Dressage Star Laura Graves and her horse verdures (“Diddy”) have
literally spent their lives working together to make dressage
dreams come true. Not born into Equestrian competition, Laura
purchased the best horse she could afford – a Ken foal. Training
him herself and acting as her own groom, Laura and Diddy formed a
strong bond that carried over to the dressage arena. Us
Equestrian dressage development coach Debbie McDonald Scout the
pair at a show, And began working with them in 2014. They were
then catapulted from being relative unknowns to becoming team
bronze medalists in the 2016 Olympic games – with Laura being the
highest-placing us dressage rider! Their winning ways continued
in 2017 with a second-place finish in the Fei world cup dressage
Finals in Omaha, and winning the grand prix special in Aachen!
While Laura and Daddy's story might not be typical, their
lifelong journey and trust in each other Made their incredible
achievements possible! 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 Valeria, and reining superstar
Big chef 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 colours, so no two are exactly the same.
Breyer has an incredible community of model horse fans, artists,
and collectors, and is proud to host Briefest: 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 69 years ago with a
model horse created to decorate a clock has since become Breyer
most iconic series, the one that revolutionized the Hobby and
still dominates the market. Sculpted in every colour and breed
imaginable, with unmatched realism and breathtaking hand-painted
detail, Breyer 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.
- About this item.
- Bronze medalists in the 2016 Olympic games Product specifications: package contains (1) Breyer traditional Series horse - verdures dressage horse. Breyer traditional Series 1: 9 scale. Measures approximately 12. 5" X 9". Recommended for ages 8 years and older. Breyer stunning sculpture celebrates the legend and brings another artistic portrayal to life. 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 colour in our models. Hand crafted detail: The world's 'most asked for' Horses since 1950. Each individual Breyer model is prepped and finished by hand 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. Accessories: build an entire world with all traditional accessories (sold separately) which includes realistic, barns, fencing, Tack, trailers and even riders..