Collection models 7-9: Horse and Rider Collection

Horse and Rider Collection
7. Gem the Lipizzaner, with rider Ginny
8. Apache the Quarterhorse, with rider Naomi
9. Toby the Thoroughbred, with rider Mandy

Each of these three sets contained a horse and breed card, plus:

7. Gem: Brown saddle, bridle and reins; pink numnah and leg bandages; blonde rider in purple top and pink jodhpurs; rider tabard; black and purple riding hat; hair beads; heart brush.

8. Apache: Black Western saddle; black bridle and reins; red square numnah (“Western blanket”); rider in yellow and pink; cowboy hat; hair braids; heart brush.

9. Toby: Brown saddle, bridle and reins; green numnah and leg bandages; brown-haired rider in pale green and yellow with tan boots; rider tabard; green and black riding hat; ribbons; heart brush.

These riders were given official names, written on the horses' breed cards. Once again some horses differed from those actually released under the MBH brand. Gem is shown with shading whereas she was released lightly speckled white with black hooves. The bridles pictured are also more realistic than the actual MBH releases.  

 

Gem featured in the magazine's craft section:

Promotional photo of several early models:

(Jet appears to have no markings here, Tara has a grey mane and Gem has shading almost like Sultan, so these are probably old Showtime Stables photos reused on MBH promotions.)

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