Gathering Storm Review

Part 2 of the review installments! 

-Gathering Storm-

Gathering Storm is the 2011 Collector's Choice Web Special released January - June

He is a charcoal grey tobiano pinto. I like how his markings are detailed and crisp and that they do not have straight edges.

His face is very cute and expressive and has some very nice shading. He also has some nice pinking in his ears and on his nose.

His mane is short and performance friendly. Even though his mane is unbraided, it is short enough to be okay for most english disciplines.

His hooves are not the same pink as his nose and ears and are a little more orangy which is nice.

One thing about him that could be a con... is that his. head. is. massive. So if you are not a tack maker this could mean ordering a lot of new bridles.

If you are a performance junkie like me you'll probably appreciate this molds versatility, he is on the bit, and is doing a *very* collected slow trot. He has a bridle friendly face and mane as well.

Maybe you'll see some photos of this boy in some tack soon! (He is feeling a bit naked!)

-Becky

Icicle Review!

Today I am going to be reviewing Breyer's Icicle! I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to trade for 2 glossies I have actually been wanting for a while so I can cross them off the list now. 

-Icicle-

This little guy was the 2013 Limited Edition Flagship Horse (3,500 were made.) He is a lovely glossy dappled grey.

 Mine is a very subtle dapple variation so he doesn't have the crazy Breyer dapples.

He has the limited edition stamp on his barrel, the stamp is under the gloss.

His head is super cute and expressive and I especially love the mane shading. 

I also like how he is on the bit and standing quietly even though he still looks a bit spunky.

Overall I really like this guy and he is a keeper for sure! One of my main pet peeves is that his mane is not quite saddle and bridle friendly. He is also a lot smaller than most other light horses or even most ponies so he will need his own tack set. (not a problem)  Since I plan on using him as a dressage pony it will not be a huge problem with the saddle. 

-Becky