Description
Life Size Model Horse
Horse Trading
This Light Weight Hunter model horse stands an impressive 16.2 hands high, cutting a fine figure wherever he is seen. His standard colour is bay, although it`s possible to order him in a different livery. This particular fibreglass horse has proved extremely popular , not only with individual customers but marketing agencies, photographers, film production companies, corporate clients, theatres etc.
We have seen a wide variety of equine uses ; including starring television roles on Dragons Den, Ramadan exhibitions in Dubai , Department Store displays, Photoshoots, Tack Shops, Equestrian Outlets, window props, restaurant and theatrical appearances around the UK ….
Horsey Bites …
All of our majestic life size horse models are made from high quality polyester resin; and look extremely realistic. They are great favourites amongst horse lovers, visual display artists, advertising executives, window designers, painters, photographers, marketing campaign managers, museums, and lots of other clients.
There are a variety of different horse models in the range; which provides a nice choice to satisfy individual requirements.
The horse mannequins vary in stature from the Shetland Pony model and foal model to the full size hunter type. In addition there are equine models which give the impression of moving forward by raising a front leg; as well as small donkey models being available.
Above all, they are all impressive life size equine models; whose good looks and excellent attention to detail ensure their popularity.
Normally we supply the horse statues in bay or grey. However should you wish to customise the model with a totally different design, branding or modification; our artist will be only too happy to work to your brief. Length of lead times obviously depend on what is required; however we are well used to working to deadlines; so please ask.
Our animal models and props can be found not only across the UK; but widespread over all the continents. And the uses of the models is varied. In the past we have supplied the 3D life-size horse props to a Lipizzaner Stud in Slovenia, an Art Project in Ireland, for use in Advertising campaigns in UK, to a horse museum in Bahrain ; another on The Falkland Islands, as well as to a major clothing company for a shop window display in Madrid.
Check out our gallery where individual clients mix with zoos, science museums, marketing companies, riding stables,charities and children`s farm attractions.
These 3D model horses will not only enhance your stand at a trade-show or exhibition; but will have huge impact for any farm-shop, coffee shop, animal-feed store looking for a unique method to advertise.
The high quality of the detail in the modelling, would fit into any woodland, equine business, countryside or farm yard setting,pony trekking centre, themed area or in shops, businesses, pubs, restaurants, adventure golf courses, theme parks or even in your own garden.
We recommend that all the animal models which are going to be used outdoors be coated with a transparent gloss of UV resistant varnish, but ideally we would advise where possible placing the models inside during winter months.
HORSE GALLERY
BBC`s DRAGONS DEN : The Happy Horse
In December 2007, our best selling light weight hunter horse model appeared on the popular BBC TV Show, Dragons Den. The programme provides the opportunity for budding entrepreneurs to pitch for investment from five of the country`s top venture capitalists .
A lady called Aline accompanied “Charlie the Horse”, looking to obtain funds to develop a pad that fits under the saddle . She reckoned it would take the equine world by storm.
Unfortunately, although the Dragons were impressed by the handsome 16.2hh model horse, they were not convinced about the limpet pad, and Aline rode out of the Den….and into the sunset …with nothing…
THE TWO PRINCES by Meredydd Barker and directed by Phillip Breen
Clwyd Theatr Cymru, a professional theatre company based in North Wales purchased a model horse to star in a new play, called the Two Princes by Meredydd Barker and directed by Phillip Breen.
On the instructions of the set designer, one of the experienced prop makers adjusted the position of the head and neck of the horse, as well as making a sculpture of a boy.
The play revolves around a sculpture being tendered for by a local arts grant in Wales – the final sculpture is that of a horse and a boy who is identical to the main actor.
By providing the fibreglass model at short notice, the props maker was able to quickly complete the alterations to the horse, before concentrating on sculpting the boy.
THE RECRUITING OFFICER by George Farquhar
William III was having a bad day; he didn`t have a horse on which to charge at his enemies….fortunately, we were able to sort him out with an able steed…
The Abbey Theatre in Dublin, Ireland were concluding a highly successful 2007 programme with The Recruiting Officer by George Farquhar and directed by Lynne Parker.
Take two handsome grenadiers, Captain Plume and Worthy, add one wily, unscrupulous Sergeant Kite in a mission to recruit soldiers for the army. Throw in a feisty heroine, a jealous cousin, a large inheritance and an over protective father. Put them all together in one small country town and you have The Recruiting Officer. First performed over three hundred years ago, the play is a classic comedy of romance, intrigue and outrageous double-dealing which involves William III on horseback – actually it was a statue of William III on horseback.
The theatre props team were after an equestrian statue of William lll; but hadn`t been able to locate anything suitable. So they decided instead to construct a figure onto an existing horse statue.
They took a mannequin, broke him up and dressed him in costume, then made up a saddle and bridle from felt. The figure was attached to the horse and the whole thing fibreglassed, then painted to look like stone.
“The Horse Statue looks great when the villagers finally get him up onto the plinth in the end.”
Eimer Murphy
Abbey Theatre Property Master
