Vintage Customs

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Customs from years gone past, both champion and not so lucky.

For those of you who aren't old enough to remember or weren't in the hobby, the terminology went as follows:

Repaint - meant a repaint only

R/R - repainted/remade

R/H - repainted/rehaired

R/R/H - repainted/remade/rehaired

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Updated April 6, 2007

Note: The cut off year date for this page (when the custom was made) is 1996. Photos can be taken sooner, but custom must've been made in 1996 or before, prefer older. If I get enough I'll split the pages by year.

 

Milady - Friesian Mare

1990 RRH (Remade/Rehaired) Indian pony by Alisa McClanahan

Photo contributed by Alisa McClanahan

Galvez - TB Stallion

1982 repaint by Alisa McClanahan

Photo contributed by Alisa McClanahan

Hotstuff - Morgan Mare

1982 repaint by Alisa McClanahan

Photo contributed by Alisa McClanahan

P.V. Messinger

1981 repaint by Alisa McClanahan

Photo contributed by Alisa McClanahan

Undomiel - Spanish Barb

Photo contributed by Alisa McClanahan

Lightfoot - Arabian Stallion

1981 repaint by Alisa McClanahan

Photo contributed by Alisa McClanahan

Lightfoot - Arabian Stallion

1981 repaint by Alisa McClanahan

Photo contributed by Alisa McClanahan

Hotstuff - Morgan Mare

1982 repaint by Alisa McClanahan

Photo contributed by Alisa McClanahan

P.V. Messinger - QH Stallion

1981 repaint by Alisa McClanahan

Photo contributed by Alisa McClanahan

R/R FAF

Photo contributed by Alisa McClanahan

Naomi - QH Filly

R/R 1981 by Alisa McClanahan

Photo contributed by Alisa McClanahan

O'Rourke - Mustang Stallion

1982 repaint by Alisa McClanahan

Photo contributed by Alisa McClanahan

Photo contributed by Ronald Bartholomew, taken by ?

Photo contributed by Ronald Bartholomew, taken by ?

Photo contributed by Ronald Bartholomew, taken by ?

Amadeus - Arabian Halter Showmanship - Native Halter

R/R/H PAS by Builteman/Clifford in the 80s?

This horse was a multiple live and photo show champ.

Photo contributed by Samantha Kroese,

taken by Builteman?

Amadeus - Liberty

R/R/H PAS by Builteman/Clifford in the 80s?

This horse was a multiple live and photo show champ.

Photo contributed by Samantha Kroese,

Photo taken by Alison (Gaskell) Mueller

Wind Magi

Vintage Repaint by Ava Durbin (sp?) in the 80s

This horse is a multi champ and continues to win. He's incredible and I'm very lucky to own him. Photo by Vikki Fair.

Photo contributed by Samantha Kroese

Amadeus - Showmanship - English

R/R/H PAS by Builteman/Clifford in the 80s?

This horse was a multiple live and photo show champ.

Photo contributed by Samantha Kroese,

taken by Builteman?

Wings Sensation - ASB Stallion

Vintage R/R/H Five Gaiter

Horse was unfortunately destroyed by person I got the photo from. A real pity as he continues to win shows with this photo to this day.

Photo contributed by Samantha Kroese

Grandeur

Vintage R/R/H Fighting Stallion by Cynthia Jameson? (what I was told)

Horse didn't age well and was resold as a body years later, but showed well for a few years. Photo by Jameson?

Photo contributed by Samantha Kroese

Grandeur

Vintage R/R/H Fighting Stallion by Cynthia Jameson? (what I was told)

Horse didn't age well and was resold as a body years later, but showed well for a few years. Photo by ?

Photo contributed by Samantha Kroese

Jehozadak

Vintage R/R/H PAS by Kathy Maestas

Previously owned by Irene Conrad and shown under the name of Shamrae Diamond. Photo is by Carol Boettcher.

Unfortunately he didn't age well as a custom and he was destroyed.

Photo show rights were sold to me, Samantha Kroese, a couple years ago and he continues to win shows with this picture to this day.

Photo contributed by Samantha Kroese

Pavik - Halter Showmanship

Vintage R/R/H PAS by Kathy Maestas

Photo taken by: Lissa Lyonne

This horse is a consistant photo show champion (albiet with different photos).

Photo contributed by Samantha Kroese

Razaheid

Vintage R/R/H PAS by ?

Note: I do NOT own this model, I was told it was destroyed. I bought his show rights from someone. I don't know who took his photo.

Photo contributed by Samantha Kroese

Spellbound

Vintage R/R/H John Henry by Cynthia Jameson? (what I was told)

Horse didn't age well and was resold as a body years later, but showed well for a few years.

Photo contributed by Samantha Kroese

Vintage R/H Adios

Photo contributed by Connie Knotts

 

Vintage Flocked/Haired PAS CM?

Photo contributed by Connie Knotts

Vintage R/H Ruffian

Photo contributed by Connie Knotts

A Golden Oldie
Early 80's Repainted Breyer Lady Phase by Julie Froelich
Owned and Photo by Irene Lynne Conrad
Contributed by Irene Lynne Conrad

Blue Silk Rose
1991 Repainted Lady Phase
Painted by Rita Menard-Baker
*Note-this was the very first Appaloosa she created*
Owner/Photographer-Irene Lynne Conrad
Contributed by Irene Lynne Conrad

 

Kuato
1991 Repaint/Remade/Haired Breyer POA by Lee Francis
*Has Blue Glass Eyes*
Owner/Photographer-Irene Lynne Conrad
Contributed by Irene Lynne Conrad

 

Bonnie Blue Butler
Mid 80's Repaint/Remade/Haired Breyer Lady Phase by Laura Behning
Owner/Photographer-Irene Lynne Conrad
Contributed by Irene Lynne Conrad

 

Shale's Commander
1978 Repaint/Remade/Haired Breyer ? by Beth Peart
*The Oldest CM in my collection*
Owner/Photographer-Irene Lynne Conrad
Contributed by Irene Lynne Conrad

 

Spirit of Steele
1985 Repaint/Haired Breyer Stud Spider by Karen Malcor
Owner/Photographer-Irene Lynne Conrad
Contributed by Irene Lynne Conrad

 

CC Whoppertunity
Breyer R/H FAF by Jen Selby
Early 1990s
Owner/Photographer/Contributer Samantha Kroese

Tempt Paradise
Breyer R/R/H PAS by Maestas (remaking) and Milstead (painting/hairing). Early 1990s?
Owner/Photographer/Contributer Samantha Kroese

Slick Gentleman
Breyer R/R/H Stud Spider
1982 by Laura Hornick (Behning?)
Owner/Photographer/Contributer Samantha Kroese

Secret Ambition
1992 Breyer R/R/H Drastic Remake by Jenn Patinka
San Domingo head with SHS body
Owner/Photographer/Contributer Samantha Kroese

Party in Paradise
R/R/H Breyer PAS
Unknown customizer/year
Owner/Photographer/Contributer Samantha Kroese

Midnight Spectrum
1991 R/H FAS by Cindy Dalton
Owner/Photographer/Contributer Samantha Kroese

Paradise Illusion
R/R/H Breyer PAS on base
Unknown customizer/year
Owner/Photographer/Contributer Samantha Kroese

DA Harlequin's Romance
1991 R/R/H Legionario III by Debbie Ashe (Poole)
Owner/Photographer/Contributer Samantha Kroese

Frosted Gold
1988 R/R/H Breyer Lady Phase by Nancy Heindorf Butler
Owner/Photographer/Contributer Samantha Kroese

Paradise Escape
1991 R/R/H PAS by Ray Ann Sneathen
Owner/Photographer/Contributer Samantha Kroese

Ember
80s? R/R/H PAS?
Done by Behning? What I was told, he's not signed
Owner/Photographer/Contributer Samantha Kroese

DQ Passion
Early 90s R/R/H PAM by Linda Leach Hardy
Owner/Photographer/Contributer Samantha Kroese

DQ Infinite Image
1991 R/R/H Morganglanz by Linda Leach Hardy
Owner/Photographer/Contributer Samantha Kroese

Diamond's Freezout
Year Unknown R/R/H SHS by Kathy Maestas
Owner/Photographer/Contributer Samantha Kroese

Blue Charisma
Year/Customizer unknown, Repainted Breyer TWH
Owner/Photographer/Contributer Samantha Kroese

Sand's Diamond Sunrising
Year Unknown (Mid 80s) R/R/H PAS by Kathy Maestas.
I only own show rights for this model, the model was unfortunately destroyed.
This horse was shown by Irene Lynne Conrad in the mid 80s under the name Syn Syr Diamond.
Contributer Samantha Kroese

CC Running Brooke Bridge
Early 90s Repaint FAM by Jenn Selby
Owner/Photographer/Contributer Samantha Kroese

CC Good Times
1995 R/H Breyer Halla by Jenn Selby
Owner/Photographer/Contributer Samantha Kroese

DA Ultima Blacklord
1992 R/R/H CAM by Debbie Ashe (Poole)
Owner/Photographer/Contributer Samantha Kroese

Benediction
Early 90s? PAS R/R/H by Tory Morgan
Was shown under the name Luv Ya Blue by previous owner
Owner/Photographer/Contributer Samantha Kroese

Miss Impressive Reno
1986 R/R/H Lady Phase by Mueller
Owner/Photographer-Irene Lynne Conrad
Contributed by Irene Lynne Conrad

Kuato's Mean Widdle Kid
1994 Repainted Breyer Classic QH Foal by Corky Visminas
Owner/Photographer-Irene Lynne Conrad
Contributed by Irene Lynne Conrad

Do The Bartman
Early 80's Repainted/Haired Breyer Running Stock Foal by Laura Rockmaker
Owner/Photographer-Irene Lynne Conrad
Contributed by Irene Lynne Conrad

Marz on Ice
80s? R/H Breyer SSHF by Carole Hale
Owner/Photographer/Contributer Samantha Kroese

The Kryptonit Kid
1994 R/R Breyer Classic Mustang Foal by Lynn Baum
String Mane and Tail
Owner/Photographer-Irene Lynne Conrad
Contributed by Irene Lynne Conrad

JC's Generous Heart
1990 R/R/H Breyer Lady Phase by Judy Renee Pope
Photographer - Cristine Holt and her daughter Tara Oliver
Owner/Contributed by Irene Lynne Conrad

VnV Seaflight and VnV Ethereal Expression
199? Repaints of Breyer's SM Citation and Native Dancer by Samantha Kroese
These were my first ever repaints, done in...model car paint. Seaflight had found a home with Jennifer Selby for many years but after seeing my plea on this museum under the Hall of Champions page she returned him to me.
Owned/Photographed/Contributed by Samantha Kroese

VnV Seaflight and VnV Ethereal Expression
199? Repaints of Breyer's SM Citation and Native Dancer by Samantha Kroese
These were my first ever repaints, done in...model car paint. Seaflight had found a home with Jennifer Selby for many years but after seeing my plea on this museum under the Hall of Champions page she returned him to me.
Owned/Photographed/Contributed by Samantha Kroese

 

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