"It’s been over 50 years since a new draft mare and foal have graced the Traditional line, and fans have long requested another strong mother and beautiful baby to join their herds. Closing out a stellar year of the Premier Club will be Rhiannon and Rhemi, an intricately-detailed Vanner mare and foal sculpted and designed by Kylee Parks of Studio Thornrose.
Known worldwide for their colorful coats and abundant hair, Vanner horses first arrived in the United States only a few decades ago, but are now one of the most beloved breeds in the country. Across the Atlantic Ocean, however, these small but hardy draft horses have been carefully maintained by Irish and Romani Travelers for many generations. They had need of a horse strong enough to pull a wagon but be gentle enough for a life spent around people, and thus the Vanner horse was born.
Kylee’s own experience with draft horses and motherhood come through in this pair with their warm expressions and tiny details that make them spring to life on a shelf. Kylee shares, “As a mother, a horse breeder and lover of heavy drafts, this whole process touched on all of my favorite things and I love every moment of it.” She also designed their coat colors – mother Rhiannon sports a beautifully-dappled sooty buckskin tobiano (AKA “skewbald”) coat with mapping, kissy spots, and cat tracking. Her filly Rhemi is a bright palomino tobiano that pairs beautifully with her dam. Rhiannon and Rhemi are currently scheduled to arrive for 2023 Premier Club members in November." www.breyerhorses.com.
Enamel Rhiannon and Rhemi pin #8768 was also available in a limited edition of 600 pieces.