Why?

Yesterday on question day someone asked 'Why did you set up your Blog?'

Well that is a good question!

I can't really remember the real reason, the Blog was set up in October 2011. Initially it was just a way of expressing my own views on the model horse hobby.

But swiftly it started to include model horse news, pictures of customs and tack I had made and lots of pictures of my own models. Of course as soon as the show season started I started to add lots of live show posts.

So when Chestnut Ridge grew in 2015 the Blog was already established with a lot of followers. For the last 3 years many people had been reading it with eagerness. It only made sense to use it to announce news about Chestnut Ridge and lots of lovely pictures of the items we stock.

So now it has a huge variety of posts.



It of course still has posts that express my own views, but they tend to be more light hearted and fun.

There are still lots of tutorials, tips and tricks as well as good reference pictures I have found.

As you guys know there are also lots of pics of customs and tack I have made.

And then there is much much model horse spam with lots of lovely pics of my own model horses.

Lots of model horse news (I love sharing pics of new models)

And as many live show pictures and reports as you could want!

And finally of course all the Chestnut Ridge news, from new orders, to updates to everything else we want to communicate including loads of new competitions.


So the question is what else could we put here? I'm not really sure there is anything else! But if you have any suggestions let me know! I'm always up for new ideas about Blog posts or things we can add :D

Tack Item of the Day

So I'm searching on Pinterest for images of Western saddles.

"I want something a bit different I think"

And then I find this...



Image source: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/334744184778715641/

As awesome as this looks wouldn't those sparkles rub?

That said I now have the temptation, I mean model horse dolls don't have feelings do they :p

Ciara and Mae

Vintage Club member's can now purchase the second release of the year, a lovely grazing mare and foal pair.

Inari

This year's non-equine BreyerFest special run is GORGEOUS!

A beautiful two tone elk, based on racing reindeer!

Today's Schleich Delivery

Today we received a Schleich delivery and more updates as to when the other stock will arrive.

The items that came in today are below:



Product Number: 13868
Product Name: Hereford Calf
Price: £4.99
Link: http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/hereford-calf-43696-p.asp



Product Number: 13869
Product Name: Morgan Horse Stallion
Price: £6.99
Link: http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/morgan-horse-stallion-43895-p.asp



Product Number: 13871
Product Name: Welsh Pony Stallion
Price: £6.99
Link: http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/welsh-pony-stallion-43905-p.asp



Product Number: 13872
Product Name: Welsh Pony Mare
Price: £6.99
Link: http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/welsh-pony-mare-43910-p.asp



Product Number: 41463
Product Name: Dolphin Mum with Babies
Price: £9.99
Link: http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/dolphin-mum-with-babies-43915-p.asp



Product Number: 42419
Product Name: Western Riding
Price: £15.99
Link: http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/western-riding-43920-p.asp



Product Number: 42420
Product Name: Rabbit Hutch
Price: £15.99
Link: http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/rabbit-hutch-43925-p.asp



Product Number: 42421
Product Name: Chicken Coop
Price: £15.99
Link: http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/chicken-coop-43930-p.asp



Product Number: 42422
Product Name: Miniature Pig Mother with Piglets
Price: £7.49
Link: http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/miniature-pig-mother-and-piglets-43935-p.asp



Product Number: 70562
Product Name: Mermaid with Baby Turtle in Shell
Price: £13.99
Link: http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/mermaid-with-baby-turtle-in-shell-43946-p.asp



Product Number: 70563
Product Name: Mermaid with Baby Seahorse in Shell
Price: £13.99
Link: http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/mermaid-with-baby-seahorse-in-shell-43951-p.asp



Product Number: 70564
Product Name: Mermaid with Baby Seal in Shell
Price: £13.99
Link: http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/mermaid-with-baby-seal-in-shell-43956-p.asp

Laughs with Luna

Here is Luna's joke for today:

*groans*

March's Photoshow - Drafters

This month's popular votes photoshow is for heavy horses.

We have lots of classes for all different types of heavy horse and a few performance and fun classes too.

If you are new to the group make sure to answer the join question and also read the rules when you join.

Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1493893527541574/

Congratulations to February's champion Mynydd Tinkerbell owned by Sam Helton.