Xavier - Mystical Unicorn

Introducing one of Breyer's special Fall 2016 Releases, Xavier!

This unicorn is a must-have for those who conga the Othello mold or collect only fantasy models. Xavier is a beautifully shaded medium gray with lavender undertones and darkened points. He has a slight metallic sheen to his coat, and there is a light layer of glitter in his mane and tail.

As of right now, all of our Xaviers currently in stock are already sold. We are not sure when or if we will be able to get any more, but we thought we would share this magnificent new horse with you all.

Stay tuned for more new items and exciting adventures!

Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to all our Pony Tale friends and families. Paint Pony Studios is very thankful this year for all our family, friends and customers, for making our first year a HUGE success, we couldn't have done it with out your support for our new adventure.

We look forward to sharing more adventures and opportunities with you for years to come.


Thank you all, your business is greatly appreciated and your friendship is dear to our hearts.

Tess & Emma

Double-Judged? No problem!

Double-judged shows - what are they? A double-judged show means that each division in the show has TWO judges, essentially making it like two different shows. The judges work side-by-side on the same tables, looking at the same horses, but that doesn't always mean that their placings match exactly.

One judge could give a first while the other gives a third, so on and so forth.

Good morning selfie!

Emma's table. A couple newbies hit the show ring today.

Our view of the hall.

This wasn't a performance show - just halter - so, despite the double-judging, the show flew by. There were CM/AR divisions for both breed and workmanship, China classes, Hartland, Northlight, Stone, Breyer, and Collectability. Lots of options!

Check out these cool decorators we found:

Emma's favorite - the Riddler!

Pisces (not OUR Pisces, though)

I definitely want those lucky charms!

And some sweet fantasy models!

The tiniest of Pegasi!

Also, a special treat- the rare "four-eyed Misty!" This version of Misty, released in 1972, is the first and the rarest version of Misty, but it actually looks nothing like the real horse. In fact, all of Breyer's versions of Misty are not true to the real pony. 

The real Misty did not have this odd white patch around her left eye, nor did she actually have a bald face with a patch around her left eye. When the original Misty was first produced in 1972 with in this "four-eyed" version, Marguerite Henry actually requested that it be changed as it was not accurate. Same with the "three-eyed" version that debuted in 1973. 

Here's a picture of the actual Misty:

Definitely doesn't look like her model, does she? 

Anyway- the show this weekend was fun, and we're working on plans for both our Black Friday/Small Business Saturday event and our January show. Stay tuned, there's lots in store!

The Star Series - Orion

In 2015, Breyer released a series specific to the Collector's Club that included three horses: Orion, Milky Way, and Astru. In order to even get the opportunity to purchase one of these horses, members had to enter their names into a lottery. 

This is the first horse in that series, Orion- a perlino on the Desatado mold. 

His creamy coat has a light peach tint to it, with just a hint of a metallic sheen. He certainly is beautiful, and he is the third horse I now have on this mold. 

Not bad for a second-hand purchase, huh? His first show outing will be very soon, and watch for photos from that show coming up!

2016 4H Year-End Celebration

This year's 4H Year-End Celebration for Marquette County was a huge success! A big thanks to everyone who came, everyone who helped organize it, and to JD the DJ for the awesome music. 

Our lovely "backdrop" for group pictures.

One of our M&T members attended CWF this past year,
and I went the year before. An amazing trip to an amazing place!

My mother ended up with "Leader of the Year!"

And I came home with "Member of the Year" and a pin for "Judging."

Our club had a great turnout for the night!

Thanks for coming, everyone! M&T members, we will see you soon for our Christmas party at the December meeting. Hope you all had fun!

Happy Veteran's Day!

In honor of Veteran's Day, meet Staff Sergeant Reckless of the 5th Marines. Originally released in 2012, Sergeant Reckless is a red chestnut on the Galiceno mold (a Traditional-sized pony) with three white socks and a strip. She came with a "SSgt. Reckless" blanket that includes her military assignment emblazoned on the sides.

With every purchase of Sergeant Reckless, Breyer donated a portion of the sale to the "Sergeant Reckless Memorial Fund" to help support efforts to create a permanent monument in her honor.

The real Sergeant Reckless was foaled in 1948 and died in 1968 at 20 years old; she was a mare of Mongolian breeding purchased from a racetrack in Seoul by US Marines and trained to become a pack horse. 

She quickly became a beloved addition to the unit and was allowed to roam freely through camp. She would enter the Marines' tents, and she was known for her willingness to eat almost anything, which included: scrambled eggs, beer, Coca-Cola, and $30 worth of poker chips.

This monument of Reckless (which is at Camp Pendleton), was placed and dedicated this year on October 26. Here is the sculptor, Jocelyn Russell, standing with the memorial.

Sergeant Reckless has received the Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, Navy Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit Commendation, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, United Nations Korea Medal, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, and the French Fourragere. 

Here she is pictured with her primary trainer, Platoon Gunnery Sergeant Joseph Latham. 

Considered one of America's 100 all-time heroes by LIFE magazine, this spunky little mare was certainly one in a million. 

Store Spotlight - "Classics"

This week, our blog spotlight is on a few of our Classics horses. Classics are one step above Paddock Pals (a size that Breyer no longer uses) and one below Traditionals, often making them the perfect scale and price range for your collection.

Though our stock of Classics is running low, we still have quite the selection.

This is Amelia, the 2014 Horse of the Year. She is a palomino Appendix Quarter Horse (meaning she is part Quarter Horse and part Thoroughbred). There is a slight metallic sheet to her coat and a lovely sparkle in her eye. She would be the perfect addition to any collection.

This is the 2013 grey Selle Francais. The Selle Francais, or the French Warmblood/Sport Horse, was officially created in 1958 due to several French stud books merging. They range in height from 15 to 17 hands high and come mainly in chestnut or bay, but many other colors are accepted.

And finally for this week, the 2013 bay Arabian. One of the world's most well-known breeds, the Arabian is incredibly versatile, competing in a variety of disciplines such as: liberty, western pleasure, saddle seat, and many others.

Stay tuned for more featured horses coming soon!