Mangalarga's Breyers

I already mentioned them in my collection's topic, but I think this company really deserves a separate topic

I will be posting here only OF (original finish) models, as I'm planning to customize them, especially the Stablemates - customs will go to a separate topic when I finally get to make some.

My first Breyers are:

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Breyer SM 5929 Mustang (stallion), blue roan (very dark)
Breyer SM 5944 Sport Horse (gelding), chestnut pinto (I'd say frame overo + sabino)
Breyer SM 5955 Cob (gelding), dun

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They are small (about the same size as Schleich foals) but quite detailed, and I haven't noticed any serious flaws in their conformation (like unnaturally narrow chest in some Collectas).
Their size seems to be the perfect scale for me, although I won't stop buying bigger models :)

Nice horses!!! Congratulations!!

Nice SM!

Do your cob stands well? I have the same mold but in the Friesian model and I had to add a bit of tail because he couldn´t stand. And even now it´s a bit inestable...

I love the cob! Great three Magda

Great new additions, congrats! Those colors really make them stand out - the blaze on the rearing horse really makes all the difference. I especially love the jumper, such a nice shade of chestnut! Has Breyer finally given up on the overly metallic paintjobs then?

Thanks!

Sylvia - my cob is quite stable, his tail touches ground. I think it may vary in individual specimens.

Sumo - maybe Breyer still does metallic paintjobs on some models, I don't know, but these three are not metallic.

Congratulations Magda! Lovely Stablemates

Mettalic paint? Few of my SM have this kind of paint on them and I like it :)

My birthday gift for myself

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Breyer CL 938 Chestnut Haflinger

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She's beautiful!!! Congratulations!!

WOW! That was very nice of you to give you such a beauty

She is SO lovely, even if I have a sort of problem getting used to see this former sturdy little hard-working mountain horse being turned into a lightly build riding pony

Thanks! Yes, she's amazing in real life :)

Susanne, I'm going to repaint her and change her breed into more suitable one - maybe Welsh Cob D?

Wonderful! But i think the same as Susanne: too light for a Haflinger. Welsh Cob... I think that breed has a more compact body. In my opinion she could fit Garrano, a Portuguese breed:

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I think she's a bit too heavy for a Garrano.
I was also thinking about Welsh Cob x Anglo-Arabian, like this mare:

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Or just a grade horse, of unknown breeding - that could suit her the best, as she's a "big" (non-pony) horse in her scale - she's a bit bigger than my Safari Ltd. Blue Ribbon Friesian.

That is a brilliant idea

She does look like there is some Arab in her

Congratulations Magda, I love this model-I had mine repainted can't wait to share some photos

Oh, WC x AA would be great! The Angloarabian blood makes the Welsh Cob more lighter so it could fit well the crossbred. Good idea :)

No doubts that you know what to choose as a gift for yourself!
The figure is beautiful as well as your idea. Though, I hope someday to see someone making a Garrano as Silvia suggested!

Roger wrote:

No doubts that you know what to choose as a gift for yourself!

Haha, so ture!

Who knows, maybe one day I'll make a Garrano custom? If only I can find enough good photos for reference, then why not? :)

Mangalarga wrote:

Roger wrote:

No doubts that you know what to choose as a gift for yourself!

Haha, so ture!

Who knows, maybe one day I'll make a Garrano custom? If only I can find enough good photos for reference, then why not? :)

Yes, why not? Once I am Portuguese it is not hard for me to find information and pictures about the breed. So, if you ever think in it you already know you can have my help if you want.

Congrats Mangalarga!

Roger wrote:

Yes, why not? Once I am Portuguese it is not hard for me to find information and pictures about the breed. So, if you ever think in it you already know you can have my help if you want.

Oh, that would be very helpful, since I don't know Portuguese at all. I'll let you know when I need help with Garranos :)

Thanks, Ken!

They are gorgeous Mangalarga! Congrats!

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7 Stablemates from the 5412 Horse Lover's Collection Shadow Box set.
There were 3 more, but I already sent them to another collector from Poland, who bought this set with me :)

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Very beautiful Magda! I confess I like these little horses. It is time to think in a new member for my little collection. I like all those you're showing but this time I'll think in a heavy horse instead. Congratulations!

Beautiful stablemates!