Veterans' Day Live Show in Riga, MI

The weather held out for Trina's Veterans' Day Live Show that raises money for HOOVES, “Healing Of Our Veterans Equine Services” in Whitehouse, Ohio. The show was for classic size and smaller models with divisions for Stones, Breyers, Chinas, other plastic, and "mini minis"/Mini Whinnys.

In addition to the little guys was the 1978 show for vintage Breyers. These horses knocked our socks off with the variety and condition.

I took pictures of customs and artist resins. I did not take notes on who owned each model. So if one of these belongs to you and you would like your name included or the photo removed, please let me know.

A Breyer Stablemate Custom

An Artist's Micro Mini

Dapples in the Resin Class

And tiny tiny dapples on this Micro

G1 Stablemate custom

The perfect mold for this lively pinto pattern

Documentation for this handsome custom

The appy classes were wonderful!

Working girl with a blanket

Sweet classic British Spotted Pony

Yummy color on this Stablemate

Pony cuteness ahead:

Beautiful sculpture and paint on this Eqhippus

Mule spots!

Best in show was this lovely appy.

A huge thank you to Trina and all of the judges! Thanks for the wonderful show.

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