Mancha and Gato
The official Blog of www.chestnutridge.co.uk the UK's ultimate model horse resource site.
Wednesday, 18 May 2016
Two More BreyerFest Models
O wow check these two out! They are just gorgeous.
Mancha and Gato

Mancha and Gato
So many bodies....
Sooo many victims!
If you are looking for a project *cough* victim *cough* then we've got some great new ones available!
You can view all of the bodies we have here (check back regularly): http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/bodies-260-c.asp
But here are some of the newer victims:
Etched Silky Sullivan (£2.00): http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/etched-silky-sullivan-36804-p.asp

Appaloosa Thoroughbred (£2.50): http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/appaloosa-thoroughbred-36812-p.asp

Palomino Arabian (£2.00): http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/palomino-mini-arab-36808-p.asp

Bay Andalusian (£2.50): http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/bay-andalusian-36806-p.asp

Sabino Foal (£4.00): http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/sabino-foal-36814-p.asp

Polo Pony Resculpt (£5.00): http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/polo-pony-resculpt-36802-p.asp

Bay Thoroughbred (£4.00): http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/bay-thoroughbred-stallion-36810-p.asp

Resin Clydesdale (£3.00): http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/resin-clydesdale-36816-p.asp

Chestnut Jet Run (£5.00): http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/chestnut-jet-run-36818-p.asp
If you are looking for a project *cough* victim *cough* then we've got some great new ones available!
You can view all of the bodies we have here (check back regularly): http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/bodies-260-c.asp
But here are some of the newer victims:
Etched Silky Sullivan (£2.00): http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/etched-silky-sullivan-36804-p.asp
Appaloosa Thoroughbred (£2.50): http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/appaloosa-thoroughbred-36812-p.asp
Palomino Arabian (£2.00): http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/palomino-mini-arab-36808-p.asp
Bay Andalusian (£2.50): http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/bay-andalusian-36806-p.asp
Sabino Foal (£4.00): http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/sabino-foal-36814-p.asp
Polo Pony Resculpt (£5.00): http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/polo-pony-resculpt-36802-p.asp
Bay Thoroughbred (£4.00): http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/bay-thoroughbred-stallion-36810-p.asp
Resin Clydesdale (£3.00): http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/resin-clydesdale-36816-p.asp
Chestnut Jet Run (£5.00): http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/chestnut-jet-run-36818-p.asp
Lots of Tack
Hello potatoes :)
Well the good news is that the customs are coming along well, in fact I think there is a chance I may finish all five at the same time! Which is a little unusual, I don't really like doing that because I like to work in stages on different things, also means they can filter through onto the website more smoothly (particularly the mini ones which go within a few hours of being listed normally)!
But anyway I have finished quite a bit of tack recently...so here we go!
First up are the Arab halters, all for sale at £1.50 each



Second up are some pieces from a selection of commissions, they just have a breastplate left on their order to finish. All of the items are Traditional heavy horse size!
Extra long lead chain

Open front tendon boots

Blue and yellow ribbon browband

And finally some more sales pieces, Stablemate halters, just 50p each!




You can purchase all of the sales pieces or place your own tack order at www.chestnutridge.co.uk
O and before I go...the state of the customs currently!
Well the good news is that the customs are coming along well, in fact I think there is a chance I may finish all five at the same time! Which is a little unusual, I don't really like doing that because I like to work in stages on different things, also means they can filter through onto the website more smoothly (particularly the mini ones which go within a few hours of being listed normally)!
But anyway I have finished quite a bit of tack recently...so here we go!
First up are the Arab halters, all for sale at £1.50 each



Second up are some pieces from a selection of commissions, they just have a breastplate left on their order to finish. All of the items are Traditional heavy horse size!
Extra long lead chain

Open front tendon boots

Blue and yellow ribbon browband

And finally some more sales pieces, Stablemate halters, just 50p each!




You can purchase all of the sales pieces or place your own tack order at www.chestnutridge.co.uk
O and before I go...the state of the customs currently!
Tuesday, 17 May 2016
Woof Woof!
Wahay I actually finished painting something!
OK so he isn't a horse, but at least it is something finished.
He doesn't have a name as he is being sold, but he is rather cute isn't he?

He's a little Horsing Around pewter fox hound

And has been painted to a traditional tri-colour look.

If you'd like him I've listed him for sale here: http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/foxhound-36782-p.asp
He is Stablemate scale:
OK so he isn't a horse, but at least it is something finished.
He doesn't have a name as he is being sold, but he is rather cute isn't he?

He's a little Horsing Around pewter fox hound

And has been painted to a traditional tri-colour look.

If you'd like him I've listed him for sale here: http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/foxhound-36782-p.asp
He is Stablemate scale:
Articles Wanted
It's that time of the month again where I beg and beg and beg for articles for the next edition of the Chestnut Ridge magazine.
The 36th edition of our popular magazine is all about literature.

We are looking for articles of any length that relate to this theme (must also be equine or model horse related). It can be anything from a story (why not) to a tutorial to maybe an article about your favourite horse book or author?
The submission deadline is 31st May 2016 and we always work hard to include all the articles we receive.
Those who submit articles will get a free copy of the magazine (worth £2.00) and up to one A4 side of advertising (worth up to £1.50) (adverts must be submitted by May 31st).
Please note - the article (including any images) must all be your own work! If you do not have images to illustrate we can usually provide these.
So get writing, I love reading what you guys write and I know all our subscribers do as well :D
Please email all submissions to: catriona@chestnutridge.co.uk
If you have any questions don't be afraid to ask :)
The 36th edition of our popular magazine is all about literature.
We are looking for articles of any length that relate to this theme (must also be equine or model horse related). It can be anything from a story (why not) to a tutorial to maybe an article about your favourite horse book or author?
The submission deadline is 31st May 2016 and we always work hard to include all the articles we receive.
Those who submit articles will get a free copy of the magazine (worth £2.00) and up to one A4 side of advertising (worth up to £1.50) (adverts must be submitted by May 31st).
Please note - the article (including any images) must all be your own work! If you do not have images to illustrate we can usually provide these.
So get writing, I love reading what you guys write and I know all our subscribers do as well :D
Please email all submissions to: catriona@chestnutridge.co.uk
If you have any questions don't be afraid to ask :)
Monday, 16 May 2016
Pinto Photoshow
There is still plenty of time left to enter our pinto photoshow!

NB/ If your images are too large to email you are welcome to simply send a hyperlink to them or an album.
If you are sending from a phone and don't know the images file name, then just send each entry separately.
This May it is all about pintos here at Chestnut Ridge and to help celebrate these amazing coloured horses we are running a special pinto only photoshow.
How to Enter
To enter email your entries to: competitions@chestnutridge.co.uk
You can enter up to five photographs.
Please include:
Please title your email: Pinto Photoshow
Deadline for entries: 31st May 2016
The Prizes
The show will be split into three sections:
The champion, reserve champion and reserve to reserve champion in each section will receive a rosette.
The champion will also receive a Breyer Stablemate model horse.
The winners will also get featured in a special gallery on our website, Facebook page and blog!
Rules
For full competition terms and conditions please email competitions@chestnutridge.co.uk
Show rules:

NB/ If your images are too large to email you are welcome to simply send a hyperlink to them or an album.
If you are sending from a phone and don't know the images file name, then just send each entry separately.
This May it is all about pintos here at Chestnut Ridge and to help celebrate these amazing coloured horses we are running a special pinto only photoshow.
How to Enter
To enter email your entries to: competitions@chestnutridge.co.uk
You can enter up to five photographs.
Please include:
- Your Name
- Your Age
- Your Email Address
- Your Postal Address
- File Name (so we know which one is which)
- Horse's Name
- Breed
- Gender
- Finish (OF, CM, CTF, AR etc)
Please title your email: Pinto Photoshow
Deadline for entries: 31st May 2016
The Prizes
The show will be split into three sections:
- Under 13
- 13-18 years
- 18 years+
The champion, reserve champion and reserve to reserve champion in each section will receive a rosette.
The champion will also receive a Breyer Stablemate model horse.
The winners will also get featured in a special gallery on our website, Facebook page and blog!
Rules
For full competition terms and conditions please email competitions@chestnutridge.co.uk
Show rules:
- Maximum five entries per person
- Entries without the required information will not be accepted
- You must have taken the photograph yourself
- You must own the model in the photograph
- No digital editing of pictures
- Entries will not be accepted in any way other than via email as above
- Prizes are non-exchangable
- International entrants are responsible for postage to receive prizes
- No more than one horse in each photograph
- Horses should be shown without tack (no performance please), headcollars or stallion sets are OK
- Show is open to pinto coloured horses only
- The judges decision is final
- Each picture will be judged on the clarity of the photograph, realism of the photograph and the breed standard/conformation/condition of the model horse.

Work in Progress
The last two weeks haven't been great, I've been having a bad pain time and it is destroying any enthusiasm I have for getting stuff done (don't even mention my University dissertation, that is a disaster waiting to happen).
Today I've been trying to at least get some paint on horses, I hate forcing myself to work, but I know I have to! I need money for new ponies (o and a new guinea pig cage...and council tax...and bills...).
Anyway here are some work in progress pieces:
This Duchess has been half way finished for months now. So she has now had some black added!

These are my other tinys. The hound is complete, just needs sealing. The others are at various stages of completion.
The Stablemate will be a smokey buckskin, the minis are rabicano and tobiano and the foal will be black pinto.

And finally my only current commission piece (well custom one at least). This girl is a blanket appaloosa Stablemate

You never know by tomorrow I may actually have a finished piece to share!
Today I've been trying to at least get some paint on horses, I hate forcing myself to work, but I know I have to! I need money for new ponies (o and a new guinea pig cage...and council tax...and bills...).
Anyway here are some work in progress pieces:
This Duchess has been half way finished for months now. So she has now had some black added!

These are my other tinys. The hound is complete, just needs sealing. The others are at various stages of completion.
The Stablemate will be a smokey buckskin, the minis are rabicano and tobiano and the foal will be black pinto.

And finally my only current commission piece (well custom one at least). This girl is a blanket appaloosa Stablemate

You never know by tomorrow I may actually have a finished piece to share!
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