Solar Flare

Solar Flare 
Breyer Premier Club OF; (designed by Heather Puleo), model "Adonis". Released in 2023. Sculpted by Heather Puleo.
Colour: Bucksin, Near Leopard Pattern // Breed : Historic Lippizaner.
Gender: Stallion.

Batteries Not Included

Batteries Not Included
Breyer Premiere OF (designed by Sommer Prosser), model "Latigo". Released in 2013. Sculpted by Sommer Prosser.
Colour: Bay, Spotted Blanket Pattern. // Breed : Appaloosa (modern type).
Gender: Gelding.

Collecting goals

Maybe, I said maybe that you know I collect everything LP colored (appaloosa)... I've got a huge collection of toys, plushies, trinkets and various object on that thema. It's a very difficult collection because many of the thing I found are US exclusive and having them in EU is expensive (and difficult due to the number of vendors not willing to ship to the EU/never coming back to you with the shipping fees).

Then one day, it came to my mind that in the range of thing I could collect there was breyer horses, I mean Original Finish ones. But of course, the task of having them all would be... too much, so I searched for a good sample of them and found out what I needed to collect: All the LP colored (appaloosa) premier club.

That goal was a long road as prices and of course, the US to EU shipping problem was on my way. But I somehow managed to catch them all (at least, until a new one is released).

Even if I'm not a big OF enthousiast, I must admit that they have something, especially all of them together!

Latigo (2013), is the first LP colored release into the breyer premier club;
It was sculpted & designed by Sommer Prosser and depict a modern type appaloosa.

On a more personnal note, mine is nammed "Batteries Not Included". This model was released by breyer in 2013... it was 12 years ago! One year after I started to collect modelhorse (2012) - if at that time I had many more plastic OF in my collection, I don't remember having a special interrest in this one... but today he's there to complete my collection goals.

 

Forever Saige (2015), is the second LP colored release into the breyer premier club;
It was sculpted by Kristina Lucas Francis & designed by Tammy Myrold, and depict a mustang mare.

On a more personnal note, mine is nammed "Moonshine". As she's designed by Tammy Myrold I was really, really excited about this one but it kinda took me a long time before I could add it to the collection. She's so sweet and underrated.

 

Carina & Selene (2017), are the third LP colored release into the breyer premier club;
They were sculpted by Brigitte Eberl & designed by Kimberly Bleecker , and depict historics lipizzaners.

On a more personnal note, mines are nammed "Lunar Fera (filly) & Celestiella (mare)". If I remember well (and I do) thoses were my first purchase of a premier club, on second hand but still, I was so excited. I immediately knew with thoses two that I wanted all the other ones. They are, by far, my favorites of the club (still today).

 

Vermeer (2020), is the fourth LP colored release into the breyer premier club;
It was sculpted by Lynn A. Fraley & designed by Stephanie Blaylock and depict a friesian heritage horse.

On a more personnal note, mine is nammed "Going Under". Here's one that had all my interrest since it's announcement... I was really into that wonderfull colour and once released in awe at the spectacular OF work that was done on it. It's definely one of the MOST impressive OF job I've ever seen. Also premier model is really a great thing, allowing collectors to add some great artist in their collection on a budget.

 

Fireheart (2021), is the fifth LP colored release into the breyer premier club;
It was sculpted & designed by Rayvin Maddock and depict a mustang stallion.

On a more personnal note, mine is nammed "Beyond Sun". This one wasn't specially a "need" because... too much stallions in the hobby; but when I decided to purchase it I had made my mind about trying to get all of the LP/appaloosa premier club.

 

Adonis (2023), is the sixth LP colored release into the breyer premier club;
It was sculpted & designed by Heather Puleo and depict an historic lipizzaner stallion.

On a more personnal note, mine is nammed "Solar Flare". Another stallion, so a little boring. This one almost make me drop my plan to get all the premier club in LP colour... I had no wishes to have it. This one still hasn't really hit the spot for me, but he's here to complete de set ;)
Also it's a very GOLDEN one, very shiny and you can see it on this picture.

 

Tigerlily & Firestorm (2024), are the seventh LP colored release into the breyer premier club (at least, the foal);
They were sculpted by Rayvin Maddock & designed by Lynn Cassels-Caldwell , and depict mustangs.

On a more personnal note, mines are nammed "Fireball (foal) & Unwanted (mare)". It's pretty obvious that having fireheart, I needed the duo made to goes with him. I was bummed that the mare wasn't a LP/appaloosa colour but still needed for sure the foal. That roan mare is probably going the exception in my collection as I don't feel to separate the set... but maybe I've found a way to have her wear spots? ;)

 

 

And you, wich one is your favorite Premier Club? What do you think the next LP colored (appaloosa) one will be? (I hope for a knabstrupper mare).

Calendars are here! - LESS THAN 5

 

Got them in hand and they are really great!

Extra copies available for $17 + shipping. Ready to ship (limited quantity)!

-Sent me a mail ( coldruru@gmail.com ) with the number of calendar wished + shipping country.

-Shipping is $16 for international (every country that isn't France)

-You pay via paypal goods & service (so you're protected).

Content, 13 modelhorse pictures (cover inclued, picture was choosen by popular vote):

I've put all my love in the layout and I hope you'll truly like it! 💖

More about the calendar project... (2026)

Every artists (sculptor, painters) and every places will be listed in the calendar.
I've made a great selection of pictures, that show all I love; nature at it's best and impressive architectures too ;)
I believe this selection really show what's the most enjoyable in my pictures and I hope you'll like it!

2026 Calendar at pre-order price, it's now!

Pre-Order price is $15 + Shipping Fees - You've until october 13th to place your pre-order.
Regular price after pre-order will be $17.

How does it works to pre-order?
-Sent me a mail ( coldruru@gmail.com ) or a PM with the number of calendar wished + shipping country.
-Shipping is $16 without tracking for international (every country that isn't France) - I am able to ship to the US.
-You pay via paypal goods & service (so you're protected).
-The calendar will be shipped to you as soon as it's printed.

Thank you everyone for your interest! 💖And if you'd like to help me, feel free to share the new!! 

 

Every picture have a story (at least, brings memories)...

January

  

Amira

Artist Resin Custom paintjob&modifications by Sue Kern. Model sculpted by Brigitte Eberl.

 

This picture was taken in 2018, I love it because of the several circular shapes formed by the background elements. At that time I was still dreaming of a magical gallop in the snow, wich is something I archived in 2020 after actually moving Amira really close to that picture spot. 10 years ago, snow wasn't rare in that area of the french alps, in fact all winters were covered in white snow then, years after years, it became rarer and rarer... in a way, that picture with melting snow kind of show thoses changes. I will talk about snow again later in this article because I'm never done with that subject.
So in the end, a very symbolic picture for me...

 

Snow and circles.

 

 

February 

 

Aventin

Artist Resin Custom paintjob by Sabrina Wojcik. Model sculpted by Brigitte Eberl.

 

This is probably not how you picture february but do you know that the mimosa, in fact, blooms in february? On the mediterranean coast february is yellow and really, really smells divine. This is a vibrant picture that will brings some colours into the end of the winter... this picture doesn't have a strong meaning but carries joy and somethimes it's enough!

 

 

 March

 

Viviane Starry Sky ( jıldızduu asman )

Artist Resin Custom paintjob by Aleksander Freda. Model sculpted by Jake Heaps.

 

Merlin Sky Blue ( kök asman )

Artist Resin Custom paintjob by Aleksander Freda. Model sculpted by Anna Dobrowolska-Oczko.

 

On behalf of february picture, when spring is early on certains areas, it can be late on other ones. In the mountains, it can be really harsh but also, so beautiful. This picture of a wild mare struggling with her foal while the snow is still here really was exciting to do - because I love that kind of atmosphere. It was really cold that day but it was worth it, not only for this picture but also because I saw a lot of wildlife while doing it: deers, chamois and bird of prey. My pictures often celebrate nature and this is a perfect sample of my love for it.

 

My camera isn't really powerfull enough for such a zoom, but you if you look closely you can see some chamois - it's like searching for Waldo ;)

 

 

April

 

 

Diamond Heart

Artist Resin Custom paintjob by  Clémence de Casanove. Model sculpted by Kylee Parks.

 

The castle of Tervuren; inside there's the Royal African Museum of Belgium. I got there so many time to admire it's impressive collections, as child on family week-end or for educative purpose, even I got there with school for my art studies to draw inside it. Thoses past years it got criticized a lot as it's an heritage of Belgium colonialism, so it was remanied recently. I was curious to see the new staging but in the end, I enjoyed more the outside.

The last time I tried to capture this place with a modelhorse was after a school drawing session in 2013, it was raining and a schoolmate held an umbrella over my model so it wouldn't be covered in raindrops. I was willing since then, to go back and redo a better picture here... not knowing it would only happend... 11 years after.

 

 

May

 

 

Morgane Lwyd

Artist Resin Custom paintjob by Aleksander Freda with sculpt modifications by L.K Magga. Model sculpted by Brigitte Eberl.

 

In may, wears what you want... or maybe do wathever you want? It's an unusual picture, I got that idea when I discovered the make it mini verse lifestyle with the birds inside. I started chasing them. It was a long journey and I can confirm that I really dislike blind bags. Our lilac tree seemed like the best background, I really LOVES lilac... we had a lilac in our little town garden when I was a child and I've always loved the fragrance and flower colours (my favorite colour is purple). A simple yet satisfying archivement, because yes beeing able to put our vision in picture is an archievement ;)

 

 

June

 

 Eunoia

Stone Horse OF painted by Julie Keim. Model sculpted by Maggie Jenner-Bennett.

 

If you've read this blog this year, you already know that this is a special model for me. And I was lucky enough to get to the sea with it, at the north sea to be more specific. As long as I can remember, every times I get to the beach at the north sea, I see horses. It's the land of beach rides... and even if I've never done that, it was a goal I had with Amira. So taking this specific model here, has a meaning for me.
Since I've lost the opportunity to evolve on saddle with my heart mare, I try to heal with art so I draw or photographs moments that could have existed. It really helps grieving.

 

 

July

 

Banana Split

Artist Resin Custom paintjob by Nicole Söhn. Model sculpted by Brigitte Eberl.

 

Toffee Apple

Artist Resin Custom paintjob by Carole Jacquier. Model sculpted by KS Art.

 

Did you ever dreamed of a horse trail vacation? Well if yes, this picture is for you! I took this one while my friend Clémentine was at home. When we are together as fellow hobbyist, we can provide each other tack and material. We always have a lot of fun doing it! So I borrowed this breyer packing set because I had that kind of picture in mind for a long time. I really likes the result, it changes from my usual work. I need a packing set for myself now. What do you think? (P.S: this picture was taken in one of actual Amira's field).

 

 

August

Dark Side of the Moon

Artist Resin Custom paintjob by  Donna Lorello. Model sculpted by Carol Williams.

 

Lady Bee

Artist Resin Custom paintjob by T.J Hurst. Model sculpted by Morgen Kilbourn.

 

Can you believe that this summery picture was in fact... taken in february? When going back from our picknick in the mimosa we did a stop at the beach. It was the end of the day and the light was perfect so I unwrapped the horses. I was doing pictures for this summer but without the hassle of the temperature (it was hot still). What a perfect day! 

Unlike the north sea, the mediterranean sea (in France) is less a paradise for horses riders, it's not allowed on most of the beaches so that's a little more a fantasy. I like that you've got bot sea in the calendar - one from the north and one from the south ;)

 

 

 September

 

 

Dante's Prayer

Artist Resin Custom paintjob by Sabrina Wojcik. Model sculpted by Brigitte Eberl.

 

Versailles! In september last year, there was one of the most important exposition ever made on the horse thema there. I absolutely HAD to get there and see it with my own eyes, no way that I miss that. It was right after the Olympics game and as the equestrian event took place at Versailles for it, they did plated back the great fountain in gold. How beautiful it is in fresh gold! Really not like the first time I did a photoshooting at Versailles, for sure. This picture is really one I'm proud: a bold and dynamic sky, the golden fountain shining in the sun and a majestic spotted horse... wich reminds me that the expo was phenomal, I was able to see in real one of my favorite painting: "The Piebald Horse" painted by Paulus Potter.

 

  

October

 

Friendly Ghost

Artist Resin Custom paintjob by Danielle Feldman. Model sculpted by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig.

Back in the mountains for my favorite month! What a fabulous light on this one as well... really stormwatch is looking good in any background. I have to admit I don't have much to say on this one except that. With the colours it's a perfect one for autumn.

 

  

November

 

Nora Creina

Artist Resin Custom paintjob by Coralie Journoud. Model sculpted by Brigitte Eberl.

Back to Versailles again. when leaving the gardens (see september picture), I went directly to the stables. I was willing to picture a model spotted horse in front... and was delighted to see there was an arena (for actual horses) right there. This wasn't the case in 2018 when we visited the carriage museum. It was just... so perfect! And the picture is as perfect. I regretted the last time to have not been able to capture the beautiful horse sculpture of the door with a modelhorse, now it's done. Perfection. (Did I wrote too much of the word perfect on that post?)

 

 December

 

Spotify

Artist Resin Custom paintjob by Eva Rossiter. Model sculpted by Eva Rossiter.

Diamond Heart

Artist Resin Custom paintjob by  Clémence de Casanove. Model sculpted by Kylee Parks.

 

Here's the moment I'm going to talk about snow again. Do you know that in native Inuit there's 1000 words for snow? Well I totaly understand this and I hope I would be able to do 1000 photoshootings in the snow in my life! As snow is rarer and rarer, I'm really on the starting block all winter for a snowfall. For this picture I woke up early and did a long, long walk... enjoying a perfect winter moment. I was really thrilled not to have missed it, because it was only one of the 3 days of snowfall we had last winter and it melted real quick. Perfect picture to finish the year on a good mood!

 

 

And that's all I have to said, it was pretty much a lot isn't it?
So if you want to spent a year with my pictures and share my enthousiasm, don't be shy to sent me a mail ;) - Every share about the calendar is really appreciated as well!

2026 Calendar - Pre-Order! - Closed!

For the 3rd year in a row, I offer you an opportunity to support my work with a great goodie for you ;) - I'm ready to print a 2026 calendar, would you want one?

Every artists (sculptor, painters) and every places will be listed in the calendar.
I've made a great selection of pictures, that show all I love; nature at it's best and impressive architectures too ;)
I believe this selection really show what's the most enjoyable in my pictures and I hope you'll like it!

2026 Calendar at pre-order price, it's now!

Pre-Order price is $15 + Shipping Fees - You've until october 13th to place your pre-order.
Regular price after pre-order will be $17.

How does it works to pre-order?
-Sent me a mail ( coldruru@gmail.com ) or a PM with the number of calendar wished + shipping country.
-Shipping is $16 without tracking for international (every country that isn't France) - I am able to ship to the US.
-You pay via paypal goods & service (so you're protected).
-The calendar will be shipped to you as soon as it's printed.
Thank you everyone for your interest! 💖And if you'd like to help me, feel free to share the new!!

Eunoia

Eunoia

LE-15 AOTH 2025 edition
Stone Horse OF ; painted by Julie Keim, model "Volo mare". Released in 2025 and sculpted by Maggie Jenner-Bennett.
Colour: Black, Few Spot Pattern // Breed : Mustang.
Gender: Mare.