#model horse

[peabluejr]

is there a custom breyer horse following on here??? if there is, here is some of my work pls enjoy

[talkingaboutmodelhorses]

For April Fools we're going a little bit silly. Today's model is an odd one, but nostalgic for me nonetheless. This is a squishy, stylized, stress-ball kind of figurine of Sandy, the coin-operated horse ride. Anyone who grew up near a Meijer store (might be unique to the US, I'm not sure) will probably recognize her. She sits at the front of the store, and you can use a penny to ride on her back for a few moments. She kind of goes up and down and back and forward. I'm not sure who made this little toy, but it was made for the Meijer stores.

I have many fond memories of riding on these penny horse rides when I was a kid. Mostly it was the Meijer Sandy here, with her distinct brown coat and socks, but other stores and places had different colors of Sandy. I seem to remember Meijer even having a white one at some point. Anyway, as soon as I found out there was a little effigy of her, I had to go get one.

I worry a little about Sandy these days. Now that pennies (1 cent coins) in the US are no longer made, I wonder if her price will change, or if she'll be phased out entirely. With Meijer capitalizing on our memories of her, I kind of doubt they'll get rid of her anytime soon. I hope that's true.

Anyway, here's a photo of a Sandy ride at a Meijer store, found on woodtv.com:

The little cup on the base is for people to toss pennies into, so that kids can have a free ride. From what I understand, this was an organic thing that people just started doing, and I think it's a really nice show of kindness in the world. It's a tiny thing, but sometimes that's a lot.

Anyway, may your April Fool's be full of whimsy.

[statestreetstables]

Two model horse mustangs - I think they were in the artist resins division

[modelhorsecollectionandcongas]

Name: Mystery Unicorn Surprise Series 2 Blind Bags - Chase Piece

Brand: Breyer

Mold: M1 Connemara Mare

Scale: Stablemate

Date: 2021-2024

[horse-reference]

"Two Tone" Quarter horse gelding (grulla tobiano)

[vyrosk]

Antique Defiance and Strength | Equus

Some photographs of this recent sculpture!

Horses have captivated us humans since the dawn of time, and they have been depicted in art by every culture throughout the centuries. And while sculpting this piece, I deeply felt this fascination in every detail as well. Painted with acrylics to resemble antique marble.

[drsteggy]

HI I have done a lot of things today and while I have more to do, I took a short break to play with my toys because someone asked for photos of these two together.

Link is a 1/6 scale Real Action Hero. Epona is a needle felted and somewhat posable work of art by Needle Neddies! She is the largest thing they’ve ever made and her internal wire skeleton is champion blue

[chestnutmareenergy]

He's here🥹 Remember how ages ago I began yearning for this horsie here

And how a few days ago I was mourning my old collection bc Life™️ being it's spooky self made me feel like I had to sell my collection?

He arrived today. Seeing that giant yellow box triggered a beautiful nostalgia. Rembering how I'd turn the box into a makeshift stable, quietly trotting them around the carpet. Completely lost in a tiny world of plastic equines and endless possibilities.

He's staying here in bed with me for now. We will scroll Tumblr and rest. I can glance at him from time to time, reminded that the best parts of a tumultuous childhood were special moments I carved out with a plastic horse in my hand.

And yes this has awoken something in me.