Stars and Stripes Forever
What does the 4th of July and horses have in common? Well, they both have stars and stripes, of course! How is that possible you ask? Let's take a look.
The markings...
The Bombs Bursting in Air -Keeping Your Horses Safe During the 4th of July
The 4th of July is one of several holidays we celebrate with loud and bright fireworks and although we love the "bombs bursting in air," our equine friends are not too keen on the...
Say that again! 20 Bizarre Horse Facts.
Horses have been the original best friend of man since anywhere from 4,000 to 2,000 BC. They have been called the noblest of creatures, taking man anywhere he wanted to go and helping...
All Socks Aren’t Created Equal
Just like humans wear socks that are peds, ankle, mid-calf and knee-hi's, our horse friends sport their own leg markings, which are usually named based on the highest area of the leg they cover....
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...
Planning for Breyerfest 2019
This year's 30th Anniversary celebrating Horse Heroes is fast approaching. For three days, July 12-14, Breyer fans will descend on the Kentucky Horse Park in numbers almost as great as hoards of locust....
Number 30 – Santa Anita
As horse number 30 was euthanized after a training accident at Santa Anita, the Stronach Group, owners of the California track, took action. They banned trainer, Jerry Hollendorfer, from having any rights to...
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...
Fun by the Pound
Have you ever wondered how much your horse weighs? Well, it's just a simple math formula. What's that you say? You aren't good at math? Oh, no worries, we have...
Horse Heroes – Part V
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Today's hero is the one of the most famous of all horses, Bucephalus. He was the great black steed of Alexander the Great. His name literally translated means "ox head," befitting his...
