Breyerfest Horses

Today's post is a little share about some of the Breyerfest models that have been announced for this years Denim and Diamonds.

First up is Blue Bird who is one of the raffle models. This is a star dapple grey on the Tortillas mold. The model could be gorgeous but I think you will agree those dapples are a little odd!



Right number two is one of the Boots and Bling models. This gorgeous bucking bronco is definitely different. I'm not quite sure about the base colour on this one but the decoration is gorgeous. I do love decorators!



Next up is one of the exclusive models. This is two step a beautiful dun on the Destado mold. I love this colour on this mold it's absolutely gorgeous. I think this is one of the nicest of the bunch



And finally for now my favourite. I LOVE the Haflinger mold, it's just so gorgeous and pony like and this little cutey is no exception to the cuteness. He is just gorgeous in every way, I know he's not everyone's cup of tea but I adore him. So meet Buckaroo.

RIP Rowan

This morning we lost our eldest Guinea Pig Rowan. Rowan was born several years ago and was one of the first guinea pigs I ever bred.

Her mother was Stella (who we lost in 2011) and Polo (who we also lost in 2011).

In her long time with us Rowan had several litters the babies we kept included Daisy and Melon who are both still with us.

Late last year she also became a grandmother when her daughter Daisy gave birth to three pups. Only one survived and Rowan lives on in her beautiful grandson, Rainbow.

Rowan was also the last of our rossetted guinea pigs. All of our remaining piggies are smooth hair or long hair.

So rest in peace Rowan you were an amazing character and my life will never quite be the same without you saying hello to me everyday

The World's Oldest Horse!

I had to share this with you guys, this guy is 51 years old! Now that is impressive....what's even better is he doesn't look a day over 5 prancing around his field. Makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside to see these things:

http://andalusianworld.com/blog/?post_type=post&p=2246

Christmas Tack Making

I'm sort of not in the mood for customizing at the moment but seem to have developed a desire to tack make and as a result this Christmas I did rather a lot of tack making. I thought I would share some of my favourite pieces with you.

First up is an Arab halter, it's pink and beaded it looks a lot nicer than these pictures make it look but it's quite small so suits the Lady Roxana/Weathergirl/Sham type Arabs. Unfortunately I no longer own a Sham I think it would look really nice on him:



Second is a pink zebra print Western bridle. I think you'll agree this is rather awesome looking



Next up is one of my favourites. A zebra print western breastplate (honestly I am not going through an animal print obsession :p). It also has crystals just to make it more awesome!





Just incase you hadn't had enough pink here is a rather fetching pink Western saddle with love hearts and crystals:



And finally a blue decorative halter

Breyer 2013 Range

The Breyer 2013 range has been announced.

Not only are there some gorgeous models on some old favourite molds (including a lovely Sham) but there is also a good variety of new molds! A selection of molds that were released as part of last years Premier collection are now being released as regular runs and of course the ever popular Tortillas is also being released.

This catalog is not completely comprehensive it does, for example, miss out the decorator Stablemates but it's a pretty good overview!

http://www.utterlyhorses.com/downloads/utterlyhorses/Breyer2013catalogue.pdf

Christmas Is A Time For Giving

Christmas is meant to be a time for giving and as a result Chestnut Ridge is adding a new charity auction to eBay everyday.

Each auction is a 20% charity auction which means 20% of the proceeds will go towards the chosen charity. Charities will be chosen at random everyday and each day will have a new charity.

This post will be updated every day throughout December as we list new listings. We hope you enjoy!

December 1st

Charity: Haworth Cat Rescue
Item: Paddock Pal Arabian Halter (pink)
Link: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360526364144?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649

December 2nd

Charity: Cats Protection
Item: 1/9" Scale Natural Leather Headcollar for Ponies
Link: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360527257969?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649

More Customs...

Well I had to do a few more this weekend I was in the mood for painting, silly to let that go to waste!

First up is something very special. This is a custom Breyer Gilen foal, I can't remember the last time I did a Traditional foal custom and this one is definitely very special. I knew from the very start that he had to be leopard appaloosa...

So of course he ended up as one :p






The second is a very simple yet very nice G2 Paso Fino to grey