Mares in Black

MIB #107: Post BF Wrap-up! It's the BreyerFest wrap-up episode! The final BF 2023 events are coming to a close and the mares are here to prattle on about BreyerFest (and Tears of the Kingdoms) ad nauseam. They cover their trip out, the run up to the main event, BreyerFest itself, the CHIN, Resin Ren, the other shows, the AG, the MIB room party and the MIB brunch ... plus the trip back! Also includ...

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BreyerFest is almost upon us! This episode kicks off the Mares official run up to BF 2023: Driving Forward. We are happy to welcome hobbyist, artist and all around swell guy, Fabian Rodriguez! He talks about his hobby journey and artistic endeavors as well as his love of sidesaddle and getting to ride in the covered arena at the big event! We also discuss all the latest in news for the Fest and th...

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MIB #102 is here! We cover some late news and and catch up on our life stuff that made April very interesting. We also have a great conversation with Poetry Boucher, also known as FoxGlory, a celebrated model horse YouTuber and hobby personality! She talks with us about her life and hobby journey, as well as her celebrated web series "Vengeance Rain" (which needs your help).    Something Elated by...

Huge apologies for this being so So SO delayed. The last month or so has been extremely difficult personally, and the show got backburnered. Much of the info is at least a month out of date, but it's totally worth a listen for the awesome personalities Jane Steinkamp and her daughters, Melissa Steinkamp and Molly Bates. We had a ton of laughs and great conversation with them throughout the show so...

The Mares discuss the 2023 BreyerWest event in Denver and all the goings on surrounding it! EPISODE 100!! HUZZAH!   Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License .

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On MIB episode 98, the Mares talk through the latest developments on NAN 2023/NAMHSA financials along with the latest hobby happenings, news, instagram and tangents a-go-go!   Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License .   3 pound universe by Jeris (c) copyright 2013 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.o...

On episode 97 of Mares in Black, the talk is BreyerWest 2023. We are joined by Kat McDermott (Breyer Events) and Erin Corbett (Show Manager) to take us through all that is happening May 24-26 in Denver at the Western Complex. We also grill Kat on BreyerFest 2023 plus our usual babbling, hobby news and model horse world on Instagram is in the mix.    Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed u...

The Mares ring in the new year with all the holiday and new year news from Breyer, Stone, Copperfox, Horsing Around UK and our equine artists! They also talk loots from the holidays, video gaming, and instagram in progress. Welcome 2023!   Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License . Dream of the forest (jazzy mix) by articom (c) copyright 2020 Lic...

On this episode of Mares in Black, we are joined by Tackmaker Sara Bowman (and her hubby, Jake) for the show and we talk about their epic journey to Palm Trees and Ponies! We talk through all the news, Instagram and the scoot off on the many tangents we get distracted by!   Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License . Dream of the forest (jazzy mix...

Happy Turkey Day! This episode of MIB focuses on the Breyer Collectors event, Ponies and Palm Trees in West Pam Beach, Florida mid November. We also discuss BreyerWest 2023 and all the goings at the event which is happening in Denver once again. The Mares also discuss all the news and hobby happening plus a PPT themed social media breakdown. Gobble gobble!   Something Elated by Broke For Free is l...

Happy Halloween! The Mares talk murder, euthanasia, terrible clients, terrible sellers, and much more scary stuff. Join them for News, a giveaway, a lecture and spoopy Instagram...as well as haunting tangents. 

Welcome Fall! The newest episode of Mares in Black is here! Jackie and Heather discuss the passing of OG horse girl Queen Elizabeth the second and her impact on the equine world. All the usual news, joking, Instagram, babbling and fun tangent as per usual!   Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License .

 Join the Mares and Katy Niles as they discuss Katy's first live BreyerFest and NAN and her trip to Kentucky and back with "Club California". Catch up with all the usual news, Instagram and tangents talky goodness as well.   Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License . Kalte Ohren by Alex (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribu...

It's the Post-BreyerFest 2022 Wrap up! Journey with The Mares through their week+ BF Prost! adventure. This episode of MIB features a day-by-day recap of all things attended, heard, seen, boughten, oogled, eaten and imbibed as well as observations and the usual humorous babbling. It was who amazing to see everyone! BreyerFest was wonderful this year so HUZZAH! Something Elated by Broke For Free is...

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The FAMulous Collectibility Show is a model horse show in Muncie, Indiana, dedicated to the collecting aspect of the hobby. Showholders Allison Caries and Lynn Isenbarger join the Mares to talk through all the aspects of the event and all the fun they have planned for attendees!   Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License .

On this episode of Mares in Black, we talk about Elizabeth Bouras (who passed recently) and our other early hobby influencers. We also cover lots of model horse news, and Instagram. All interspersed with our usual non-sequitur babbling and plenty of tangents! Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License .

On this bonus episode of Mares in Black, we caught up with Barb Bacon after BreyerWest. Barb is the creator and editor of two massive model horse reference sites, stonehorseref.com and breyerhorseref.com. We discuss how she found the hobby and her passion for these database projects, to keep hobby information current and accessible.  Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attributi...

Happy day! Jackie is BACK for our newest episode, MIB #87, and we are talking about our first ever show at BreyerFest 2022 PROST!, the Resin Renaissance! We are so excited! Lots of off topic gabbing of course, we also cover all the current BreyerFest news as well as other model horse goings-on, like new releases, company and artist updates and Instagram in progress!    Something Elated by Broke Fo...

In the long overdue episode 86 of the Mares in Black, Heather is joined by hobby son Robbie Ramirez to talk about the news, new releases, Instagram and the BreyerWest Experience is the focus of the show!   Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License .   Dream of the forest (jazzy mix) by articom (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons A...

On this special edition of the Mares in Black podcast, we sit down with Anna Helt of Dreamflite Design to discuss the 2022 International Model Tack Month as well as her hobby journey and how she became the queen of tiny tack making!   Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License .