tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55777729190065987442024-03-13T11:57:37.065-07:00Horse DaydreamerJennifer at 1840 Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02013102887365781908noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577772919006598744.post-11114703923895482652013-04-26T12:29:00.001-07:002013-04-26T12:29:58.111-07:00Barns<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Breyer Barn</td></tr>
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Model horse barns are great for play or storage but some barns that can be purchased from Breyer are very expensive. I own one homemade barn, a handmade barn from a craft show, and a very unique barn that is made from storage cubes. There can be simple barns made from things like cardboard boxes, clementine boxes, shoe boxes, and popsicle sticks. There are many tutorials on how to make barns and single stalls for your models.</div>
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To make a shoebox stall, just remove the lid if it is attached to the box. Then you can either cut one side out to make a door or you can leave it on. To make a Popsicle stick stall, just glue the popsicle sticks together until you have four walls. Then glue the walls together, making sure to brace the walls at the top and the bottom. You can also have one in the middle.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Storage cubical barn</td></tr>
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Making a storage cube barn is very simple. I have made a stable out of a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/ClosetMaid-8-Cube-Laminate-Storage-Organizer/dp/B0002I261Q/ref=sr_1_3?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1366652642&sr=1-3&keywords=closetmaid+cubeicals" target="_blank">ClosetMaid Cubicle</a>. Laying on their side, they make four stalls. You can leave the front open or you could make a door or a gate. I have a few cups taped onto the sides and poles across the stable doors. I have two horses stored in each cube. You can use the top row of cubes for storage.</div>
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Sometimes, handmade model horse barns are available at local craft shows. I own a beautiful two stall barn that is realistic down to the vents on the sides of the barn. It has a loft, sliding doors on both sides, a paddock that pulls out, a roof, and open space over both stalls. Play is simple, and the stalls are large enough that you could keep two horses in each stall. The entire barn cost $75 and is very sturdy.<br />
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I am sure that there are crafters in your area that make barns for horses. Or you could always try making one of your own. An alternative is to buy a barn from <a href="http://www.breyerhorses.com/" target="_blank">Breyer</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, or <a href="http://www.ebay.com/" target="_blank">Ebay</a>. Below are links to a few Breyer barns.</div>
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<a href="http://www.breyerhorses.com/classics_country_stable_wash_stall" target="_blank">Classic's country stable and wash stall</a></div>
Horse Daydreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16509412854481863415noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577772919006598744.post-57741856392038915092013-04-16T10:08:00.003-07:002013-04-16T10:08:51.513-07:00How to Make a Bareback Pad<div>
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Set the saddle shape on your horse's back and measure some leather lace around the horse's stomach to the sides of the saddle shape. Make sure is has some slack in it. Cut it to size and then fold it in half before cutting slightly to one side. One length should be longer than the other.<br />
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Take your wire and put it through the middle of the needle nose pliers,leaving a small tail. Wrap it around to make a buckle. Cut the buckle off the wire and attach it to the shorter piece of leather lace with glue.</div>
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If you enjoyed making this you might enjoy my tutorial on <a href="http://horsedaydreamer.blogspot.com/2013/03/english-bridle-tutorial.html" target="_blank">How to Make a English Bridle</a>.</div>
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Horse Daydreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16509412854481863415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577772919006598744.post-545478177483630142013-03-28T09:33:00.001-07:002013-03-28T09:33:29.279-07:00English Bridle Tutorial<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: justify;"><tbody>
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This is a simple step by step model horse English bridle tutorial. If this is your first time making a bridle I would suggest to stick to every step in the directions. Otherwise you can change things that you would like to be different. If you have any questions, just ask.</div>
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Take your horse again and measure your leather or ribbon around the horse's nose. This should be a little loose on your horse's nose otherwise it may break when you are tacking and untacking him or her. Cut the material and then glue the beginning of the material to the end of it.</div>
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Step 3: Attaching The Headstall to the Nose Band.</div>
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Take your headstall and your nose band which now should be close to dry. Take one end of your headstall and glue it to the side of your nose band. Take the other end of your headstall and glue it to the other side of your nose band.</div>
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Step 4: Making your Brow Band.</div>
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For this step your nose band and headstall arrangement needs to be dry. Otherwise, you may get glue on you model. Fit your headstall and nose band on your model and take your leather or ribbon and measure for a brow band. The brow band should rest between the ears and the eyes of your model horse. Cut the material as needed. Take the partly finished bridle off your horse and glue your brow band onto the head stall.</div>
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You can mark where the brow band should go but I prefer to just eyeball it.</div>
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Step 5: Making your Reins.</div>
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For this step your bridle needs to be dry. Take your partly finished bridle and put it on your model. Take your material that you are using and measure your reins. The reins for this bridle should be able to go over the horse's mane and they should rest far enough away from your model's neck that your rider could grab them.</div>
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Step 6: Making sure Everything Fits.</div>
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For this step the bridle has to be dry. Take your bridle and put it on your horse. Check to make sure nothing is too small. If something is too big or small. can fix it or use it on another horse. Have fun with your new bridle!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My model with her new bridle.</td></tr>
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Trouble shooting</div>
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Glue won't stick to your material<br />If you are using ribbon sometimes glue doesn't like to stick. For ribbon, I would recommend using hot glue.</div>
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Glue gets on your model<br />Please do not try the bridle on your model before the glue is dry or this may result in glue rubbing off on your horse. I can not be held responsible for this. Some warm water and soap might get it off if you rub it gently.</div>
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Bridle keeps falling off your horse<br />Something on your bridle needs to be smaller. For example, if the the nose band keeps falling off your model, make a smaller nose band for your bridle if you wish to continue using it for that horse.</div>
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Here are some bridle kits that I have made. They are very realistic and fun to construct. If you would rather buy a premade <a href="http://www.breyerhorses.com/" target="_blank">Breyer</a> bridle there are some links below.</div>
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<a href="http://www.riorondo.com/" target="_blank">Rio Rondo bridle kits</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.breyerhorses.com/english_show_brid" target="_blank">Traditional show bridle</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.breyerhorses.com/english_jumping_accessory_set" target="_blank">Classic English jumping accessory</a></div>
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Horse Daydreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16509412854481863415noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577772919006598744.post-47814368012780181272013-03-19T11:32:00.001-07:002013-03-19T11:32:40.294-07:00How to Protect Your Model Horse<div style="text-align: justify;">
Sometimes models can be damaged accidentally. Here are some ways to keep your model safe from scuffs, chips, and breaks.</div>
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<b>For shelf storage:</b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Model Cobalt Wearing a Handmade Blanket</td></tr>
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Putting a blanket on your horse can protect your horse if it falls or tips over on your shelf. Otherwise, your horse may be permanently damaged from falling. Leg wraps can also be helpful.<br />
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Another way of keeping your model(s) safe is to put fleece or felt on your shelf to cover the surface so that a falling or tipping model would not be damaged from the fall. Blankets can be easily made or if you do not feel comfortable making the blanket, you can purchase them from the company that makes your model. <a href="http://www.stonehorses.com/" target="_blank">Peter Stone</a> does not sell a blanket for their model horses. When purchasing a blanket for a<a href="http://www.breyerhorses.com/" target="_blank"> Breyer,</a> always make sure it is the correct size for the horse you are buying for. An alternative method of buying blankets is to purchase them from Ebay. Make sure it is the right size by asking the seller. Leg wraps are very inexpensive to buy and also easy to make.</div>
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<b>For storage in a model horse barn:</b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Hay Mixture I Use in My Barns</td></tr>
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Model horse barns are very fun for playing and also make for a very realistic barn scene for photo shows. Horses can still be damaged when stored in a barn. Yet again, blankets and leg wraps are a good idea for your horse. Another way to protect your models is to lay felt or fleece in the bottom that is yellowish colored to mimic yellow straw or hay.<br />
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The way that I protect my model horses who are stabled in my wooden barn is by using my own realistic hay mixture. I shred yellow paper into pieces and cut up yellow yarn before mixing them together and spreading it in the barn. After using this hay mixture for awhile, you will need to add more because it will get packed down easily.</div>
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<b>For play:</b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scuffs on a Model that has Been Played with Heavily</td></tr>
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Model horses are extremely fun to play with, mostly for kids that dream of their own horse but are not fortunate enough to own one. Models can be easily damaged with play. Try to avoid extreme play with model horses because they can get hurt easily.<br />
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When your horse is 'walking' through an enclosed space always, make sure there is room for the horse otherwise it could result in scuffing. Make sure when your horse goes into a barn that the stall doors are high enough that the horse's ears won't get scratched or chipped.<br />
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When playing with your horses, try not to bump them together. For example, if a horse is rearing and should kick a horse next to it, don't slam the horses together or it would result in a scuff. Instead, just gently tap them or even pretend the horse was kicked. Whenever it would fit in a game, your horse should wear a blanket to cover it's body and protect itself.</div>
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I know some people like to collect horses and store them on shelves to keep them from being damaged, but I believe that model horses should be played with. Below are some links to <a href="http://www.breyerhorses.com/" target="_blank">Breyer</a> items to help protect your horses from damage during play.<br />
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<a href="http://www.breyerhorses.com/newmarket_blanket" target="_blank">Breyer traditional blanket </a></div>
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<a href="http://www.breyerhorses.com/shipping_two_piece" target="_blank">Breyer classic blanket and leg wraps</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.breyerhorses.com/english_pads_polos_hot_colored_assortment" target="_blank">Polo wrap and saddle pad set,Breyer traditional.</a></div>
Horse Daydreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16509412854481863415noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577772919006598744.post-87625962021251235392013-03-13T13:01:00.002-07:002013-03-13T13:01:39.301-07:00Ruffian, Queen of the Track<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ruffian was a seal
brown, almost black filly born on April 17, 1972. Her sire was
Reviewer<span style="font-size: small;">, </span>her dam was Shenanigans, and her grandsire was Native Dancer. </span></span><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ruffian was born on <a href="http://www.claibornefarm.com/" target="_blank">Clairborne <span style="font-size: small;">F</span>arm</a> in Kentucky.<span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">She was bred by Stuart S. Janny
and Barbara Phipps Janny<span style="font-size: small;">.</span> </span></span><br />
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<span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">When she was two years old, she started
training with Frank Y. Whitly, Jr. She won the 1974 <span style="font-size: small;">O</span>utstanding <span style="font-size: small;">T</span>wo <span style="font-size: small;">Y</span>ear <span style="font-size: small;">O</span>ld <span style="font-size: small;">F</span>illy <span style="font-size: small;">E</span>clipse <span style="font-size: small;">A</span>ward. In the same year, she also won the <span style="font-size: small;">F</span>illy <span style="font-size: small;">T</span>riple <span style="font-size: small;">C</span>rown<span style="font-size: small;">.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">S</span>he won the Spinaway Stakes in track record time<span style="font-size: small;">. <span style="font-size: small;">A</span></span>fter the race, it was
discovered that she had a hairline fracture in her right hind leg<span style="font-size: small;">. <span style="font-size: small;">S</span></span>he
was undefeated in 10 races. Her 11th race was scheduled against Foolish
Pleasure<span style="font-size: small;"> as </span>a match race<span style="font-size: small;">.</span> Foolish Pleasure was that year's <a href="http://www.kentuckyderby.com/" target="_blank">Kentucky Derby</a>
winner. It was considered not just a match against two great horses but
a battle of the sex<span style="font-size: small;">e</span>s.</span></span><br />
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There were over 50,000 spectators and another estimated 20 million people watching what was referred to as "The Great Match." As Ruffian left the starting gate, she hit her shoulder coming out of the gate, taking the lead by little more than a nose.<br />
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The first quarter mile was run in 22 and 1/5 seconds. A little more than one furlong later, Ruffian was leading Foolish Pleasure by around half a length when both <span style="font-size: small;">sesamoid </span>bones in her right foreleg broke. Her jockey, Jacinto Vasquez tried to stop her from going any further, but Ruffian kept running.<br />
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When jockey was finally able to pull her up, her hoof was hanging on by little more than a shred of skin. She was taken from the track and underwent three hours of emergency surgery on her leg. When she awoke from anesthesia she lashed around wildly in the recovery stall. She undid all of the surgical repairs that had been done to her leg and also shattered her elbow on the same leg.<br />
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It was decided that she probably would not survive more extensive surgery, and was put down shortly after. Ruffian's death made people demand more humane treatment of racehorses. After that, the recovery pool was invented so that when horses woke from surgery, they were immersed in warm water and could not thrash around and injure themselves.<br />
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Ruffian's bloodlines may have contributed to her injury. Her father broke down three times in his racing career and broke down a fourth time in his paddock, which led to him being put down. Native Dancer was considered to be the start of "soft bond genetics." This is the belief that a tendency to have bones that are more susceptible to injury can be passed down from previous generations.<br />
<br />Ruffian is buried near a flagpole at <a href="http://www.nyra.com/belmont/" target="_blank">Belmont track</a> in the infield with her nose pointing towards the finish line. Secretariat's trainer, Lucian Lauren said that she might even have been better than Secretariat. Ruffian died on July 7, 1975. She only lived to be three years old. After her death, <span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">s</span>he was ranked among the top 100 racehorses of the 20th century by
<a href="http://www.bloodhorse.com/" target="_blank">BloodHorse</a> <span style="font-size: small;">M</span>agazine. </span></span><br />
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<span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you are interested in learning m<span style="font-size: small;">ore about Ruffian, <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">I would high<span style="font-size: small;">ly <span style="font-size: small;">recommend <span style="font-size: small;">the articl<span style="font-size: small;">e<span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/horse/columns/story?columnist=moss_randy&id=2892898" target="_blank">Ru</a><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/horse/columns/story?columnist=moss_randy&id=2892898" target="_blank">ffian </a><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/horse/columns/story?columnist=moss_randy&id=2892898" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;">R</span>emembered</a>. <span style="font-size: small;">It is my favorite article about Ruf<span style="font-size: small;">fian.</span></span></span></span></div>
Horse Daydreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16509412854481863415noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577772919006598744.post-57246255693582877922013-02-26T08:51:00.003-08:002013-02-26T11:50:54.189-08:00Tips for Purchasing a Model Horse<div style="text-align: justify;">
Purchasing your model horse is very similar to purchasing a live horse. Before purchasing your model there are many things to consider like brand, size, color, gender, and breed. Here are my tips on how to purchase your horse from different venues.</div>
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Purchasing from a store: Schleich</div>
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When buying a Schleich you want to make sure that the horse doesn't have any factory scuffs or marks on it's body. It can be very frustrating if you go home with your new horse and find marks on it.</div>
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Purchasing from a store: Breyer</div>
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When you are buying a Breyer from a store you want to make sure that the horse is free of major marks on it's body. You also want to confirm it is the correct size for your horses or stabling. For Breyer, there are five different sizes. I currently have four in my collection.</div>
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The smallest Breyers are Mini Whinnies which for an adult horse is only one inch tall, Stablemates are a bit bigger than Mini Whinnies standing at around 3 inches tall at the tips of the horse's ears. Classics stand much taller than Stablemates or Mini Whinnies, but shorter than the Traditional size model. They stand at around 6 inches tall from the top of the model's ear the the bottom of it's hoof. Traditional Breyers stand at about 10 inches tall, much taller than all the rest.</div>
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Purchasing from Ebay: Schleich</div>
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When you are purchasing a model from the Internet, ALWAYS make sure there is a photo of the entire model. It is not uncommon for sellers to show a picture of a specific part of the model and not mention that it is only that part of the model that they are selling. I can image that it would be extremely disappointing to be expecting a model and only end up with a piece of the horse.</div>
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You always want to look at pictures up close to make sure there are no visible marks on the horse's body. Always read the description of the model to make sure that you aren't overlooking something in the pictures or the listing. </div>
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Purchasing from Ebay: Breyer</div>
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When you are buying a Breyer model horse from Ebay, make sure there is a picture otherwise you may end up with a mangled mess of a horse that's missing a leg. If you have a certain size in mind make sure that it is the correct size for the amount of space for your horse. Look over the horse in the pictures and make sure it has all of it's legs and if it's ears are intact. It is not uncommon for a horse's ears to be missing or partially chipped off.</div>
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A few of my horses have what are called "ear rubs." which means some of the paint on the ears is partially missing, but not all gone. If you want to stay clear of ear rubs, you would be best off asking the seller if the horse's ears are missing any paint. You also want to decide with a Breyer if you are buying a vintage or a newer generation horse. The classic scale is a personal favorite of mine.</div>
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<li>If a model is being purchased for a small child, I would suggest buying either a Schleich or a Traditional scale Breyer as they are the more sturdy of the bunch. I would not suggest buying Breyer foals,as their legs snap easily, making the horse almost useless unless you know how to fix the broken model's leg.</li>
<li>Schleich is the toughest brand of model horse out there. I have had them for many years and they have endured rough play and never broken.</li>
<li>Don't overlook the price of shipping and handling when considering bidding on a horse. Sometimes an inexpensively priced horse has a very high shipping cost.</li>
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Do you have any great tips for buying model horses? If you do, please leave me a comment below. I'd love to hear about your experience buying a horse!</div>
Horse Daydreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16509412854481863415noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577772919006598744.post-44998519224354710182013-01-30T11:34:00.000-08:002013-01-30T11:36:17.367-08:00Call Me a DayDreamer<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Welcome to my blog! I am a horse daydreamer. Some of you may be asking yourselves why I chose this name.</div>
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Ever since I was little, I had a dream of owning a horse. I am still pursuing my dream. I spend my days dreaming with my model horse collection and making things for my horses. I also enjoy reading books and watching movies about horses.</div>
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Part of my goal for this blog is to teach people how to make things for their model horses. I have made many kinds of tack in the last few months from simple halters to complicated saddles. My favorite item to make for model horses is bridles. They are not too complicated and you end up with a great product for your horses.</div>
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I can make almost everything from simple hoof picks to complex saddles. I hope to share some of my tutorials with you on how to make some of these items. I will take requests for things that you would enjoy learning how to make for your model horses.</div>
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My projects will be able to fit all kinds of model horses. Any kind of model horse will work, from expensive $100 horses to the inexpensive horses you might buy at <a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/Breyer-My-Dream-Horse-Customizing-Kit-Thoroughbred/19228659" target="_blank">Walmart</a>. I have made projects for many kinds and sizes of model horses from large Traditional size <a href="http://www.breyerhorses.com/" target="_blank">Breyers</a> to tiny <a href="http://www.schleich-s.com/en/US/" target="_blank">Schleichs</a>.</div>
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In addition to my tutorials, I will also be writing about other things that interest me. I plan to write about real life horses, horse terms, horses roles in history, and horse stables.</div>
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Now that's I've explained my reason for writing this blog, you might want to know a little bit about me. I'm a home schooled girl that lives on a farm with her parents, brother, and grandparents. My mother and grandmother both have blogs and will be helping me on my unique journey on this website. I hope you will enjoy reading my blog and will return to see what I've been up to.</div>
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