- With over 4 million views on social media, Quarter Horse “Checkers” is the most-viewed ain Trail Horse of all time! A versatile horse experienced in many disciplines from jumping to team penning, Checkers began competing in ain Trail in 2006.
- PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: Package contains (1) Breyer Traditional Series Horse - CHECKERS. Traditional 1:9 Scale. Measures approximately 12" L x 8" H. Recommended for ages 8 years and older. Breyer's stunning sculpture celebrates the legend and brings another artistic portrayal to life..
- ACCESSORIES: Build an entire world with all Traditional Series accessories (sold separately) which includes realisitic Barns, Playsets, Horse and Foal sets, Fencing, Tack, Vehicles, Trailers and even Riders..
- 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 color 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 and 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..
Checkers – ain Trail Champion The exciting sport of
ain Trail combines the thrill of natural obstacles found on
wilderness trails with top-notch horsemanship skills. Obstacles
allow each pair’s partnership shine, while also helping horses to
learn to confidently handle any trail obstacle in their path.
With over 4 million views on social media, Quarter Horse
“Checkers” is the most-viewed ain Trail Horse of all time! A
versatile horse experienced in many disciplines from jumping to
team penning, Checkers began competing in ain Trail in 2006.
Owned by ain Trail pioneer Mark Bolender, Checkers went on
to win the overall high point and National Champion titles in
2008, 2009, and 2010 – all while being ridden bridle-less! His
favorite obstacles include The Swinging Bridge, Cross Bucks and
Texas Two Step. Now retired from competition, Checkers is still
working with Mark to train future ain Trail champions, and
being an ambassador for this exciting discipline! 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
Valegro, and reining superstar Big Chex 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 colors, so no
two are exactly the same. Breyer has an incredible community of
model horse fans, artists, and collectors, and is proud to host
BreyerFest: 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 70 years ago with a model horse created to decorate a
clock has since become Breyer's most iconic series, the one that
revolutionized the hobby and still dominates the market. Sculpted
in every color and breed imaginable, with unmatched realism and
breathtaking hand-painted detail, Breyer's 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.