Equine Collectibles Winter 2015 | Page 17

The Craft, Foundation & Toy Division The British model horse hobby has a slightly different history than the American hobby. In the United States, early participants primarily focused on plastic Breyer models, which were widely available at toy stores and discount retailers. In the United Kingdom, however, Breyers were expensive and difficult to acquire. Instead many young hobbyists got their start with bendable rubber models like those made by Julip or M Y