Chocolatey
At a time when spotted horses weren’t common in open classes at high levels of western pleasure competition, Chocolatey, a 2005 dun blanket Appaloosa stallion, entered the ring and changed everyone’s perceptions forever.
Chocolatey became a two-time Appaloosa Pleasure Horse Association World Champion, Appaloosa Horse Club World Champion, National Snaffle Bit Association Reserve World Champion, and was Champion at several distinguished shows including the Reichert Celebration. Chocolatey’s record showed everyone that Appaloosas could be competitive – and win – in high level competition.
Now retired to stud and owned by Gary Bottoms and managed by Heather Bottoms, “Harold” is passing on his trademark long reaching front leg and effortless movement to his offspring. Bred selectively, Chocolatey has one of the smallest percentages of get in the industry, yet one of the highest percentages of winning offspring! This talented stallion has opened doors for his breed, while building a lasting legacy.

From the Manufacturer:

is the maker of the world’s finest model horses! Since 1950, has brought a wide range of horse breeds from around the world to life for play and collecting – including real horse heroes like racehorse Secretariat, Olympian Valegro, and reining superstar Big Chex to Cash! The Traditional Series offers an unmatched level of realism and attention to detail that is appreciated by children and adults alike. Each 1:9 scale model is meticulously hand-painted in rich colors, so no two are exactly the same. has an incredible community of model horse fans, artists, and collectors, and is proud to host BreyerFest: a three-day extravaganza for horse lovers and enthusiasts each July in Kentucky! Bring home a model, and let your imagination run free!

Traditional Series: What started in 1950 with a model horse created to decorate a clock has since become 's most iconic series, the one that revolutionized the hobby and still dominates the market. Sculpted in every color and breed imaginable, with unmatched realism and breathtaking hand-painted detail, 's Traditional Series (1: 9 scale) is a longstanding favorite among children and adults the world over. Fans who play with these beloved models can build entire worlds around them with realistic accessories like barns, fencing, tack, trailers and even riders.

About : THE PROMISE - The “promise” is the commitment we make to you, our fans. With , you are getting a real horse of your very own. Whether a traditional best-seller or brand new product, every horse is created by hand, under the watchful eye of the world's leading equine experts. Our commitment to high quality material and hand crafting mean that just like in nature, no two models are exactly alike. Because nothing is as magical as having a horse of your very own. Quite simply, we want to help everyone discover how inspiring horses can be.
TRADITIONAL SERIES | CHOCOLATEY: A two-time Appaloosa Pleasure Horse Association World Champion, Appaloosa Horse Club World Champion, National Snaffle Bit Association Reserve World Champion, and was Champion at several distinguished shows including the Reichert Celebration
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: Package contains (1) Traditional Series Horse. Traditional Series 1:9 Scale. Measures approximately 12.25" L x 8" H. Recommended for ages 8 years and older.
ACCESSORIES: Build an entire world with all Traditional accessories (sold separately) which includes, Riders, Playsets, Barns AND Vehicles.
HAND CRAFTED DETAIL: The world's 'most asked for' horses since 1950. Each individual model is prepped and finished by hand and then turned over to the painting department for hand painting and detailing. In all, some 20 artisans work on each individual model horse, creating an exquisite hand-made model horse that is as individual as the horse that inspired it.
TRUE EQUESTRIAN ART: models begin as beautiful horse sculptures created by leading equine artists that are then cast into a copper and steel mold. Each model is created one at a time from the original mold, which is injected with a special resin selected by for its ability to capture the depth of detail, delicate feel and richness of color in our models.