| Model horse toys provide entertainment value in more | | | | become a popular hobby. There are hobby clubs you |
| ways than one. The whole family can have fun | | | | can join where you can meet and talk horses with |
| participating in a variety of creative activities centered | | | | other members. There are also magazines you can |
| around Breyer horses. Here is a list of seven different | | | | subscribe to for ideas, connections and shopping for |
| things you and your family can do. | | | | previously-owned horses. |
| Playing - The first and most obvious way to have fun | | | | Exhibiting - Take your collection on the road by |
| with model horse toys is for kids to play with them as | | | | entering model horse exhibitions where you meet at a |
| toys. Kids of all ages can use their imagination to bring | | | | show site and enter your models into various classes |
| their horses to life. With the quality detailed products | | | | of competition. These shows often take place in hotel |
| available today, it doesn't require as much imagination | | | | banquet halls and attract large crowds. If your horses |
| as it did years ago. There is also a great selection of | | | | perform well enough, you can even advance to the |
| realistic play sets available for even more fun. | | | | North American Nationals, which are held in either |
| Painting - Bring out your kids creativity by painting your | | | | Lexington, KY or Las Vegas, NV. |
| model horses to create completely new models. You | | | | Photographing - You can join photography clubs which |
| can even add mohair to replace their plastic manes. | | | | hold contests to see who can submit the most realistic |
| To make this process easier, Breyer horses are | | | | photographs of their horses. This combines the art of |
| available in painting kits that include everything you | | | | photography with the model horse hobby. Contestants |
| need to get started including the horse. If you like the | | | | deck their horses out with realistic saddles, bridles and |
| idea of giving your horse an overhaul but want to skip | | | | bits. Props can be added to the photo including fences, |
| the painting activities, you can send your horse to | | | | cattle, jumps and barns for added realism. They build |
| painters who will do the work for you for a small fee. | | | | detailed sets and backgrounds, then use their |
| They are easy to find online. | | | | photography skills to capture the perfect angle. There |
| Collecting - Collect your favorite breeds, your favorite | | | | are even online photography clubs which allow you to |
| colors or whatever you like. Model horse collecting has | | | | upload your photos to enter the competition. |