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Newspaper

Country Today

Location

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1987

Page

16

Model horse ad sparks booming hobby in Wisconsin Dells

Wisconsin Dells hosts a talk on the growing national hobby of model horses. Arlene and Stewart Bentley describe Breyer origins from 1950s clock horse to a 150 mold line, with early models now worth hundreds to collectors.

Mr. Bentley Breyer Molding Breyer Bentley

Model horse shows mark growth and craft artistry in Wisconsin

Breyer models now attract regional and national shows with judges praising meticulously handmade tack and repainted figures. Artists like Christian Hess created rare models including Touch of Class, Olympic show jumping gold medalist in 1984. The first model horse show began in 1970 in Barrington Illinois. Lisa Vick will present a state expo demonstration at the West Salem meeting December 8 at 7 30 p m.

Bentleys Breyer Christian Hess Barrington Iinois Bentley Lisa Vick West Salem la Crosse County

December Horse Calendar Notices for Wisconsin Events

Dates include December 5 6 horse calendar send to Fran Grandlic Sheboygan Wisconsin 53081 a clinic at 830 a m at University of Wisconsin Madison reservations Caryll Salmon Madison 53717 or (608) 833-5154 nominations due December 10 horse project Christmas party December 12 Eau Claire County 4 H Moose Lodge Eau Claire Send listings to The Country Today Box 570 Eau Claire 54702

UW Stock Pavillion University of Wisconsin Madison Caryll Salmon E. Oakbrook Circle Eau Claire County Moose Lodge West Side Eau Claire

Farm Ownership Aims For Family Farmers Under Nafiaar Status

Efforts target placing farm ownership with family farmers in line with Farmers Home Administration rules. The statement references the Nafiaar status as part of the regulatory framework.

Farmers Home Administration

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