Breyer Horses Traditional Series Ideal Series - Palomino | Limited Edition | Horse Toy Model | 12.25" x 8" | 1:9 Scale | Model #1836

The Ideal Series: A Collection Inspired by the Art of Orren Mixer - Palomino
The Ideal Series pays homage to the stunning artwork of renowned equine artist Orren Mixer (1920-2008) and his most popular subjects – horses! Each hand-painted piece in this series was inspired by one of Mixer’s famed “ideal” horse breed paintings.
Born in 1920 in Oklahoma, Orren Mixer is best known for his gorgeous artwork featuring Western scenes, livestock, and horses. After years working as a graphic artist and serving in the Navy, he returned home to Oklahoma and built his art studio. He rose to prominence in the 1950s and 1960s, and his artwork graced the covers of many well-known magazines, including Western Horseman. Over the course of his career, seven horse breed associations commissioned him to paint their breed’s ideal. These images are still used today, and have forever cemented Mixer’s place as one of history’s preeminent equine artists.
In 1991, the Palomino Horse Breeders of America commissioned Mixer to create a painting commemorating the organization’s 50th anniversary. Mixer created a gorgeous painting of a proud palomino stallion with the breed’s trademark “gold coin” coat color in a lush pastoral background.
He also famously depicted palominos in several other paintings, including portraits of famous palominos Cutter Bill, Diamonds Sparkle, and Shining Spark.
Mixer was given the PHBA’s President’s Special Service Award in re of his work.

From the Manufacturer:

Breyer is the maker of the world’s finest model horses! 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! The Traditional Series offers an unmatched level of realism and attention to detail that is appreciated by children and adults alike. Each 1:9 scale model is meticulously hand-painted in rich colors, so no two are exactly the same. 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! Bring home a Breyer model, and let your imagination run free!

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. 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. Fans who play with these beloved models can build entire worlds around them with realistic accessories like barns, fencing, tack, trailers and even riders.

About Breyer: THE BREYER PROMISE - The Breyer “promise” is the commitment we make to you, our fans. With Breyer, you are getting a real horse of your very own. Whether a traditional best-seller or brand new product, every Breyer horse is created by hand, under the watchful eye of the world's leading equine experts. Our commitment to high quality material and hand crafting mean that just like in nature, no two Breyer models are exactly alike. Because nothing is as magical as having a horse of your very own. Quite simply, we want to help everyone discover how inspiring horses can be.

• The Ideal Series: A Collection Inspired by the Art of Orren Mixer - Palomino. 3rd in Series. The Ideal Series pays homage to the stunning artwork of renowned equine artist Orren Mixer and his famed “ideal” horse breed paintings..
• PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: Package contains (1) Breyer Traditional Series Horse. Traditional Series 1:9 Scale. Measures approximately 12.25" L x 8" H. Recommended for ages 8 years and older..
• ACCESSORIES: Build an entire world with all Traditional accessories (sold separately) which includes, Riders, Playsets, Barns AND Vehicles..
• HAND CRAFTED DETAIL: The world's 'most asked for' horses since 1950. Each individual Breyer model is prepped and finished by hand and then turned over to the painting department for hand painting and detailing. 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..
• TRUE EQUESTRIAN ART: Breyer models begin as beautiful horse sculptures created by leading equine artists that are then cast into a copper and steel mold. 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..