Recap So Far BreyerFest 2021

 

Hello Roadies! Welcome to Road To BreyerFest, if you are new, and welcome back if you have been here before! Today, I want to do a reminder post of sorts since there are many people that are learning about BreyerFest for the first time. BreyerFest can be confusing at the best of times and with this being a virtual event, everyone is scrambling to catch up, even the BreyerFest veterans. Here at RTB, we definitely will help you understand just what is going on and what you can do with what is offered throughout the event. Breyer does have their official FB group and their website, but here at RTB, we offer more than just the information about BreyerFest, we offer a positive community full of model horse and real horse lovers alike that are glad to welcome new members and we offer you a place to share your collection and so much more!

So let’s get into the recap of what we know so far for BreyerFest 2021!

*BreyerFest 2021 is virtual

*BreyerFest Dates are July 16, 17, and 18

*BreyerFest times are always in EDT

*BreyerFest starts at 9 AM EDT on Friday July 16 and ends at 4 PM EDT on Sunday July 18

*BreyerFest Tickets are currently on sale, the link is in the announcement section

*There are two types of tickets available currently for BreyerFest- All Access and General Admission

*BreyerFest tickets are NOT physical tickets this year

*There will be no physical program this year, it will be virtual and able to be printed out

*Special Run Models are available to All Access Ticket Holders

*Special Runs will be purchased using the Special Run Preference List- See Files

*Limited Editions are able to be purchased by all ticket holders

*Certain Limited Editions can be back ordered during the event

*There are workshops available to VIP and All Access Ticket Holders

*There are free events for all ticket holders- See Files

*There will be a virtual 5K this year- Link in Announcement section

*There will be BreyerFest Model Shows- More information is still coming

*There will be tons of videos to watch on the website during the event

*You do not need to sit in front of your computer or mobile device all day, if you do not want to.

*Attend BreyerFest how you want to as the videos will be available all day and night long

*Limited Edition Models will be released once per day at a time that will be announced

*There will be a Diorama Contest- Rules apply, Link in Announcement Section

*There will be a Costume Contest- Rules apply, Link in Announcement Section

*There will be a Best Customs Contest- Rules apply, Link in Announcement Section

*All of the Special Runs have been revealed and prices announced- Can be viewed in the Albums

*Most of the Limited Editions have been revealed- Can be viewed in the Albums

We are still waiting for the following information:

*Raffle Information

*Auction Information

*Single Limited Edition Stablemate Reveal

Please Note: Breyer is returning to a somewhat normal release schedule, it seems, so you will be waiting a little bit longer for the information. If the information is not posted here in this group, then it has not been revealed yet. While we might always miss something, I assure you that if it is not posted here, it has not been released yet. You are always free to ask Breyer on their official group, but keep in mind that they operate the same way and will tell you to hang in there, if the information has not been released yet. They might be able to give you a guesstimate of when it will be released, but they will definitely tell you to hang in there, just like we will. Trust me when I say that RTB is a one stop place for information and a positive community combined! We got you through all of this!

If you are in the FB Group, the next two sections are for you.

How To Find The Files: Whether you are on mobile or Desktop, it is near the same to find the files. When you first come to the group, there is a line of words near the top. They say like rooms, announcements, albums, etc. In with those words will be the word File. It could also be hiding under Media. Click on it or touch it and it will load in a page that has a bunch of titles and when the files were created, etc. Click on the file that you wish to read. It will load up another page with the picture of a horse and the title that you clicked on. Click on the horse and it will load up the entire file for you to read. The files are up to date as of right now and are worked on daily as we lead up to BreyerFest

How To Find The Albums: Whether you have mobile or Desktop, it is the same. There are two ways to find the Albums here in this group. The first is the direct link in the Announcement Section. Clicking on the pictures there will take you directly to the Album for BreyerFest 2021. The other way is those words up at the top of the group. In there is the word Album. Click or touch it and it will load up every Album that has been made in this group. It could also be hiding under Media, along with the Files. Click on the Album that you wish to view.

Please Note: Road To BreyerFest and it’s creator and admod team do not speak for the brand or the company. RTB and the Admod team are not a part of Breyer and are just dedicated fans that want to help out the model horse community learn about the events and models that surround this amazing event and to provide a positive place where you can feel safe to share your collection. If you ever need to talk or have an issue in the group, please message Rachel Alford or email her at RoadToBreyerFest@gmail.com Thank you for being a Roadie! 

RTB Episodes of Help 12 Special Runs

 

Welcome back to RTB Episodes of Help! This episode is going to go over all things Special Run. I hope to help you explore and answer your burning Special Run Questions in this episode.

What are the Special Runs? The Special Run models are nine different models that are available to VIP and All Access Ticket Holders. These Special Runs are exclusive to BreyerFest and the costs vary from $60 to $85. Their photos can be seen here in the group, on Breyer’s website, and on our YouTube channel. Special Runs are their own special type of model and can seem very confusing and daunting, especially if this is your first BreyerFest, however here at RTB, we got you and will definitely help you through the entire process.

How will I be able to buy the Special Runs? First and foremost, you will definitely need to have an All Access Ticket. If you have a VIP ticket, you have already chose and paid for your Special Run models. With one All Access Ticket, you are able to purchase up to two Special Runs. The Special Runs that you purchase need to be two different type of models, they cannot be the same kind. So you cannot chose two of the Surprise models or two of the decorator models. Once you have purchased your All Access Ticket, I like to recommend going through the Special Runs with a sheet of paper or whatever works best for you and putting the nine Special Runs in the order that you like them. This will help you in the next step, I promise. Once you have ranked them, mull it over some and make sure that the ranking is exactly how you would purchase the models at an in person event. In June, Breyer will send you an email to the account that purchased the All Access Ticket or tickets. If you do not get Breyer Emails, do not worry! The email contains a link and I will definitely share that link here in the group. That link will take you to a page on Breyer’s website. You will need to be logged into your Breyer Account that purchased the All Access Ticket. Next, we move onto the Preference List.

The Special Run Preference List is a part of the event that causes a lot of confusion and trepidation, but it really is not a problem, once you get the hang of it. My best advice, before I explain the Preference List, is to relax and make sure to read the files as well as the post topics here in the group. Now let’s get into the Preference List. What is it? It is where you will rank all of the Special Runs for BreyerFest 2021 in order of how you like them. That is it, really. I mean, there is more to it, but it comes down to you will be ranking the models how you like them. How you fill out the Preference List comes down to however you wish to fill it out. If you have more than one ticket, you have more than one option. With one ticket, you will not have as much to remember as you will with two or more tickets. There are two options to fill out the Preference List: The Master List and the Individual List. With one ticket, it does not matter which one you fill out as it will be the same in all aspects. Just rank the models how you like them, placing the one that you would like the most at the top and the one that you want the least at the bottom. With two or more tickets, you have the option to fill out the Master List to cover all of your tickets or the Individual List to rank the models specifically for each ticket. With the Master List, you are least likely to get duplicates. With the Individual List, you could potentially get duplicates of the models. But it all comes down to ranking the models how you like them, no matter what option that you choose.

But why? You are ranking the models and using this Preference List to show Breyer exactly what you are thinking when it comes to buying the Special Runs. This is almost exactly what you would be doing if you were walking into the Special Run Tent at an in person event and buying the models then and there. With this List, you are not personally at the event and that is alright (We are not discussing the virus and why we are not having an in person even right now so please no commenting on that.). But this List tells Breyer what you would be choosing and what you would be buying. However, it does come down to the luck of the draw and where your order number is in “line” when the final selections are made by Breyer. Between when you turn in the Preference List in June and the actual event in July, Breyer will take your Preference Lists and randomly select the Special Runs for your account. They will use the list to see which ones that you like the best and then will pull the models based on that and what has not sold out yet. So pray for good luck!

When the time comes to purchase the models, there is no need to rush to buy these models and you definitely do not need to worry about whether your internet will hold up or not. Special Run models cannot be sold out from your cart. Once the models are selected and placed into your account, those are your models. You cannot swap models out from your cart for other models, the models that were selected for you are the models that you will be able to purchase. You do not need to purchase these models, if you do not like them or want them. However, you will need to purchase the models before the end of the event on Sunday, July 18 at 4 PM EDT or you will lose them from your cart and will not be able to purchase them.

I hope that this has helped you understand what is going to happen with the Special Runs for this BreyerFest and just make sure to relax and let’s have fun! The files will always be updated just to help you through the event and I will always be here to help you with the questions that you have.  

Photo Showing 101

 

Let’s talk about Photo Showing your Plastic Pony or Ponies.

This topic comes up a lot during the year and even more so since last year. Breyer has published a few articles about it and there are tons of places on Facebook that can help you learn, but let’s talk the basics of Photo Showing first.

What is Photo Showing? Photo Showing is basically taking a picture of one of your models and making it look as realistic as possible. You are able to use any and all types of camera to do this, it merely requires a somewhat steady hand and the ability to find a place with great lighting. Personally, I use a cell phone camera for all of my pictures and I have hand made footing to add a bit more realism to the pictures that I take. I also mostly take photos of Stablemate and Micro Mini Models because space is limited for me. However, realistic photos are not the only type of photo that is allowed in photo showing. In fact, some shows will ask that your model be placed against a plain background to showcase the paint job and features of the model.

What is looked at in the photos? Photo Showing, to me, is where you can show almost any model horse that you have in your collection. If the show side of the model (The side that either has the mane or is where the head is turned) looks great, then use it. But that is my own personal opinion. When judges are looking at the photos, they are looking at the photo in general and if it is clear with the horse being the main focus. They are looking at the horse itself and making sure that what they can see is blemish free. They are looking at the breed that you chose for your model and making sure that it fits the model in the picture. And finally, the background might come into play when there is a tie for first place. Of course, this is all subjective as judging any and all models as well as real horses is subjective and comes down to the breed, how well it fits the breed, and more.

What do you need to Photo Show? For the BreyerFest Photo Shows, you will definitely need a VIP or an All Access Ticket since these are required to even register. It does cost extra, so keep that in mind. After that, it comes down to what you have or have access to. You will need models, of course! You will need a place to take the photos, either with a plain background of a color that highlights the horse or an outdoor theme. You will need a great light source that shines on the horse. I use the sun, personally, but it is finicky to get perfect photos. You will need documentation on the model, if it is a rare breed or a rare color. And you will need patience and a bit of luck.

Taking the Photos. When you are ready to take the photos, make sure that the model is clean and free from any and all dust as this will show up in the photo. Make sure that your background is clear and clutter free. Make sure that your camera lens is clean, I am beyond guilty of this one! And definitely make sure that you have your light source directly on the model, if you are not using the sun. I prefer to take several photos of the model at a time because I have been known to shake and well, I get distracted very easily.

Uploading your Photos. This year, Breyer is using PonyBytes so it is recommended to get an account early so that you can learn the basics of the website. This is a free account so no worries when it comes to registering. There you will be able to upload your photos from your cell phone or your computer into a gallery that is your own there on the website. From that gallery, you will be able to use those photos to enter all of the shows that are using that platform. Some shows are free to enter and some shows do cost, so make sure to know which show that you are entering. There are a ton of help resources of PonyBytes to help you with uploading your photos and entering the shows and the admins there are super helpful, so never hesitate to ask questions!

Why do I need Documentation? Some breeds are rarer than others and the judge or judges might not know much about that breed. Some colors in certain breeds are more rare that other colors as well. It is best to document any and all rare breeds or colors so that the judge does not have to spend a lot of time researching for themselves and you might have even gotten the breed or color a new fan! When in doubt, it is absolutely best to document. But what exactly is documentation? It can be something as simple as a small excerpt from the breed registry along with a link and a photo of the breed or color that best fits the model that you are using. I believe for photo showing on PonyBytes they allow a Google Document as the Documentation, but I could be mistaken as I have not used it yet and I am still unsure if I am going to photo show this year.

I hope that this small exploration into Photo Showing has helped you a bit and you can definitely read more about it on Breyer’s website, many places here on FB, and many places on the internet. Thank you for reading this, Roadies!  

RTB Episodes of Help Episode 11 Recap Episode

 

RTB Episodes of Help Episode 11

The Episode Where I Talk About Tickets and Models Again

Welcome back to another episode of RTB Episodes of Help. This episode is a refresher for those that are new to the group, but also for those that would like it. Remember that all of this information can be found in the Files as well as under the Post Topics under both the BreyerFest Virtual Event Planning Post Topic and the RTB Episodes of Help. This episode will go over the tickets, what comes with the tickets, the models that you can purchase with the tickets, and what to expect during BreyerFest with the tickets that you have. So let’s get started!

First, I want to say that there is no set limit on how many tickets that you can purchase. It is said that the limit is six All Access Tickets, but there has been nothing to confirm nor deny this information. So you are free to buy as many as you want, however keep in mind that Breyer has stated in their FAQs that they reserve the right to monitor and refund ticket purchases at their discretion.

There are three ticket tiers this year, however two of them are the only ones that are available for purchase right now. The VIP Ticket was offered this year for the first time ever and it sold out very, very quickly with only 1000 tickets being available for this first year. The All Access Ticket is the next ticket that is available and it is still available for purchase. This ticket is the same as the Three Day Tickets of past years and will provide the same amount of access to the event. And last, but certainly not least is the General Admission Ticket, which is the same as the Single Day Ticket, but will allow you to have access to the event for all three days. But let’s got a bit more in depth with each ticket.

The All Access Ticket is the same as the Three Day Tickets that have been offered in the past. This ticket will come with ONE Celebration Horse Model. It comes with the ability to purchase up to two Special Run Models with each ticket purchased. This is two models for the whole weekend, not per day. With these two models, they must be two different models, so no two Surprise Models! It also comes with the ability to purchase all of the Limited Edition Models at the event. With this ticket, you are able to access the workshops, enter the contests (rules and conditions apply), enter the Photos Shows (terms and conditions apply), enter the virtual 5K (terms and conditions apply), have access to all three days of the activities, and more. The Terms and Conditions on the Breyer website must be read this year since there have been many changes to all of the contests and shows to go along with this format of event. Links for these pages can be found in the Announcement section here in the group, pinned to the very front with the photos of the BreyerFest horses at the bottom. This ticket costs $75.

The General Admission Ticket is nearly the same as the Single Day Tickets that have been offered in the past. This ticket will come with ONE randomly selected Event Stablemate Model, these are the decorator Stablemates that have the names of Dada, Noveau, Rococo, and Avant Garde. This ticket will allow you to purchase all of the Limited Edition Stablemates. You can NOT purchase any of the Special Run Models with this ticket. With this ticket, you will be able to attend all three days of the event, you can view the Seminars, the Equus Film Festival, as well as the Hands On Hobby Demonstrations. With the General Admission Ticket, you are NOT able to attend the workshops, participate in the Photo Shows, or participate in the contests. This ticket is $20.

After you have purchased one of these two tickets, you then have the choice to purchase one set of the Event Stablemates. This is an add on to your ticket and will cost $80 at the time when you add it to your cart. These are the four decorator Stablemates. These are the ONLY models that you will NEED to pay for before the event in July.

Models will NOT ship out until July. This includes the Celebration Horses, the Event Stablemates, and all of the models that were purchased with the VIP tickets (This ticket will be at the bottom since it has already sold out).

Special Run Models are models that are available to the VIP Ticket Holders and the All Access Ticket Holders ONLY. With one ticket, you are allowed to purchase up to two Special Run Models (VIP Ticket required you to purchase two) and they must NOT be the same model. There are nine models available in this section and all can be seen in the BreyerFest 2021 Photo Album here in the group or on the Exclusive Model page on Breyer’s Website. These nine models range in price from $60 to $85 and are limited in production numbers. The All Access Ticket Holders will be able to select their chosen models in June using the Special Run Preference List. This List allows you to arrange the Special Run Models in the way that you like them best and Breyer will use this list to randomly select two models for you to purchase during the weekend of BreyerFest. This method allowed many people to purchase their top choices last year, but not all of them were the very top choices. Make sure to check out our previous posts about the Special Run Preference List as it will go into great detail of what will happen during that time. General Admission Ticket Holders can NOT purchase Special Run Models.

Limited Edition Models can be purchased by all ticket holders. These models also have some that are available to be back ordered in case you miss the initial release of these models. There are three Traditional Sized Models, which are all portrait models of horses that will be showcased during the event. There is one Freedom Series or Classic Sized model, which is a decorator model that showcases the theme of the event. There is one set of Stablemates that take you back to BreyerFest FairyTales and showcases five of the models released for that event. There is one Crystal model that is on the Sherman Morgan Model. There is one Plushie that has NOT been revealed yet. There is one single Limited Edition Stablemate that has NOT been revealed yet. The three Traditional Sized Models, the Classic Sized Model, and the Stablemate set can all be back ordered during the event. The Crystal model, the unrevealed Plushie, and the unrevealed Stablemate cannot be back ordered during the event.

Back Ordering the Limited Edition Models can happen at any time during the weekend of BreyerFest. They will ship in December, but are NOT guaranteed for the Holidays. These models will NOT be glossy like they were last year. These models will be shipped using the BreyerFest Shipping methods, which can be found in our FAQs as well as on the FAQs on Breyer’s website. These models are able to be back ordered due to the popularity of the models for the BreyerFest event. This technically an open run on the models that can be back ordered and final number will NOT be published until after the first of the year.

And Finally since it was sold out so fast, the VIP Ticket. The VIP ticket came with ONE Celebration Horse Model, ONE set of Event Stablemates, Two Special Run Models (must have been two different models), two Limited Edition Models (must be two different models), ability to purchase Limited Edition Models during the event, ability to enter the Photo Shows, ability to enter the contests, ability to participate in the workshops, ability to participate in special VIP workshops, access to the activities for all weekend, a special VIP Swag Bag, free shipping, and more.

There is likely much more that will be released as we are still waiting on the information about the Auction, the Raffles, the Contest Prizes, the Photo Shows, and more! As soon as they are all posted, I will be sharing them here in the group along with the links to their respected pages on the website. I will also be doing these Help episodes on them when that information is released as well. I hope that this has helped you and I look forward to this adventure with you!  

 

RTB Episodes of Help Episode 10

 

RTB Episodes of Help Episode 10

 

The Episode Where I Talk About The Models Once Again

 

The files mentioned in this blog are from the Facebook group.  If you do not wish to belong to the Facebook Group, you can check out these files on our Proboard, which does not require you to sign up in order to read the information. Here is the link to that option: FKs Guide to Model Horse Fests 

 

Welcome back Roadies to another episode of RTB Episodes of Help. This episode is another episode of the models that we all love during BreyerFest and is sort of a recap episode. Remember that all questions that I have seen about the event being asked are all mostly answered here in the FAQ file so make sure to read that: https://www.facebook.com/.../rtbs-faqs.../1485295081680793/

So let’s get started right away. All models will ship in July. No exceptions unless Breyer says that they will be shipping early or later. This is the same for all of the ticket types as well as all of the models, unless the model was back ordered. The Celebration Horse model, the Stablemates, the Special Runs, and the Limited Edition Models that were purchased during the event will all ship during July. The only exception is the Limited Edition Models that were purchased after the initial stock sold out and were back ordered.

But, Rachel, why are they going to be back ordered and when will those ship? I hear you and yes, your answer is in the files, but here it is again. The demand for the Limited Edition Models were higher in 2020 due to the event being online. With the event being online for 2021 and the demand being higher as well, Breyer came up with a way to make certain models available to everyone. These certain models are the three Traditional sized models, Favrile the Freedom Series model, and the Best of BreyerFest series 2 Stablemate set. These models are available all day during the event, even once their initial numbers during the day sell out. However, these back ordered models will NOT start shipping until December and are NOT guaranteed for the Holidays. These models will still be able to be purchased using the BreyerFest special shipping prices, that we know of so far, and once you have ordered them, there is nothing to do but wait for them to arrive. The reason for the back order is so that Breyer will know exactly how many they need to produce rather than just a set limit as they normally do during the event.

Limited Edition models will sell out fast during the event so the back ordered models are great for those that cannot be online during the time when the models will go up for sale. We do NOT yet know exactly when they will be listed for sale, however Breyer has stated that they will announce the time before the go up on the website. The Crystal model, the currently unrevealed Plushie, and the currently unrevealed Single Limited Edition Stablemate are all NOT able to be back ordered so if you are looking for them, you still still need to try and purchase them during the weekend or on the second hand market at a price increase.

I hope that this episode has helped you understand a bit more about how the models will sell and when they will ship out. Currently no new information regarding purchasing models at the event has been released, but stay tuned as we still have a lot of information about the event coming soon! 

 

 

Free Activities at BreyerFest 2021

BreyerFest Free Activities

These are activities for all ticket holders and do not cost extra to watch.

First is the Seminars.  Every year at BreyerFest, Breyer puts together some pretty awesome seminars that will help you learn a lot about the hobby, horses, and so much more!

Here is a list of the Seminars that will be available for BreyerFest 2021:

Models of a Different Color by Andrea Gurdon  This seminar will go over non-realistic colors produced on Breyer Model Horses.

Digital Sculpting by Maggie Jenner-Bennett This seminar will help you learn how to start sculpting using digital programs.

Color Commentary by Lesli Kathman  This seminar will go over basic horse coat color genetics

Dolls and Performance by Anne Field  This seminar will go over the use of dolls in Performance Classes at Live shows and in photo shows.

Hobby History by Liz Cory  This seminar will go over notable events in the Model Horse Hobby

Identifying your Model by Liz Cory  This seminar will help you learn how to identify which models that you have in your collection.

Introduction to Model Horse Showing by Kim Bjorgo-Thorne  This seminar will help you get starting in showing your plastic ponies 

The Art Of Tiny Tack: An Introduction To Tack Making by Kristian Beverly  This seminar is an introduction on the thought process and how to get started making tack for your plastic ponies. 

The Story of Sergeant Reckless by Robin Hutton The seminar will tell you about the famous marine, Sergeant Reckless!

The next thing to check out would be the Equus Film Festival.  There will be a link to the website where you can check out and watch several horse related movies for free. These movies are normally Indie films that all involve horses or the horse industry and are highly recommended. 

Films Available During The Film Festival: 

Wild Hearts (16 Minutes Long) : https://filmfestivalflix.com/festival/equus-film-arts-fest/film/wild-hearts-2/   A mini documentary about the wild horses of Alberta.  There are approximately 1,700 wild horses left in the foothills of Alberta. Wild Heart asks, why is the government trying to get rid of them? 

Wild Horse Road Trip (60 Minutes Long): https://filmfestivalflix.com/festival/equus/film/wild-horse-road-trip/  Mary Miller-Jordan has been featured on National Geographic, RFD-TV & HR-TV. Published in Horse Illustrated, Western Horseman, Cowgirl Magazine, Hobby Farms and Horse & Rider and have been featured as the Poster Image of the Extreme Mustang Makeover for 2017 and 2018 with their bareback and bridleless American Flag Freestyle. MMJ’s first Wild Mustang Guide is immortalized as a Breyer Model ‘Mustang’; they won the National title of ‘America’s Favorite Trail Horse. 

Hozho In Beauty We Walk (27 Minutes Long): https://filmfestivalflix.com/festival/equus-film-arts-fest/film/hozho-in-beauty-we-walk-2/  “Hózhó, in beauty we walk” is the first part of a documentary which plunges us into the mysterious world of the centaurs Amerindians: «the dineh of Arizona (People in Navajo).  

Over The Barriers (60 Minutes Long): https://filmfestivalflix.com/festival/equus-film-arts-fest/film/over-the-barriers/  Horses for us, Kazakhs, have always been symbols of drive and victory. The story of the Soviet conquest of Olympus began with the legendary Absent. And now there are people and horses in Kazakhstan who are ready to storm the Olympic heights. 

Every Ride Is For You (15 Minutes Long): https://filmfestivalflix.com/festival/equus-film-arts-fest/film/every-ride-is-for-you/  Every Ride Is for You is a story about the relationship between women and horses, as seen through the lens of three generations of women. It’s a story of love, and loss, and getting back in the saddle after being dumped hard — by a buck you never saw coming. It’s about connection beyond anything that can be explained. 

Big Wishes For Little Feat (22 Minutes Long) Animated Children’s Book: https://filmfestivalflix.com/festival/equus-film-arts-fest/film/big-wishes-for-little-feat-film/      A horse named Lafitte De Muze, nicknamed Little Feat, and a young girl named Ella, who live on opposite sides of the world, are eventually brought together by a bit of fate, Ella’s quirky Aunt Anastasia, and a shooting star. 

The Wild Ones (32 Minutes Long): https://filmfestivalflix.com/festival/equus-film-arts-fest/film/the-wild-ones/ Impact Pupil Referral Unit, in Bootle, Liverpool, provides a last chance for teenagers expelled from school to gain qualifications. This term, seven pupils get to leave the Unit to try a new way of learning in an unlikely sanctuary for rescued horses, in the heart of this run-down neighborhood. Run by local resident Bernadette Langfield, several wild ponies that she saved from being culled need taming. But these horses, like the pupils have their own troubled backgrounds and in order for a relationship between them to develop, both horses and teenagers have to first deal with their own behavioral difficulties.  

The Red Barn A Legacy Of Love (60 Minutes Long): https://filmfestivalflix.com/festival/equus-film-arts-fest/film/the-red-barn-a-legacy-of-love/  “The Red Barn: A Legacy of Love” is the story of the Red Barn in Leeds, Alabama that provides equine-assisted therapy to people with all sorts of special needs and circumstances. The documentary tells how the Red Barn got its start, from the lady who inspired it to the one who made the dream become a reality. It is also the story of the children and adults whose lives have been changed by coming to the Red Barn, as well as the staff of the Red Barn and the horses themselves, who give so much to benefit others.  But most importantly, it is a love story in the truest sense of the word, examining the true meanings of faith, hope, and love. 

Met Pensioen (19 Minutes Long): https://filmfestivalflix.com/festival/equus-film-arts-fest/film/met-pensioen/  These horses lived in service to their humans. Now, the roles are reversed.  This film is made for a retirement home for horses in The Netherlands. They adopt elderly horses and give free education about their care. English title; ‘Retired’

And the last thing in this section would be the Hands On Hobby Demonstrations.  While being there in person is not a possibility, this is a great time to check out what some of the top artists or tack makers in the hobby are doing and maybe even see if you can do it yourself! The links to all of these will be shared when the time comes closer to the event.

That is all of the free stuff that is available for all ticket holders during the event and this is a great line up this year! I can not wait to see everything and I hope that you are with me there!

Here is the link to check out all of this information: https://www.breyerhorses.com/pages/free-activities-breyerfest-2021

RTB Episodes of Help 9

 RTB Episodes of Help Episode 9

The Episode Where I Talk About The Model Shows for BreyerFest

Welcome back to Road To BreyerFest, Roadies! Today, I want to talk a bit about the Model Shows that Breyer will put on this year. Yes, they will be photo shows because well, nothing is in person this year. No, there is not a novice show, but there is a youth and children’s show. But let’s get into it!

The Model Shows at BreyerFest are normally three different shows that are put on by Breyer. The first one is Breakables Live, then there is BreyerFest Open Live, and then finally there is the Youth and Children’s Show. These are the normal three and last year, they had these three as well. So, until all of the information about the shows is released, this is what I am going on. I could definitely be wrong though since everything is new this year.

But each of the shows are a photo type show. But, Rachel, what does this mean, I hear you asking. This means that you will be required to take a photo of your model in order to enter it into the show. This photo will be highly scrutinized to make sure that the model is up to the standards of the breed that you have chosen, that it is free from flaws, and looks like a horse. It does not matter what type of camera that you have since I have seen cell phone pictures win these types of shows. What matters is that the photo is clear, the focus is on the model, and that the photo is taken in such a way that the model looks realistic. But here is the best thing about a photo show besides that you do not have to pack and move a ton of models at a time: One side of your model can be great and the other can be a body and you can still be able to show it! Photo showing is fun, even if it does take forever to find the right background, which should highlight the horse and not be too distracting. You will also want to make sure that the model is clean because let me tell you, dust and hair show up in a photo, even when you swear that nothing was there a moment ago!

I am not normally the best person to ask for help with photo shows because well, I stopped showing my models long ago. I do, however hold a photo show each month and apparently I am also the judge. Where are my qualifications? Heck, I have no idea, but I did judge real horses in a previous life, so I guess that is a qualification, LOL! Anyway, moving on, these photo shows from Breyer do cost extra. As of right now, I am not sure what this cost is for the show. The information is slated for release in March, says Breyer, so I am sure that we will find out soon. They also will take place on a photo hosting platform. Last year it was Smugmug. This year, we are not sure what they will use, however the Breyer Boot Camp photo show used Ponybytes and seemed to have went really well. Whatever the case, as soon as the information is released, I will definitely post it here!

So, in conclusion, if you want to do the photo shows, have fun with it! You will need to have a VIP or an All Access ticket in order to be able to enter. It does cost extra, but there will be prizes of some sort. Just have fun, especially since that is what BreyerFest is all about! I know that this episode was crazy short, but right now there just is not a lot of information that has been released about the photo show and I have already covered all of the information that has been released so far with all of the other things go on. I hope that this has helped you a bit and when the information has been released expect a much more in depth episode.  

RTB Episodes of Help Episode 8

 

RTB Episodes of Help Episode 8

The Episode Where I Address Questions About The Event

Welcome back to another episode of RTB Episodes of Help, Roadies! BreyerFest brings together so many different people, including those that love plastic ponies and those that love real horses. But it also brings forward questions that many people have about the event. Here in RTB, I do my best to go over the basics of BreyerFest in the beginning many times because well, it can be confusing at the best of times!

I see a lot of repeat questions all over all of the groups and many people get a bit crabby sometimes when the same questions are asked repeatedly. This is a huge reason that I have created and maintain the files here in the group. If a question is submitted and I have not seen it before, I will add it to the FAQs here in this group. All that I ask is that you search the group before you submit a question because your question might be answered already. When a question that is submitted that I know has been asked and has an answer in the group, I will politely decline the post, but I will always give feed back with that decline that will tell you either the answer or where you can find the answer. If you feel the need to ask the question again, I ask you to please message me so that I can share either a link to the answer or a screenshot of the answer. RTB is always here to help and we have seen so many questions and answered them so we have devised the files to help answer the majority of the questions that we see.

That being said, there are likely still questions, especially if you are new to the group or new to BreyerFest. So, I will use this spot as a place to answer the burning BreyerFest questions that are on the group. All of these answers are on the group under the BreyerFest Virtual Event Planning Post Topic as well as the Files.

Is BreyerFest virtual again? *BreyerFest 2021 is virtual and takes place on Breyer's website.

What are the dates for BreyerFest and the times? *BreyerFest 2021 is July 16, 17, and 18 from 10 AM EDT Friday morning until 4 PM EDT Sunday afternoon.

What time zone is BreyerFest in? *All times for BreyerFest is in Eastern Daylight Time.

How much do Tickets cost? *Ticket prices are as follows: VIP $230, All Access $75, and General Admission $20

How much do the models cost? *All prices for the models can be found in the Price List file here in the group. This is also where you can find the prices of the previous year's models.

Do I need to pay for the models now? *If you purchase an All Access or a General Admission Ticket, you only need to purchase the ticket before July.

How do I buy the Special Runs? *All Access Special Runs will be chosen via a Preference List. More information about the Preference List will be coming soon in the files.

Can I buy the whole set of Event Stablemates? *The Event Stablemate Set is available to purchase now after you have already purchased an All Access or a General Admission ticket.

What is the All Access Ticket? *All Access ticket is what used to be the Three Day Ticket. There is no child's ticket this year. This ticket comes with the following: One Celebration Horse model, Access to purchase up to two Special Runs via the Preference List, Access to purchase the Limited Edition Models, access to the event for all three days, access to participate in the contests, access to participate in the model horse shows for an added fee, access to participate in the workshops for an added fee.

What is the General Admission Ticket? *General Admission ticket is what used to be the Single Day Ticket. There is no one day access to the event this year. This ticket comes iwth the following: ONE Randomly selected Event Stablemate, Access to purchase the Limited Edition Models, and access to the event for all three days.

Will there be a cart timer to buy models during BreyerFest? *Breyer uses Shopify as a web host and Shopify does not offer a cart timer.

How many tickets can I buy? *You are able to purchase as many tickets as you want on one account, however keep in mind that Breyer did say that they reserve the right to refund ticket purchases at their discretion.

When can I buy the models? *Unless you have a VIP ticket, you do NOT purchase any of the Special Runs or Limited Edition models until July.

How many Limited Edition Models can I buy during the event? *You are able to purchase as many Limited Edition models at the event as you want, however you will need to purchase them one at a time. One transaction per model.

What are the Event Stablemates? *The Event Stablemates were what used to be the Single Day Stablemates. This is a four pack of models that can be purchased as an add on with the General Admission tickets or the All Access Tickets. The whole set comes with the VIP ticket. With each General Admission ticket, you get ONE random Event Stablemate.

Which set of Stablemates are the Limited Edition ones? *The Best of BreyerFest series 2 Stablemates is a limited edition model and can be back ordered during the event. This is a set of five Stablemates that are normal horse colors.

When will my models be shipped? All models that come with the tickets or purchased during the event will be shipped out in July. This includes the VIP ticket holder models.

What is the code for Collector Club members to save on BreyerFest tickets and how much of a discount is it? CCSAVEBF2021 it saves you $2.50

Has the information for the Breyer Model Shows been released? This information will be released in March and it will be a photo show. It does cost extra. You need to have a VIP or an All Access Ticket in order to participate in the shows.

What contests are there from Breyer? There is a Diorama Contest, a Costume Contest, and the Best Customs contest. You absolutely need to read the rules from Breyer,

How much is shipping? Domestic – FREE shipping

• Canada, Alaska & Hawaii - $10 flat rate shipping

• All other International - $25 flat rate shipping

• VIP All-Access tickets will not be charged shipping (domestic or international).

  • Models ordered on VIP tickets will ship in July.

How will my models be shipped? The answer on the Breyer website is the best answer for this:

• We will use the most efficient and cost-effective shipping methods possible over the course of the event. We want to make sure all your purchases and event models arrive to you safely.

• International and Canadian customers: A shipping charge will be applied to each order that you check out. However, orders will be consolidated and you will be refunded for shipping overages. You will only be charged shipping on the number of shipments that are actually sent to you, regardless of the number of orders you place during BreyerFest weekend.

• Models ordered on VIP tickets will ship in July.

• Event Stablemates 4-packs will ship in July.

• Backordered Limited Edition models will ship to customers in late December. These models are not guaranteed to arrive in time for the holidays.

I am ending this episode here before it gets way too long, but have no fear! All of your questions are answered in the files so definitely make sure to check that out. Here are the ways to get to the files, no matter what device that you use:

Desktop or Laptop: When you first get to the group, you will see a line of words under the Group picture. Those words include rooms, announcements, about, discussion, things of that nature. If you look all the way to the right, you will see the word file or media. If you see media, you will need to click on that until you see the word file. Once you see the word file, click on it. This will then take you to a screen that lists all of the current files in the group. From there, you can select the file that you wish to read and click on the title. Once you click on the title, you will be taken to a screen that shows the picture of a horse with the title once again and a brief description. Click on the horse and the file will load in! It sounds much more complicated than it is!

Mobile devices: When you first go to the group, you will see a line of words under the group picture. These words are black and highlighted in grey. Scroll over to where you see the word Files. Click on that word and you will be taken to a list that shows all of the files in the group. Click on the file that you want to read. You will then be taken to a screen that shows a picture of a horse and the title of the file. Click on the horse and the file will load up.

The files were created to answer any questions that might come up and are constantly being edited to add more questions and answers to them so definitely make sure to take a look at them today! 

 

RTB Episodes of Help Episode 7

RTB Episodes of Help Episode 7

The Episode Where I Finally Go Over The Tickets And What Will Happen

So, I have explained the Special Run Preference List, the Limited Editions, what will happen during BreyerFest, what other people will be doing, and what RTB will be doing during BreyerFest, but I still have so much more to go over. Because BreyerFest is that awesome!

This episode will be the tickets and what comes with each of them and what you can do with them and all of that good stuff. This episode will also go over when you will be able to purchase the models and when you will be able to log into the website and more. Do keep in mind that there is still a lot of information that has not been released yet. I mean A LOT has NOT been released yet and if you are anything like me, you are chomping at the bit to learn more about what is going to happen during July.

The first ticket that I am going to go over is the General Admission Ticket. That’s right, I am starting at the lowest cost and working my way up. The General Admission is a ticket that allows you access to the events for three days. This ticket also comes with one randomly selected Event Stablemate. This stablemate will be sent to the address that is on file on your Breyer Account on their website. With this ticket, you are able to purchase the Limited Edition Models (Queen of Hearts, Favrile, Best of BreyerFest Series 2, etc) and BreyerFest merchandise, as well as the normal items that are on the Breyer website. You are able to watch the Celebration of Horses Evening Performance as well as tune into the Seminars and the Hands On Hobby Demonstrations, even the Equus Film Festival, which are films that focus mainly on horses. This ticket costs $20. Once you have purchased this ticket on your Breyer Account, you are able to add on a whole set of the Event Stablemates, if you would like. This add on package of the Stablemates will need to be paid for after you purchase your ticket, however those are the only models that you will pay for before July. With the General Admission Ticket, you do NOT have access to purchase the Special Run Models or enter into any of the Breyer contests. You are also not able to participate in the Breyer Model Shows. Information regarding the Raffles has not been released yet, so hang in there regarding that information. This ticket is best for those that just want to purchase the Limited Edition models and want to see what is going on during BreyerFest on the Breyer website. There are no set limits on how many tickets that you can purchase, however Breyer has made a statement that they reserve the right to refund any ticket purchases, if needed.

The next ticket option is the All Access Ticket. This ticket is exactly the same as what the Three Day Tickets were in the past years. With this ticket, you will get access to all three days of the event on the Breyer website. This ticket comes with the Celebration Horse model, Danash’s Northern Tempest. With this ticket, you are able to purchase up to two of the Special Runs via the Preference List. Special Runs purchased must be two different models. You will not be paying for your Special Runs until the actual event in July, but you will be sending in your Preference List in mid-June. Make sure to read up on the Special Run Preference List to learn more about it. You will also be able to purchase the Limited Edition models with this ticket. With the All Access Ticket, you are able to participate in the contests from Breyer (limitations do apply so definitely make sure to read the rules and regulations on the Breyer website), you are able to purchase entry into the Breyer Model Horse Shows (information about the shows will be released in March), you are able to participate in the workshops (the list of the workshops have been released, but the supply lists have not been released yet), you are able to view the Celebration of Horses Evening Performance, the Seminars, and the Hands On Hobby Demonstrations. This ticket costs $75. Once you have purchased this ticket on your Breyer Account, you are then able to add on the entire set of Event Stablemates, like the General Admission Ticket Holders can do. This set costs $80 and must be paid for after you purchase the ticket, if you wish to add this. The models will not be shipped out until July and will be sent to the address on file on your Breyer Account. This ticket is best for those that want all the ponies as well as being able to experience everything! There are no set limits on how many tickets that you can purchase, however Breyer has made a statement that they reserve the right to refund any ticket purchases, if needed.

And last, but certainly not least is the VIP All Access Ticket. Known as the VIP ticket, this ticket is the crème de la crème of the BreyerFest tickets. Supply was exceedingly limited, only 1000 tickets were available to the public. 800 tickets were sold via a lottery on the Breyer website. This lottery was open to all account holders, not just those that were Collector Club members. The remaining 200 were available to purchase via a first come, first served event and sold out in less than 6 minutes on February 1^st. The cost of just the ticket was $230. However, if you were able to purchase one of these tickets, you were required to pay for two Special Run models and two Limited Edition models at the time of the purchase so this ticket could potentially cost around $600. With this ticket, you will be getting one Celebration Horse Model and one full set of the Event Stablemates. You are also able to purchase all of the Limited Editions, not just the two that you chose when you paid for the ticket. With this ticket, you also will be getting an exlusive VIP Swag Bag, however we do NOT know what is in this bag just yet so hang in there! You will be able to enter the contests from Breyer, enter the Breyer Model Horse Shows, participate in the workshops, have access to exclusive workshops, participate in the seminars and the demonstrations, and watch the Celebration of Horses Evening Performance. With this ticket, you will be able to do everything that will be available during BreyerFest from the Breyer website. As I mentioned before, this ticket is the best of the best and is for those that just have to experience everything that BreyerFest has to offer from Breyer.

There are still some unknowns that have not been announced yet, like the Raffles and how they will work, if there will be swag sold before the event, and all what will be available on the website. We also still do not know what the plushie will look like or the single Limited Edition Stablemate. Hopefully all of this information will be released soon, however we do still have around 3 months left before the event.

The Breyer Model Horse Show information will be released in March some time. It does cost extra to enter though and you must have a VIP or an All Access Ticket.

All models from the tickets or that is purchased during BreyerFest will be sent out in July and will be sent to the address that is on file on the Breyer website under your account. The models will be sent in whatever is best for Breyer. Shipping costs are listed under the FAQs on Breyer’s website.

There are no actual physical tickets that will be sent out as this is an online event. On the website, the order number will read unfulfilled until July when the models are shipped out. The program will be digital and will be able to be printed out, however there will not be a physical copy made for the event.

I think that I have covered everything that is ticket related in this episode and I sure hope that it has helped you! Whew, this was a long episode! I am sorry for that.

 

RTB Episodes of Help Episode 6

 

RTB Episodes of Help Episode 6

The Episode That Talks About What RTB Can Do During BreyerFest and What We Can’t Do

Hello Roadies! In this episode, I am going to go over what I can do and what I cannot do through RTB for BreyerFest and during the event. As I have mentioned many times, I am still only a fan. The group is ran and maintained by BreyerFest veterans and fans that have experience with the in person events. With the switch to a virtual format, even we are left scrambling to keep up with the changes. None of the information is being released in advance and that is perfectly understandable as they want to have everything set in somewhat stone before it is released. So what exactly can I do here for you for BreyerFest and beyond?

With the creation of Breyer’s official group, I am sure that I have lost many members to that. However, when I was told that they were creating the group, I was assured that nothing would change and that they would be an information only type group to share their information and answer questions directly related to BreyerFest. RTB is a group that not only answers your questions about BreyerFest, but we will give you personal experiences and offer a community to answer your questions where myself and my other admins might not have the answer. During BreyerFest last year, I offered as much customer support as I could since I am not an employee of Breyer. I had created a thread of just customer complaints that I had sent to Breyer. I am not exactly sure where it ended up, however I have went on to create a page just for Model Horse Complaints so that it can all be in one general location now. No matter what happens, RTB will be here to help those that want a positive based community and help from those that have experience is all things BreyerFest.

This year, I will be offering the same types of support that I did last year. But what does that mean? I will be online as much as I can be, but do keep in mind that I have a horse and a Tiny Human so they do interrupt my life. I will have the group pulled up on my phone, if I need to leave the computer room, and I will be posting a direct email link to me, if you should need help. This email link is always available, if you just want to talk or even ask a question that you might want to be anonymous. Last year, I went Live on the FB group every morning before the event opened up and then stayed Live for as long as my internet allowed me. I also went Live in the evenings and did a wrap up type of event. This year, I know that not everyone has FB, so I will be linking my personal Discord server. More about the Discord server later. I also run a Blog that shares information as well as a Proboards that are always monitored and checked on, should anyone have friends that do not have FB. Now, what can I do since I am just a fan? I can do my best to walk you through any website glitches or snags that you might have. I can not diagnose the issues, but I can tell you basic ways to attempt to fix it before reaching out to Breyer’s Customer Service. I will also have all of the information on hand to answer a question right away during the event so you do not need to switch between windows often. Let me be the one to switch between windows and be crazy chaotic for you! I am always here to support you, but do note that I will be quite a bad influence! I will tell you to BUY THE PONY!

However, sadly, there are things that I cannot do during the event. Since I do not work for Breyer, I cannot tell you when things will ship other than what is posted on the website. Unless the information is on the website or is following the same pattern as last year, I cannot tell you sadly. Do I wish that I could? Heck yeah! Because how awesome would that be?! I cannot tell you why something was refunded, if it was, or why your cart is not working the way that it should be. I can offer links that might work as ways to get around the bottlenecking and I can offer direct email addresses and Breyer’s phone number, if needed. I can’t explain why things happen other than taking an educated guess. Being just a hardcore fan, there is not much that I can do with a virtual event, especially since this is still new to everyone. I only wish that I could do more!

But I can always be there for you, as a friend, a fellow hobbyist, and someone to tell you to just buy the pony! The group will be there to announce when things have gone on sale and those will then be posted to our Proboards and Discord for those that do not have FB. RTB is a positive place where you can share your purchases or what you created with no worries if you will get hate or harshly critiqued without asking for it. RTB is a place where you can show off your collection with no worries about someone complaining about how much money you spent or did not spend, especially since we have all been there before! While we may not have all of the answers right now, we do have the means to help you find the answers.

I hope that this has help you with knowing what we can and can’t do here in the group, although it was a bit chaotic! Make sure to tell your friends about us, if they are not already here, so they can join in the fun! I am working to have more small giveaways and contests since I do have stickers that were meant to be given out at an in person event. I also do have some merch that I sell for the group that is based on the mascot, but does not have the name of the group so that there can be no issues with it at all, so if you’d like that link just let me know since I never push sales on anyone. I am always here to talk to and will support you in the hobby as much as I can, as I am sure many people in this group will do as well. Now for that email: RoadToBreyerFest@ Gmail . Com, just make sure that there are no spaces.