Mares in Black

MIB episode #60 is here and Sarah, our Youth Sensei joins us to talk all about the new 2021 Breyer models, plus our regular segments like news, new releases and Instagram! Happy New Year!   Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License .

In episode #59 of the MIB podcast, we take a break from themes and interviews and just chatter randomly, laugh, sing and fight some during our regular segments like news, new releases and Instagram in Progress. Enjoy and Happy Holidays to our listeners!     Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License .

The Mares in Black podcast #57 is here and the performance series wraps up with innovator and performance disruptor Hanna Bear of Bear Carousel! . We also bring the usual model horse news, new releases, Instagram in Progress and video games talk and lots and lots of rambling!   Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License .   3 pound universe by Jeri...

Episode #57 of the Mares in Black podcast has arrived! The performance series continues with NaMoPaiMo founder, Jennifer Show Co-creator, tackmaker, blogger and performance legend, Jennifer Buxton of Braymere Saddlery! . Tune in for all latest model horse news, new releases, Instagram in Progress and video games shenanigans!   Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0...

Mares in Black episode #56 has landed and our performance series continues with a multi-hyphenate talent, performance shower, tackmaker, artist, Sarah Bowman. As always, we cover the latest model horse news, new releases, Instagram in Progress and video games!   Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License .

On this bonus episode of Mares in Black, Jackie and Heather, joined by Josh, talk through the timeline and the issues surrounding the far-reaching hobby meltdown that occured of the announcement of the 2021 BF celebration horse, Intuit. They attempt to parse the many complicating factors,  and how, as a peer group, we can try to do better next time.   Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed...

The MIB performance series rolls featuring power shower and artist, the Queen of Pink, Tiffany Purdy. Our Youth Sensei, Sarah, joins the mares to talk all the latest model horse news, new releases, Instagram in Progress and video games! Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License .

The Mares continue our performance series on episode 54 of the podcast with CM artist and fierce performance shower, Erika Isabell. We are also joined by our new Youth Sensei, Sarah Gresens. As per usual, the latest model horse news, new releases, Instagram in Progress and copious laughter are all here as well. Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States Li...

This bonus episode introduces our Mares in Black listeners to our Youth Sensei and third Mare, Sarah Gresens. Sarah is a 19 year old college student who has given up her time to help make the Mares more hip! She discusses her model horse journey and where her vision for MIB lies. Welcome, Sarah! Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License .

On episode 53 of the Mares in Black we continue our performance series by talking with premier saddle maker and performance maven, Erin Corbett. Also tune in for the latest model horse news, new releases, Instagram in Progress and various rabbit holes. Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License .

Episode 52 of the Mares in Black podcast kicks off our performance series. The Mares welcome Anne Field of Field of Dolls fame to talk about her performance journey and philosophy. And as usual the show features the latest model horse news, new releases, Instagram in Progress and some inane rambling. Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License Ave b...

On MIB episode 51 the Mares look at community and mental health in the hobby during these trying times. They are joined by Darynn Bednarczyk of DeeJayBe Studios to discuss her impactful YouTube video “I am embarrassed to collect Breyers…”. Tune in for the latest model horse news, new releases, Instagram in Progress and their now-expected off topic silliness .   Something Elated by Broke For Free i...

On our FIFTIETH episode of the MIB podcast, the Mares welcome Amanda Reed and Jo Heaps to discuss the divisive issue of classism in the hobby and some possible solutions. Regular features like the latest model horse news and new releases, Instagram in Progress and funny pictures are also in the BIG FIVE OH! Hurray!   Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United Sta...

On episode 49 of the Mares in Black podcast, we discuss a couple of big news items regarding the North American Model Horse Show Association (NAMHSA) regarding NAN card issuance in the face of Covid-19 and a member vote for a NAN buy-in program. We also discuss the latest news in the model horse world, new releases, Instagram in Progress and engage in much off-topic banter!   Something Elated by B...

This episode of Mares in Black continues our diversity in the hobby series where we sit down with Hobbyist Evan Le to talk about the Asian population in the hobby. We discuss his experience being an immigrant, his experience in the model horse hobby and how his culture influences his artwork. We also gab about the news, new releases, Instagram in progress and a bunch of other foolishness!   Someth...

This installment of Mares in Black is the resurrection of episode 20: The Jennifer Show! In 2019, plagued by serious audio problems we shelved the show because the work involved to save it was so daunting! People kept asking for it so Josh decided to put in the effort to produce it. Enjoy reliving the magic of TJS in this time of Covid and reminder all the regular features are completely out of da...

This episode of Mares in Black is the last in our collectibility series where we sit down with Kristina Lucas Francis of Hagen Renaker Tennessee and Lucas Francis Studios to talk about her artistic journey, the Hagen Renaker Collectors Club, HR Tennessee, and her philosophy on HR collectibility and judging. We also talk our usual nonsense, like news, new releases and Instagram in progress!   Somet...

In this episode the Mares in Black recap Breyerfest 2020 with Rachel Alford from Road to Breyerfest and Stormy Strike from their perspective. We discuss their VBF events, the reactions of their audiences, and their perception of all the sales, events, shows, contests, surprise models and the Breyer Live Stream! Also Auction John.   Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution...

The Mares summarize all the festivities, fun and notable happenings at BreyerFest 2020. They cover the live feed events, the shows, the Breyer store, BF special runs, the raffles and auction, including #AuctionJohn and much more!   Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License .

On this new bonus episode the Mares talk about the 2020 Best Customs Finalists and (presumed finalists) as well as the BreyerFest 2020 program, schedule and auction lots!   Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License .

This episode of Mares in Black explores Breyerfest 2020, and the Mares talk with Rachel Alford from Road to Breyerfest about all the going-ons of this year's Breyerfest event and how it will be handled on this new online platform. They address the shows, workshops, equine events, guest horses, event models and much more!   Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 Unit...

On this episode of Mares in Black, the Mares talk Peter Stone model horse collectibility and have a fun and informative interview with Chunk Watts and Chesna Wertz on the topic. This show also features all the usual features like the latest model horse hobby news, new releases and Instagram in progress!   Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License...

On this episode of Mares in Black, the Mares are joined by trailblazing hobby and equine artist, Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig for a discussion of copyright and VARA guidance surrounding artistic endeavors as well as Sarah’s illustrious career and what she wants her legacy to be. All the usual news, new releases and Instagram in progress shenanigans are here as well!   Something Elated by Broke For Fre...

In this quick bonus episode, the Mares talk about the BreyerFest Best Customs entries for 2020. They talk entry trends, highlights of each category (Theme, Finishwork, Fantasy, Performance, and Extreme Custom) and they reveal this year's esteemed judges for the 2020 contest!     Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License .

On this show, the Mares are joined by Kristian Beverly, Tegan Davis, Fabian Rodriguez, and Natalie Nimblette to share their experiences as BIPOC/LGBTAQ+ members of the model horse hobby. We talk through what brought them to the hobby, their thoughts on the future of diversity in model horses and how we can all do better as allies. All the usual podcast nonsense like news, new releases, IG in Progr...