So What if I'm an Adult?

My First Breyers

If you follow me on any form of social media you've noticed I've been posting A LOT about Breyer Model Horses.

Traditional and Classic Sized
Collection

What is a Breyer Model Horse? To most people, they are expensive plastic horses, ranging from $3 to  thousands depending on the rarity, size, collectibility etc. I am not sure what drew me to Breyer. I was given a Desert Arabian Family from my parents when I was 7 or so as a gift (pictured to the left). My collection has expanded since then; currently I have 220. Oops. Just calculated that number from my spreadsheet that contains every model. Only thing it is missing is pictures, as I haven't gotten around to that yet.

Stablemate Collection

As you can see my collection is quite extensive. The scary thing is I got rid of over 50 models in May when I attended my first model horse show. I had never been to one before and was curious what was involved. It was a cool experience, but I don't think it's for me. I just don't have the time or money to invest in it.

Examples of my props

Breyer hosts an annual event called Breyerfest at the Kentucky Horse Park, and it is on my bucket list to attend. Ever since I found out about it as a child, I have wanted to go. Each year has a different theme, and there are special events, special run models, guest real horses, performances, plus it takes place at the Kentucky Horse park. It sounds like heaven. I guess it is like "nerds" and Comic Cons. Just my nerdy thing is plastic horses!

However, I have gotten into making scale model horse props. Jumps, stable accessories, custom blankets, and whatever else I can come up with. I design for both Breyers and Schleich. It is fun and I have learned a lot of new things, like woodworking. In a perfect world, I would be able to turn it into a little business. As work seems to elude me, and my health has been questionable of late, being able to stay home and do things at my own pace that I enjoy sounds like a dream. If I am having a bad day, I don't have to do anything. If I'm having a good day, let the creative juices flow!

I dunno what it is about these painted plastic ponies, but I just really enjoy them. So what if I'm an adult.