Standing watch over a herd of mares and foals amidst a pastoral landscape, this painting spotlights the Appaloosa breed’s many coat colors and patterns. Breyer Traditional Series: What started in 1950 with a model horse created to decorate a clock has since become Breyer's most iconic series, the one that revolutionized the hobby and still dominates the market. Mixer’s painting of “The Appaloosa” was commissioned by the Appaloosa Horse Club and was publicly unveiled in 1981., It is still on display today in the ApHC’s offices in Moscow, Idaho. Our commitment to high quality material and hand crafting mean that just like in nature, no two Breyer models are exactly alike. Breyer has an incredible community of model horse fans, artists, and collectors, and is proud to host BreyerFest: a three-day extravaganza for horse lovers and Breyer enthusiasts each July in Kentucky! The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) was established in 1938 with the goals of “preserving and improving the Appaloosa breed. Fans who play with these beloved models can build entire worlds around them with realistic accessories like barns, fencing, tack, trailers and even riders. After years working as a graphic artist and serving in the Navy, he returned home to Oklahoma and built his art studio. Recommended for ages 8 years and older. Since 1950, Breyer has brought a wide range of horse breeds from around the world to life for play and collecting – including real horse heroes like racehorse Secretariat, Olympian Valegro, and reining superstar Big Chex to Cash! Orren Mixer’s famed painting “The Appaloosa,” was commissioned by the ApHC and was publicly unveiled in 1981., It prominently features a handsome chestnut blanket Appaloosa stallion, whose image can still be seen today on the ApHC’s promotional materials. The original painting can be found hanging in the ApHC’s offices in Moscow, Idaho. Born in 1920 in Oklahoma, Orren Mixer is best known for his gorgeous artwork featuring Western scenes, livestock, and horses. Each model is created one at a time from the original mold, which is injected with a special resin selected by Breyer for its ability to capture the depth of detail, delicate feel and richness of color in our models. Sculpted in every color and breed imaginable, with unmatched realism and breathtaking hand-painted detail, Breyer's Traditional Series (1: 9 scale) is a longstanding favorite among children and adults the world over. He rose to prominence in the 1950s and 1960s, and his artwork graced the covers of many well-known magazines, including Western Horseman. With Breyer, you are getting a real horse of your very own. Hand-painted Collectible Horse Model Breyer Traditional Chocolatey Champion Appaloosa 1842 Orren Mixer Ideal Series Quite simply, we want to help everyone discover how inspiring horses can be. For his work with this colorful breed, Mixer was inducted into the ApHC’s Hall of Fame in 1998., The Ideal Series pays homage to the stunning artwork of renowned equine artist Orren Mixer (1920-2008) and his most popular subjects – horses! Breyer NEW Appaloosa 1868 Ideal Series Orren Mixer Traditional 1:9 Breyer. Item #: 79161961. Breyer Horses Traditional Series Ideal Series - Appaloosa | Limited Edition | Horse Toy Model | 12.25 x 9.75 | 1:9 Scale | Model #1868 The Traditional Series - Appaloosa Ideal, The Ideal Series: A collection inspired by the art of Orren MixerWith their unique appearance and versatility, it’s not hard to fall in love with the Appaloosa! Over the course of his career, seven horse breed associations commissioned him to paint their breed’s ideal. In all, some 20 artisans work on each individual model horse, creating an exquisite hand-made model horse that is as individual as the horse that inspired it. Breyer Horses Traditional Series Ideal Series - Appaloosa | Limited Edition | Horse Toy Model | 12.25 x 9.75 | 1:9 Scale | Model #1868 : Toys & Games The Traditional Series - Appaloosa Ideal, The Ideal Series: A collection inspired by the art of Orren Mixer With their unique appearance and versatility, it's not hard to fall in love with the Appaloosa! The Appaloosa Horse Club... The painting depicts a handsome chestnut blanket Appaloosa stallion standing watch over a herd of mares and foals amid a pastoral landscape.
