Breyer Snowman Famous Show Jumper

His rags-to-riches story began in 1956, when Harry de Layer, a long Island riding instructor, went shopping for potential school horses in Pennsylvania. Arriving too late for the auction, he spotted "rejects" being loaded onto a van bound for the slaughterhouse. Though bony, beat up and filthy, one plow horse showed enough spark to catch his eye. de Layer made an offer, and for $80, the 7-year-old gelding was his. The ultimate rags to Riches story: purchased at an auction for $80, snowman became a champion show jumper and was inducted into the sports Hall of Fame! Ridden and trained by Harry de Layer, he was champion at the 1958 National horse show, and was twice named both the American horse shows association horse of the year and the professional horsemen's association champion. Product specifications: package contains (1) Breyer traditional Series horse - snowman - famous show jumper. Breyer stunning sculpture celebrates the legend and brings another artistic portrayal to life. Tru