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List of 14 Rare Breyer Horses (Identification & Values)

• By Judith Miller
• Updated on July 11, 2024

If you love animal-themed antiques, you certainly can’t miss Breyer horses! But are they really worth your money? One certified way to know this is to visit a Breyer fan fest and ask the experts. But if that’s not possible, this exclusive rare Breyer horse guide will help you!

We know that all Breyer horses won’t have shoes and horse bits. The 1950s ones were simple, but the 1970s ones had vibrant paints and horseshoes. However, what they had in common was a limited stock of 20 – 100 pieces of each design. No wonder they’re so rare today!

So, join me as we explore all those rare Breyer horses, learning about their features, values, and more!

Key Takeaways

• Rare Breyer horses cost $1000 – 22,000, depending on their series, numbers, designs, and release years.
• Competition models like Lonesome Glory, Twilight, and Benner Blue are best for all the tournament-themed collectors out there!
• Want a celebrity or movie feature horse? Get the cartoonish Zuni Spirit horse, designed by Kity Cantrell.
• Breyer horses with a prancing or jumping stance, like the Filigree Alpine, Nottingham, or Frankenstang, fetch the most returns at any Breyerfest.

Key Features of Old & Valuable Breyer Horses

If you have two toy horses. one with a solid plastic body and the other with shiny textures and shading, which one grabs your attention? The textured one, right? Well, that’s the beauty of rare Breyer horses, which you can spot by the features below!

• Exclusive, single-use molds and mold marks
• Relevance to significant historical moments, anniversaries, and collaborations
• Unique accessories like tracks, riders, stables, fences, and grooming tools
• Original race or movie horse designs

14 Rarest Breyer Horses for Every Vintage Toy Collector

Now let’s have a look at some of the rarest Breyer horses, their features, and values below:

1. Dappled Sabino Buckskin Alborozo

If you want unique, themed Breyer horses, look no further than Alborozo. One of the most expensive pieces, this one has superior Buckskin coats and Andalusian designs. Also, Alborozo’s a 2008 Fest’s Celebratory piece with detailed mane, hooves, and tail.

In fact, his maker even destroyed its mold and other detailing tools. So, you won’t get another one like him!

Unique & Priceless Features:

• Authentic horse hair mane and tail
• Original 2008 Breyerfest Celebration horse marks and authentication certificates
• Realistic details like shaded muzzles, knees, and hocks

Look for Alborozo horses with brushed golden coats and dark spots on the face and hands for an authentic make.

2. Semi Rearing Mustang

Yet another themed Breyer sculpture for you all! Mustang has a half-Spanish and half-American design. So while it has a fancy, spotted body and a braided mane on one end, it also flaunts modern hoof-cut flats on the other. Plus, buyers pay more for its aged patina and hand-molded marks.

Unique Traits:

• Comes in various colors and finishes – Solid, Pinto, Matte & Glossy
• Opaque body with a translucent mane and tail

3. Charcoal Lonesome Glory Breyerfest Volunteer Model

Lonesome isn’t your ordinary Breyer toy! It’s a miniature version of Lonesome Glory, a steeplechase horse with five Eclipse awards. So, it has similar charcoal hair, a bald head, and a white mane. You’ll also see matte hooves, cream noses, and a glossy finish.

Special & Unique Features:

• Limited circulation of 80 models at the 2003 Breyer Fest
• Original Molding Co. and USA stamps on its lower belly
• Superior cellulose acetate plastic bodies

4. Misty’s Twilight True Blue Centerpiece Event Model

Misty’s Twilight is a rare, royal-horse-like sculpture for all the historical collectors out there! It has some really luxurious features like realistic glossy black bodies and True Blue Centerpiece event ribbons.

However, this model has less than 25 pieces worldwide. And the ones with their original ribbons and packaging cost even more!

Rare & Pricey Traits:

• Glossy dark dappled blue-black color with tricolor eyes
• Comes with an original certificate of authenticity
• Has a movable head and neck

5. Breyer Zuni Spirit Live Show Model

You all might know Spirit from the 2002 movie Stallion of Cimarron. Well, this Zuni Spirit horse is just like its miniature version with a black and white finish. Also, this one’s more cartoonish and comes with a large head and bold, outlined features.

Some of them are:

• Native, red, and yellow-colored American markings on the nose and mouth
• Limited availability of 30 models
• Unique resin bodies with a matte-black, semi-leopard finish

6. Breyer Banner Blue Version

This Breyer model is a champion show jumper, just like its parent horse, Banner, a US team member. But what makes it even more special is its translucent blue and green body with a silver mane. Plus, you might see extra accessories like clips and bits with them.

Top Collectible Traits:

• A less production of 30 – 40 models worldwide
• Original Breyerfest 2019 stamps on the belly
• Superior acetate plastic bodies with a glossy finish

7. Esprit Silver Filigree Alpine

If you love metallic sculptures, you’ll surely freak over this snowy beauty from Breyer. Unlike other horses, this one has a long, flowing mane and a prancing stance that grabs the eye! Also, collectors love this one for its dappled, high-gloss acetate finishes!

Exclusive Features:

• Unique silver filigree and Andalusian finishes 
• A web-special collectible with less than 200 models worldwide
• Superior cellulose acetate walls and hooves

8. Breyer Dressage Horse

This model is one of the top heirloom collectibles based on dressage champions Adiah HP and Verdades. So, it’s got similar black leather bridles, white nosebands, and buckles. Also, this one has a handmade wooden dressage arena and rails, which makes it worth your money!

Unique Characteristics:

• Realistic features like muscles, bone structure, bridles, and coats
• Various color finishes – Black, Brown, White & Gray
• Handmade wood arenas with corners and eight-letter markers
• Original dressage booklets and catalogs

9. Silver Snow Web Special

Another snowy beauty for you all! But Silver Snow has more realistic details, such as white spots, filigree patterns, and a braided tail. Also, this one’s a special web model with less than 200 pieces in the market. So don’t forget to look for stamped serial numbers and certificates at the base.

Rare Features:

• Handpainted, glossy finishes with a metallic sheen
• Comes with original authentication and release date certificates
• Original silver Breyer tag on the left leg

10. Mariah’s Boon

While most Breyer horses were for events and races, Mariah’s Boon was a trophy at a costume contest. So, it was a bit fancy with its blaze, socks, and dorsal stripes! Also, this one marked the year of Britain’s equestrian heritage. So, collectors love it for its London-style packaging, too!

Unique & Priceworthy Features:

• A matte bay Pinto color with a pink muzzle
• Superior cellulose acetate bodies with a matte finish
• Limited Availability of 26 models

11. Breyerfest Nottingham

Breyer’s Nottingham models were just like the ultra-fast Cleveland models. So, they have a similar high jumping stance, curved tails, and pointed hooves. And since it’s a racing model, you’ll see extra attachments like a blaze, clips, and socks.

What to Look For?

• Superior cellulose acetate bodies with dapple gray finishes
• Original, Breyerfest 25th Anniversary stamp on the belly
• A limited make of 137 pieces

12. Arabian Mayer Halter

The Arabian Halter is a dapper, 2-piece gift set from the Sears Wishbook Catalogue. But since it’s from the early 1970s, you’ll see some old gray paints, spotted bellies, and pointed ears with it. Also, it won’t be detailed and will just have a standing pose and a halter.

Rare & Price Worthy Features:

• Polished blue and white halters with metal buckles and rings
• Handmade mold marks and a round Breyer molding co-stamp on the belly
• Comes with branded gift boxes and papers

13. Breyer Velvet Rope Event Special Frankenstang

Frakenstang is a rope event horse made from acetate plastic and has a light, yellowish-green finish. This one’s more durable and has solid metal bolts, saddles, and a resin top coat. Also, it has less than 25 units in circulation, making it rare and precious.

• Unique tricolor eyes with original USA stamps under them
• A galloping shape with a flying tail and mane

14. Romantico Model War Horse

Romantico horse is a rare war horse collectible for all our Roman Empire fans. It has a rearing posture, with painted red and gold armor and logos. Also, look for original Styrofoam accessories, boxes, and porcelain swords with this one!

Rare & Special Features:

• A limited circulation of 1250 pieces
• Has original certificates of authenticity and brass plates
• Additional accessories like saddles, bridles, and stirrups

Look for Romantico horses with original HHF and Breyerfest 2005 stamps for an authentic make.

Can Breyer Horses Get Wet?

Yes, Breyer horses catch moisture easily and turn moldy with time. So, air dry the horse once a week and store it in a well-ventilated place.

How Do You Whiten an Old Breyer Horse?

You can whiten your old Breyer horse by keeping it under the sun for 30 – 45 minutes. Or you can also bleach the yellow parts with a 1:10 bleach solution and water.

Are Breyer Horses Hollow?

Most of the Breyer horses are cast in two pieces and simply glued onto each other. So yes, they are hollow from the inside, especially at the head and belly.

People surely exhibit thousands of Breyer horses at the fests each year. But the rare, competition-themed horses still grab all the attention! So, if you have such a unique stance or metallic horse, use our value table and price it rightly! If not, keep an eye out for them at the next Breyerfest!

And if you love such rare toys, you’ll surely love our list of ‘ rarest cabbage patch dolls ’ and ‘ rarest beanie boos ’ too!

Judith Miller

Judith is an antique expert with nearly 20 years of experience in the field of antique identification and valuation. She has reviewed over 30 thousand vintage items and has worked with numerous antique shops. She enjoys seeing new places, attending antique shows and events, and sharing her knowledge with people! Know more about me

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The American Pharoah Stablemate celebrates the first Triple Crown winner the world has seen in almost forty years!  As if that feat wasn't enough, American Pharoah made history by going on to win the Breeder's Cup the same year... A combination that no other horse in history has accomplished!  He was a single-year release in 2017.

 This fellow is still in his sealed package. 

Size:  Stablemate

Breyer Model #9178

Note: The horse's name is spelled Pharoah, while the usual spelling of the word is Pharaoh.

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2024 Breyer Halloween Preview!

There's something stirring in the foggy air... can you feel it? Whinnies and nickers can be heard in the darkness. That means only one thing - the 2024 Breyer Halloween collection is here.

The 2024 Breyer Halloween Store will officially launch on Thursday, September 5th , but here's a little treat to tide you over until then - a full reveal of this year's offerings!

Beowulf - 2024 Halloween Horse

When a haunting whinny turns into a chilling howl, you know that the full moon is high and Beowulf is on the prowl! This year's Traditional (1:9 scale) Halloween Horse is inspired by the legend of the werewolf. His metallic deep red coat is decorated with claw marks, a full moon, and wolfish figures, all of which glow in the dark when the sun goes down. Beowulf is available both on BreyerHorses.com and at your favorite Breyer retailer.

Draftula - Freedom Series Halloween Horse

Our fang-tastic Freedom Series (1:12 scale) Halloween Horse just might drive you batty! Meet Draftula, a splash pinto draft horse who wouldn't be out of place roaming the forests of Transylvania. Upon close inspection, you'll notice that Draftula's white markings form a colony of bats, and a widow's peak and tiny fangs complete his ghastly look that also glows in the dark!

Spooky Surprise Stablemates - Series 6

Our fan-favorite Spooky Surprise Stablemates (1:32 scale) blind bags return once again with three miniaturized versions of past Halloween favorites. Open the package - if you dare - and you'll find one of the following miniatures inspired by previous Freedom Series Halloween Horses:

• Mini Ratsputin – Bay pinto with hidden rats and glow-in-the-dark markings 
• Mini Goblin – Glow-in-the-dark iridescent coat, decorated with spooky goblins 
• Mini Salem – Shaded grullo pinto with interference purple, hidden cats, and glow-in-the-dark markings

Stitch - Halloween Plush

This ghoulish girl is a little bit sweet and a little bit spooky – did you see her eyes? Stitch is aptly named, because she's always ready to keep you in stitches with her good-hearted tricks. She'll be your perfect companion this Halloween season!

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