Top horse model and toy brands for kids: Breyer and Schleich are two brands that come up in the list. Breyer horses are bigger and more suitable for grown up kids. In case you wish to have a stable with little horses in your backyard, checkout these options.
Horses are among the most majestic animals in the animal kingdom; they are beautiful and powerful as well. Several movies have been made that depict the friendship between man and this majestic animal. Not only kids, but even adults adore this animal.
Here we have listed the top brands that sell model horses, plush toy horse, horse figures that can be used by kids for playing, and even by collectors.
Breyer Model Horses
Founded in 1950, Breyer is one of America’s iconic toy and collectible brand. A division of New Jersey-based Reeves International, it is the world’s leading brand for horse-inspired toys, collectibles, gifts and even live events. Its ‘portrait’ models of horse heroes like Black Beauty and Secretariat have been inspiring children and adults for decades. Breyer’s annual convention BreyerFest brings together horse fans from all over the world.
Breyer started off as a molding company but later pivoted towards making horses after the first Breyer horse was commissioned as an ornament for a mantlepiece clock in 1950.
Breyer makes realistic and authentic looking model horses and and accessories for play and for collecting. Breyer makes bigger sized model horses, they offer a wider selection, and holds up will when used by the older children. Breyer also makes stables for the horses (for the larger horses such as the classic sized ones).
Breyer is a well-known manufacturer of model horses, and they are known for their realistic looking models. The company still relies on using natural methods to make the model horses, and less on technologies.
Schleich Horses
Schleich makes horses of various sizes (even for the smaller kids) and some are quite pretty looking. Schleich horses are made from dense material, they look sturdier, and they are available in smaller sizes as well. In case you already have a stable, you can probably fit in more Schleich horses as compared to Breyer horses.
Where to Buy these Horses
There are several places from where you can buy these horses.
- You can buy from the company website.
- You can buy from online retailers such as Amazon.
- You can also buy model horse from stores that specifically sell model horses to customers (such as The Model Horse Store) or from stores that sell products that specialize in selling things related to American culture (such as Jack’s County Store).
- Some particular model (old ones) can be found on eBay
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