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horses

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Miniature horses and other horse projects in dollhouses, roomboxes and dioramas

 

Making a scene incorporating a horse?

Also see - merry_go_round caravans

 

Ashley by Annemarie Kwikkel, iGMA Artist, http://www.byannemariedolls.com/  


 

Links to miniature projects

 

Miniature horseback riding gear in open shadow box
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Beau’s Surprise for Me

  • photo albums, blog posts, webpages

Arabian Breyer Horses and Riders

Byways Afternoon - shadowbox by  Sally Watson

Princess on a Horse - by Morena Ciambra

Victorian Riding Habit - by Cindy Gates

Oasis Scene

Tack - by Cheryl Kerfoot

Stable - by Kathryn Capley, in My Dream Dollhouse

Blogs

  • Blogs concentrating on horse or categories/labels about  them in blogs

Salubia - blog featuring horses riders, vets

Veteran Stable- felt horses by Hepola

 

Groups

  • Discussion groups, forums (or forum categories) and photo groups dedicated to horses.

Horse Drawn Vehicles - forum

 

Supplies for sale

  • Supplies needed for making horse projects.

Rio Rondo - bridle kits as well as assorted  supplies to make other tack. Tutorials, buckles for shoes, luggage.

Saddles - from Kilnworks - by Joann Shaw

Utterly Horses - model horse supply

 

Stables for sale

 

Miniatures for sale

  • Do you have a section for horses in your shop? Add a direct link here.

Breyer Classic Horses - in 1/12 scale, also Halloween horses

Caravan Horses - Reuben Kulp uses ready made horses from Breyer, Safari and others, depending on the size you need and then makes the harness.

Calico Critters

Grand Champions

- this company has suspended production, but some horses can still be found on eBay. The site has excellent representation of different breeds.

Horses, Riders and Accessories - from Farmhouse Toys

Lenham Pottery Models

Model Horse Gallery - a website with loads of model horses, grouped by manufacturers

 

Books

  • Books about miniature horse projects (also books with chapters about them)

 

 

Instructions for miniatures

 

Miniature printables

 

Wallpapers

  • Wallpapers that go well with horse projects

 

Other Printies

  • Book/magazine covers related to horses

 

Links

  • links to sites showing how to make items related to horses

Braided Halter - from Salubia blog

Carve Ear and Hoof Details - from Faraetail Dreams

Customize a Breyer horse using Amazing Sculpt

Dappled Greys - from Luvjeordie Studios

DIY Model Horses - from Shoestring Stable, lots of tutorials here!

Dressage - arena and markers form About.com

Hairing the Model Horse - from Fasssue on Tripod

Halter - from Zubehor Breyer Basteltipps

Horse Pattern - by Hepola, from Veeran Stable Blog

Make a Miniature Crop - by Annemarie Kwikkel

Make a Riding Boot - by Annemarie Kwikkel

Model Horse Show Diorama - from About.com

Mohair Mane and Tail - from Model Horse Guide

Painting a Roan - from Rogue Horse Studio

Prepping a Resin - from Studio Sommer. Clean seam lines are essential!

Priming - from Chinook Studios

Reposition a Plastic Horse - from About.com

Revamp a Breyer Horse - by Dana Burton

Sculpt a Rearing Horse - using cold porcelain from Chickim Art

Simple Wooden Chest or Riding Tack Trunk - from About.com

Stable - from About.com

Understanding English Saddles for Model Horses - from About.com

 

Videos

  •  YouTube videos about miniature horse projects

 

Research/ Inspiration

 

Tips/Hints

  • Arabian horses are one of the most popular breeds because of its endurance and intelligence. Widely found in equestrian events, they are valued for the ease of handling and alertness.Bred in the desert, and part of the nomadic Bedouin tradition, they are frequently features in miniature desert scenes, along with camels, tents and palm trees.
  • In 1/12 scale a horse will be about 6" high. Check Breyer for greater detail.
  • Look with a mini eye at those garage sale and thrift-store toy horses. They can be repainted and wigged and look great!

Ideas about what is needed for horse projects

  • links to inspiring pages

How to Show Breyer Horses - from About.com

Interview with Expert Model Horse Vehicle Maker Bill Duncan- from About.com

Proportion and Scale for Breyer Horses - from About.com

Sidesaddles - from International Sidesaddle Association. Shows parts and how rider is perched on the horse

Sidesaddle History - from Hoosier Ladies Aside

They Sold Trigger! - from Behind the Eightball

 

  • ideas for shop names

Giddeyup!

  • YouTube videos about the subject

 

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