Caballos Del Mar

We are now at the shore full time! I'm excited now, but we'll see how I feel in the middle of winter, lol! I kept about a dozen of my models here with us...and the box of 40+ HR Minis that I found in the guest room while I was packing...plus two CMs I bought (vintage SM by Lesli Jeffries Kathman and restored cold-painted HR Lippitt by Sheryl Leisure)...and a couple of HR Minis from the BHR sale...and two restored HR Minis from Sheryl...and the Breyerfest SRs...and some G1 SMs that I bought directly from Linda Walter herself...and some lovely prizes from various photoshow clubs...well, let's just say that I am getting adept at stashing them in this little condo.

Oh, and this guy arrived today. I have been enamoured of this model since the first time I saw him, and one came up for sale, so an early Happy Birthday to me. He already has a pedigree too!

Witaj (*Ganges® x Wiazma® by Arbil®) 2007 bay Arabian stallion, H and H Winner's Circle Renaissance Resinry Amankhar Resin OF. This gorgeous resin, created by Judy Renee Pope, has been on my bucket list forever. And now he's here. Terrific Polish pedigree to match his good looks. Imported from Poland as a three year old. Unshown to date. First Foal Crop: 2011

All for now!

Lots of changes going on, most notably a planned move to New Jersey sometime in the next couple of months. We are (I hope!) nearly done with our fight with the City of Philadelphia over lot lines on our property so we anticipate putting the house on the market soon. We have made arrangements to be able to bring our cat to our NJ Shore condo and although she thinks the car ride = vet visit, she likes being there with us.

I'm not sure how long we will stay in NJ, but for the time being, most of the models will have to go into storage. Any new models (Premier, Vintage and Collector Clubs) are being sent to my mom's house in California, so I won't get a chance to see them until around Thanksgiving.

That being said, I expect I will have some more time for PA work - I updated the open mare years today. While there may not be photos of some of the new horses, I can at least get their pedigrees in order!

Currently a balmy 13 degrees (Real Feel of -5), so it's a good day for our annual retirement ceremonies. Below are the new additions to the list and their sires/dams that they are replacing. The older horses will still be available for their open years, so if you need older bloodstock, check the listings at the bottom of each breed section.

- Rex's Party Girl, 2008 liver chestnut sabino ASB mare (Breyer SM G2 ASB JAH Connoisseur SR OF) - taking the place of her dam, Festive.

- Exotica C, 2008 grey (black) Andalusian (PRE) mare (Breyer Classic Andalusian Mare CM) - taking the place of her dam, Querida MD.

- O My Darlin, 2006 grey blanket Appaloosa mare (HR Mini Postage Stamp Appaloosa Mare OF) - taking the place of her dam, Clementine Hale.

- Dyna Diamond, 2008 liver chestnut blanket Appaloosa mare (Breyer Classic Keen OF) - taking the place of her dam, Dreaming of Diamonds.

- Dammera, 2007 grey (bay) Arabian mare (HR Zara OF) - taking the place of her dam, Dekoracja.

- Circa, 2003 bay Arabian mare (HR Zara OF) - taking the place of her dam, *Chrys.

- Terakota, 2006 grey (bay) Arabian mare (HR Zara OF) - taking the place of her dam, *Technika.

- Shout, 2005 grey Arabian stallion (HR Ferseyn OF) - taking the place of his sire, *Raket.

- Stoneykirk Magic Rose, 2008 sorrel Belgian mare (HR Mini Belgian OF) - taking the place of her dam, Stoneykirk Supreme Rose.

- Clifden Park Bellatrix, 2007 bay Connemara mare (Breyer SM G3 WB Jumper OF) - taking the place of her dam, Diamond Belle.

- Applause Applause, 2008 bay Hackney Pony mare (HR Brookside Stella OF) - taking the place of her dam, Kachina Kachina.

- Capall Mara Cynara, 2008 black Irish Draught (RID) mare (Breyer SM G4 WEG Driving Horse OF) - taking the place of her dam, Flagmount Tara.

- Discoteca, 2009 palomino Lusitano (PSL) mare (Breyer SM G3 Rearing Andalusian OF) - taking the place of her dam, Musica.

- CDM Whirl, 2008 bay Morgan mare (HR Mini Postage Stamp Morgan OF) - taking the place of her dam, CDM Wonder.

- Ivia, 2008 grulla Spanish Mustang mare (HR Mini Rearing Horse OF) - taking the place of her dam, Garza.

- Waleli, 2008 grulla Spanish Mustang mare (CollectA Mustang Mare OF) - taking the place of her dam, Wohali.

- La Rex Phoenix, 2008 grey Percheron mare (Pour Horse Saucy CMG) - taking the place of her dam, La Rex Commanderette.

- Sugar Cat, 2008 dark bay blanket POA mare (HR QH Mare OF) - taking the place of her dam, KSS Double Cat.

- Nick O Lark, 2009 bay QH mare (Breyer SM G3 Standing Stock Horse OF) - taking the place of her dam, Peppers Lil Lark.

- Double Hot, 2003 chestnut QH stallion (HR Metal Chex OF) - taking the place of his sire, Hot Ticket.

- Dream Play, 2001 bay Quarter Pony stallion (HR Two Bits OF) - taking the place of his sire, Triple Play.

- Kitty Kendra LS, 2008 chestnut Shetland (Classic) mare (Pour Horse Bressay OF) - taking the place of her dam, Roadrunner Kitty Cody.

- Trumpet's O Canada, 2007 black silver dapple Shetland Pony stallion (CollectA Shetland Pony OF) - taking the place of his sire, McLeod Creek Maple Leaf.

- Speeding Ticket, 2008 bay roan Standardbred - Pacer mare (Breyer SM G2 Standardbred OF) - taking the place of her dam, Broadway Nite.

- Miss Double Gold, 2010 palomino TWH mare (Breyer SM G3 TWH OF) - taking the place of her dam, missgoldchance.

- Chaussee, 2008 grey (bay) TB mare (HR Mini TB Mare OF) - taking the place of her dam, Clara Saint.

- De Lovely, 2008 chestnut Hanoverian mare (HR Mini Swaps OF) - taking the place of her dam, Pagoda.

- Haikai, 2008 chestnut Trakehner mare (Breyer SM G4 WEG Dressage Horse OF) - taking the place of her dam, Haiku.

- Brecon Nebula, 2008 grey (palomino sabino) Welsh Sec A mare (HR Mini Postage Stamp Arabian OF) - taking the place of her dam, Brecon Eclipse.

We're still packing up the house so I am smuggling new horses in past the palace guards but haven't gotten any new pix taken in quite a while. I do hope to get some pedigrees assigned to the newbies, even if the pictures have to wait.