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How do I show Breyer horse models?

I am REALLY intrested in model horse showing but dont no anything about it. Could anybody tell me how to touch up models and what models should be used? I want an experienced anwser. I have great models in amazing conditions i just wanna start showing them a little bit. 21 hours ago - 3 days left to answer.

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1. I build dollhouses. (over 100 of them in the last 30 years!) Many years ago I built a miniature barn for a client to display her Beyer collection & tack in! The barn was build in a "scale" size so that it matched the proportionate size of the horses. I still build- I can quote you for a "mini-barn" if you choose!
2. I show my Breyer model horses at 4-H model horse shows. Most of them I have found in my area with the Breyer website. www.breyerhorses.com. Also there is this website where you may get information. www.modelhorsesalespages.com
3. The best thing to do is find a show, pick your favorite models, and go. Enter the novice division; they'll help you out. Usually you have to pre-enter the show but not the particular classes. There's an entry fee, which also usually gets you a new model horse made just for the exhibitors. People love to talk and will tell you about their models and what's good and bad with yours if you ask. If you go to a Breyer only show, you can only show Breyers. If you go to a Stone show or open show, you can show any kind of model horse. Generally, there're divisions for: OF (original finish - how it came from the factory) Chinas Customs (either custom paint jobs, or made from scratch) Resins Most are "halter" classes where the models are judged as if in a halter class (conformation, beauty, breed type, plus model characteristics like condition and rarity). Some are "performance" classes. The model is dressed for the class and posed as if in the class. For example, a jumper class would have the model with a jumping saddle and bridle on and a jump for it to go over. The exhibitor sets his model and accessories up on the table; he doesn't make it go over it or anything. It's judged like a snapshot, or "moment in time." Generally, they run the shows so that three classes go on at once, on three different tables. When your class is called, you place your entries on the table, then return to your seat while they are judged. Then, you come see what you got and pick your models back up. Its fun and easy. Have a great time!