Of course you can ... that’s why you are here! Welcome to the summer edition of the 2019 Imagine Equine experience. Horses inspire creativity in everyone who loves them. Whether you sculpt, draw, paint, write, photograph or collect, enjoy the network built for your imagination!
Jenn Trickey
Let your imagination run wild, and join us to share your passion for horses and the artistry that surrounds them. Our goal is to provide this community with an interactive network of audio/video resources, tutorials, event dates, event coverage, membership directories and creative inspirations designed for all ages. The platform is framed to offer a common stage for an artist or enthusiast to showcase their work, learn from others, and grow their involvement. We support the growth and education of equine inspired creativity, from the admirer to the fine artist and all levels of equine hobbyist in between.
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On the Cover “Swainson” Resin by Kitty Cantrell | Painted by Sheryl Leisure Owned by Jane Morehouse
I’m on my way to BreyerWest®! It’s something that I’ve wanted to attend since I first discovered the event a couple years ago, but being on the other side of the U.S., Oregon is no easy trip! Since I’ve been doing more and more model horse showing, I figured it was time for the adventure!
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I got in, found my table, set up the ponies and had some time to spare before the show began, so I decided to cruise around and say hello to the besties, meet some new people and take lots of photos while I had the time. I can already confirm that this event is very different from the hectic, fast paced days filled with activities at BreyerFest®. Here, there is definitely a lot more “breathing room”… time to socialize and mingle with other artists and enthusiasts. There is a manageable amount of activities and enough time to enjoy them all.
Here’s the gist …
Model Horse Show: This is the main event. THIS IS BreyerWest®. Most of the time when I heard about the BreyerWest® Model Horse Show, I got the impression that it isn’t recommended as a first-time showing event. It’s always been described as intense, fast-paced and “experience required,” before showing here. However, I didn’t get this impression at all. Granted, I do have experience, and this was for sure “not my first rodeo,” and I found that the show was extremely well-run and organized and went at a nice manageable pace. Now, if a firsttimer, I wouldn’t recommend entering more than one division, but as long as you do some research about how model horse showing works before going, it is manageable. It’s nothing to be afraid of, but the competition is top notch, so your pieces will have to be competitive to win ribbons. In the end, if you are still nervous about going all in with the open show, there is also a novice show as well! This latter show is designed specifically for beginners with tons of information and learning opportunities to prepare you for the “big leagues” when you’re ready!
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That’s ME and the rest of the “Sculpting A Medallion” Workshop Buddies!
Other BreyerWest® Activities: Outside of the model horse shows, BreyerWest® also offered a wide variety of workshops. The two I can personally comment on from a student’s perspective were “Making a Leather Halter” with Jennifer Buxton, and “Sculpting a Medallion” with Kylee Parks. Both workshops were fantastic, well-organized and contained a wealth of information! I learned so much! Jennifer Buxton’s workshop was my first experience in making tack and now I’m itching to make more! Another workshop offered was “Painting Micro Minis” with Maggie Bennett. While I didn’t enroll in this one, I stood on the outskirts of the attendees and observed for awhile—everyone looked like they were having a great time and created some wonderful little pieces! Aside from the artist workshops, there was also stablemate painting for children, a YouTube meet-up with Stormy Strike, and the Breyer Booth hosted a couple of Breyer raffles and silent auctions and featured some great new models and accessories for sale. Saturday night I attended the swap meet at the Phoenix Inn host hotel. There was a wide variety of model horse items to buy and it had an excellent turnout! While 5 to 6 hotel rooms were open for shopping, it differentiates greatly from the hotel room shopping that
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occurs at the Clarion during BreyerFest®. Those with open hotel rooms posted their information on the BreyerWest® Facebook page, so you could locate them. Down-Time/The Fairgrounds and the Fair: BreyerWest® occurs at the Linn County Fairgrounds in Albany, Oregon during the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo, so while there was plenty of shopping between the two main buildings for the event (including some Breyers and model horses), most booths were geared towards living equine items. There were a few clothing/accessory booths, pet supplies, candy, etc., but a majority of the vendor areas were a reflection of the Horse Fair. Traffic was minimal at and around the fairgrounds and parking always seems to be available. The facilities as a whole are excellent. Walking from the buildings to the barns can always be done via a covered walkway; essential as it always seemed to be damp and/or raining. I’d definitely recommend a jacket (it’s chilly), umbrella and potentially a hat and gloves. Nearly everything but the pony rides are inside though, so once you are in the facility, the weather doesn’t matter much. The food scene is comparable to familiar types of events: food tents/trucks outside and a kitchen in one of the buildings for a quick, tasty lunch. Like BreyerFest® and many other horse–centric fairs, there are two barns with a schedule of performances throughout the day. There are many real horses to see/meet, as well as friendly owners happy to chat! I’ve experienced some of the most beautiful horses I’ve ever seen here!
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and thinking about the BreyerWest® adventure as a whole, I’m so happy to have made the trip and will look forward to many more in the years ahead. It’s a quiet, low key, laid back and intimate event, great for learning, meeting new people and catching up with old friends. Sending a big shout out and THANK YOU to Erin Corbett for putting on such a great show and organizing such an enjoyable event for model horse lovers everywhere!
Photos and Story by Christina Riley, an award winning model horse artist residing on Long Island in the state of New York. If you’d like to see Christina’s full album of photos from the BreyerWest® event, visit: Facebook.com/ArtByCRileyPhotography. Imagine Equine • Summer 2019 | 7
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THE BASICS: Your Prepped Model, Pastels and/or Earth Pigments, Brushes, Matte Spray Varnish, Acrylic Paint, Gloss Medium, an Eraser Pencil, an X-acto Knife, plate/pallette, reference photo and a Mask.
SPECIFICS: Pastels and/or Earth Pigment Colors used to achieve palomino include Earth Pigments Titanium White, Earth Pigments Black Iron Oxide, Gold Ochre soft pastel stick, Burnt Umber soft pastel stick, and Pearl-Ex Pearl pigment
SAFETY: It’s important to wear a mask while painting with pastels to avoid inhalation. Also, make sure you are outside or in a well-ventilated area when spraying matte varnish.
TIPS: When using pastel sticks, gently scrape them with your x-acto knife into a fine powder.
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Here, the model is prepped and primed in ivory. (If you do not have ivory primer, white primer works too. Apply light yellow ochre pigment or acrylic paint to reach this color). Before applying any pigments, be sure to spray a light coat of matte varnish onto the model; let dry completely.
Mix together Earth Pigments TITANIUM WHITE and PEARL-EX PEARL on a plate, then apply with a soft brush.
Apply black pigment to skin areas. Seal with matte varnish.
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Add a small amount of gold ochre to your existing pile of white, mix together and apply to your model. Then, add more gold ochre to the same pile and apply.
The key to working with pastels is building color very slowly to avoid grain. DO NOT SEAL THESE LAYERS YET! WATCH THE VIDEO to see how to use your eraser pencil, lifting the pigment to create dapples. Once you’ve reached your desired amount of dapples, seal with matte varnish.
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Add more gold ochre to your mixture and apply. Add a touch more black to skin areas. SEAL.
Add even more gold ochre and also a touch of burnt umber to your mixture, apply. Study your reference photo to see where your model needs shading. SEAL. 14 | Imagine Equine • Summer 2019
Using acrylics, paint on final details such as the model’s mane/tail, eyes, white markings, hooves, and chestnuts. SEAL in all of your hard work one last time!
Apply gloss varnish to the model’s eyes and inner nostrils.
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While my painting is best known for shimmering chestnuts and bays, my focus has always been on achieving finishes that are consistently realistic and meticulously detailed. I’m fascinated with every exquisite detail of equine coats and coloring, from the tiniest hairs to the genetics. This hobby, and the dozens of championships I’ve been honored with, have produced some of my proudest moments. My experimentation with new mediums and tools continues, constantly giving me fresh insight into ways of capturing the essence of equine beauty. You can find me at BreyerFest this July, and see my work at the Resin Futurity Show. Wiggle Workz Studio ~ Shane Langbauer www.wiggleworkz.com Email: iesha94@comcast.net Facebook: Wiggle Workz Studios – Art by Shane Langbauer www.facebook.com/WiggleWorkzStudios/ Instagram: @the_horse_hobbyist www.instagram.com/the_horse_hobbyist/ 16 | Imagine Equine • Summer 2019
Mel Miller focuses on customs, original sculptures and resins for lovers of horses, whatever the breed or discipline. She is committed to studying horses in order to create the most realistic pieces possible. Anatomy, color, behavior, the myriad breed types and activities, and the materials and methods of creating, provide an endless opportunity to learn and to pass on that knowledge for others to use. Tips and studio updates are regularly posted on Facebook and Instagram, and in 2019 she will be in the Artisan’s Gallery at BreyerFest (July 12-14) and judging at The Jennifer Show (Sept. 14-15). * Julie Ward Photography photo
Mel Miller Equine Art ~ Mel Miller www.melmillerequineart.com Email: melanie@melmillerequineart.com Facebook: Mel Miller Equine Art www.facebook.com/melmillerequineart/ Instagram: @melmillerequineart www.instagram.com/melmillerequineart/
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Artist, Kristen Cermele
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By Heather Malone
I should have been an event planner. I love having shows. Like, really love it. The concept of Candyland Live was born from two small yellow card shows I had as a test run a couple of years before, as part of the Redline show series in Boulder, CO. I wanted to have a show with non-traditional awards and a hard-coded theme. I always loved the thought of a Candy-based show, bolstered by reading Charlie And The Chocolate Factory several times as a child, playing the Candyland board game, not to mention the tale of Hansel and Gretel. Plus, who doesn’t love candy? A year later, after I held the much more traditional “really big show,” Rocky Mountain Spring Fling, which was great fun and very well attended and received, I longed to do something more innovative. Candyland Live was meant to be a low-key, non-NAN qualified interim show, to give me a breather during the Spring Fling’s off years. Initially, I planned to give chocolate coins for ribbons, like the previous small shows I held, and larger candy prizes for the overalls. So much for that idea. 18 | Imagine Equine • Summer 2019
As I am incapable of doing anything halfway, except for the laundry, I mulled over doing a non-standard performance division; I wanted it to be more about fun and creativity vs. grinding through 20+ classes with one horse. With Tiffany Purdy and Stephanie Blaylock graciously offering to judge, I began pricing candy and on a lark, checked out how much giant “giant gummy bears” were. When I saw they had 5 pound bears, I jumped overboard with the Candyland concept. So, on April 13, 2019, the quasi-destination show, Candyland Live took place at Arapahoe County Fairgrounds in Aurora, CO. The one-day show consisted of workmanship and collectability halter, amateur owner & artist, mini and micro classes, a large youth division, fun classes, and a themed performance division. We also offered a swap meet at the show, a painting clinic with Stephanie Blaylock, and planned a special edition “Mares In Black” podcast to record at the hall (which didn’t happen, due to a really loud Quinceañera in the hall next door).
Photos by Heather Malone & Stephanie Blaylock
The workmanship halter classes which were divided by coat color and AR, CM and CMG were bursting with quality and artistry. The collectability classes showcased beautiful rare pieces in both plastic and china. The youth show had SEVEN KIDS, which is the largest we have had in the area so far, and those kids came to WIN! I was so proud of their creativity and ambition with their entries. Amateur artist was a smashing success with an AAO entry by Nae Keller making it all the way to Best in Show consideration. Performance was just as amazing, pure and simple. The uniqueness of the class list brought out some of the most massive, inspiring and hilarious entries I have ever seen. Some of this hobby’s biggest hard-core performance showers went head to head and had a ball doing it. Jackie Rossi brought a “Breath of The Wild” video game inspired entry for over fences, complete with a Link doll and a Guardian that lit up and played music. However, it was Jennifer Buxton that brought the house down with her 16-horse parade route entry for the Think Pink class. The show was a smashing success, from the quality of the competition, the innovation of the class list and the jam-packed raffle, to all my wonderful judges/staff, donors and attendees from near and far. I love making people smile and enjoy themselves, and I loved the whimsy of the candy concept. I hope it was as rewarding for the exhibitors and staff as it was for me! Imagine Equine • Summer 2019 | 19
“Creating a moment in time ... a feeling ... a horse with a past, a purpose and an emotion.”
@STUDIOTHORNROSE WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/STUDIOTHORNROSE WWW.STUDIOTHORNROSE.COM | KYLEE@STUDIOTHORNROSE.COM
Specializing in realistically capturing the spectrum of equine color using soft pastels, earth pigments, acrylics, and the occasional oils.
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Seunta (Atlanta, GA - USA) is partnered with 3D artist, Enkhtur B (Ulaan Bataar, Mongolia), to bring the hobby interesting and unique model horses, as well as other adorable animal caricature models. Seunta is a resin casting and mold making company specializing in model horses. 3D modeling, SLS scanning and 3D printing is also part of the technology we use. At Seunta LLC, art meets science and each piece is created with great admiration and reverence for the horse. We have an expanding online store available for you to browse 24/7 with artist resin models of all sizes, and an ongoing personal collection sale area with many other types of model horses. Seunta LLC Sherry Carr & Enkhtur Bayarsaikhan www.seunta.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/Seunta/
The North American Model Horse Shows Association’s mission (a non-profit organization) is to serve as an inclusive organization to promote the model horse hobby. NAMHSA’s aim is to promote all facets of the model horse hobby and to provide support for the future development of model horse showing, customizing and collecting. The North American Nationals (NAN) is NAMHSA’s annual National Championship Model Horse Show. Next stop: Meet us at BreyerFest 2019 at our booth in the Clarion, Thursday evening, July 11th, or join our annual Members Meeting, open to the public, July 10th, in the Clarion Ballroom | 8 pm. North American Model Horse Showers Association www.namhsa.org/becomeamember.htm Facebook: www.facebook.com/NAMHSA/ www.namhsa.org/contacts.htm
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Specializing in realistic equine sculpture, Kim Murray creates sculptures with exceptional anatomical accuracy, immense detail and tremendous expression. Her growing portfolio comprises of fine art, portrait sculpting, model horses, equine event awards & rosette centres. In the United Kingdom, Kim helps organize the annual national show as part of the British Model Equine Championship Show committee. This summer, Kim will once again be making the trip over to the United States to display in the Artisan’s Gallery at the Clarion Hotel as part of the 2019 BreyerFest After Dark. Capital Equestrian ~ Kim Murray Cheshire, United Kingdom www.capitalequestrian.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/capitalequestrian/ Instagram: @capitalequestrian www.instagram.com/capitalequestrian/
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I create originals to cast in resin, ceramic, glass, and metals, in full body and bas-relief. I also create collectibles, giftware, chackhis, and ornaments featuring the equine. A jewelry line in precious metal clays and porcelain beads is in development as well, which I hope to debut in 2020. My illustration work is featured in my Zazzle store, showcasing the equine and mystical beasts in fun stylization. I seek to explore the inner life of an individual soul resonating within the living moment so that I may convey this gracious creature with sensitivity, insight, and kinship. The story from the animal’s point of view is what captivates me and compels my hands to shape the clay. In 2019, I’ll be at The Jennifer Show, September 14-15 in Aurora, CO as a judge. Plus, I’ll be hosting A Good Vintage V, my vintage custom show, as well as Medallion Mayhem, a showcase for the horse in bas-relief. Minkiewicz Studios LLC ~ Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig Boise, Idaho mink-studio.blogspot.com Email/Newsletter: sminksales@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/MinkStudiosLLC Instagram: www.instagram.com/minkstudiosllc Twitter: twitter.com/MinkzStudios
SPECIALIZING
in oil colors & pigments for a smooth, vibrant finish...
WIGGLE WORKZ STUDIO | Art by Shane Langbauer | www.WiggleWorkz.com | iesha94@comcast.net www.facebook.com/WiggleWorkzStudios @the_horse_hobbyist
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact Jaime Potkalesky jpotkalesky@reevesintl.com (973) 694-5006, ext 191
Pequannock, NJ (March 12, 2019) Breyer®, the number one name in horse toys, invites children and collectors of all ages to join the 30th anniversary celebration of its wonderful world of horses at BreyerFest®’s annual fan festival and horse fair, July 12-14, 2019 at the beautiful Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. Since 1990, BreyerFest has been a summer highlight for horse lovers. This fun, hands-on, family-oriented festival encourages kids to get up close to horses and meet their owners, take pony rides, visit a petting zoo, and find play tables and craft activities like paint-your-own Breyer Stablemates horses. Do you have a hero? Yes! – they’re all around us and this year’s theme at BreyerFest is a Salute to Horse Heroes, that includes a new costume contest, Not all Heroes Wear Capes (but some do!) at 6:00 pm on opening day, Friday, July 12. From caped crusaders to the armed services, heroes come in all shapes and sizes, and BreyerFest is the perfect place to let imaginations run wild!
Police Horse, Oliver The 2019 Celebration Model www.breyerhorses.com/pages/exclusive-models
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Breyer honors superstar Police Horse, Oliver, as the 2019 Celebration model provided to each three-day ticket holder. Partnered with Captain Lisa Rakes, Oliver is an 11-year-old Shire cross who is calm in all situations including crowd control and parades, and is a wonderful ambassador for all mounted police officers!
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Attendees will also get to meet Zipped in Black Magic, the 2017 Therapy Horse of the Year, and Klinger from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) caisson platoon. Klinger is a U.S. Army Ambassador and active participant in animal-assisted therapy. Breyer will also welcome a real life hero to Lexington: world-renowned horseman, trainer, author, and film/TV performer, Jonathan Field. After a freak work accident nearly cost him his hand, he found a new path, taking all the theory, skills and experiences from his life with horses and integrating them into Jonathan Field Horsemanship, Inspired by Horses. What makes BreyerFest special? All the opportunities it offers for guests to see, touch and experience horses close up! Activities include three days of exciting live horse demonstrations featuring nearly 200 horses representing more than 20 breeds, meet-and-greets with special equine guests, a 55-booth Trade Fair, Breyer Super Store with models created especially for BreyerFest, Craft & Activity Center with free activities, face painting and magic shows, model horse displays and shows, plus workshops and free seminars. Don’t miss Vicki Wilson, winner of the 2017 and 2018 Road to the Horse (RTTH) championships and outstanding trainer of New Zealand’s wild horses, with demos throughout all three days, or The Presidents’ Choice Super Dogs of Ontario, Canada, and their all-new WaterBark Show. BreyerFest tickets include access to Kentucky Horse Park activities and museums, too!
U.S. Army Ambassador, Klinger.
www.equusfoundation.org
2017 Therapy Horse of the Year, Zipped in Black Magic.
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BreyerFest’s Celebration of Horses evening spectacular, at 6:30 pm on Friday and Saturday, is produced by the talented Sylvia Zerbini and features top equine entertainers including an opening performance by 28 horse and rider teams that form the The Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s Musical Ride. The shows are in the Alltech Arena with full theatrical lighting and music, and pre-event activities on the concourse. Admission to Celebration of Horses comes with each three-day admission pass. Upgrades are available to Single Day ticket holders and some limited show-only seats are available. Additional Special 30th Anniversary Guests and Activities include: • Prepare to be blown away by Latigo Dun It and talented charro Tomas Garcilazo, and their astonishing trick roping and riding maneuvers! • Meet King, the 2001 American Paint Horse owned by Trixie Chicks performer Kelsey Lauberth, known as “the horse of many trick riders” because of his steady temperament. • Meet Truly Unsurpassed, a 2001 Paint Horse mare owned by Nancy Conley, the first horse to earn Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals from the Western Dressage Association of America. • Meet Lil’ Ricky Rocker, the colorful Appaloosa champion owned by Ron and Donna Georgyi and known as the BreyerFest Ambassador! • Meet Dominante XXIX, 2005 Campeon de la Raza (Champion Stallion) and first Qualified Pura Raza Española (PRE) stallion imported to the United States. • See the Kids Jump Off, open to kids 16 and under, who race against the clock on foot and over fences, and Best Customs Contest at the Artisans Gallery on Friday and Saturday (final judging)! Top three finalists in five divisions – Excellence in Finish, Fantasy, Most Extreme, Best for Performance and 2019 Theme Class, Great Hair Day. • Join the Diorama Contest, Salute to BreyerFest, present your diorama as a parade float and help make the Greatest Parade of Breyer Models the Horse Park has ever seen! • Daily model horse showing! Starting Thursday, July 11, with the BreyerFest Breakables Live Show and All-China Show at the Clarion Hotel. Friday at BreyerFest is one of the largest Open Model Horse Shows in America and Saturday’s Youth Show is the world’s largest model horse show for kids! 26 | Imagine Equine • Summer 2019
About Breyer® One of America’s most iconic toy brands, Breyer has been dedicated to the creation of authentic and realistic model horses for play and collecting for nearly 70 years. Its portrait models of horse heroes like Justify, Secretariat, and Black Beauty have inspired children of all ages to love horses. Breyer is a division of Reeves International, a familyowned toy manufacturer and distributor based in Pequannock, NJ. Visit us at www.BreyerHorses. com. For more information, contact Jaime Potkalesky at jpotkalesky@reevesintl.com or (973) 694-5006, ext 191. WHAT: 30th Annual BreyerFest® and BreyerFest Celebration of Horses Evening Show WHEN: Friday-Sunday, July 12-14, 2019 - 9am-5pm WHERE: Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY
Single Day: $20 purchased online thru Mon., July 8; $20 on site. Includes Limited Edition Stablemates model - a $10 value! Children age six and under free (no Limited Edition model). ** Upgrade for BreyerFest Celebration of Horses Evening Show (Friday and Saturday evenings only) $15.
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EQUINE ART BY MINDY BERG
Burlington, Vermont | mindy@sprucemtnstudio.com www.facebook.com/sprucemtnstudiollc www.instagram.com/sprucemtnstudio
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Christina Riley is an award winning model horse artist who currently resides on Long Island in the state of New York. To view and follow her work and story, you can visit her website, www.ArtByCRiley.com, or her Facebook page, Facebook.com/ArtByCRiley. If you’d like to see Christina’s full album of photos from the BreyerWest® event, visit: Facebook.com/ArtByCRileyPhotography. Imagine Equine • Summer 2019 | 33
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By Jenn Trickey
MAKING BIG NOISE!
Long after the game ends, our favorite Arabian horse ambassador keeps rolling for fans everywhere. The Denver Broncos beloved mascot, Thunder, our favorite Arabian horse breed ambassador, and his trainer, our own Ann Judge, are no strangers to galloping across an arena to cheering stands. However, to the delight of anyone at the 52nd U.S. National Championship Horse Show, the green under their feet was not the turf of Mile-High Stadium, but the green shavings of finals weekend in Tulsa, OK! Thunder, Ann and his owner, Sharon Magness Blake, kicked off the classes with their signature flag-flaring charge and hosted countless “selfies” to adoring fans non-stop. Thunder’s presence also prompted a successful “Coats for Kids Drive” to benefit the local community of Tulsa. The Arabian horse community was thrilled for the visit and give great thanks to Team Thunder for their dedication. And now that football season has come to a close, is it time for Thunder to kick back? Nope, not at all. Our proud, handsome guy is back at it with the Denver Broncos Charities and the Thunder Foundation making visits to organizations including the
Children’s Hospital, Denver Rescue Mission, the American Heart Association, Volunteers of America and The Boys and Girls Clubs. Team mascots have a unique and challenging job! They must enjoy people and love performing – both hallmarks of the Arabian breed! So how does one pay homage to a NFL superstar with gameday duties that include leading the Broncos out of the tunnel, all while supporting local charities and their causes? You honor him with his very own Breyer® horse. As if we could not be any prouder, the Arabian horse has a new member in the Breyer® stable! Touchdown!
Since 1999, Ann has served as the rider/trainer of “Thunder,” the Denver Broncos’ Mascot. As well as appearing at all Denver Broncos home games to over 76,000 fans, Ann and Thunder have attended two Super Bowls as well as countless charitable events. In 2018, Thunder was honored as the Grand Marshall of the National Western Stock Show parade—the only live animal Grand Marshall since Rin Tin Tin in 1940! Imagine Equine • Summer 2019 | 37
May 4, 2019: Beech Brook Benefit Model Equine Show in Exeter, RI Contact: Meredith Westner May 4, 2019: Berks County Horse Council Model Horse Show in Leesport, PA Contact: Leanna Long May 4, 2019: Stone Horse Country Fair - Mad About Plaid in Shipshewana, IN Contact: Dawn Henderson May 11, 2019: All Mini Birthday Bash in Bay Shore, NY Contact: Christina Riley May 11-12, 2019: High Sierra Live in Wabamun, Alberta, Canada Contact: Linnea Cameron May 11, 2019: Jolts Jubilee in Kamiah, ID Contact: Jen Olp May 11, 2019: Select Charity Spring Live Model Horse Show in Janesville, IA Contact: Judi Nelson May 18, 2019: 10th Annual First Show of the New Season in Anaheim, CA Contact: Sharon Massouris May 18, 2019: Medieval Madness in West Stafford, CT Contact: Stacylynn Mullady May 18, 2019: Clinky Mania Live in Georgetown, IN Contact: Melissa Meader May 18, 2019: M.O.M. Live in Black River Falls, WI Contact: Deb Johnson May 18, 2019: NY State Breeders Model Horse Show in Syracuse, NY Contact: Jini Groen May 25, 2019: Bella Vista Spring Live Show in Lawrenceburg, KY Contact: Deneb Thompson May 25, 2019: Butterflies and Bell Boots Special Edition in Columbia, MD Contact: Angela Youkers May 25, 2019: Indian Nations Live in Dewey, OK Contact: Cassie Hayes May 25, 2019: Indian Paintbrush Live in Cheyenne, WY Contact: Anna Miller May 25, 2019: Memorial Classic Live I in Rosemount, MN Contact: Kate Springer May 26, 2019: Memorial Classic Live II in Rosemount, MN Contact: Tanya Schulte MAY 1 - June 30, 2019 NaMoScuMO - National Model Sculpting Month Date: May 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019 (maybe a second round September 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019) Hosted by Vanessa Adams For information Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1437054353072973/ or search for “NaMoScuMo.” Free and open to all - Amateur or Professional! June 1, 2019: Big Orange Bash in Knoxville, TN Contact: Carol Tuft June 1, 2019: California Dreamin’ in Norco, CA Contact: Suzanne Francis June 1, 2019: Metroplex Model Mania in Corsicana, TX Contact: Carrie Richmond June 8, 2019: Finger Lakes Spring Fling in Syracuse, NY Contact: Jini Groen June 15-16, 2019: June Bug Live in Divide, CO Contact: Amber Shultz June 22, 2019: Gordon County 4-H Model Horse Show in Syracuse, NY Contact: Olivia Tierce June 22-23, 2019: Dam Town Live in Bassano, Alberta, Canada Info: https://damtownlive.wordpress.com/ July 6, 2019: Pukka Panic Live Show, BMECS Qualifier in Kent, UK Join our Facebook Group for Updates July 11, 2019: Breakables Live at BreyerFest Salute to Horse Heroes in Lexington, KY Contact: Diana Dubbeld July 11, 2019: The Resin Futurity in Lexington, KY Contact: Stacy Quick July 12-14, 2019: BreyerFest® in Lexington, KY Contact: www.BreyerHorses.com July 13, 2019: Stone Age live 2019 in Lexington, KY Contact: Tess Jezek July 28, 2019: The Willow Tree Live in Grand Junction, CO Contact: Garret Dupper August 10, 2019: Silver Spur Live Petite in Vinton, LA Contact: Renee Jordan August 17, 2019: Midwest Model Mania in Galesburg, IL Contact: Marilou Mol August 24, 2019: GLC No Frills China Specialty Show in Huntley, IL Contact: Elizabeth LaRose
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FAVORITE PIZZA TOPPINGS: Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella EARLY RISER OR NIGHT OWL? Early Riser HOW DO YOU TAKE YOUR COFFEE: Decaf with Almond Milk FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: Cumberland Island, GA FAVORITE HOBBY (OUTSIDE OF THOSE ART-RELATED): Trail Riding & Boating FAVORITE MODEL HORSE SHOW: BreyerFest® FAVORITE ART SUPPLY: Pigments/Pastels WHAT A TYPICAL WEEKDAY LOOKS LIKE FOR ME: I spend them painting in the studio ALL DAY! A TYPICAL WEEKEND? Hanging out with my husband, family, and our dogs. I NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT: My phone, wallet, water, and a snack. MY MOST SENTIMENTAL ART PIECE? Barnaby, since he was my first original sculpture. Producing him in resin was such a special feeling!
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HOBBYIST | MODEL HORSES | EQUINE ARTISTS Art By C. Riley ~ Christina Riley Long Island, New York criley@artbycriley.com www.ArtByCRiley.com Facebook: www.Facebook.com/artbycriley Instagram: www.instagram.com/artbycriley Capital Equestrian ~ Kim Murray Cheshire, United Kingdom www.capitalequestrian.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/capitalequestrian/@capitalequestrian Instagram: www.instagram.com/capitalequestrian/@capitalequestrian Equine Art by Nikki Button paintedmodelhorses@yahoo.com www.paintedmodelhorses.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/paintedmodelhorses Instagram: www/instagram.com/equineartbynikkibutton Horse-Power Graphics ~ Sheryl Leisure Kimmell, Indiana sheryl@horse-powergraphics.com www.horse-powergraphics.com KNC Equine Art ~ Kristen Cermele kncstudio@gmail.com www.kncequineart.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/kncstudio/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/knc_modelhorses Minkiewicz Studios LLC ~ Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig Boise, Idaho mink-studio.blogspot.com sminksales@gmail.com Josie Burks on behalf of Minkiewicz Studios LLC Facebook: www.facebook.com/MinkStudiosLLC Instagram: www.instagram.com/minkstudiosllc Twitter: www.twitter.com/MinkzStudios Model Horse Place: www.modelhorseplace.com/store/minkiewicz-studios Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/MinkStudios Zazzle: www.zazzle.com/store/minkiewiczstudios
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HOBBYIST | MODEL HORSES | EQUINE ARTISTS Mel Miller Equine Art www.melmillerequineart.com Email: melanie@melmillerequineart.com Facebook: Mel Miller Equine Art https://www.facebook.com/ melmillerequineart/ Instagram: melmillerequineart https://www.instagram.com/ melmillerequineart/
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The magical quality Horses have to energize is shared by all who love it. The study of their anatomy, the attention to their textures, colors and contours are the details artists around the world spend hours upon hours on in bringing their creations to life. A group of over 200 Breyer Collector Club Members got a full dose of inspiration at the 2018 Scottsdale Stampede Collectors Event.
Photos by Ashley GallĂşn
Creative Inspiration from the Real Deal!
There is no replacement for the true HANDS-ON experience of horses. Their smell, their feel, their sound, and the look in their eye is the perfect way for horse-crazy artists to get inspired with their next creation. Whether you own horses or not, the model horse community is united in their fascination with these beautiful creatures. Put your hands in their mane, smell a handful of hay, and breathe into their nose. Let your creativity run wild!!!! Photos from Rae-Dawn Arabians. A National Champion Arabian horse farm owned by hosts Murray and Shirley Popplewell. Two groups of guests were treated to a private tour of the farm that included open barns, a multi-horse presentation where visitors were able to ask questions, pet, and enjoy beautiful Arabian horses up close and personal, snap selfie photos with the horses, and finish the day off with a delightful lunch. The horses were presented while telling the story of Rae-Dawn’s breeding program and journey with the Arabian horse. www.raedawnarabians.com/
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AHT Boutique 39 Art By C. Riley 23 Capital Equestrian 29 Stephanie Blaylock Nikki Button Charlene Deyle Ashley Gallun Jaime Johnson Heather Malone Kylee Parks Christina Riley Jenn Trickey April Visel
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