My Beautiful Horses, anyone? +ID pease!

[fiwen30]

I've noticed quite a lack of MBH information and popularity online, and I wondered if there's anyone else here that collects them?

They're model horse toys with nylon manes and tails, and the range included many mare and foal sets, different disciplines and rider sets, tack, accessories, vehicles and playsets. There was also a magazine that came with a free model attached with each issue.

They eventually fizzled out, but were brought back under the name 'I love Ponies', with fewer, but the same moulds used for the horses, riders and playsets, though the latter was simplified. However, the change saw a drop in colour realism and detail in the models, with the horses and riders lacking the shading and intricate coat colours of classic MBH.

I've a sizable collection of models and magazines from my childhood, although sadly my riders and accessories have been lost in time and house moves. I recently snagged a childhood grail on Ebay - the Showtime Trailer playset, complete with it's box, instructions and all the accessories!

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I also found a model in a charity shop a couple of weeks ago, that looks to be MBH as opposed to ILP, wearing a black western saddle and bridle, pink leg wraps and a tan saddle blanket, though I'm not sure if that's original. It's in stunning condition for being an elusive line of collectibles, but the lack of info on these models is making it difficult to ID! Sadly the rider was missing, but I wondered if anyone knew the name/breed of this model?

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[terabithianprince]

I do. I still have all mine. I'm not 100% certain but I think the one you posted was a quarter horse called Apache. It looks much the same to the one that I have.

I'm having the same problem as you I've had trouble finding information on them online.I did find one good page though. The rider's name was Naomi.

[RandomPony]

Yeah! I have some I think but I don't know very much about them apart that they are horses and I have to get them in my collection. lol.

[kaoskat]

Those are cute! I would have loved those as a kid! They kinda remind me of Grand Champions!

[fiwen30]

I do. I still have all mine. I'm not 100% certain but I think the one you posted was a quarter horse called Apache. It looks much the same to the one that I have.

I'm having the same problem as you I've had trouble finding information on them online.I did find one good page though. The rider's name was Naomi.

Oh, that sounds promising! I went through my magazines and found a couple of promo pics that I think are of this model, although the accessories very on each picture...

[HavACrumpet452]

Have you tried this site? http://neverlandstables.weebly.com/my-beautiful-horses.html

and this one http://mybeautifulhorses.awardspace.com/mbh2.html
 
 
These horses aren't really proportionate are they? The shire is smaller than the light horses and the falabella is bigger? I would personally just call them generic horse #1, generic horse #2, and so on.

[Kiwi]

No idea, but that trailer is really neat!

[Noasar]

I used to love MBH when I was younger, I had tons but my Mum ended up making me give them away!

[hikari_amaya]

I used to collect those Grand Champion horses, look similar to those. I still have my bay appy. He's older than me I think and I'm turning 23 <3

[Sweet_Cicely]

Deff. Apache! His blanket is supposed to be the same color as his legwarmers. he was/is deff. one of my favorites. I thought you were a, member of the mbh forum too? The one madamemoonfeather created. Im sure you can find more info there. I still have a truckload of ponies from my childhood, i think i only miss 1 or 2 horses from the first and second series. They were my favorite toy when I was eleven used to play for hours.

[Dusky]

Yes!! That's Apache the Quarter Horse. He was my very first MBH way-back-when. I think I still have them all, I'd be very surprised at myself if I had given my MBH away. I will root about in the loft when I get home.

Apache's rider is blonde, I think, tan chaps, yellow/orange western style top and a top hat. I adored these ponies so much, and I did have that trailer too. If people still want them I'll probably pass them on to collectors.

Did you guys get the magazine too? It had a free pony each week. They weren't as nice quality wise but they were okay. I seem to remember the legs snapping off some of mine because things pressed down on them in transit. :S

[fiwen30]

Yes!! That's Apache the Quarter Horse. He was my very first MBH way-back-when. I think I still have them all, I'd be very surprised at myself if I had given my MBH away. I will root about in the loft when I get home.

Apache's rider is blonde, I think, tan chaps, yellow/orange western style top and a top hat. I adored these ponies so much, and I did have that trailer too. If people still want them I'll probably pass them on to collectors.

Did you guys get the magazine too? It had a free pony each week. They weren't as nice quality wise but they were okay. I seem to remember the legs snapping off some of mine because things pressed down on them in transit. :S

Aw, awesome! Yeah I think I've gt about 25 of the magazines still, and the ponies that came with them, I think I drove my mum mad trying not to miss any issues!

If you do ever want to pass your collection on, I'd be very interested!

[ElleJay]

Aww I used to have loads of these! When I first joined the arena I actually remember a similar thread to this. I really want to look for all my old MBH's too. I used to discard the riders, it was just the horses I was interested in.

[achab1984]

Oh look at them cute little horses   I love them. I better not let my daughter see them

[melodys_angel]

I personally dont remember these, but it is always nice to see something from your past