Miniature horses and other horse projects in dollhouses, roomboxes and dioramas
Making a scene incorporating a horse?
Also see - merry_go_round caravans
Links to miniature projects
- 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
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
Giddeyup!
- YouTube videos about the subject
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