Appaloosa Performance Horse ~ Chief of Fourmile w/ Pin from Eleda's herd

Foundation Appaloosa stallion Chief of Fourmile was a star wherever he went.  He was the first three-time Appaloosa National Performance Horse Champion.  Born in 1952, he carried the original Appy genes for color and for the sparse tail they used to be known for.  As a result, Breyer's tribute model to Chief represents his build very well!  The Washington-bred Appy was black with a white blanket, and showed in Western performance classes.  The photo here shows him in Native American costume.  He sired over a hundred foals and can be found in the pedigrees of many modern Appies. [Chief of Fourmile - photo credit sporthorse-data.com]   Breyer's portrait model was the 1999 Commemorative Edition, limited to that  year's production.  Only 10,000 were made and they were hand-numbered under their bellies.  A lapel pin of Chief was also made and attached to the box. This fellow is with pin: Near Mint with no rubs or marks seen, marked down only for just slight age yellowing.  He features lov