RTB Episodes of Help Episode 5

 

RTB Episodes of Help Episode 5

The Episode That Chaotically Describes What Will Be Available on the Breyer Website for BreyerFest

This is going to be a long episode, Roadies, so hang in there! I am writing down my notes in the RTB Notebook from last year and I am realizing just how much stuff was on the Breyer website during BreyerFest. It was a lot more than I thought was going to be on there because even I was asking myself last year, just what can a virtual event provide? Sure I was sitting in my computer chair in my stuffy computer room with a fan blowing on me and a crazy looking cup in my hand, but I was thoroughly entertained by everything that even I was able to see and do. So let’s get into what happened last year so that we can get an idea of what do expect for this year!

This episode will focus on what happened on the website last year and will attempt to see what will happen this year. For 2021, we only know what has been posted on the BreyerFest Blog so far so some of what happened in 2020 might not happen this year. Remember to read the BreyerFest Blog to keep up to date or even just stick with me as I always share the official links from Breyer when new information is released.

Last year, Breyer not only introduced us to all of the horses that had their models available to purchase at BreyerFest, but we got to see so many other breeds of horses as well. There were two places where we could see these horses on their website. There was a Breeds Barn type of section where we were able to videos from some amazing breeds that included some super cute ponies! There was also a Covered Arena section where we got to see some amazing demonstrations that showcased several different breeds and riding disciplines as well. The advertised horses like Benelli, Cheesecake, and Top Gun all had their own page with a few other horses that had been either made into models that year like Adiah HP and even the Temple Lipizzaners. So there was plenty of horses to see and learn about during BreyerFest.

We also were treated to some amazing videos in the Covered Arena section that were not just horse related. There was an amazing band that provided some awesome music and even a short movie put together by the Knights of Valor! Both of these, while not directly horse related, were quite awesome to watch and rewatch, especially when your husband loves the Celtic history more than you.

The Celebration of Horses Evening Performance was released to Three Day Ticket Holders last year, but this year will be available to everyone that has a ticket. This is a show that I will always highly recommend because it is normally quite visually stunning and showcases horses in a light that not many people get to see them in. This performance will premiere on Friday night at 6 PM EDT during the event in July and will likely have it’s own link on the website.

Surely you must be asking what you can do besides just watch horses and demonstrations. Well, Breyer offers a selection of seminars and hobby demonstrations that are free to all ticket holders. The list for them has not been announced yet this year, however they normally include a seminar about wild horses, Sargent Reckless, and how to collect model horses. The hobby demonstrations show customizers at work while they remodel and repaint model horses or even make tack as well. There is also an Equus Film Festival that will be available to all ticket holders that will provide a variety of free equine themed movies for the event.

There is the Artisan’s Gallery as well. This set of links are links to some of the best artists out there in the hobby today. These pieces of artwork can be painted models, resin models, or even artwork of horses that awe and delight.

While the event is virtual, there is still an online concourse of where models will be sold. Last year, it did not work properly, however this year there are high hopes that this set of links will showcase some of the awesome Breyer dealers and sellers that are in the hobby. So definitely make sure to check them out this year!

This year, there will be a virtual swap meet. It appears that this will work the same as the Artisan’s Gallery and be a collection of links to those that are selling models or trading models. This was not available for last year, so we will see how it works for this year!

During the event, you are able to purchase everything off of the website that you would normally be able to purchase as well so keep that in mind. Last year, the shipping for BreyerFest models also was applied to the rest of the website so that became a great time to purchase those models that you had been holding out to purchase until there was a sale. While this is not a sale per say, the shipping should be drastically reduced to those that live outside of the continental US. You can read up on the complete shipping information on our FAQs as well as Breyer’s FAQs on their website.

I think that about covers what Breyer has to offer, but I am certain that there is going to be much more available this year since the planning for a virtual event started much sooner. As soon as we know what all is being added and showcased, I will definitely post it here in the group. I hope that you enjoyed this chaotic, almost flashback type of episode since I did feel that it needed to be said.