Celebration of Breyer Live Prizes & Raffle Prizes

I am very proud of myself in that I got everything for the show finished tomorrow. My horses are all packed, certificates are all cut out, prizes are all painted. Everything is packed and sorted. All I need to do is collect the food this evening and we are all good! This is a level of organisation I don't normally achieve so I'm feeling quite smug about it.

With less than 24 hours to go I thought I would share with you some of things that I've created for the show.

We are going to start with the section champion prizes. Each section champion will get a custom Breyer stablemate. I tried to pick slightly unusual colours for each one. I haven't decided which section will get which and will just pick random ones on the day. I know the MFT is definitely the most popular (I actually thought about painting another because I wanted to keep him so badly)! Let me know which one you want to win!

Anyway, here they are :D

First up is a Breyer G4 Paradressage to a bay blanket spotted (probably a pintaloosa). This mould works so nicely as a stock horse and I love this colour on her.

Next we have the only decorator in the bunch. I mean I had to do at least one unicorn! This is the Breyer G5 Warmblood Mare (unicorn variation). She has been painted to a black and pink unicorn. She actually has pink shading in her coat if you look carefully. Her hooves and horn are in a metallic pink paint.

Next we have a G2 Standardbred. This guy has been painted to a max white overo. I love how pink he is! You just know this horse is going to be a nightmare in the sun! He's a really unusual colour and something a little bit different for your show string.

Fourth is another extensive white pinto. This is a G2 Saddlebred that has been painted to an extensive splash white. I went with purple for her ribbon to pick up the blue in her eyes.

And now everybody's favourite, this is a Breyer M1 Missouri Fox Trotter that has been painted to a gorgeous shaded black sabino. I picked a reference I'd saved because of the horse's face marking. Although the horse in the reference was bay I went for a faded black instead and then copied the markings. I adore a black sabino and this guy is to die for, he is just gorgeous. He's definitely the one I want to win!

The final prize is a G3 Stock Horse that has been painted to a silver dapple with white markings. I wasn't too sure about this girl at first but I'm actually really happy with her. The shading is just beautiful.

I have also painted two models as prizes for the raffle. The first is a Breyer Paddock Pal, although I went with a very simple shaded black colour for this guy I thought it was quite cool to offer a custom Paddock Pal. You don't see many custom Paddock Pals around so I thought this would be a fun thing for someone to win.

Secondly, I wanted to offer a painted resin or pewter micro. I was going to do another piece but I had already decided I would probably sell this girl and thought instead I would offer her for the raffle. This is the Maggie Bennett Escape Foot Callie pewter. She has been painted to a lovely dun colour with no white markings.

All of these models will be available at Celebration of Breyer Live tomorrow. I always like to go all out for the shows I run and this one has been no different. Which one would you like to take home?

Misty

 Misty has to be one of the most popular Breyer models they have ever produced. Misty was originally sculpted in 1972 and has been in production in various forms ever since. There are lots of different Misty models out there, if you are looking for a grail collecting goal having an amazing set of Misty's would definitely be it! I only have one actual Misty in my collection (although I have several others on the mould) which is the pretty standard current range Misty and Stormy model. Although I got them second hand so I didn't get the book!

This is my Misty, the 2009 onwards release that came with Stormy and and the paperback book (#1157)

She is named CRS Hello Kitty Sunrise and is shown as a Chincoteague Pony. Although she's been to a couple of live shows she doesn't have any show placings. 

I couldn't do a post about Misty without including my favourite Misty, the foal Misty! This little foal was from the Phantom and Misty gift set which was released in 2022. This cute little baby Misty is on the Stormy mould and is so adorable! I have her on my shelf next to my Stormy which feels kind of adorable, and of course Phantom is right next to adult Misty! I was so happy to be add these guys to my collection, they were one of my favourite 2022 releases.

How many Misty's do you have in your collection? Do you have any of the rarer ones? Or do you just have bog standard current range Misty like me!

2025 Photo Show Placings So Far

I know it's a cliché but how is it already August? How are we well into the second half of the year already? Madness!

Anyway to celebrate the way time just keeps on coming, and coming, and coming I decided to share some 2025 photo show wins with you!

Don't worry I'm not going to share every single placing (we'd literally be here until 2026), instead I thought I would just share some 1st places and champions.

Most of the shows I enter are through OMHPS. If you aren't using this platform I would honestly give it a go. It's made photo showing so easy and so much fun!

Next Generation Show

Name: CRS Secret Santa
Class: Part Arabian/Desert Breeds - Patterned
Placing: 1st Place

Name: CRS Dance Class
Class: Decorator Foal - All
Placing: 1st Place

For Those Who Need It Most

Name: CRS Phoenix
Class: Marwari
Placing: 1st Place & Section Reserve Champion

March Arabian, Other Light, and Deco Show

Name: CRS Valentine
Class: Arabian Stallions, Colours Other than Grey
Placing: 1st Place

Name: CRS Black Devil
Class: Deco Colts and Fillies, Pattern and Solid
Placing: 1st Place

Name: CRS na Leth-aonan
Class: Deco Solid Stallions
Placing: 1st Place

Not a huge batch as I haven't entered many shows this year, but an unusual bunch! Probably not the horses from my collection that you'd think would have done the best! It's so interesting how different the placings in photo shows and live shows are and how much of a difference photography can make.

The Sea, The Sea and the Model Horse

Did you know that I have themes and systems for naming my model horses? You didn't? Well now you do! With over 2,500 models it can be very hard to come up with new stable and show names for each model so finding themes or systems to use has made life a lot easier. One of my favourite themes is books by my favourite authors. One of those is Iris Murdoch. So today I thought I would share with you all of my models named after Iris Murdoch novels.

Make sure to let me know which is your favourite Murdoch work in the comments below. I suppose you could also just let me know which your favourite model is as well! You never know they might match!

Under The Net

Show Name: CRS Under the Net
Stable Name: Ronny
Make: Breyer
Mould: Shire
Artist: Deborah Brown

The Flight From the Enchanter

Show Name: CRS Flight From the Enchanter
Stable Name: Andreus
Make: Breyer
Model: Andreus
Year Produced: 2015

The Sandcastle

Show Name: CRS The Sandcastle
Stable Name: Sandcastle
Make: Breyer
Model: Farm Animals Play Set
Year Produced: 2005-2008

The Bell

Despite this being one of my favourite Murdoch novels I apparently never had a horse called The Bell. I've re-added to my names list so that we can rectify this! I'm glad I did this Blog post and realised the gap.

A Severed Head

Show Name: CRS A Severed Head
Stable Name: Sever
Make: Schleich
Model: Duck
Year Produced: 1999-2010

An Unofficial Rose

Show Name: CRS An Unofficial Rose
Stable Name: Rose
Make: Breyer
Model: Horse Sense 2nd Edition
Year Produced: 2008

The Unicorn

Show Name: CRS The Unicorn
Stable Name: Lion
Make: Breyer
Mould: Roy
Artist: Deborah Brown

The Italian Girl

Show Name: CRS The Italian Girl
Stable Name: Italy
Make: Breyer
Model: Best of British - Shire and Corgi Gift Set
Year Produced: 2015-2017

The Red and the Green

Show Name: CRS The Red and the Green
Stable Name: Romeo
Make: Animal Artistry
Mould: Thoroughbred Stallion

The Time of the Angels

Show Name: CRS The Time of the Angels
Stable Name: Gabriel
Make: Breyer
Mould: Peruvian Paso
Artist: Deborah Brown

The Nice and the Good

Show Name: CRS The Nice and the Good
Stable Name: Denali
Make: Animal Artistry
Mould: Fuzby Foal

Bruno's Dream

Show Name: CRS Bruno's Dream
Stable Name: Bruno
Make: Breyer
Model: Horse Sense 2nd Edition
Year Produced: 2008

A Fairly Honourable Defeat

Show Name: CRS A Fairly Honourable Defeat
Stable Name: Honour
Make: Schleich
Model: Duck
Year Produced: 1999-2010

An Accidental Man

Another apparent missing work!

The Black Prince

Show Name: CRS Black Prince
Stable Name: Edward
Make: Breyer
Model: Stablemates 4-Piece Gift Collection
Year Produced: 2007-2008

The Sacred and Profane Love Machine

Show Name: CRS The Sacred and Profane Love Machine
Stable Name: Smokin' Doubledutch
Make: Breyer
Model: Smokin' Doubledutch
Year Produced: 2015-2016

A Word Child

Show Name: CRS A Word Child
Stable Name: Chatto
Make: Schleich
Model: Ewe
Year Produced: 2014-2019

Henry and Cato

Another missing work, although I do have models called Henry and Cato!

The Sea, The Sea

Show Name: CRS The Sea, The Sea
Stable Name: Cravas
Make: Breyer
Model: Indian Pony
Year Produced: 2013-2015

Nuns and Soldiers

Show Name: CRS Nuns and Soldiers
Stable Name: Guy
Make: Animal Artistry
Mould: Dartmoor Stallion

The Philosopher's Pupil

Show Name: CRS The Philosopher's Pupil
Stable Name: Patrick
Make: Breyer
Model: Best of British Irish Draught
Year Produced: 2015-2017

The Good Apprentice

Another missing one! I didn't do a good job of doing this did I?

The Book and the Brotherhood

And another one....

The Message to the Planet

Show Name: CRS The Message to the Planet
Stable Name: Markus
Make: Breyer
Model: Best of British Shire & Corgi Set
Year Produced:2015-2017

The Green Knight

Show Name: CRS The Green Knight
Stable Name: Knight
Make: Schleich
Model: Tinker Mare
Year Produced: 2015

Jackson's Dilemma

Show Name: CRS Jackson's Dilemma
Stable Name: Snowman
Make: Breyer
Model: Snowman
Year Produced: 2013-

Something Special

Show Name: CRS Something Special
Stable Name: Fabien
Make: Breyer
Model: Fabien
Year Produced: 2015

Sartre: Romantic Rationalist

Show Name: CRS Sartre
Stable Name: Sartre
Make: Animal Artistry
Mould: Dauntless

Show Name: CRS Romantic Realist
Stable Name: Alaria
Make: Animal Artistry
Mould: Fuzby Foal

The Sovereignty of Good

Show Name: CRS The Sovereignty of Good
Stable Name: Sovereign
Make: Breyer
Mould: Rivet
Artist: Deborah Brown

The Fire and the Sun

Show Name: CRS Fire and the Sun
Stable Name: Dahlia
Make: Animal Artistry
Mould: Venus

Metaphysics as a Guide to Morals

Show Name: CRS Metaphysics
Stable Name: Metta
Make: Breyer
Model: Stoneleigh Surprise
Year Produced: 2012

Existentialists and Mystics

Show Name: CRS Existentialist
Stable Name: Sgt. Reckless
Make: Breyer
Model: Sgt. Reckless
Year Produced: 2012-2014

The Three Arrows

Show Name: CRS Three Arrows
Stable Name: Musketeer
Make: CollectA
Mould: Clydesdale Foal
Artist: Deborah Brown

The Servants and the Snow

Show Name: CRS The Servants and the Snow
Stable Name: Severus
Make: Safari
Mould: Dressage Horse
Artist: Deborah Brown

The Servants

I think I decided to not go with this one as I already had The Servants and the Snow

Acastos: Two Platonic Dialogues

Show Name: CRS Acastos
Stable Name: Acastos
Make: Schleich
Model: Head Up Goose
Year Produced: 1984-1988

A Year of Birds

Show Name: CRS A Year of Birds
Stable Name: Poem
Make: Schleich
Model: Head Up Goose
Year Produced: 1984-1988

Poems by Iris Murdoch

Combined with the above one to give the goose a stable name!

I hope you enjoyed this look at all my models with names under a single theme. And I've enjoyed realising that I missed some texts and need to go back and add three more models!

Personalised Goody Bags Anyone?

Would it really be a show run by me if I didn't go completely extra on the goody bags? Obviously not! This year even by my own standards I have gone a bit extra, that title is correct, this year I have made personalised goody bags for each entrant!

I've used these adorable small tote bags that are the perfect size for a goody bag. I've then used a very simple iron on vinyl for each bag (I know I know the waste THE WASTE, but it was the easiest option). Each bag has a little horse heart design with the entrant's name underneath.

I was so happy with how they turned out. I picked the colours completely at random so I hope people are happy with their colours! I was going to do glitter vinyl but I didn't have enough left to do all the bags and I didn't want some people to have some and others not. Also I desperately need to restick my Cricut mats, thankfully we didn't have any slippage today!

The bags will all be stuffed full of amazing items. We are still waiting on three items to arrive which is why I can't do a full reveal of the contents yet, but don't worry when they arrive I definitely will! They are going to be A-MA-ZING. Trust me.

And the best part? I have enough items to make two more goody bags which means if you book last minute (like now) I can still put you together a bag! Although please don't leave it super last minute as it does take time to get the Cricut out and make the bags!

If you are tempted to get a last minute ticket you can buy them here: https://chestnutridge.co.uk/collections/show-tickets