Breyer’s Arabian Mare Stablemate has been a long-time favorite of many collectors since her original release in 1975. Standing with her neck arched and ears back, she conveys a look of calm and sweetness… irresistible to many.

The Arabian Mare was sculpted by Maureen Love Calvert and originally produced in ceramic by the Hagen Renaker Company. The Hagen Renaker pieces are more difficult to find on the secondary market than their plastic Breyer cousins, and therefore generally command higher prices.

The first 1975 Breyer-released Arabian Mares were the regular runs: dapple grey (#5011,) bay (#5014) and alabaster (#5017.) In 1994, a second dapple grey release was made for the #5650 Saddle Club Collection. The easiest way to tell these two releases apart are by the dapples. The original #5011 had “wild” dappling with spots, streaks, and splotches. The later release features dapples that were more uniform and rounded, giving her a polka-dot like appearance.

The #5017 alabaster Arabian Mare was re-released in 1989 as regular run #5130 in the as Sears holiday catalog Special Run #495600. This was also the very first special run release of the Arabian Mare.

Her most current releases were back in 2004 when she was part of the Hidalgo Arabian Adventure Set (#10303) and a member of the 2004 JCPenney Parade of Breeds special run set (#410174.)

We haven’t seen much of the Arabian Mare in recent years. This may be due to licensing issues. But, with the current releases of other G1 molds (particularly through the Stablemate Club program) there is a chance we may see her again in the future!

Click here to see all of the G1 Arabian Mare Stablemates with their current collector values.

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