Backfire
Backfire
Backing stock horse mare
an original sculpture by Fabrizio Sburlati
Overall dimensions: 6.75" to neck crest x 10.25" forelock to tail
All 1:9 scale models are custom hollow castings with stainless steel wire reinforcement. Unpainted and unprepped white resin.
NOTE: the 1:20 scale (long mane) version is the exclusive prize model for the current customizing contest in the “Model Horse Customizing” Facebook group. Also cast and not a 3D print.
from AQHA
https://www.aqha.com/-/backing-your-horse-like-a-cha-1
"Your horse must back up with no resistance or defensive behavior. Keep lightness and even flexion in the neck and poll, while maintaining steadiness in the head. ...The three most important things in backing are lightness, straightness and speed."
Backfire
artisan gallery
Gallery photos are of painted resin models that have been finished by various artists, worldwide.
There may be customizing to some of the models in the gallery.
Thanks to Joyce Savage for the shared exchange of ideas that inspired this project.
© All rights to the sculpture of Backfire reserved by Fabrizio Sburlati & Sherry Carr.