Here were the questions posed by my new model horse buddy at
https://cedarwoodstables.wordpress.com/
1: Best model horse buy? My best model horse buy was probably Alpine. My dad bought him for me for Christmas years ago when you had to "call in" to Breyer for the opportunity to purchase the SR's. Getting through to customer service to order was always a challenge but my father, being retired from the phone company, knew just how to get through on the first try!
2: Ever had a model horse barn set up? Nope. but my daughter will be getting one shortly for her herd of Mistys!
3: Any Peter Stone models? I have the Little Bird and Fledgeling pair and After Six with a glossy black weanling foal. Other than that they're too darn expensive . . . but I might spring for a glossy Quick Thaw someday!
4: How many Schleichs (if any) do you have? My daughter's got a carpet herd of close to twenty.
5: Favourite type of horse riding? E.g barrel racing, dressage, jumping… My quarter horse and I loved team penning, running barrels and poles but as he got up in age we found trail riding just the right speed. Now he's a really expensive lawn ornament and my favorite type of riding is sitting on him bareback as he eats!
6: Ever been to Breyerfest? (Or any other model horse event) Never to Breyerfest but I get to a show or two every year to show my customs.
7: Least favourite horse colour? Not sure I have one . . . badger faces don't thrill me though.
8: If you could design a Regular Model for Breyer, what would it’s mold, colour, eye colour and markings be? Ooo, Wintersong, glossy, shaded, dappled chestnut tobiano paint, maybe a blue eye
9: Do you have a subscription to a horse or craft magazine? Just the yearly JAH
10: Favourite thing about the model horse hobby? Meeting new people and having them challenge me as an artist!
OK, so as I understand the directions, I have to nominate some folks so here they are:
https://shoestringstable.wordpress.com/
and
http://lastalliancestudios.blogspot.com/
And here are my questions to them:
1. How far back do you remember loving horses?
2. Which brands do you collect and why?
3. Any real horses in your life? Breeds and names, please!
4. What is your favorite medium to create horsey art?
5. What is your favorite color for a big, feathered draft horse?
6. What is the largest and/or smallest your model collection has ever been?
7. Who do you share your collection with?
8. What's your best recent purchase model horse or otherwise?
9. What's your favorite accessory piece (blanket, saddle, etc)
10. Who are YOU going to nominate?
Have fun everyone! Thanks again Cedarwood Stable and Studios!