The Model Horse Hobby has been around in the UK & USA for
many years. It began back in the 1950s and has developed into an extremely
fun, friendly and educational pastime.
We have gathered together a collection of articles, based upon the four
main sections within the model horse hobby- Model Horse Showing, Tack
Making, Customising and Collecting, to show you what it is all about.
Please visit each link below to access the articles and discover this
unusual hobby. Enjoy!
Model Horse Showing
There are three main types of showing within the Model Horse Hobby- Live Showing,
Postal Showing and Photo Showing. In this section, we have articles that cover
all three!
Tack Making
This involves making miniature scale tack for model horses. Making and using
miniature tack for your model horses is an extremely fun part of the hobby!
Our articles will show you how to make your own tack, care for it and display
it on your models
Model Horses
Model horse customising is an incredibly fun activity. It can be as easy
as repainting a model a different colour to remaking and changing the model
completely. The articles in this section show you the different levels of
customising from the simple to the complex.
Collecting
Everyone is a collector; There are may ways to collect. Some people focus
on particular models, or specific horse breeds, favourite colours or special
editions. The articles in this section cover how to care for your models,
how to repair them, how to value them and what collecting model horses is
all about.
Downloads
The title says it all! Download each article and following the simple step
by step guide to create model horse accessories, including a halter, bridle,
rug and how to add a mohair mane to your model.
Quick Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the hobby just for adults or just for kids?
A: No! The good thing about this hobby is that it is for everyone, young
and old. It is a very sociable hobby in which there are many opportunities
to meet up with new friends and It is not limited to certain types of
models either- anything goes!
Q: What are the different scales of most Model Horses?
A: There are five main sizes within the hobby. Traditional Models are
1:9 scale (one inch of model= 9 inches of real horse). Classics are 1:12
scale. Paddock Pals (also known as Pony Parade) are around 1:20 scale.
Stablemates are 1:32 scale and Micros are 1:48 scale.
Q: Where can I learn more about the hobby?
A: The best way to learn about the hobby is to get involved. Join a Model
Club or subscribe to a magazine. Magazines can help you get the most out
of collecting, by featuring “How-to” articles, keeping hobbyists
up to date with the latest model news and offering interesting thought
provoking articles. One such magazine is the “Model Horse Magazine”