Halla Famous Jumper

Halla, a German-bred mare from Standardbred bloodlines, holds the World Record for the most Gold Medals (five) by a single horse!  While training to be a steeplechaser, her talent caught the attention of the Olympic Team trainer, and she began her rise to stardom.  Too difficult to handle on cross-country courses, she became unbeatable as a stadium jumper.  She and her rider went on to win 125 competitions together before she was retired to become a broodmare.  Halla lived a good long life, enjoying the sunshine into her 34th year, and proving beyond a doubt that trotting-horses can compete in more than just trotting races!

[Halla and Winkler make this Olympic jump look easy, 1958.  Photo credit: IOC Olympic Museum Collections]

Breyer had Chris Hess sculpt a tribute model to this famous athlete in 1977.  Her portrait model shows off her rich bay coat, solid legs, and star. Her model was discontinued in 1985.

This lady is Near Mint condition with a few pinpoint rubs here and there and a hairline scratch under her left girthline.  She features soft highlights, bright white star, unglossed eyes, and nostril shading.  No USA mark.

Size:  Traditional

Breyer Model #63