Volume 8 is literally bursting at the seams with information in its new 40 page format. This issue Features:

Trawling for Treasure:
- Discovering the old age tradition of horseback shrimp fishing in Belgium. Lots of great pictures, together with an article explaining its origins.

Competition:
- Enter our competition for the chance to win the one-of-a-kind Stablemate Diorama that was featured on the cover. This unique prize is ready to show in performance classes or display as a piece of MHM History.


How to Articles:
- How to: Make a Heavy Horse Collar
In this step by step guide, Lauren Islip of Four Corners Tack will show you how to create a Heavy Horse Collar using leather, metal wire and a bit of patience!
- How to: Add Feathers to your Heavy Horse Model
In this article we show you how to add mohair feathers to your models, in both Traditional and Stablemate scales. Reference pictures of real horse feathers are also featured.

Unlocking the Harness Secrets:
In the first of our heavy horse themed articles we go back to basics, explaining the different types of Heavy Horse harness and the function of each component. Did you know there was four types of Heavy Horse Harness?

Photo Gallery: MHS Live Show:
Pictures from the Model Horse Society Live Show 2007, UK.

Genetics 101: Tobianos
Following on from our last article, we continue to explore the genetics behind horse coat colours. In this issue we look at Tobiano and Overo patterns and what colours can be produced.

To Blinker or Not to Blinker?:
Why do Heavy Horse Bridles have blinkers? We investigate this dilemma and find out some very interesting facts!

Collar, Hames and Brasses:
We look at the different styles of collars and the shapes of the hames. We also have a quick look at Horse Brasses and their meanings, which was very intriguing to write!

Hitching Horses:
How to hitch a horse to a vehicle, together with diagrams and photographic examples.

Horse Drawn Vehicles:
What wagon should my horse pull? We explore the two main vehicle categories, Commercial and Agricultural.

Live Show Report: Red Earth Live by Lynn Yates
A show report of the Red Earth Live Show held in Oklahoma, USA.

Artist Spotlight: Kathy Casey of Desert Rose Backdrops:
We talk to Kathy about how she got started in the hobby and where the inspiration for her amazing backdrops come from.

Having Fun with your Backgrounds by Kathy Casey:
Kathy explains how to get the most out of your backdrop- the best lighting, position and accessories. Get snapping!

Plaiting the Heavy Horse:
The method of plaiting manes and tails of the main Heavy Horse breeds varies greatly and it is important to get them correct when showing your model. We look at the different plaits for the Clydesdale, Shire, Suffolk Punch and Percheron breeds.

Breed Profiles: European Heavy Horses:
We look at 10 Heavy Horse breeds that all originate from Europe, including the Jutland, Italian Heavy Draught and Black Forest Horse.

Showing the Heavy Horse:
In a "real horse show", there are separate classes for the Heavy breeds. In the model world however this is generally is a rarity with many breeds competition alongside one another. Whilst this is acceptable, it is crucial that you show your breed according to its own breed standards. In this article we look at what tack you would need for each breed- Shire, Clydesdale, Suffolk Punch and Percheron and for each sex. A great article for both model horse exhibitors and judges!!

In this article we also explain what Original Finish Breyer moulds can be shown as what breed.

All the above is in addition to our Regular Features:
- Model News- News about new models and upcoming releases from artists and major manufactures, in all shapes and sizes (Traditional and Classics).
- Medallions- News of the latest Medallion releases from equine artists
- Clinky News- News of the latest Porcelain & China Models
- Special Runs- News of Upcoming Special Runs.
- The Rear End- News & Views from the Model Horse Hobby.

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