and show string. Well I'm taking the hard work out today by letting you know which five models from the Breyer 2025 range you should definitely be adding to your show string.

I will definitely be adding all five of these models to my own personal show string. For each one I have given a suggested breed which is what I will be showing mine as, but you may have different ideas, as always take time to play around and experiment with breeds to find what works best for you.

1. Surfer's Riptide

Surfer's Riptide is the first regular run release on the new Breyer Cantering Welsh mould. Although I'm not 100% sold on this mould there is a real shortage of decent OF Welsh moulds so I can see a nice version of this model doing well in the show ring. Look for one in good condition and with really heavy shading that will stand out from other models.

Above is an in the flesh picture of Surfer's Riptide at Model Madness Live 2025.

2. Deluxe Horse Collection

OK so I feel like I'm cheating a bit with this one but you can also cheat by getting a set that contains eight models rather than just a single model! This set has some nice models in it but I especially like the Fjord. This is the first release on this mould that could actually be shown as a proper Fjord which makes her a great choice for your show string.

3. Mini Whinnie Barn Surprise - Series 2

I'd recommend getting a few sets of these so that you can try and get the really nice models. These shrinkie moulds do exceptionally well in the CTF ring and are a great choice if you are looking for a more affordable model for your show string. I'd be particularly looking for the Morgan and Rearing Mustang.

4. The Ideal Series - Buckskin

This model is a great choice because he is just a good solid Quarter Horse. He isn't particularly exceptional or flashy but he is just nice. Exactly what you want in a model. Get one with a good finish and a nice amount of shading and he should hold up in the show ring. He would also be a good choice for performance with his nice solid stance.

5. Christmas in Bloom

Flash is one of my favourite pony moulds (I know he is technically a Morgan but he is a pony). He makes a great Sport or All-Purpose Pony. For this little grey guy I would go with Irish Sport Pony as you can definitely see some Connemara in him. You'll have to wait until the end of the year to get him and if you are looking for a show horse I'd recommend seeing if you can get one second hand or at least in person as there is always a risk of tack damage with Christmas horses, but he is a brilliant choice. If you do end up with a rubbed model he is great for performance so you can't really go wrong with this choice!

Which models from the 2025 range have you added to your show string? Are they doing well? I can't wait to see lots of them at Celebration of Breyer Live in August!

My 20 Best CTF Models

 Hello all :)

Over the last few weeks I have been sharing some of my best models in my collection. Today we have my 20 best CTF models. I don't actually distinguish between plastic and bendy CTF for the purposes of my records (although weirdly I do on my breed list spreadsheet) so today they will be all together. 

There is a real variety of brands here although there is a clear focus on my RubberNedz, which is probably not unsurprising! I do have a few others in here as well though including a few unexpected pieces.

This is a great testament to the idea that you do not need millions to get successful horses. This includes some models that have cost just a few pounds, including one that was a child hood toy and came with a magazine! Yes some are super expensive, but lots of these guys weren't.

OK let's get on  to the models.

1st Place

Stable Name: Charles

Show Name: CRS Charles Dickens

Colour: Bay

Breed: Hackney

Make: RubberNedz

Original Model: RubberNedz Hackney

2nd Place

Stable Name: Albert

Show Name: CRS Albert I

Colour: Bay

Breed: Trakehner

Make: RubberNedz

Original Model: RubberNedz Trakehner

3rd Place

Stable Name: Cicely

Show Name: CRS Myrrhis Odorata

Colour: Bay

Breed: Andalusian

Make: RubberNedz

Original Model: RubberNedz Andalusian

4th Place

Stable Name: Gizmo

Show Name: CRS Offence Pattern

Colour: Palomino

Breed: Morab

Make: Breyer

Original Model: Pony Galz Six Show Horses

5th Place

Stable Name: Cyclone

Show Name: CRS Fiery Rose

Colour: Grey

Breed: Mustang

Make: Breyer

Original Model: Cyclone

6th Place

Stable Name: Zeus

Show Name: CRS Zeus

Colour: Grey

Breed: Unicorn

Make: RubberNedz

Original Model: RubberNedz Andalusian

7th Place

Stable Name: Pip

Show Name: CRS Peregrine Pipsqueak

Colour: Bay

Breed: Arabian

Make: RubberNedz

Original Model: RubberNedz Foal

8th Place

Stable Name: Dazonu

Show Name: CRS Dazonu Cataya

Colour: Black

Breed: Arabian x Friesian

Make: Schleich

Original Model: Shadow Elf Turag

9th Place

Stable Name: Pennyweather

Show Name: CRS Penny Farthing

Colour: Grey

Breed: Welsh A

Make: RubberNedz

Original Model: RubberNedz Welsh A

10th Place

Stable Name: Duchess

Show Name: CRS Enchanted Snowstorm

Colour: Grey

Breed: Arabian

Make: RubberNedz

Original Model: RubberNedz Arabian

11th Place

Stable Name: Persia

Show Name: CRS Persia

Colour: Black Pinto

Breed: Vanner

Make: Equorum

Original Model: Equorum Ardennes

12th Place

Stable Name: Constable

Show Name: CRS Constable

Colour: Bay Sabino

Breed: Clydesdale

Make: RubberNedz

Original Model: RubberNedz Clydesdale

13th Place

Stable Name: Bacon

Show Name: CRS Peregrine Byrant

Colour: Red Roan Pinto

Breed: Araloosa

Make: RubberNedz

Original Model: RubberNedz Foal

14th Place

Stable Name: Parrot

Show Name: CRS Pandemonium

Colour: Grey

Breed: Irish Draught

Make: RubberNedz

Original Model: RubberNedz Irish Draught

15th Place

Stable Name: Bishu

Show Name: CRS Betrayal

Colour: Grey

Breed: Unicorn

Make: Julip

Original Model: Julip Arab Champion

16th Place

Stable Name: Major

Show Name: CRS Old Major

Colour: Bay

Breed: Shetland

Make: My Beautiful Horse

Original Model: Major

17th Place

Stable Name: Emily

Show Name: CRS Enchanted Songdance

Colour: Chestnut Blanket Spotted

Breed: Araloosa

Make: RubberNedz

Original Model: RubberNedz Arabian

18th Place

Stable Name: Valentine

Show Name: CRS Valentine

Colour: Bay

Breed: Donkey

Make: Equorum

Original Model: Equorum Donkey

19th Place

Stable Name: Bailarin

Show Name: CRS Bailarin de la Noche

Colour: Grey

Breed: Lipizzaner

Make: RubberNedz

Original Model: RubberNedz Tagus

20th Place

Stable Name: Smexy

Show Name: CRS Smexy Spots

Colour: Black Leopard Spotted

Breed: ASB x Walkaloosa

Make: Equorum

Original Model: Equorum American Saddlebred

Which is your favourite model out of this selection? I definitely have a soft spot for my bay or grey RubberNedz :D

Mould Focus: Semi-Rearing Mustang

Today we are going to be taking an in-depth look at the Semi-Rearing Mustang mould. I'm going to be focusing on the Traditional scale mould but of course we will make sure to mention the Stablemate scale mould as well!

About the Mould

The Semi-Rearing Mustang mould was sculpted by Chris Hess and was introduced in 1961. It is Breyer mould #87 and is one of the earlier Breyer moulds. Despite being an older mould it is still really popular today and perfect competitive in the show ring.

The original models had the Breyer Moulding Co Stamp which had the USA stamp added post 1970. 

Some earlier models also have a slight variation in the front hoof with it appearing 'flat' rather than rounded.

The first model released was Diablo, The Mustang. He was alabaster in colour and came with a few variations including a red eye version and a no grey version that was almost completely white.

The most recent release is 'Beowulf' the 2024 Halloween Horse who was a decorator colour.

San Domingo - Regular run release (2007-8)

Good Breed Choices

There really is only one good breed choice for the Semi-Rearing Mustang which is well...Mustang! However, there is a lot of variety and 'types' within Mustangs which means you can be a bit more creative than your generic 'North American Mustang'

I show all of my realistic finish models as North American Mustangs

Fun Foals Collector's Event - Regular run release (2009)

The Regular Run Models

As above, the first release was model #85 which was an alabaster colour. Described by Breyer as 'albino' it had three variations including one which was almost completely white. This model was released from 1961-1966.

The second regular run release, also released from 1961-1966 was model number #86 which was Diablo again but this time in a grey appaloosa colour. These models have a lot of variation in their finishes making them a great choice for collectors who love to get lots of variations!

Number 87 was another Diablo, this model was produced from 1961-1986 and was buckskin in colour. There are a couple of variations of this model including a chalky model produced in the mid-1970s.

Number 88 is our final Diablo, produced from 1961-1970 this model was glossy charcoal. Again his colour had lots of variations from a proper black charcoal to models that appear almost grey or brown.

Another notable model for variations was Gawani Pony Boy's Kola a bay pinto model produced from 1999-2002. This had a huge number of different variations with different Native American symbols.

One of my favourite colour ways on this model is Rarin' To Go produced from 1994-1995. This model is grullo (although appears almost roan) with heavy contrast in his coat.

Another favourite of mine is the Fighting Stallions Set which came with a Fighting Stallion and was released as part of the JCPenney Holiday Catalogue in 2004. This model is grulla in colour. I loved this set as I think the two models are just perfect together as a pair and it made such a cool concept.

The most recent regular run release is Beowulf who was the 2024 Halloween horse. This model had a glossy red finish with a decorator werewolf pattern that glows in the dark. 

Diablo - 2014 Vintage Club release

Limited Models

The first limited release model to be produced was the number 86 Mustang produced for the Model Horse Congress in 1978. This model was solid black with no white markings.

Another favourite of mine is Amerigo which was produced for Equitana USA in 1996. This model was limited to 1,000 pieces and was palomino tovero. He has really striking blue eyes with heavy pink shading around his eyes. A variation of this model was also produced for the raffle with his coloured patches replaced in gold. This is a super cool piece and was limited to just two pieces.

Descaro is another of my favourites. This was a BreyerFest Special Run of 950 pieces available at BreyerFest 2004. He was a glossy bay roan and has the heavy contrast shading that I absolutely love on this mould.

The most recent limited model is the 2018 Vintage Club exclusive Tanner. Tanner was a black pinto vintage colourway with war paint. His colour was chosen by popular vote and I think you'll agree is a great choice.

Beowulf - 2024 Halloween Horse

The Real Rarities

There are few OOAK models on the Semi-Rearing Mustang mould, but it is worth noting that there are lots of rarer variations on the earlier models that are highly collectable.

OOAK models include:

• 2019 Test Piece - Glossy dapple black
• 1994 BreyerFest Live Auction - Chestnut
• 1996 BreyerFest Live Auction - Chestnut pinto
• 1998 BreyerFest Live Auction - Glossy black
• 2001 BreyerFest Live Auction - Grey
• 2003 BreyerFest Live Auction - Buckskin Pinto
• 2006 BreyerFest Live Auction - Pinto Copenhagen
• 2009 BreyerFest live Auction - Grey decorator with umbrella design
• 2010 BreyerFest Live Auction - Chestnut pinto
• 2014 BreyerFest Live Auction - Dapple grey
• 2015 BreyerFest Silent Auction - Blue pinto
• 2019 BreyerFest Live Auction - Chestnut sabino
• 2021 BreyerFest Live Auction - Bay brindle
• 2023 BreyerFest Live Auction - Grulla tobiano

My favourite of these is definitely Stormy Weather who was released for the 2009 auction. He is a simple grey mustang (the same as the Fun Foals event model) but has red umbrellas added. He is just so unusual!

Another real rarity is the Frankenstein Horse produced for the Velvet Rope Event in 2008. This model was limited to just 21 pieces and is green in colour with bolts on his neck! A really cool concept piece.

Which is your favourite model on the Semi-Rearing Mustang mould? Let me know below!