Almost Realistic

I recently acquired a Pony Gals Emily. I actually quite like her! She feels like a beefed up, more realistic, My Lil Pony. I can dig it. She is so close to being  realistic, it's strange.

Realistic mold? check (it has FROGS)
Realistic Paint Job? check (Blue Roan!)
Realistic Mane/Tail? nope
Realistic Eyes? check (glossed!)

It is so close, like if it had a sculpted mane and tail it would be epic. Still, she's ADORABLE and I have a soft spot for roans, so she's a win win. I really prefer more realistic models, but the right unrealistic model can make me swoon. 'Emily' kind of makes me melt, with her little opened mouth, frogs, sweet glossed eyes, well done star, and extra speckly paint job. If you don't mind a little mo-hair on your shelf, I say she's a win.

Kind of like my 1 (and only) Wind Dancer, Bella(?). She's a red roan, but she has wings and mo-hair. I'm kind of loving that Breyer's standing on the line between realistic and Fantasy. (A realistic roan paint job... on a model that is also fantasy? And it has mohair! *grabby hands*) I'll add that mo-hair/flockies are totally in right now. (Kid: I want that cool $600 model on Ebay with the hair! Parent: Hands Pony Gal- good compromise! but not for long, because they start multiplying....) Anyway, I like Emily. She's cute. I might get an Audrey some day if I find one cheapo or if I acquire it via 'Grab Bag', like Emily. Moving on.

As the sang goes, Not everyday can be perfect and it won't be. So, on an end note, please pray for my Jack Russel Maggie. <3 

The Real Deal

Happy St. Patricks Day ya'll. Yes, I'm wearing green. 'Case you were wonderin.

My American Pharaoh resin arrived in immaculate condition, packed beautifully and carefully. And Even sported tri colored eyes! YES! He's now residing in his box, in my closet, waiting for my shelves to go up so he has a safe hold. Sigh. He is a beauty.

Ok then.

I promised some Persimmon talk no? Isn't he beautiful? I love the loose mane version of the mold and the strawberry roan coloring and paints/pintos and the Newsworthy mold in general and sigh. I saw a Golden Boy at the Live Show I went to and was pretty much wowed. I wouldn't mind having a Persimmon, no not at all. But why so soon Breyer? Within a month I had to order Prim Rose, Order my American Pharaoh Resin, pre-order Abdul, enter for Dugan, buy my BF tickets (most likely very soon I will so I'm counting it) and now another Web-Special??? The funds are low right now Breyer, understand? I feel like their mulling us over with a truck. I love a new banner on the Collector Club home page as much as the next guy, but I like being able to expect it. I am so fine with going a month without having to enter for something or save up for something I most likely won't get to buy. I wasn't exactly begging for another Web Special or expecting it. That was a rant.

But the Dugan drawing was only on the 7th right? The wait list on the 11th or something?

Anyway, I kind of like Persimmon and I would really like one. But I'm not financially prepared for him and am feeling a little ponied-out right now. Yes, I'll be entering, No I won't be giving him cute lil barn names in my mind. Happier skies now maybe...

Now something I would love is if a Bouncer and Misty pair was the Big Cat Special, painted like Ocelots. swoon. I would melt.

But it won't be a pony, or pair of ponies, I don't think. Bobby Jo will be the Silver Filigree Christmas Web Special. So there are really only 2 more web specials to figure out.

And if Bouncer isn't, (most likely not) the big cat special, he will be a Web Special. I wouldn't be shocked if the Hackney showed up, either, though he isn't as favored as Bouncer is. The Cantering Welsh may come up too, or even the POA with that nice new tail. The Fell Pony or the Fjord don't seem like too strong of candidates, and neither is the Hess Highland Pony or Galiceno or the Shetland Pony. Flash, on the other hand, won't be because he was the Christmas Decorator last year. (Wow, Breyer has upped their Pony Game in the last 10 years!) Misty and Marabella probably won't be part of the Berries-Ponies series either. Now a little puzzler for you (and me):

Why is a Strawberry Roan called Persimmon?

Seems like an obvi loop hole to me. (Berry Series + Color called Strawberry Roan = THE NEWEST ADDITION IN THE BERRIES AND PONIES SERIES, STRAWBERRY, SPORTING A FITTING STRAWBERRY ROAN COAT!)

let it unfold

My life is finally unfolding. I feel amazing. I have this awesome balance all of a sudden between internet-model-horse-real-horse and it is epic! I had my first official riding lesson on Levi today and it was the best thing ever. I am so excited. It was the basics, but it was so much fun and something I definitely needed. We walked, jogged, backed up, spun (slow), bridled up, stopped and backed up, and some other things, too. The spinning was really fun. Later I walked through the cow pen (on foot) and turned cows by positioning them. They are totally predictable! I hosed off Levi, brushed his mane and tail, tied him up in his stall and blanketed him (later, when he was dry).

 Best. Day. So. much. epic. fun.


  #Road2Reining #JustTheBeginning #IAlwaysBeleived #HeIsMyHero #ThisIsReal #Levi #MyBestfriend

<3 Love you <3
~Levi

unprofeshionalism

I'll be talking a little bit about San Domingo, the Traditional mold, today.  Nothing particularly historical or enriching, just a little chat-chat about it.

The mold is on the drabber, 1970's walking horse level, like the Stock Horse Mare and 'Black Stallion' molds, not that that's a bad thing. He's just a little plain and typical. But I can get into it. A little dressing up is definitely something the mold benefits from. One of my favorites on the mold is Bright Zip:

Mmm, he's handsome with that dapply tan muzzle and Y brand. He's another model that I am terribly fond of, but that hasn't graced my collection yet. I'd also like his brother the Peter Stone Bright Zip, but we're talking Breyers, so moving on.

And now for a model that is so gorgeously glossy and delicious, Banner.

 gah, ah, *swoon* must. have. He is on the more desirable side, and grants a bit higher price tag than your average San Domingo. I'll take my time with him, is all, so maybe at Breyerfest....

There is actually a nice sized arm-full of pretty paint jobs on the San Domingo. I've only began to describe. He's not my favorite mold, but I'm not anti-Domingo, either, y'know?

Actually, one of my favorite models is Sport from Bonanza on this mold. Another nicey that resides here at my barn is the ELCR liver chestnut. I love them both dearly.

That was kind of pointless! But I am tired and felt like showing you some of my favorite San Domingos. (Fun fact: Ever since I was little I called it San Domigo) I'll talk about my actual life tomorrow. Stay tuned!


And now, just because, a fun fact.

Kathleen Moody has sculpted 25 Traditional molds.

Good bye!~

Blue Horse Day

Today was a Blue Horse day. Quite literally:

Relax, the Peter Stone's and that gorgey custom Smarty Jones are my Mom's. I'm not that crazy. We're sharing all the blue horses, too. Do I seem like one of those wackos who has to have a cheapish pony fix every now and then? Well, I am. But anyway. The Bouncer's hooves are a little bit too coral, (you can't tell in this photo) and he 's rather obviously an etchie. Still, I adore him quite a bit too much. (don't ask. None of my models will EVER be for sale) And as for the stablemates... *swoon*. A Wedgewood pinto, a blue-grey marbled, a metallic navy cloud horse, and a powdered blue Parade horse??? Yessss, they are gorgey. And yes they all came from the same ebay seller. It's the best when you get a big ole' postal box of blue horses, know what I'm talkin about? I reorganized the armoire a bit so that Valegro and the Live Show material would fit, so now everyone's lookin just right, too, and I'm happy about it.

 And now for your pleasure, a little idea of how small those micro-micro horses are. So small, my camera won't focus on them. They are smaller than the mini whinnies, if not by just a little bit.

My camera flash wasn't working for a moment, either. But sometimes a mistake kind of photo can be really interesting. Take a really close look at the black photo above. See them?

And also, a picture of a puppy, my favorite poodle, Darby, shaking after a roll in the grass.

Everything is well. As for Persimmon... next time, friends, next time..

That Kind of Day

Even the best of days can be ruined after the fact. That is what I'll say of yesterday, the day of my first live show.

I went to bed late the night before, after finishing packing my kit and finishing up my documentation. I got up early, (5:00 AM) and got to the show right on time, 7:20. It was about how I'd imagined it. I had a table in the back and I unpacked quickly, then talked to one of the other shower's who was incredibly nice. Next I wandered around the Show Hall, admiring others' things. I watched a Performance Class Enterer do all the buckles on her beautiful miniature harness, and looked dreamily at the Peter Stone OOAKs. Then I watched the classes, and even picked some of the winners. (I wasn't a judge, I just looked at the class and picked who I thought would/should win) My classes came and went. All three of my models placed, but I'll get to that later. I talked to another one of the other showers who was also nice, as was everyone, I thought. There was a Raffle and I won two old Walter Farley books, which was awesome. And the Show Host gave me 2 micro-micro horses (half the size as mini whinnies, body quality) which made me so happy you have no idea. Everyone at the show was so warm and happy, if not tediously and hopelessly passionate about model horses. The Performance Entries we're fun to look at (they were amazing!) and all the Stone Weanlings we're so to die for. My only regrets are that I didn't say good bye to the shower next to my table, and that I didn't look at the for sale stuff.

                                                                              My table

 While I was packing up my models, the show host introduced us to a worker at Breyer, who was very interesting. He designed a lot of models, including Twilight Terror. The epic thing is that his personal Twilight Terror was in his closet looking for a good home. So he's mailing it to me. How cool is that????? I feel very lucky, overall, and had a very good time. A tack maker at the show gave me a show halter, and one of the other showers gave me the classic she won in the raffle because she doesn't collect classic. I know, I know, I am so super and extremely lucky it's weird.

My models did well over all. They all placed, like I said. My Le Fire custom had a mix up in the classes, so he got last in his class, which was 5th so he still got a paper ribbon. I feel bad for him, though at least I wont make the same mistake next time. My Lady Phase custom got 5th out of a class of nine, so I'm proud of her. I am also really very proud of my Stablemate Valegro, who got 4th in a class of 17, and was the only mini in the class. I didn't get into the call backs, so we left after my classes were over, even though I might have liked to stay. The day proceeded boringly, though at Tractor Supply I got a Scheich Zebra Filly on clearance. ($2? Sold!) I talked about the show a lot afterwards, which I regret slightly. But I am looking forward to the next show, which will be at my favorite toy store, except that it isn't for, ahem, 6 months. All the showers at my show were kind, welcoming, and happy to have me, which I really appreciated. They talked to me, congratulated me, I even spotted some admiring my little Valegro! (Yes I know I promised I wouldn't show my Valegro. Sorry......!) I was going to bring two other models, my Peter Stone Pebbles and my Breyer Wallstreet, but I decided to take it slow.

Valley in his big Warmblood Class!

Yes I had one of the best times of my life, with the crowd that I really do fit in with. Alas, the raining of the parade happened this morning, and it's something I'd rather not elaborate on, except that I've been cold towards the show since. It's not that I didn't have an amazing time, but that I don't always think my family wants me to fit into that crowd. Moving on, now...

All will be well

'Night before the Live Show. I've been thinking about it for a long time, it's tough to believe it's here. I'm getting up at 5:30, to tie up the loose ends. I'm excited, jittery, thrilled, and nervous. (WHAT IF THEY DON'T LET ME IN?!?!?!!?!?) All my ref. photos and index cards turned out nice, and I'm only taking 3 models: not the one's I was planning on either. They're all snug in a blanket, inside a box, ready to go. I don't know how things will go tomorrow, except that all will be well at the end of it. (except if they don't let me and my family in. which would be BAD!) Things won't go perfect tomorrow because this is my first time. I've never viewed one before, and I don't completely know what to expect. I have my extra index cards, my camera, my class lists and show information, my dust cloth, and some photos in my purse, ready to go. I'm excited, truly I am, just really unsure at the same time. This is the dress rehearsal for the next few years to follow. Fingers crossed that all truly is well at the end of it. ~Levi