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Rope Halter With Fiador
Scratches, rubs, and breaks reduce a model’s value considerably, more so for common models than for rare models. A rare model, for example, such as a Woodgrain Family Arabian Mare is worth over $1,800. A palomino colored Family Arabian Stallion produced that same year is probably worth only around $20.
When tying halters for the first time, use 22 to 25 feet of rope. Once you become proficient, you can make a halter with about 20 feet of rope. Take your piece of rope and fold it in half. At the center point, tie a simple overhand knot.
Most chalkies were painted over non-white, often brightly colored plastic, and while it is not always obvious, checking any rubbed areas can help identify these models. If a suspected chalky does not have any rubs, the bottom of the hooves are a good place to check.
Breyer models are collectibles, and as such, condition is EVERYTHING to collectors. It is as important as rarity in determining a value!