Today we are looking at the lovely American Quarter Horse (AQH). The AQH is one of the oldest American breeds with the history of its breeding dating back to the 1600s. A stock horse breed it was named after its ability to run at speed over a quarter of a mile.
There are a wealth of AQH moulds out there but today we are going to focus on Breyer AQH moulds, if we went into resins as well I'm afraid we would be here all day! I've also tried to limit myself as again, we would be here all day!
In no particular order here are my favourite Breyer AQH moulds:
1. Bobby Jo
OK so I said in no particular order but there are no surprises as to who I have put first on my list. Bobby Jo was first released as part of the Premier Club in 2015 and is sculpted by Morgen Kilbourn. Originally released as a Paint Horse there have been seven solid colour releases which would suit an AQH
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BreyerFest 2016 special run 'Sheila'
2. Roxy
I have a real soft spot for the Roxy mould. I think it's a lovely representation of the AQH but with a much softer feel than many other sculpts, which can often feel harsh in their heavy muscling. She also just has the sweetest face. Released in 2009 and sculpted by Susan Carlton Sifton there are 16 solid colour releases that would suit the AQH
Regular Run release - Bet Yer Blue Boons
3. G4 Reining
A little Stablemate now, I really love the WEG set of Stablemates and particularly the cute little reiner. Sculpted by Kathleen Moody and first released in 2010 for the World Equestrian Games this mould has ten solid colour releases that would suit the AQH breed.
Mystery Horse Surprise - Series 4 - G4 Reiner in grey
4. G4 Loping Quarter Horse
Another little Stablemate now. I know this mould is not everyone's cup of tea but I really like him, I think he's such a cute little mould. He was sculpted by Jane Lunger and was originally released in 2013. He has been released in solid colours five times and all would suit the AQH breed.
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Horse Crazy Surprise - Series 3 - G4 Loping Quarter Horse in chestnut
5. Lady Phase
No list of Quarter Horse moulds would be complete without everyone's favourite, the Lady Phase mould. An older Breyer mould it was sculpted in 1976 by Chris Hess and has been a firm favourite of collectors ever since. She has no less than 46 solid colour releases so if you are after a new AQH you are bound to find a Lady Phase that you will like.
Stock Horse Treasure Hunt - Grey - Long Tail Variation
6. Zippo Pine Bar
I also feel no list would be complete without good old Zippo. Zippo Pine Bar was sculpted by Sommer Prosser and was first released in 1999. He has been released in 13 different solid colours.
Custom Zippo Pine Bar in palomino
7. M1 Smart Chic Olena
When I was making the list I originally included Smart Chic in my selection, but then I thought I actually prefer the Stablemate shrinkie than the Traditional model. So the Traditional scale model went out and the shrinkie came in. Smart Chic Olena was originally sculpted by Susan Carlton Sifton and released in 2005. In 2020 he was first released in Stablemate scale as part of their new range of Shrinkie models. He has been released in five different solid colours which would suit the AQH breed.
70th Anniversary Mystery Horse Surprise - Palomino Smart Chic Olena
8. American Quarter Horse Mare
No list of anything would be complete without a few classics. First on my selection of classic scale Quarter Horses is the newer Quarter Horse Mare mould. This mould was sculpted by Kathleen Moody and first released in 2005. She has eight solid colour releases which would suit the AQH breed.
Regular run Dun Quarter Horse
9. Hollywood Dun It
This is definitely my favourite classic scale Quarter Horse. Hollywood Dun it is a fun mould in a dramatic reining pose. He was sculpted by C.M. Herden in 1998. He has eight solid colour releases which would suit the Quarter Horse breed.
Game Day Surprise - 2025 BreyerFest Limited Edition
10. Reining Stock Mare
I thought I'd finish off with a Mini Whinnie, because why should the big horses get all attention. The model I've picked is the little Reining Stock Mare, she is a really cute little model (if not a little wobbly at times) and reminds me of the Bobby Jo mould with a similar pose. She has nine solid colour releases that would suit the AQH breed and make a cute addition to your CTF show string.
Mares Collection - Palomino Reining Stock Mare
Which is your favourite Breyer AQH mould? I'd love to know whether you agree with my choices or whether you'd pick someone else.
Also you'll note I left out the G2 Appaloosa, but don't worry, I'll make sure to do another stock horse post at some point and leave the poor boy in. To make up for it I have used him for tomorrow's Facebook post.
