Breyer Animal Creations has for the last 18 years hosted BreyerFest at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington Kentucky. This montage of events is an equestrian extravaganza setting for Breyer model collectors to buy, sell, trade, and in some cases afford the opportunity to view the real live star of their favorite collectable. Such was the case this year for Cleveland Bay lovers. Tregoyd Journeyman (Joe) a Cleveland Bay Stallion owned by Anna and Daniel Cohen of Bay Haven Farm, LLC and OldDominion Stud in Roundhill VA was the center of attention in 2006 as his model was unveiled at BreyerFest. Several Cleveland Bay owners rallied to support Joe and traveled to Kentucky for a Cleveland Bay Exhibition. That was last year, however most of us had so much fun, and Breyer wanted the group back for the 07 event so we made the trek.

Although it was a 14 hour drive from Baton Rouge, LA Michelle and I only needed an excuse to visit the horse capital of the world and boy was it worth the trip. Each day on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday we helped promote Cleveland Bays before the crowd in the stadium during the exhibition, and as we walked around the park and let people get up close and touch our wonderful animals.

We were joined by several other Cleveland Bay owners with both pure and part bred horses. We made lots of new friends and had a chance to do what we love most.. share a piece of our love for horses with others.

Donna McDowell brought Gracie. Dr. Tracie Traver and Tally Mock brought Buffalo Bill Cody and Bensington Bluestone from Ridgemor Farm. Laurel Watson brought Belladonna Leo from Divine Equine Stables and Michelle and I brought Imaten (Emma) from right here at Right Lead Equestrian Center.