Hello Everyone!
I thought I would let you all know that this is still happening. I have finally purchased the rest of the things I need, and have my first project in mind.
I will be turning this guy Buckskin Andalusian
into this guy PF Black Whole Son
I'll be posting regular reports here of my progress (and most likely, my failures and spaz attacks). Wish me luck, kids!
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Introductions
This blog is going to be my musings on the art of model horses: customizing them, showing them and generally loving them. I have been a horse lover since childhood, so it makes sense for me to begin this new leap forward by starting at the top.
I grew up loving horses. I cannot recall the first toy horse I was ever given, but I do remember one brand that I collected in my early years. My cousins and I were crazy about the Grand Champion horses made by Empire Toys. I acquired many over the years and still have most of them to this day. It was so much fun to play with them: putting on tack and having shows, grooming them with the tiny supplies, pretending I had a stable of my own. As I grew a bit older, I discovered Breyer model horses. These were more expensive, but I appreciated the level of detail in each model. It was such a treat to get a Breyer for Christmas or my birthday. I never lost hope, however, that eventually I would have a real horse to call my own.
As the years went by, I came to understand that owning a real horse requires a great deal of time and money (and space) that I was likely never to have. It broke my heart, but I had to let go of the dream. My family would never be able to afford a horse. With that knowledge, I delved even more deeply into my models - each one more precious than before, as they were likely the only horses I would ever receive.
I have grown up now, married, with a place of my own - but still not enough cash for a live equine. However, I have discovered something amazing: I can still play with horses! The world of model collecting, customizing and showing is just as robust as the real thing, and I intend to jump in with both feet. I hope you will enjoy this glimpse into my life - still horse-crazy after all these years!
I grew up loving horses. I cannot recall the first toy horse I was ever given, but I do remember one brand that I collected in my early years. My cousins and I were crazy about the Grand Champion horses made by Empire Toys. I acquired many over the years and still have most of them to this day. It was so much fun to play with them: putting on tack and having shows, grooming them with the tiny supplies, pretending I had a stable of my own. As I grew a bit older, I discovered Breyer model horses. These were more expensive, but I appreciated the level of detail in each model. It was such a treat to get a Breyer for Christmas or my birthday. I never lost hope, however, that eventually I would have a real horse to call my own.
As the years went by, I came to understand that owning a real horse requires a great deal of time and money (and space) that I was likely never to have. It broke my heart, but I had to let go of the dream. My family would never be able to afford a horse. With that knowledge, I delved even more deeply into my models - each one more precious than before, as they were likely the only horses I would ever receive.
I have grown up now, married, with a place of my own - but still not enough cash for a live equine. However, I have discovered something amazing: I can still play with horses! The world of model collecting, customizing and showing is just as robust as the real thing, and I intend to jump in with both feet. I hope you will enjoy this glimpse into my life - still horse-crazy after all these years!
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