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NOVEMBER 2005
 
11-28-05--I have, with much regret, decided to "thin the herd" a bit. Please see my Sales page for goodies--conga lines and more at cheap prices!

SEPTEMBER 2005
 
10-22-05--I haven't updated the site since June, so there is much to tell! Our inaugural Live Show, "Horsin' Around At The Zoo," was so successful that "Horsin' Around At The Zoo II" is now in the works! I have begun producing LSQ Western Saddle Blankets and added a page to the site. I have also had the great honor of being allowed to be the Region X Regionals Donations Coordinator and have been having a great deal of fun hunting up donations!

JUNE 2005
 
6-27-05--EXCITING NEWS!! It's been awhile since I updated the site, but I am pleased to announce "Horsin' Around At The Zoo," our first LIVE show! It is to be a benefit for Region X Regionals! Please click the logo below for more information!
 

APRIL 2005
 
4-1-05--JUST ARRIVED!! Breyer Gallery Porcelain Arabian Mare "Afire Atnight," now renamed "Khrapadeous," BreyerFest 2004 Tent Special "Cobrizio," now renamed "Sun Dancing In Satin," and RR Breyer Miniature Horse "Boone's Little Buckaroo," now renamed "April's Fool." Pics coming soon!
 
4-2-05--JUST ARRIVED!! Ginger Horse SR Stone ISH "One Bright Paige," now renamed "Beyond The Sea." Pics coming soon!
 
4-6-05-- Looks like we won't be able to get a replacement for our Bint al Hawa after all, but we have ordered a CM "New Attitude" Signature Series Pony instead, and are eagerly awaiting his arrival!
 
4-11-05--JUST ARRIVED!! 2001 Equilocity SR "Ragtime," now renamed "My Chex In The Mail."
 
4-15-05--JUST ARRIVED!! Breyer Gallery porcelains "Ballyduff," now renamed "King's Ransom," and "Calliope," now renamed "Obvious Elegance," and Breyer models "Milton," now renamed "Peppermint Twist," and "Smarty Jones," now renamed "Photon Torpedo." Pics coming soon!!
 
4-16-05--JUST ARRIVED!! Breyer "Seattle Slew" model, now renamed "Reckless Charm." Pics coming soon! 

MARCH 2005
 
3-1-05--After much deliberation, our recently received Bint al Hawa has been sent back for replacement. She just wasn't what we expected and we're hoping that her replacement will be.
 
3-10-05--JUST ARRIVED!! ModelHorseConnection SR "Sweet Dreams," now renamed "Sorceress." Pics coming soon!
 
3-11-05--JUST ARRIVED!! 1991 Tour Model black ASB Weanling "Raven," now renamed "Aria," 1998 QVC SR dapple gray ASB Weanling, now renamed "Honoria," and 1995 QVC "Parade of Breeds" white gray ASB Weanling now renamed "Soprano." Pics coming soon!
 
3-28-05--JUST ARRIVED!! H & H Winners' Circle SR "Nicholai," now renamed "My Luka." Pics coming soon!

FEBRUARY 2005
 
2-14-05--JUST ARRIVED!! Stone Signature Series "Bint al Hawa," non-custom version, now renamed "Platinum Valentine." Pics coming soon!

JANUARY 2005
 
1-1-05--JUST ARRIVED!! Safari Farms Shetland Pony, now renamed "Rocco".

DECEMBER 2004
 
12-25-04--JUST ARRIVED!! JCPenney SR black Appaloosa "Strapless," now renamed "Prima Donna," black appaloosa "Amber" now renamed "Bella Donna";  Stone Palouse "Bella," now renamed "Wicca," and Stone Critters Palomino Scratching Foal, now renamed "Candlelight".
 
12-31-04--JUST ARRIVED!! 2004 Halloween Horse "Cryptic," now renamed "Rocky Horror" :-)  and 2005 Breyer Foal "Buttercup," now renamed "Chantilly Lace". Also a really cute Schleich German Shepherd.
 

NOVEMBER 2004
 
 
11-10-04--JUST ARRIVED!! Stone Arabian "Cheveron," now renamed "The Archangel." Bad pics up now!
 
11-11-04--JUST ARRIVED!! H & H Winners' Circle/ModelArabians Yahoogroup SR "Intrigue," glossy stallion version, now renamed "Chivas Regal," and "Ingenue," matte mare version, now renamed "Casino Royale." REALLY bad pics up now! 
 
11-13-04--Bad Pics have been deleted and replaced with decent shots, lol!

OCTOBER 2004
 
10-1-04--Our first mini resin is on her way soon! Please visit the "Indy" page for in-progress pics, and links and ordering information so you can get one of these lovely ladies!
 
10-2-04--JUST ARRIVED!! Tejas Live SR Palouse "Tejas," now renamed "Clarice Starling" (OK, I was watching a movie when the mailman came--lol). Pics coming soon!
 
10-2-04--Photo Show Updates! Entries for the BMHR benefit photo show are no longer being accepted. Judging will begin tomorrow. ALSO, exciting news about one of the C.T. benefit show prizes--pics are now up of Mindy Young's donation! Please check him out on the C.T. Benefit show page! Entries are closing soon so get yours in quick for a chance at this lovely boy!
 
10-4-04--BMHR Benefit Photo Show results are up! Thanks to all the entrants, I had a great time judging!
 
10-5-04--We have another CM SM donation for C.T.'s Benefit Photo Show! Please visit that page for a look at him! And remember--there's now less than two weeks to get your entries in!
 
10-7-04--The "My Champions" page has been redesigned to make it a bit less image-intensive and quicker to load. It now contains links to separate pages by breed classification.
 
10-14-04--JUST ARRIVED!! Indy's here! We've renamed her "Lakeridge Wahed" and pics will be up soon! Also, Stone Arabian "Al Sharif Amir," now renamed "Al Khari". Pics coming soon as well.
 
10-16-04--The CT Benefit Photo Show is now CLOSED to entries. We had a GREAT turnout and raised some money to help out this fantastic mare. Results will be posted soon!
 
10-17-04--The first Buffalo-Niagara Model Horse Collectors' Club Live Show is now behind us. We had a FANTASTIC time and I even managed to bring home a couple Championship rosettes! YAY! Thanks to the great gals at the BNMHC who organized and ran the show!!
 
10-18-04--Since I have now been to a whopping TWO Live Shows, I have added a Live Show page to the "My Champions" category. LOL!
 
10-25-04--I am working on judging the CT Benefit Photo Show! It's a tough show to judge due to the many, many gorgeous entries I received. Please be patient as I am experiencing ISP outages right now due to a server upgrade. Stay tuned however, I am hoping results will be up in a week to ten days AT THE LONGEST. Thanks for your patience!
 
10-30-04--the CT Benefit Show is now finished! Results are up. Please scroll to the bottom of the C.T. Benefit show page for the link. Cingratulations to the winners and thanks to everyone for participating!

SEPTEMBER 2004
 
9-1-04--JUST ARRIVED!! A bunch of new Schleich models! Tinker Mare #13279, now named "Scandalous Lady," Fjordhorse #13250, now named "Cougar Cat," Falabella #13278, now named "Toward Morning," Shetland Pony #13232, now named "Casper," Iceland Pony #13274, now named "Storm Warning," Holstein Foal #13263, now named "Hawking," and Donkey Foal #13268, now named "Carmelita." Pics of some up now, the rest coming soon!
 
9-6-04--Please enter the BMHR Benefit photo show I'm holding (click on the page title above for complete information). Also in the planning stages is a  Benefit Photo Show for a MFT mare named CT, featuring CM SMs as prizes! Check back for details!
 
9-7-04--JUST ARRIVED!! "Northumberland Flowergirl," now renamed "Amy's Starbright Lady," and Black Clydesdale Foal, now renamed "Obsidian Rush." Pics coming soon!
 
9-8-04--Every picture on this site is now clickable! Want a better look at one of the models? Click it and an enlargement will pop up in a new window!
 
9-9-04--JUST ARRIVED!! Red River Live SR "R Khasper". I can't say enough about how absolutely gorgeous and detailed this horse is!! I've renamed him "Spectral Veil" and there is a pretty lousy pic up now.
 
9-11-04--Better pics are up now! The Schleich models, R Khasper, and the two Clydesdales' pics have been replaced with better ones.
 
9-23-04--JUST ARRIVED!! Stone Arabians "Peace" and "Radar Love," now renamed "Moondance Incantation" and "Roulette Saboteur," Stone Standing Drafter "Noel," now renamed "Surefire Quicksilver," and Breyer "Quo Vadis," now renamed  "Blackout Windchime." Pics now up!
 
9-28-04--JUST ARRIVED!! Stone ISH "Andrea's Answer," now renamed "Chex Party Mix," and Stone Arabian "Great Xpectations," now renamed "Cathedral Silence." Pics coming soon!

AUGUST 2004
 
8-3-04--VIRTUAL BREYERFEST is now over. . .but what a wonderful time we had! The raffles are over and the winners and donors have been notified. MANY thanks go out to both groups, as well as everyone who stopped in to say HI. I appreciate everyone's support!
 
8-10-04--JUST ARRIVED!! Breyerfest 2004 Dinner Model "Nobel II", #710104. Now renamed "Kobayashi Maru." Pics coming soon!
 
8-23-04--New Pics now up!! Some substandard pics have been replaced and new arrivals' pics are up.
 
8-24-04--Our new logo is up! Thanks to Captain Spalding for her help with the design!
 
8-25-04--JUST ARRIVED!! Two Adios models--Black Roan, now renamed "Sloe Gin Fizz," and Chestnut Blanket Appaloosa, now renamed "Montrose". Pics are up!

JULY 2004
 
7-13-04--JUST ARRIVED!! LE Glossy "Affirmed" model, now renamed "Cayenne Sunrise." Pics coming soon!
 
7-22-04--BRAG BRAG BRAG!! Our submissions for the ModelArabians Group SR names have been CHOSEN! We're looking forward to adding "Intrigue" the stallion and "Ingenue" the mare to our stable!
 
7-26-04--VIRTUAL BREYERFEST page is now up! We are still accepting donations. If you are interested in donating, please contact shihtzumama113@yahoo.com --all donations are welcome!
 
7-30-04--JUST ARRIVED!! Breyer RR "Banjo," #1236. Now renamed "Patches Aplenty." Also Schleich "Halfling Horse," #13280, now renamed "Sunflower Dancelight." Pics of Sunflower up now, pics of Patches will be up soon!
 

JUNE 2004
 
6-24-04--Pictures have been updated--new arrivals are now up and bad snapshots have been replaced. Thank goodness!

MAY 2004
 
 
5-7-04--JUST ARRIVED!! A gift from the "Toy Horse Haven" Model group. . .our first Schleich (sp?) an adorable Arabian foal. We have named him "Bayberry Bey" and his pic is up on the "Other" page. Thanks, guys!!

5-1-04--JUST ARRIVED!! 2004 PeterStoneDrafters Yahoogroups SR "Buttered Rum" (standing drafter) and "Caramel Nikki" (trotting drafter). Both #16 of 25 in matte. Not renamed yet, but bad pics ARE up.

5-20-04--JUST ARRIVED!! 2004 Breyerfest Model "Gracie," now renamed "Starlit Apparition,"  2004 Breyerfest SR "Strawberry Fields," now renamed "Mack-A-Roani," and 2002 Christmas foal set "Sugarplum and Peppermint," now renamed "Karma" and "Kismet." Also new today (yes, it was a great model day here!) we received 1998 RR Clydesdale Stallion #738, now renamed "Walking Thunder," 2004 RR Belgian Mare #1252, now renamed "With Bright Banners Flying," 2004 RR CWP "Party Shoes," #1237, now renamed "California Gold," 2003-2004 RR #3367 "Cupid and Arrow," now renamed "Angel's Finale" and "Amaretto," 2003-2004 RR #1205 "Arapaho," now renamed "Prince of the Plains," 2003-2004 RR bay pinto NSH #479, now renamed "Spoiled Brat," and 2004 CE #1231 "Savannah Dial," now renamed "Shameless Flirt." Pics coming soon!

5-14-04--JUST ARRIVED!! A replacement for my poor Strapless, who had an accident. My previous model will be customized to a portrait of a gorgeous Paint mare named Valentine, owned by Julie Carter. When the model is completed, I will post pics! New Strapless renamed "Haute Couture." Other new additions today include Walmart Appy Fighting Mesteno (no name yet) with black bear renamed "Toby" and a beautiful QVC Roan CWP, previously named "Cameel." The spelling has been changed to "Camille" and pics of all will be coming soon!

5-7-04--JUST ARRIVED!! Matte "Nakiva" Stone Arab--yes, that makes two! Now renamed "Visual Symphony." Pics coming soon!

APRIL 2004
 
 
4-22-04--Our newest Champions have been added to the Champions page! Please check them out!

4-17-04--JUST ARRIVED!! SR "N'iekini" Indian Pony! Now renamed "Illyuria." Pics coming soon.

4-15-04--JUST ARRIVED!! "Smirnoff's Triple Black," a black MFT gelding. Pics up!

MARCH 2004

 
3-27-04--PHOTO SHOW RESULTS!! Results are in for the BMHR January and February Shows. In the January show we got 32 firsts (!!), 17 seconds, 16 thirds, 21 fourths, 16 fifths, 11 sixths, 8 sevenths, 11 eighths, 9 ninths, 6 tenths, 3 champs and 5 reserves! WOW!! In the February Show we received 14 firsts, 16 seconds, 15 thirds, 13 fourths, 11 fifths, 10 sixths, 9 sevenths, 17 eighths, 17 ninths, 10 tenths, and two Reserves!

2-12-04--JUST ARRIVED!! Our FIRST STONE!! We are pleased to announce the arrival of "Wanted Dead Or Alive," a glossy Glory judges' model. Bad pic up now!

2-4-04--Finally, I have been able to update some of my old pictures with better ones! Winter *may* be almost over *fingers desperately crossed*

FEBRUARY 2004

 
2-24-04--PHOTO SHOW UPDATE! The First Niagara Thunder Stables Online Photo Show is now FINISHED! Results can be viewed at http://ntsphotoshow.tripod.com 
Congratulations to the winners and thanks for a great show! I will be holding another one as soon as possible, so stay tuned for developments!

2-21-04--PHOTO SHOW RESULTS!! These are our results for the 1st Dapple Morgan Ranch Show. Only First placings were awarded here, and we snagged 11 of them and a Champ! Thanks!

2-20-04--PHOTO SHOW RESULTS!! here are our results for the Azraff Arabians' All-Halter Photo Show!! We received: 10 firsts, 5 seconds, 10 thirds, 7 fourths,  8 fifths, 4 sixths, 7 sevenths, 4 eighths, 8 ninths, 5 tenths, 6 Honorable Mentions, 2 Champs and 3 Res. Champs! Thanks!

2-19-04--Our Champions page has been updated with some welcome new additions!!

2-19-04--PHOTO SHOW RESULTS!! These are our best results to date! In the Leap Of Faith Stables Online Photo Show we received:  6 Champions, 5 Reserve Champions, 20 firsts, 20 seconds, 13 thirds, 13 fourths, 5 fifths, 1 sixth, 3 sevenths, 4 eighths, and 4 ninth places! Our sincere thanks to the judge!

2-17-04--PHOTO SHOW UPDATE! I have finished judging Gender, Breed, Color, and Make and will be judging the Other classes over the next two days. I will then take the next couple of days to upload the results. Hopefully they will be up by Saturday, 2-21-04. 

2-15-04--PHOTO SHOW RESULTS!! Here are NTS' placings in the Mustang Valley Ranch Photo Show! We received 6 firsts, 10 seconds, 12 thirds, 3 fourths, 8 fifths, 4 sixths, 6 sevenths, 8 eighths, 5 ninths, and 3 tenth places! Thanks to the showholder!

2-2-04--PHOTO SHOW RESULTS!! Here are NTS' placings in the Springfield Shows Group Photo Show! We received 4 firsts, 9 seconds, 9 thirds, 7 fourths, 7 fifths, 3 sixths, 4 sevenths, and 2 eighths!

1-1-04--PHOTO SHOW UPDATE! Entries are now CLOSED. We received 2,077 entries! Judging is starting immediately and I hope to have results very soon. The Results website is up and I will send an email to all participants when results are ready.

JANUARY 2004

 
1-24-04--I have added a page to showcase the models in my string who have won Championships and Reserves.

1-24-04--PHOTO SHOW UPDATE! The show has been successful beyond my wildest dreams and entries haven't closed yet! I will be setting up a separate website for results. Details as it progresses.

1-22-04--PHOTO SHOW RESULTS!! For the All-Foal Photo Show, we received 13 firsts, 11 seconds, and 6 thirds.

1-21-04--PHOTO SHOW RESULTS!!! Our most successful show to date! For the BMHR December Online show we recieved: a Res. Ch. in Color,  a Ch. in Breed, a Ch. in Gender and Gr. Ch. of Show! We also received 18 firsts, 17 seconds, 12 thirds, 10 fourths, 9 fifths, 3 sixths, 6 sevenths, 6 eighths, 6 ninths, and 4 tenths! We are thrilled!

1-19-04--PHOTO SHOW RESULTS!! Here are NTS' placings for the MMHC Photo Show--1 first place, 2 seconds, 3 fourths, 4 fifths, 2 sixths!!

1-12-04--NIAGARA THUNDER STABLES IS HOLDING OUR FIRST PHOTO SHOW! Please click on the "Photo Show" link in the naviagation bar for full details. If all goes well, I am hoping this can be a monthly or bimonthly event.

1-4-04--PHOTO SHOW RESULTS!! Here are NTS' placings in the All Photo Shows Club show!  We received: 4 first places, 7 seconds, 5 thirds, 6 fourths, 5 fifths, 7 sixths, 6 sevenths, 4 eighths, 3 ninths, 5 tenths, and 4 Honorable Mentions!

DECEMBER 2003

 
12-25-03--JUST ARRIVED!! As a Christmas gift, "Majestad," #1217, on the Legionario mold. Now renamed "Deciembre Blanco (White December)," thanks to the 7" of snow we recieved on Christmas here in Buffalo!  Pics will be up soon, I hope.

12-20-03--JUST ARRIVED!! Dark chestnut Gem Twist "Monte," now renamed "Open Fire," and QVC glossy chestnut Wixom "Equinox," now renamed "Whiskey N Sable." Pics coming soon!

12-10-03--JUST ARRIVED!! Glossy Bay semi-rearing Mustang, "Baron," now renamed "Rumrunner". Pics coming soon!

NOVEMBER 2003

 
11-25-03--Pics are now clickable! Just click on any Traditional or Stablemate model's picture to see a larger version. Pics of Classic models are linked to larger images from the top of their pages. Edit

11-23-03--New Pics have been taken and are up now. A new page has been created for past updates. Sales page has been updated! Edit

11-22-03--Just Arrived! 2001 BF Tent Special "Valentino," now renamed "The Last Gunslinger". Pics will be up soon. Edit

11-21-03--Just Arrived! 2003 JAH SR "Causin A Commotion," now renamed "Topaz Tango." Pics will be up soon! Edit

11-11-03--PHOTO SHOW RESULTS! Fancy Lace (Indian Pony)--Reserve Champion OF Make! Gallant Cavalier (Gem Twist)--Reserve Champion Other Breed! Ojo de la Tormenta (Legionario)--Champion Gaited/Spanish Breed! Peaches N Charm (TB Mare)--Champion Saddle Type Breed, Reserve Champion Gender (Mare), and Champion Fun Class! Edit

11-10-03--Just Arrived! JAH SR "Double Exposure" set. Big Ben renamed "They Call Me Mister," SM renamed "Whiplash." Pics are up and the Big Ben is for sale or trade.

OCTOBER 2003

10-31-03--JUST ARRIVED!! JAMBOREE SR CEDARFARM WIXOM, "BELLE FLEUR," NOW RENAMED "THE GRAND ILLUSION." PICS UP NOW.

10/28/03--JUST ARRIVED!! 2003 LE "STRAPLESS" #583, NOW RENAMED "HAUTE COUTURE." 1997 RR ADIOS "BEST TANGO," #981, NOW RENAMED "LOST N LONELY DREAMS." 1995-1996 RR LEGIONARIO  "PROMENADE ANDALUSIAN," #918,  NOW RENAMED "VAINGLORIOUS." ALSO 1997-1998 RR LEGIONARIO "GALANT," #977, NOW RENAMED "HEART OF GLASS." TEMPORARY PICS UP NOW.

10/23/03--JUST ARRIVED!! 2001 QVC SR "Black Beauty," now renamed "Magnificent Desperado." Bad pics up now.

10/17/03--JUST ARRIVED!! QVC "SEABISCUIT" IN THE CIGAR MOLD, NOW RENAMED "ARREST WARRANT"! BAD PIC UP NOW!

10-9-03--PHOTO SHOW RESULTS!! Blood N Roses (ASB)--Reserve Champion OF Gender! Black Magic (Cigar) Champion OF Color! Aurora Borealis (Adios) Reserve Champion AND Reserve Grand Champion OF Performance!! Also, joining our stable is our show prize--a blue roan tobiano running TB SM, "Blue Stars Keiko." Pics coming soon!

10/9/03 -- Just arrived! Dapple Gray TB mare ("Denim N Diamonds"), her bay foal ("Miss Kitty Fantastico"), and three Roy models-- Roy ("Smuggler's Blues"), SR gray ("Moonlight Through Fog") and Sebastian ("Chaos Theory"). Bad pics are up now!

10/2/03 JUST ARRIVED!!! GRAY APPY GEM TWIST, "GHOST DANCER." BAD PICS UP NOW.