Artist Resin - the name given to models created and sculpted by a hobby artist.  These are generally produced in very small numbers, sold by the sculpting artist in an UP/UP state (unprepped/unpainted).  The buyer of an artist resin will then commission a hobby artist to paint the resin to their specifications, unless they are purchasing an artist resin which has already been painted.  Sometimes the sculpting artist will only produce and paint the resin as 'aftist choice' - this means they choose the colour /s of the resin and purchasers do not have the option of  commissioning their own colour preference.

 

ASB - American Saddlebred (breed)  https://www.asha.net/

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ASHF - Action Stock Horse Foal (breyer traditional scale model)

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BF - BreyerFest - held once a year in Kentucky USA, it is hosted by the Breyer Company and is a 3 day convention all about model horses (think ComicCon).  People from all around the world travel to attend and there are countless activities to get involved in.  There is the Breyerfest model horse show, the Artisans Gallery, guest appearances by real horses and their owners, demonstrations by model horse artists, loads of model horses to buy and sell including the Breyer Special Run Line, The Store Specials, the Pop Up Tents, and the infamous Ninja Pit Of Death NPOD.

 

Bloaty - Bloated. A model that has expanded like a balloon, becoming rounder and losing definition. Likely due to too much exposure to heat

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Body - A model that has been badly scratched or broken and is considered good only for repainting or customizing.

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Breyer - makers/manufacturers of model horses.  Located in USA.  www.breyerhorses.com/

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Breyer Horses Australia - Distributor of Beyer horses within Australia.  http://breyerhorses.com.au/

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Brick and Mortar - Breyer retailers who have a physical location, i.e. a store with a shop front.  Breyer dealers who sell only over the Internet do not qualify.

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CAF - Classic Arabian Foal (Breyer classic scale model)

 

CAM - Classic Arabian Mare (Breyer classic scale model)

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CAS - Classic Arabian Stallion (Breyer classic scale model)

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CE - Commemorative Edition.  A model horse produced by a company (mainly Breyer) made to commemorate a special occasion.  The box will generally have some identification like a visible sticker and the model may have a hang tag attached or have a COA within the box.

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Certificate of Authenticity - A piece of paper included with many Limited Edition and Connoisseur Models that confirms that the model is indeed a limited edition. Models complete with COA generally sell for more than a similar model without its COA.

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Chalky/Chalkie - Breyer model with a painted white base coat or made from an opaque white plastic that does not absorb paint well, leading to a similar look. Chalky models appear very white in unpainted areas and have paint that seems to sit on top of the plastic or base coat, rather than absorbed into it.  Some people think that their new produced models (2000's) are chalkies (they found the only one in a  regular run, however Beyer produced most of their chalkies in the 1970's.

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Chip/chips - smallest scale of the Stone range of models.

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Classic - scale of Breyer model between Traditional and Stablemate.

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Clubs - generally refers to the Breyer clubs.  The Collector Club, The Premier Club, The vintage Club and the Stablemate Club.  http://www.breyerhorses.com/2017_collector_club

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CM - customised model

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COA - Certificate of Authenticity.

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Collector's Choice/Collectors' Edition - A series that gave Breyer fans a voice in creating a model for the Traditional line. It consisted of a spring and fall edition, each produced for six months (January through June, July through December).  No longer produced.  The boxes are recognised with a purple & white sticker.

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Commemorative Edition - A model issued for a single year in a limited number. Each model was serially numbered by hand, generally marked on the belly.

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Conga - A collection of models in the same mold. The term refers to how certain molds, when lined up one after another, look like they're dancing in a conga line.

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Connoisseur Model - a Traditional model available only to subscribers of Breyer's Just About Horses magazine. Highly detailed and produced in a very limited run of 350 models, these models are considered highly collectable.  The Conn models were discontinued at the end of 2011.  The Breyer Collector Club/Premier Club replaced this at the beginning of 2012, but with a different format.

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Copenhagen - Dappled blue. Glossy, with white manes and tails as well as white leg and face markings.

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Copperfox Model Horses - A UK based model horse maker with their own exclusive Copperfox line of models.   http://www.copperfoxmodelhorses.com/

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Cust/Custom/CM - Customised model

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Customised - A model that has been repainted and possibly reshaped from the original manufacturer's condition.

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CWP - Cantering Welsh Pony (Breyer traditional scale model).

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DAH  - Design A Horse.  Produced my the Peter Stone Co, this is an option where people can order a model to their specifications.  There are body colour options to choose from along with other options like face markings, leg markings, dapples and eye colour.  http://www.stonehorses.com/custom-model-horses/design-a-model-horse-resins.html

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Decorator - Unrealistic colors including Gold Charm, Wedgewood, Copenhagen, Florentine and, more recently, Silver Filigree and Bronze. Made largely but not exclusively in the 1960s, these models are considered highly collectible.

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Disc - Discontinued or retired. A model no longer being produced by Breyer. May still be available through retailers for some time and available on the 2nd hand market.

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ELCR - Equine Land Conservation Resource, which saves land for horses and horse-related activities. Breyer donates a portion of the sales of each ELCR model to this organization.

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Equine Resin Directory - an online catalogue of nearly all the artist resin models produced, the name of the sculpting artists, and galleries of painted artist resins.   www.equineresindirectory.com

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FAF - Family Arabian Foal (Breyer traditional scale model).

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FAM - Family Arabian Mare (Breyer traditional scale model).

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FAS - Family Arabian Stallion (Breyer traditional scale model).

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Florentine - Dappled gold. Glossy with white manes and tails, along with white leg and facial markings.
They first appeared in the 1970s and were based on models from Hagen-Renaker. The molds are: Arabian Mare, Arabian Stallion, Citation, Draft Horse, Morgan Mare, Morgan Stallion, Native Dancer, Quarter Horse Mare, Quarter Horse Stallion, Saddlebred, Seabiscuit, Silky Sullivan, Swaps, Thoroughbred Lying Foal, Thoroughbred Mare, Thoroughbred Standing Foal.

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G1 - The first generation (set of moulds) in the Stablemates scale.

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G2 - The second generation/set of Stablemates, released in 1998 and 1999 and sculpted by Kathleen Moody and Sarah Rose. The moulds are: American Saddlebred, Andalusian, Appaloosa, Arabian (Rearing), Cantering Foal, Clydesdale, Morgan (Prancing), Mule, Paso Fino, Scrambling Foal, Scratching Foal, Shetland Pony, Thoroughbred, Trotting Foal, Warmblood.

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G3 - The third generation/set of Stablemates, released between 2005 and 2007 and sculpted by Jane Lunger. The moulds are: Andalusian, Arabian, Cantering Stock Horse, Cantering Warmblood, Friesian, Highland Pony, Lying Foal, Mustang, Peruvian Paso, Standing Foal, Standing Stock Horse, Standing Thoroughbred, Tennessee Walking Horse, Warmblood Jumper.

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Glossy - Model with high-gloss, shiny finish. The gloss is applied over the models base color.  Breyer produce models with a glossy finish at their discretion, sometimes they will give Premier club members an option of glossy or matte finish.  The Peter Stone Co gives every buyer the option of a glossy finish model - for a cost.

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Gold Charm - A solid, metallic gold with white manes and tails. Also have socks or stockings and some white facial markings.

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Hang Tags - a string and card label attached to the model's leg to identify certain details including owner.  Used at live shows.

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HR H-R - Hagen Renaker, American ceramic horse manufacturer.

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Identifyyourbreyer - a website dedicated to all breyer models ever produced.  Contains photos of all models, the year/s produced and any other relevant information relating to the models.  Invaluable hobby reference.  www.idyourbreyer.com

 

JAH - Just About Horses magazine, produced by breyer and distributed to their Collector Club members.

 

LB - Breyer's Little Bits; now known as Paddock Pals

 

LE - Limited Edition.

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Lestoil - A cleaning agent used to remove non-original finish paint from models.

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Limited Edition: A model released for a limited period of time, usually one year (or six months in the case of the Collector's Edition).

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LP - Lady Phase (breyer traditional scale model)

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LSQ - Live Show Quality; very few or no flaws. Will stand up to a close, in-person examination.

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Medallion Series - special run models sold through Toys "R" Us.  Produced by Breyer, the boxes came with a 'gold' medallion with ribbon.

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MIB - Mint in box. Model has no flaws that can be seen while it is still attached to its box.

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Mint - Perfect in every way, without scuff marks, breaks, or manufacturer's flaws.

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Model Horse Blab - an online discussion forum type format where people come together on line to discuss various topics about model horses.  It is a good place to start learning about the hobby.  http://modelhorseblab.com/

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MH$P - Model Horse Sales Pages, an online marketplace to buy and sell model horses.  You will find models for sale from around the world including USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Russia to name a few.  http://www.modelhorsesalespages.com/gallery.asp

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M/T - Mane and tail

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NAMHSA - North American Model Horse Showers Association.   http://www.namhsa.org/

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NAN - North American Nationals, held annually by NAMHSA.   http://www.namhsa.org/nan.htm

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NAN Qualified - A horse that has won 1st or 2nd in a NAMHSA live show, qualifying it to enter the next NAN.

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NIB - New in box; just as it came from the manufacturer, not necessarily mint.

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NL - Northlight, a model horse company

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NSH - National Show Horse (a breed)   http://www.nshregistry.org/

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OF - Original Finish - just as it came from the manufacturer, without repainting or other modifications.

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Old Mould - Sometimes Breyer makes a slight or significant change to an existing mould. Models made under the older mould are sometimes referred to as "old mould." One example of this is the Proud Arabian Mare.

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OOAK - One Of A Kind - a model that is not from a run of similar models. Usually indicates a test or a single model produced for a specific event such as the BreyerFest live auction. Also sometimes used to refer to customized models when the artist has not made other models using the same mould and color pattern.  The Peter Stone Co produces OOAK on a weekly basis, Breyer only make a handful of OOAK's per year and they are true rarities and collectables.

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Oozing - when a model which has developed the "Vinegar Syndrome" develops wet spots on its surface or a leakage from air holes such as those in the nostrils. Bathing and air drying the model appears to slow the process. Temperature and moisture are found to be the two main factors in the rate of degradation.  It is advised to store these modes away from other models as there is a chance of 'contamination'.

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PAF - Proud Arabian Foal (Breyer traditional scale model).

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PAM - Proud Arabian Mare (Breyer traditional scale model).

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PAS - Proud Arabian Stallion (Breyer traditional scale model).

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POA - Pony of the Americas (Breyer traditional scale model).

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Pebbles - scale of Stone models between traditional and Chips.  Roughly 3-4cm tall.

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Porcelain - Models made of a ceramic material that has been baked in a kiln; china. Not made of Breyer's typical plastic and very breakable.

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PPD - Postage prepaid.

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PS - Peter Stone model.  Produced by the Peter Stone Model Horse Company.  The company has an exclusive line of model horses and are structured differently to the Breyer company.  Stone models are only available for purchase at their online store (unless they attend an event like Breyerfest, or have 'open days' at their factory.  They produce a lot of OOAK models or very limited runs of a few of the same model.  They do not have the range of moulds that Breyer does.  They also produce DAH models.  Stone models are at the higher end of model horse collecting with their prices in the 3-4 figure range.  It is always possible to pick up their older models on the 2nd hand market for around the same price as a new breyeyer model.  http://www.stonehorses.com/

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PSQ - Photo Show Quality; in good enough condition to do well in photo shows, which can hide minor or off-side flaws.

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QH - Quarter Horse

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Repaint - Repainted over the original color.  Colour will likely be changed from original.

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Retired - Same as Discontinued. A model no longer being produced by the manufacturer. May still be available through retailers for some time, and sometimes for sale on the 2nd hand market.

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R/H - Repainted and haired. Largely outdated, replaced by Customised.

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R/R - Repainted and remade. Largely outdated, replaced by Customised.

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RR  - Regular Run, or models available through regular retail outlets. As opposed to Special Run (SR).

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R/R/H - Repainted, remade, and haired. Largely outdated, replaced by Customised.

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SB - Standardbred

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SBW Saddlebred Weanling (Breyer traditional scale model).

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SCO - Smart Chic Olena (Breyer traditional scale model).

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SHF - Stock Horse Foal (Breyer traditional scale model).

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SHM - Stock Horse Mare (Breyer traditional scale model).

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SHS - Stock Horse Stallion (Breyer traditional scale model).

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Shrinking/Shrinky - When a model which has lost mass due to oozing begins to shrink unevenly and/or develop thin, warped legs. Warped legs may be repairable but it's unknown for how long this will last. Temperature and moisture are found to be the two main factors in the rate of degradation.

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SSHF - Standing Stock Horse Foal (Breyer traditional scale model).

 

SM - Stablemate

 

Special Event - An event sponsored by Breyer, The Peter Stone Co, or Copperfox Model Horses. May include live showing, workshops, and/or special run models. 

 

Special Run - A Breyer model available only through the Breyer online store or select retail or online stores, usually in limited quantities.  Stone Co and Copperfox occasionally produce special runs for their model events.

 

SR - Special Run, a model in limited release

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TB - Thoroughbred

 

Test - test run model made before production to determine exact color and markings. Very few are made.  Very rare and highly collectable.

 

Trad - Traditional; the largest popular Breyer model series at 1:9 scale.

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Trade - some seller's will offer their models for trade.  They will have specific things they will trade or swap a model for instead of asking for money.   Sometimes a seller will also offer a 'part trade'.  Their item for sale might have a higher value than what they are looking for so they will ask for an item and money in exchange for their item.

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Treasure Hunt - The purchase of a number of specified regular run models entitled the collector to submit the UPC codes to Breyer and receive a special model in return. The models varied each year and the hunt ran from 2006-2011. It's not known if it will return.

 

TSC - Tractor Supply Company, which sells special run models yearly as well as other Breyer models.

 

T/U - touch up, small markings added or rubs/scratches retouched on an otherwise OF model.

 

TWH - Tennessee Walking Horse.

 

USET - United States Equestrian Team.

 

Vinegar Syndrome - when a model from the 1970s to late 1980s develops a distinct vinegar-like odor. This is believed to occur because the plastic used during this period is beginning to break down. It is followed by an "Oozing" and a "Shrinking" phase. The majority of models from this time period do not develop this problem. Temperature and moisture are found to be the two main factors in the rate of degradation.

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Warehouse Find - OF models sold by Breyer via their website or at BreyerFest, they are reissues of previous RR models with few or no variations.

 

Wedgewood - Cornflower blue, intended to resemble Wedgewood porcelain. White manes and tails, with white leg and face markings.

 

Whiteware - unpainted leftover bodies from recent runs, offered by Breyer to collectors through Just About Horses, at BreyerFest, to dealers, and at other venues. These models have not been stripped of paint but rather never had it at all.

 

Woodie - woodgrain.

 

Woodgrain - Breyer model painted to look like wood.

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