"The first clearware concept to go into production was Tortuga, the 18th model in Breyer’s beloved Connoisseur Series. He debuted in the Nov/Dec 2004 issue of Just About Horses. Tortugais Spanish for “tortoise” – a fitting name for this model’s tortoiseshell inspired pattern. His fiery blend of red, orange and black has made him a continually sought after model since his release. The pattern itself has been colloquially referred to as “tortuga” among collectors, and has been utilized in several other model designs since his release." www.breyerhorses.com.
This model was created by both Karen Williams and Kim Jipson.