Model Horse Showing - Classes & Divisions

Classes & Divisions

Model horse shows consist primarily of two divisions: Halter and Performance. There are both Halter-only and Performance-only shows, though many larger shows will include both. Halter can be further broken down into smaller divisions based on material to equalize the different fields of craftsmanship. Common sub-sections include:

• OF Plastic or Original Finish Plastic, refers to the original plastic horses produced by companies such as the Breyer Horse Company or the Peter Stone Company. Many shows now further break this down to give separate classes to Breyer and Stone Company horses.
• OF China/Resin or Original Finish Chinas and Resins, refers to professionally produced porcelain horses produced by companies such as Animal Artistry, Pour Horse Pottery, or Alchemy Fine China.
• CM China or Custom Glazed Chinas, refers to professionally produced porcelain horses that have been individually re-glazed.
• Artist Resin refers to professionally produced resin models which have been individually painted by professional or amateur artists.
• Simple Custom typically refers to OF Plastic horses that have been repainted, haired, or minimally resculpted, regardless of original material or manufacturer, where the original mold can still be identified. It implies minimal customization, generally limited to a repaint.
• Drastic Custom typically refers to OF Plastic horses that have been repainted, haired, or drastically resculpted, regardless of original material or manufacturer, where the original mold generally cannot be identified. It implies heavy customization.

• Breyer horses are a good brand of model horses to buy and show