Breyer Value Guide Live Show 2022

A detailed little pinto pony with loads of contrast.

Tricia Singer hosted BVG Live in Jackson, Michigan on April 2nd! What a wonderful way to start out a new year of model horse shows. The America 1 Credit Union Event Center was new, bright and spacious--perfect for a large show with many divisions.

I focused on customs to keep things simple and not miss (too many of) my classes. The little guys were up against the big guys in the custom ring, giving the judge, Karen Zorn, a herd of competition as she judged for both breed and workmanship.

A lovely Fjord with hearts in its mane.

A beautifully shaded bay with a flippy mane.

Another handsome bay boy, this one on a CollectA mold.

A splashy leopard Appaloosa pattern.

Two of my new girls: Horchata, an Azteca, on the left and Gingersnap, a grade stock horse, on the right.

A sweet but spicy Pintabian with a lovely splash pattern.

A Peter Stone Pebbles Arabian Custom giving your that mare-look.

My new rolling Anglo Arab in all his sillyness.

I love this Morgan's wavy mane. Perfection!

The same mold with a wild pinto pattern.

An Appaloosa pattern on the Brigitte Eberl 1:18 scale Vincenzo by Tiffany Purdy.

A little Clydesdale custom

A little Marwari with fabulous details owned by Melissa HArt.

If you own or created these models, let me know. I'd love to add your name. If you want the photo taken off my blog, no problem.

The custom classic foals were adorable too:

From the mos classic of molds...

To the new Hawkeye mold sculpted by Morgen Kilbourn.

Since I was out of town, my hubby went to visit Mr. Pots. Here he is showing me his halt on the bridge.

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