Santa Anita Seems to Think it Knows Best When it Comes to Safety…Death #28...
After death #27 just last week, the California Horse Racing Board has asked track officials at Santa Anita to close down its racing season, but the Stronach Group, has refused the request!
The state...
The Akhal-Teke Horse and its Breyer Models
The Akhal-Teke Horse and its Breyer Models. The Akhal-Teke is a Turkmen horse breed. They are known for their speed, endurance, and intelligence. The Akhal-Teke is one of the...
In The Spotlight…
Today we are going to meet Misty of Chincoteague, a real pony who inspired many books and Breyer model horses.
Misty was foaled on July 20, 1946 at Beebe ranch on the island...
Is Your Horse Hot, Warm or Cold?
No, silly! I am not talking temperature as in whether the horse feels hot or cold, but I am talking about the temperament or personality of the horse. After all, all horses,...
Luck and a Texas Gentleman
About 30 miles outside of Austin is a little town called Luck, Texas. You may not think there is so much in a name, but you would be wrong because Luck is home...
Breaking News! Once again Santa Anita is Plagued by Another Unusual Horse...
A 2 year old, unraced colt, named Derby River, suffered a shoulder fracture during his training early Wednesday morning, making him the 27th track related death. He's the 4th since May 17th.
He was...
Horses of Africa
It has been said that no horses originated on the continent of Africa, but in reality there are actually six breeds that call South Africa their home. These breeds have never set foot...
In the Spotlight Continued…
In yesterday's blog, we featured Trigger. Today let's talk about another famous palomino, Mr. Ed, The Talking Horse. Bamboo Harvester, aka Mr. Ed. was born in 1949 to two prized show horses...
Join the Club
It seems these days there is always a club, group or event to join and when it comes to collecting model horses, there are plenty to become a member with. Let's take a...
Identifying Your Breyer Model
If you are a model horse collector then chances are you will need to identify your model at some point in time. It could be that you are out at a flea market,...
