The Mares discuss all things BreyerWest 2024. It was Heather's first year to manager the shows and both Jackie attended and volunteered, so plenty of insight and info on all the surrounding happenings and the event itself. The Mares also discuss sales platforms in the hobby as alternatives to MHSP. All the news and Instagram too! Something Elated b…

This episode of Mares in Black is a newscast discussing all the latest model horse happening and events. News, Instagram and off topic rambling, short and sweet! Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License.By Jackie Rossi, Heather Malone

The Mares welcome artist extraordinaire, Jennifer Scott, to episode 114! Jennifer talks through her latest developments, discusses media choices and progression as an artist, her fire plans and even her real horses! News and Instagram in Progress are also in the mix. Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United Stat…

On this episode of Mares in Black, we are previewing BreyerWest and some of BreyerFest. The Breyer events team leads, Kat McDermott and Jaime Potkalesky join us to run through all the goings on at BreyerWest and some of the newest developments for BreyerWest 2024 "Against All Odds". We also have all the latest model horse news and Instagram in Prog…

On this episode of Mares in Black, we welcome Model Horse University Founder Kerri Gehrmann-Johnson and we discuss the launch of this rental station for hobby resources and its mission as well as her vision for the future. We also discuss the rretirement of Peter and Elaine Stone and the acquisition of Stone Horses by Erin Corbett and a group pf in…

Multi-hyphenate artist Heather Bullach joins the Mares to talk about her artistic development, her model horse art as well as her fine art and makeup artistry. They discuss her techniques and strategies, private jets and trips to Portugal and all about her zoom classes from that teach the misunderstood art of oil painting! As always, hobby news and…

This episode of Mares in Black, the Mares are joined by good friend and amazing artist, Stephanie Blaylock. Steph discusses her artistic and hobby journey, her current technique, what inspires her and designing for Breyer! There is also plenty of hobby news and Instagram in progress! Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attributio…

On episode #109 of Mares in Black, we talk with the wonderful crew that has taken on the responsibility of updating and maintaining Identify Your Breyer (IDYB) after the untimely passing of founder Janice Cox. The talk through the roles and responsibilities of the crew, the processes for keeping the database current, and the vision for the future o…

The Mares are back after the BreyerFest sabbatical! On this episode they talk about all the latest news from Breyer, Stone, HR Tennessee and all your favorite artists along with the expected silliness and non-sequiturs. Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License.…

MIB #107: Post BF Wrap-up! It's the BreyerFest wrap-up episode! The final BF 2023 events are coming to a close and the mares are here to prattle on about BreyerFest (and Tears of the Kingdoms) ad nauseam. They cover their trip out, the run up to the main event, BreyerFest itself, the CHIN, Resin Ren, the other shows, the AG, the MIB room party and …

Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. Ave by Alex (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/AlexBeroza/34409 Ft: MorusqueBy Heather Malone, Jackie Rossi

Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. Reverie (small theme) by _ghost (c) copyright 2010 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/_ghost/25389 Ft: PitxBy Heather Malone, Jackie Rossi, Samantha Thompson

BreyerFest is almost upon us! This episode kicks off the Mares official run up to BF 2023: Driving Forward. We are happy to welcome hobbyist, artist and all around swell guy, Fabian Rodriguez! He talks about his hobby journey and artistic endeavors as well as his love of sidesaddle and getting to ride in the covered arena at the big event! We also …

Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License.By Heather Malone, Jackie Rossi

MIB #102 is here! We cover some late news and and catch up on our life stuff that made April very interesting. We also have a great conversation with Poetry Boucher, also known as FoxGlory, a celebrated model horse YouTuber and hobby personality! She talks with us about her life and hobby journey, as well as her celebrated web series "Vengeance Rai…

Huge apologies for this being so So SO delayed. The last month or so has been extremely difficult personally, and the show got backburnered. Much of the info is at least a month out of date, but it's totally worth a listen for the awesome personalities Jane Steinkamp and her daughters, Melissa Steinkamp and Molly Bates. We had a ton of laughs and g…

The Mares discuss the 2023 BreyerWest event in Denver and all the goings on surrounding it! EPISODE 100!! HUZZAH! Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License.By Heather Malone, Jackie Rossi

Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License.By Joshua Wesner

On MIB episode 98, the Mares talk through the latest developments on NAN 2023/NAMHSA financials along with the latest hobby happenings, news, instagram and tangents a-go-go! Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. 3 pound universe by Jeris (c) copyright 2013 Licensed under a Creative Commons Att…

On episode 97 of Mares in Black, the talk is BreyerWest 2023. We are joined by Kat McDermott (Breyer Events) and Erin Corbett (Show Manager) to take us through all that is happening May 24-26 in Denver at the Western Complex. We also grill Kat on BreyerFest 2023 plus our usual babbling, hobby news and model horse world on Instagram is in the mix. S…

The Mares ring in the new year with all the holiday and new year news from Breyer, Stone, Copperfox, Horsing Around UK and our equine artists! They also talk loots from the holidays, video gaming, and instagram in progress. Welcome 2023! Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. Dream of the fores…

On this episode of Mares in Black, we are joined by Tackmaker Sara Bowman (and her hubby, Jake) for the show and we talk about their epic journey to Palm Trees and Ponies! We talk through all the news, Instagram and the scoot off on the many tangents we get distracted by! Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United…

Happy Turkey Day! This episode of MIB focuses on the Breyer Collectors event, Ponies and Palm Trees in West Pam Beach, Florida mid November. We also discuss BreyerWest 2023 and all the goings at the event which is happening in Denver once again. The Mares also discuss all the news and hobby happening plus a PPT themed social media breakdown. Gobble…

Happy Halloween! The Mares talk murder, euthanasia, terrible clients, terrible sellers, and much more scary stuff. Join them for News, a giveaway, a lecture and spoopy Instagram...as well as haunting tangents.By Heather Malone, Jackie Rossi

Welcome Fall! The newest episode of Mares in Black is here! Jackie and Heather discuss the passing of OG horse girl Queen Elizabeth the second and her impact on the equine world. All the usual news, joking, Instagram, babbling and fun tangent as per usual! Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License.…

Join the Mares and Katy Niles as they discuss Katy's first live BreyerFest and NAN and her trip to Kentucky and back with "Club California". Catch up with all the usual news, Instagram and tangents talky goodness as well. Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. Kalte Ohren by Alex (c) copyright …

It's the Post-BreyerFest 2022 Wrap up! Journey with The Mares through their week+ BF Prost! adventure. This episode of MIB features a day-by-day recap of all things attended, heard, seen, boughten, oogled, eaten and imbibed as well as observations and the usual humorous babbling. It was who amazing to see everyone! BreyerFest was wonderful this yea…

The BIG Breyerfest Episode 2022! Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. Ave by Alex (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/AlexBeroza/34409 Ft: MorusqueBy Jackie Rossi, Heather Malone

The FAMulous Collectibility Show is a model horse show in Muncie, Indiana, dedicated to the collecting aspect of the hobby. Showholders Allison Caries and Lynn Isenbarger join the Mares to talk through all the aspects of the event and all the fun they have planned for attendees! Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0…

On this episode of Mares in Black, we talk about Elizabeth Bouras (who passed recently) and our other early hobby influencers. We also cover lots of model horse news, and Instagram. All interspersed with our usual non-sequitur babbling and plenty of tangents! Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States Licen…

On this bonus episode of Mares in Black, we caught up with Barb Bacon after BreyerWest. Barb is the creator and editor of two massive model horse reference sites, stonehorseref.com and breyerhorseref.com. We discuss how she found the hobby and her passion for these database projects, to keep hobby information current and accessible. Something Elate…

Happy day! Jackie is BACK for our newest episode, MIB #87, and we are talking about our first ever show at BreyerFest 2022 PROST!, the Resin Renaissance! We are so excited! Lots of off topic gabbing of course, we also cover all the current BreyerFest news as well as other model horse goings-on, like new releases, company and artist updates and Inst…

In the long overdue episode 86 of the Mares in Black, Heather is joined by hobby son Robbie Ramirez to talk about the news, new releases, Instagram and the BreyerWest Experience is the focus of the show! Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. Dream of the forest (jazzy mix) by articom (c) copyr…

On this special edition of the Mares in Black podcast, we sit down with Anna Helt of Dreamflite Design to discuss the 2022 International Model Tack Month as well as her hobby journey and how she became the queen of tiny tack making! Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License.…

Better late than never! Production got a bit bogged down on this episode so apologies to our fam! The Mares discuss the passing of beloved hobbyist Krista Wasco, the tricky task of distinguishing between OF and Artist Resin classifications. Tons of BreyerFest news, as well as other hobby updates, Instagram and general silliness as per usual. Someth…

On episode #84 of MIB, the Mares talk with BreyerWest hosts and managers Kat McDermott of Breyer Animal Creation and Show Manger Erin Corbett. These awesome ladies us walk through all the events and happenings offered at this amazing event happening in Denver at the end of February. We also cover the latest hobby news, new releases and Instagram in…

On this episode of MIB, the Mares discuss the latest (and now expected) seasonal hobby drama, ...i.e. BreyerFest online and the ADA, and yet MORE discussion on copying vs. inspiration, copyright and VARA, as well has hobby courtesy and ethics. We share out thoughts as well as other viewpoints and references on both these matters. Also the usual off…

On episode #82 of MIB, the Mares talk Turkey as in Thanksgiving, go Black Friday shopping and discuss video games way too much and cover all the model horse news for November. They also address a number of important personalities in the hobby who have recently passed away. As always there is Instagram in Progress and lots of inane humor. Something …

On episode we cover 81 of Mares in Black, we some model horse news from October as well as instagram in Progress but the star of their show is a roundtable Interview with Liz LaRose, Barb Ness and Tom Bainbridge. We discuss the closing and end of business for Hagen Renaker (the OG HR) California, the lines that will be affected and thoughts on the …

Episode 80 of Mares in Black features all the latest news on Breyer, Stone, Copperfox and lost of other September happenings. Besides tons of news there is plenty of playful banter and Instagram in Progress! Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. Dream of the forest (jazzy mix) by articom (c) c…

Welcome September! On episode #79 of Mares in Black we discuss pay gates and subscriptions for hobby services and Stone Horses' Equilocity 2021! We also bring you news, Instagram in Progress, catch-up chatter and a couple of soapboxes for your listening pleasure! Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States L…

Huzzah, finally a new episode! This is the BreyerFest: Horse of a Different Color 2021 wrap-up. We discuss all about out time in NJ at Breyer HQ, we also talk events, surprise and SR models, loot and the MIB Live streams. AND we cover all the normal features as well, like news, Instagram and the usual general nonsense. Something Elated by Broke For…

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On this episode of MIB (#77) we focus on the final goings on before BreyerFest 2021! We discuss the program, auction horses, shopping and some of the artists' offerings by studio. We also read some listener letters about PRIDE and the hobby to wrap up are series! The one and only SPLAINMAN joins us as guest co-host to discuss all the news and Insta…

On MIB #76, we continue our PRIDE series with our guest co-host, MIB patron, hobbyist and therapist Katy Niles! We will talk through Katy's hobby and gender journey as well as discussing on how to make the hobby more accessible to youth and underserved communities. Tune it for all that and the usual regular features like news and Instagram in Progr…

MIB #75 is here, and the PRIDE series rolls on with German (and UK) hobbyist and artist Vincent Lange of DaVinci Creations discussing his BreyerFest Best Customs Contest performance entry! He walks us through this labor of love, a faithful recreation of a Spanish Riding School scene, from inspiration to reception! We also bring you news, BreyerFest…

On episode 74 of MIB, The Mares kick off the PRIDE focus series by interviewing queer hobbyist and artist Megan Smith! Megan shares her story of coming out, finding the hobby and her perspective on the hobby inclusivity. News, Instagram in Progress and the usually off topic rambling is also here for you listening pleasure! Something Elated by Broke…

Happy Pride!! Sorry for the wait for a new podcast! To make up for it here's a double size episode to enjoy. This episode features the latest model horse news, Instagram in Progress and an amazing and far ranging interview on model horse art and history in the California scene with the one and only Laurie Jo Jensen! Something Elated by Broke For Fr…

On MIB episode #72, join the Mares for a in-depth discussion of the current HOT HOT HOT Breyer original finish plastic market and the insane prices it is commanding. They are are joined by hard core OFP collectors Kelly Keracher, Kelly Weimer, Amanda Reed, Emily La Fountain and Erin Corbett to break it all down! Something Elated by Broke For Free i…