Welcome to Ridge Farms Model Horses!
Let us make your plastic pony dreams come true with custom models designed by you as a replica of your dream horse or a treasured companion! Please feel free to fill out the contact form below and let us know what you're looking for and we'll get back to you within 24 hours. In the meantime, scroll down to see our winners and take a look at other "herd members" on the following pages. Thanks for stopping in!
-Sarah (Nighthawk, Guinivere, Nora and Sam)
Scroll Down to read my policies and
check out some of our recent live show winners!
Check out my Blog and the For Sale page and keep up on recent completions and studio happenings!
-Sarah (Nighthawk, Guinivere, Nora and Sam)
Scroll Down to read my policies and
check out some of our recent live show winners!
Check out my Blog and the For Sale page and keep up on recent completions and studio happenings!
Cruise Control, our Quarter Horse, will always be in our hearts. He was our stable mascot, my partner in crime, Western games horse, trail extraordinaire, pony ride giver and faithful confidant for 20 years and he will be forever missed by all who knew him for his 27 years.
Nora, official human exerciser, ball chaser, bird watcher and puppy trainer, also a very good dog with the drive of an Olympic Athlete!
Samuel, mutt extraordinaire, champion (in his own mind) swimmer, tree trimmer and sock hider. The June 2020 addition to our family after an evening of too many (or just enough?) White Claw hard seltzers!
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Guinivere 25 yo
3/4 Welsh 1/4 Arab
100% Good Sport!
Title: Supervisor of Barnyard Operations
Member of the team since fall of 2017 "Nighthawk"
AKA Casey, Big Mare
Title: Assistant Supervisor of Barnyard Operations, whiskey connoisseur and resident Fencing Integrity tester
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The "Short List" of Important Policies:
-If you disappear with no contact and no payment your commission spot will be forfeited and the model will be sold to recoup my time and materials. That being said, I am very flexible and we can usually work something out if there are issues- just don't disappear on me!
-I am more than happy to create a model in the likeness of your equine friend or that of someone else's horse. I specialize in appaloosas and paint horses but don't mind branching out.
-If you are sending me a model to prep or paint, and the model requires a stand or peg in order to remain upright or to balance, please send it.
-Please do not ask me to copy another artist's work- if you admire a model they created, please contact them instead. I will, however do touch up work as long as the artist allows others to do repairs- it's your responsibility to check on this before you send me the model.
-You have my permission in advance to have another artist touch up my work should the need arise. Any major work should be noted on the model itself in the form of another signature and that includes glossing the model.
-If we are trading and have never done business before, I will NOT send first. Ever. Period. There is 0 chance.
-I do not guarantee live show quality unless I have personally shown the horse myself with success. LSQ is WAY too subjective a term. I will say that many of my horses have placed and qualified for NAN and have top 10'd in the past as well.
-I'd LOVE to see pictures of my horses being shown with their winnings- if you send me some shots it will lead to good deals for you on future purchases! I also casually collect ribbons and rosettes from my winners (in case you're looking for something to do with them!)
If you have any other specific questions about my models, policies and pricing please don't hesitate to contact me using the form below or by e-mailing me directly at [email protected].
I'll get back to you usually within 24 hours.
-If you disappear with no contact and no payment your commission spot will be forfeited and the model will be sold to recoup my time and materials. That being said, I am very flexible and we can usually work something out if there are issues- just don't disappear on me!
-I am more than happy to create a model in the likeness of your equine friend or that of someone else's horse. I specialize in appaloosas and paint horses but don't mind branching out.
-If you are sending me a model to prep or paint, and the model requires a stand or peg in order to remain upright or to balance, please send it.
-Please do not ask me to copy another artist's work- if you admire a model they created, please contact them instead. I will, however do touch up work as long as the artist allows others to do repairs- it's your responsibility to check on this before you send me the model.
-You have my permission in advance to have another artist touch up my work should the need arise. Any major work should be noted on the model itself in the form of another signature and that includes glossing the model.
-If we are trading and have never done business before, I will NOT send first. Ever. Period. There is 0 chance.
-I do not guarantee live show quality unless I have personally shown the horse myself with success. LSQ is WAY too subjective a term. I will say that many of my horses have placed and qualified for NAN and have top 10'd in the past as well.
-I'd LOVE to see pictures of my horses being shown with their winnings- if you send me some shots it will lead to good deals for you on future purchases! I also casually collect ribbons and rosettes from my winners (in case you're looking for something to do with them!)
If you have any other specific questions about my models, policies and pricing please don't hesitate to contact me using the form below or by e-mailing me directly at [email protected].
I'll get back to you usually within 24 hours.
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Ridge Farms Winners!
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A recent eBay winner put together this awesome Halloween display in her home with the CM Big Ben at the top of the heap! How cool is this set up?!
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"Bulletproof" winning big at a UK show last year!
He's been doing well for his owner and they just decided to add another one of my customs to their show string- the CM Shannondell I call "Springer" is heading across the pond for a carriage set up! I'm so excited to see it all put together! |
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Breyerfest 2020 7th Place Customs division! I happened across this lady when I was checking out the photo show- that was exciting!
2019 Morgan's Little models doing well at their first show! The "Lemme At Em" resin on the left arrived at her new home just in time to be packed up!
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Lynn's Wyatt CM did quite well at his latest show in early 2019! Thanks a lot for the update, Lynn!
Showing update from Morgan:
Speedy Spots was 1st in Appaloosa then 2nd in workmanship!
Mara's Warlock was 2nd in breed!
Her Excellency (GG CM) was 2nd in other sport and 5th in workmanship!
Pride (rainbow) was 2nd in Fantasy!
Speedy Spots was 1st in Appaloosa then 2nd in workmanship!
Mara's Warlock was 2nd in breed!
Her Excellency (GG CM) was 2nd in other sport and 5th in workmanship!
Pride (rainbow) was 2nd in Fantasy!
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I'm so excited to have these guys and gals as part of Morgan's Show string! Thanks for the update, Morgan!
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Birthday Bash Bar did quite well at her most recent show! Woo Hoo! (March 2018-give or take)
Morgan keeps on doing well with her models! Here's the report from her latest show:
Jen Eyre was 1st in AR Arabian and 3rd in Workmanship! (Arab Resin)
Speedy Spots was 3rd in breed and 5th in workmanship! (Smarty Jones CM)
Mara's Warlock was 2nd in breed and 1st in workmanship then reserve champ in workmanship! (Carrick CM)
Thanks again for the showing updates AND the great photos!
Jen Eyre was 1st in AR Arabian and 3rd in Workmanship! (Arab Resin)
Speedy Spots was 3rd in breed and 5th in workmanship! (Smarty Jones CM)
Mara's Warlock was 2nd in breed and 1st in workmanship then reserve champ in workmanship! (Carrick CM)
Thanks again for the showing updates AND the great photos!
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Birthday Bash Bar, a recent show donation, more recently NAN'd in her halter class for her new owner- that makes 2 good wins! Congrats!
Woo Hoo! Go Yvonda! The CM Char Do Neigh by me and the AMAZING Eagle Saddle, by her, took Overall Performance Grand Champion- and it was her first show! Great Job, buddy!
Speedy Spots took a 6th at Breyerfest 2017!
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Speedy Spots winning a 3rd at Sweet Onion Live! Yay!
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The Applause resin's first show June 2017- first place! Yay!
Jolts Jubilee (May '17) Show Results from Morgan . . .
I'm going to rename this guy "Mara's Sideways Warlock" because he never wants to display upright!
Hi Sara,
just got back from a very competitive show this weekend and the horses you painted for me did amazing! Mara's Warlock was 1st in the TB class then Sport Reserve and 2nd in Bay workmanship! Speedy Spots was 1st in Appaloosa then Reserve Champ of the stock division, placed 1st in Appaloosa workmanship and then got Reserve Champ of workmanship! He then went on to get Reserve Overall of the CM division!
The next show they will be at is the Breyerfest Open Show. Have a great day! :)
Can't wait to hear how they do at Breyerfest, Morgan!
just got back from a very competitive show this weekend and the horses you painted for me did amazing! Mara's Warlock was 1st in the TB class then Sport Reserve and 2nd in Bay workmanship! Speedy Spots was 1st in Appaloosa then Reserve Champ of the stock division, placed 1st in Appaloosa workmanship and then got Reserve Champ of workmanship! He then went on to get Reserve Overall of the CM division!
The next show they will be at is the Breyerfest Open Show. Have a great day! :)
Can't wait to hear how they do at Breyerfest, Morgan!
Speedy Spots racing to first in breed and stock horse Reserve Champion at Card Shark Live May 2017
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Mara's Warlock placed in breed and got a Reserve Championship as well! Woo Hoo! So proud of my boys- Look at those ribbons!
CM Camp Pony named Peg doing well at her first show in April in Canada!
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Pocono Ponies 2017 was a success! Here are some of the models and their ribbons! First my OF and CM performance trio:
"Let's Start a Rumor" English, "Dawn" Western and "TDH" Other performance. It was crazy fun, but mostly just crazy!
I did't get pictures of all of them with their ribbons but here are some highlights . . .
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OK, so he's an OF model, a NAN card still makes me happy!
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First time out and a NAN card for Skittles Sparkle! We even saw our old buddy "Toasty Marshmallow" place in the class, too!
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I don't know that I'll ever plan to show in 4 divisions all at once ever again! I only missed 2 classes but I was annoyed because they were the resin classes for the Cruise portrait model and the Showtime paint horse. Those were two I was REALLY wanting to get out of the show table, too. Oh well, next year I guess!
2017 Winter Shows:
CM Phoenix owned by Karen took NAN cards in Western Pleasure and Trail at her first show in February!
Jaqueline's CM Valentine and Heartbreaker placed at their first show last month!
Speedy Spots racing into a winning position at his latest show!
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Mara's Warlock did well at his first 2017 show in February:
-1st in TB class, -Sport Breed champion, -1st in Bay/Brown for workmanship His stable buddy, Speedy Spots, a CM Smarty Jones, came 3rd in Appaloosa and 4th in workmanship! Great job, Morgan! You show them well! |
Emily's Show Team Did well at the latest show in November of 2016. Check out her models and what they earned below!
CM Adios owned by Emily Briggs: Section Champion Stock
Taylor's Roxy showing well again in fall of 2016:
Another win for the CM Roxy at a SE Ohio show Fall 2016. Woo Hoo!
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CM Marchador owned by Emily Briggs: Section Reserve Champion Spanish/Gaited
12/16
Caitlin showed this OF Wintersong at Pocono Ponies in the fall of 2016:
Ha! Ha! I totally owned this horse at one point in time so this a WIN for me, too! Still Love this guy!
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A proud showing for Morgan's new herd members at Atomic City Live in Oct. Mara's Warlock took a 1st in breed and a 3rd in Workmanship while Speedy Spots took a 2nd in breed and a 3rd in Workmanship! Way to go Morgan! Glad the boys are getting out and being shown!
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Hayley's CM Stone Performance Horse did well at the Leesport Model Horse Show:
-Western Performance Champion -Reserve Champion "Everybody at the show absolutely loved him!" Check out the photos of him tacked and untacked. Great Job, Hayley! 
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Emily's show team returned triumphant from a recent proxy show! Great job!
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"Speedy Spots" taking home the ribbons at Sweet Onion Live this year! He was first in his Appaloosa Class, Stock Breed Champion and First in Workmanship- Way to Go Morgan! Hope he keeps on winning for you!
FT Pointillism Top 10 NAN '16 Way to go Kirstina!
She also took a 3rd at Breyerfest Live!
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Here's FT Cool Beans taking a 3rd at Stone Age Live '16
Thanks Kirstina and Congratulations!
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Let the 2016 Show Season Begin! Taylor's CM Roxy won 2nd in Breed and 5th in Performance at her first show! Great job, Taylor!
"It's Jake, from State Farm" is his 3rd place barrel racing entry wearing tack made by Ridge Farms. Pocono Ponies Live! May '16
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May '16 in what was reported to be a HUGE paint class!
World's most boring performance entry won a 5th at Pocono Ponies Live! in early May. Here we have Stoddard, a OOAK ISH, modeling a Yvonda Robinette saddle set. He is "performing" a Western Dressage test . . . he's at the HALT 5 SECONDS part! Whatever- it placed!
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"Springsong" did not disappoint at Pocono Ponies Live either, placing 2nd to another beautiful Wintersong fantasy CM. . . a worthy competitor indeed!
To the right you'll see that "Toasty Marshmallow" NAN'd with a 2nd place and "Robert" missed by a hair. More photos to come when I have the time (I never have the time on show day!) Considering I was showing in Performance, OF, resin and CM, I'm going to call Pocono Ponies a success this year! |
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Pictures of 2015 Show Season Winners!
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Honorary Members of "Show Team: Katz" did well at a recent PA show! Everyone was in the ribbons (except my OF Phoenix drafter who's since been CM'd- that's whatcha get)!
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Yippee! Springtime Vanner just qualified for NAN! 11/15 Congrats!
Doesn't Scarlett Rose look beautiful with this NAN Top Ten ribbon next to her? I think the purple really brings out the lovely roaning in her coat!
Here are some of the latest from Emily's last show on Saturday October 24th, 2015! I'm especially proud of the new Friesian Cross on the lower right! Two first! WooHoo!
That's the "In -over-my-head"Show Face!
I'm so glad there are people out there who like it more than I do!
Best of luck for 2015 showers!!
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Gracie showing at Pocono Ponies Live! 2015
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2014-15 and Earlier Winners
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I very infrequently get to travel to live model horse shows myself so I rely on my customers to keep me up on the show successes of models that I've customized and painted. I LOVE to hear how they're doing out in the big, wide world of live showing and photo showing across the country!
Aunt Arctica CM Valentine from 2012
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Beautiful Baby Winner!
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Congratulations Andrea!
Kerrigan CM Appaloosa Othello from 2011
A successful day for her first time out at Plastic Ponies on Parade, loyal customer, Andrea did quite well with a small herd of my custom appaloosas:
"The Wintersong, Kerrigan, was shown as a Sugarbush Draft horse in the Draft horse section.
NAN card for Non-Breed Halter a 1st place collectibility/ workmanship
2nd place ribbons
Section champion!!
And then after the judge has gone through all the custom horses in all 14 sections and horses that hold a Section champion and reserve champion ribbon got to come back to the table and get judged one last time for Grand champion and reserve grand champion titles. When I got there I was like, "I have no chance," because some peoples horses were jaw dropping. Once again they ran through the champions and "Kerrigan by ARR" had the
Grand Champion in customs of the 14 sections!"
Thanks for sharing your great news!
"The Wintersong, Kerrigan, was shown as a Sugarbush Draft horse in the Draft horse section.
NAN card for Non-Breed Halter a 1st place collectibility/ workmanship
2nd place ribbons
Section champion!!
And then after the judge has gone through all the custom horses in all 14 sections and horses that hold a Section champion and reserve champion ribbon got to come back to the table and get judged one last time for Grand champion and reserve grand champion titles. When I got there I was like, "I have no chance," because some peoples horses were jaw dropping. Once again they ran through the champions and "Kerrigan by ARR" had the
Grand Champion in customs of the 14 sections!"
Thanks for sharing your great news!
Well Done Ashley!
Another big win for Ashley with her custom windblown Idocus, Begin Again!
"And I bet your wondering about our little boy? He did amazingly! He got 1st in Professional Sport Breed CM's; he was up against CM Cigars, Big Ben's, and even a beautiful Totilas resin that was repainted into a bay appaloosa (which got 2nd)! Then he went on to get Professional CM Reserve Champion!!! Yes, RESERVE CHAMPION! The only horse that beat him was Desi! Lol. So your work is definitely LSQ proven and I'll attach some pics with this. Thanks so much for everything!"
"And I bet your wondering about our little boy? He did amazingly! He got 1st in Professional Sport Breed CM's; he was up against CM Cigars, Big Ben's, and even a beautiful Totilas resin that was repainted into a bay appaloosa (which got 2nd)! Then he went on to get Professional CM Reserve Champion!!! Yes, RESERVE CHAMPION! The only horse that beat him was Desi! Lol. So your work is definitely LSQ proven and I'll attach some pics with this. Thanks so much for everything!"
Oldie but Goodie!
One of my first great show horses was "Momma Told Me Not to Come" owned by Terri Becker from Lutz, Florida. He is a customized windblown Stone ISH completed as an appaloosa in pastels and acrylics. Terri showed his extensively in Florida and he did quite well for her! Terri and I have lost touch in the last few years but I'd love to hear how her and the rest of her herd have been doing. So if anyone is in touch with Ms. Terri Becker send her to my site! I miss chatting with her!
Here is Britney's handsome Cleveland Bay CM! He was shown in New England in the fall of 2013 and placed well! He's still in the ribbons in the spring of 2015 in the photo at the right! You can see more pictures of him on the site-he's got my favorite blue eyes!
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Love my Cleveland Bays! This guy NAN'd for workmanship at Trojan Horse Live in Sept. 2013. He was re sculpted with a tucked head, added feathers and a new mane and tail by me and then painted to a gorgeous dapple bay by Karen Dietrich. He's never been out of the ribbons! UPDATE: He just took one of the top spots in another mid west show with his new owner! WAY to go Carrie!
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Here's Sakima taking an few impressive awards at his latest show! Great job!
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Not the most performance/halter friendly model but he still showed pretty well in a BIG vanner class!
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Saige's pretty girl did pretty well at her first show EVER! She was show as a Tiger horse. Great job Saige!
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Cindy's cool etchy is back in business after his tail repair (note: he was etched by someone else as I don't have the patience or the wrists to do all that cool work!)
Here's Kortado winning big for Cindy at a late 2014 show!
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Hey Sarah,
Just wanted to let you know Kortado went Division Reserve Grand Champion. Nieron went 3rd and Into the Storm went 3rd also. Not a bad day showing with your kids.
Cindy
*Way to go Cindy! Thanks always for the pictures! *
This model is still doing well for his new owner taking first place in his class! (March 2015)
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Here's a newly complete St. Patrick's Day Adios model winning 3rd place at his first show ever in March 2015
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"Cool Beans" had a great first day out with his new owner when was in the ribbons twice! He was CM Other Stock winner and the Reserve Stock Champion!
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Wanted you let you know that I took him to a live show and he CLEANED HOUSE. It was a small show with only 8 people, but there were lots of nice customs as competition. I could not be more pleased with him. Thank you again :) - Samantha
Way to Go, Samantha! Glad he's doing well for you up there in Canada!
Way to Go, Samantha! Glad he's doing well for you up there in Canada!
