The Hobby is BUSY Right Now!

There is a LOT going on in the model horse hobby right now. First, it's time to register for NaMoPaiMo.

Think you can't paint? Have no artistic bent? Those were my own thoughts for years until I took my students' advice and gave it a try.

I painted Sultanna in 2020,

and Hokey in 2021.

I even received a NaMoPaiMo medallion for my efforts!

Don't let doubts about your artistic capabilities keep you from participating. NaMoPaiMo is not about being the best. It's about enjoying the process, learning, making new friends, helping others, and so much more. Give it a try!

BreyerMidwest is taking place this weekend in Topeka, Kansas.

When the dates and location were announced months ago, there were some raised eyebrows and concerns voiced by people about having such an event in the middle of winter in the Midwest.

Those concerns were justified. Fortunately, the heavy snow part of the storm is coming in after people arrived. It will be heading home when the event finishes that will be problematic. (If you're there, have fun and safe travels!)

As always, BreyerMidwest is where two of the three ambassador (formerly volunteer) models are introduced.

Vegvisir on the Georg mold! Palomino and sooty buckskin are being handed out at the event, and the third color will be introduced at BreyerFest. (Photo from Facebook.)

Georg is a very popular mold and so I think prices for him on the secondary market will be very high. 

Breyer has introduced the first Exotic Destinations Series model of 2026.

Lisboa (Portuguese for Lisbon), a Lusitano stallion in glossy dapple bay. 600 pieces are being made and entries close 1/25 at 11:59 PM Eastern.

And, Breyer has a sweepstakes going on, too!

Enter by January 28, 11:59 PM to win Cupid, the 2026 Valentine plushie. Six winners will receive him for free.

I haven't covered any of the releases for BreyerFest yet, but that will have to wait for another blog post. In the meantime, here's a "before the storm" photo from the barn.

Eazy, Penny, and Bogo at the hay racks. Eat up, ponies! The snow is coming!

Stay warm and stay safe, all!