Palomino with bald face and four stockings with white or palomino shaded mane and tail. Palomino color has varied from a light tan to a dark orange. Early variations, perhaps 1951-1952, had black hooves, but most models have grey hooves. Eye color has ranged from black to gold, the gold turning to grey over the years. The bridle is gold, with early versions being palomino with gold studs, and the breast collar is palomino with gold studs or all gold. This model came with either the black or brown snap-on saddles and either the O'Link or chain reins. It's estimated that the O-link reins were discontinued in 1953. Some O'Link reins had a 'pin-clip' attachment to the reins. The 'pin-clips' are estimated to have been available 1950-52, as seen in the 1952 catalog/sell sheet. This model was available standalone or attached to the Mastercrafters clocks. Estimated that these clocks were sold by Breyer between 1950-1953. See separate record for the clock.
The Snap-On Saddle came in two colors; Black with gold or silver accents, and brown with gold accents. The 'high grommet' version can be seen in the 1954-1958 catalogs and the 1960 catalog shows the 'low grommet' version. Some early models had felt pads that were cut into a shape just larger than the saddle, or they had little felt circles that went behind the grommet. These early high grommets could scratch the models. In the 1968 catalog, the new hard plastic saddle is released. For more specific details, read Nancy Young's 5th Edition of "Breyer Horses, Riders, & Animals Molds & Models".
See separate records for the Palomino Western Horse with hard plastic saddle and the Palomino with Grooming Kits.
Besides size, the main difference between the Western Horse and the Western Pony is three studs on the bridle, instead of the four found on the Pony.