Dressage Star Laura Graves and her horse verdures (“Diddy”) have literally spent their lives working together to make dressage dreams come true. Not born into Equestrian competition, Laura purchased the best horse she could afford – a Ken foal. Training him herself and acting as her own groom, Laura and Diddy formed a strong bond that carried over to the dressage arena. Us Equestrian dressage development coach Debbie McDonald Scout the pair at a show, And began working with them in 2014. They were then catapulted from being relative unknowns to becoming team bronze medalists in the 2016 Olympic games – with Laura being the highest-placing us dressage rider! Their winning ways continued in 2017 with a second-place finish in the Fei world cup dressage Finals in Omaha, and winning the grand prix special in Aachen! While Laura and Daddy's story might not be typical, their lifelong journey and trust in each other Made their incredible achievements possible! From the Manufacturer: Breyer is the maker of the world's finest model horses! Since 1950, Breyer 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 Valeria, and reining superstar Big chef 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 colours, so no two are exactly the same. Breyer has an incredible community of model horse fans, artists, and collectors, and is proud to host Briefest: a three-day extravaganza for horse lovers and Breyer enthusiasts each July in Kentucky! Bring home a Breyer model, and let your imagination run free! Breyer Traditional Series: what started 69 years ago with a model horse created to decorate a clock has since become Breyer most iconic series, the one that revolutionized the Hobby and still dominates the market. Sculpted in every colour and breed imaginable, with unmatched realism and breathtaking hand-painted detail, Breyer 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 Breyer: the Breyer promise - the Breyer “promise” is the commitment we make to you, Our fans. With Breyer, you are getting a real horse of your very own. Whether a traditional best-seller or brand new product, every Breyer 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 Breyer 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.