World's largest model horse convention
(Reader Contribution to 10 of the World's Strangest Conventions)
?Model? horses are figurines/statues in plastic, resin or ceramic, usually ideal in conformational and painted in realistic detail. But the broad spectrum of ?model? horses can include vintage toys, decorator finishes that mimic stone, wood or metal, and fantasy equines like unicorns and pegasus.
Every year, hoardes of horse-crazy people, mostly women, descend upon Lexington, Kentucky for the largest model horse convention in the world, sponsored by the model horse manufacturer Breyer Horses of Reeves International. Collector's attend for the chance to purchase exclusive edition model horses, buy and trade with other hobbyists, and to ?show? these model horses in ?live? exhibitions designed to simulate real horse shows. Although Breyer is the most prolific model horse company, other manufacturers include Stone Horses, Hartland Plastics, Hagen-Renaker, Beswick, Lefton, Lakeshore, Black Horse Ranch, and many independent artist resins. Links: [www.breyerhorses.com, www.stonehorses.com, www.lakeshorecollection.com, www.hagen-renaker.com, www.bhranch.com, www.hartlands.com/horses.htm]
On even-numbered years, the North American Model Horse Shows Association holds their annual North American Nationals (NAN), an organized membership event to exhibit and judge model horses that have qualified in regional model horse shows in North America. NAN attracts hobbyists all over the US and Canada, and even collectors from Europe and Australia. Link: [www.namhsa.org]
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