Identify Your Breyer

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This site is intended to help those who are interested in Breyer model horses identify what they have...and what they want. The models shown on the mold pages are not for sale, but you will find sales links to Amazon.com for many current and recently retired models on these pages. The information here, gleaned from many sources, is correct to the best of my knowledge. If you believe you've found an error or omission please contact me. The site is always being upgraded--watch for new construction!

Sadly, some people are using photos found on this site as their own pictures, most frequently on auction websites like eBay and on YouTube. This is wrong not only because you're using someone else's work without permission, but also, in the case of eBay, because you are deceiving your potential buyers by showing them a picture of something other than what they're actually bidding on. Please note that I do NOT give permission for anyone to use any of the photos found here for other purposes--most are donated to me for the purpose of this site only and aren't mine to loan out to anyone else.  I will notify eBay, YouTube, and any other host of your copyright infringement if I see you using these photos, which may put your auction or your account in jeopardy. It's dishonest, and it's just not worth it. Don't do it.

Supporting this site: Several people have written in asking how they can support this site. If you find it useful and would like to contribute to its success, you can do that in a number of ways. The first is by contributing photos or information on new models I've missed. Since Breyer doesn't always tell us what's coming this can be a HUGE help! You can also click on any of the advertisements you see that sound interesting. Like most free sites, this one is paid for by advertising income. ID Your Breyer doesn't generate a lot of income, but it's enough to pay its annual hosting fees, always a good thing! Along those lines you can also click through any of the Amazon.com ads you see. Anything you purchase from Amazon when you follow one of the links here to their site will generate a modest income for this site at no additional cost for you. Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this site's success!

How to Identify Your Breyer Model

1. In order to identify which Breyer model you have, you'll first need to determine which size category it falls into. The categories listed above are how Breyer classifies its molds, and that's how things are sorted here as well. Measure from the table to the top of your model's ears to see where it falls in the breakdown shown above, keeping in mind that the numbers above are just approximations. These measurements indicate the height of the average adult model; foals are correspondingly smaller in each size category. If you've looked and can't find your model in one size category, try the next one up or down.

2. Next you'll have to determine which mold Breyer used to create your horse. Breyer may re-use each mold many times, depending on the popularity of the individual mold, varying the color and other details with each release. You can figure out which mold you have by going to the right size category (Traditional, Classic, etc.) and looking at the photos shown there. You're not looking for a color match, just for the same shape. Sometimes Breyer will change the shape of the mane or tail on a model, so don't rely on that. Look instead at the action the model is taking (standing, trotting, etc.) and the general build (stocky, slender like a racehorse, etc.). Clicking on a photo will show you that picture in larger detail if you're not sure.