Armstrong's Jester Brat
Bay tobiano Shetland Pony stallion customized from the Cloudside Shetland by Janet Piercy

I like to tell people he's an Attitude King! When I first saw this Cloudside pony, I went "YUCK!" because the OF color is so horrible. But taking a second look, I saw that the underlying pony was really neat--all that hair and texture is fabulous! I was sure that if nicely painted, he'd make a terrific addition to my show string. Little did I know what a little stinker he would turn out to look like when I was finished with him--how can anyone not love that snotty expression? He looks like he'd like to run up and bite you in the rumpus and run off again bucking and kicking all the way!

Armstrong's Secret Agent Man
Sorrel tobiano Shetland pony stallion; customized from the North Light Shetland

I just love this North Light pony! It has a sculpted texture to go with his classic full mane and tail--what a fuzzball! Unfortunately, North Lights are known for ugly muzzles and "hammerhead" eyes and this mold is exceptionally bad, so first I resculpted the muzzle, which was easy since I've done many of them. But I'd never worked on eyes before and was terrified I'd destroy my pony! But I'm glad I tried it, because drilling out and replacing eyes and the surrounding brow and lids wasn't nearly as difficult as I imagined it would be. The results were very much worth the effort, and now I'm not afraid to try this on any future model!

Armstrong's Aramis
Red bay blanketed Pony of the Americas stallion customized from the Breyer Classic Andalusian stallion and owned by ?

I did this pony for the 1992 WRC auction. I had a great time resculpting his muzzle because I particularly hate the original. It was so nice to give him a petite "teacup" muzzle with tiny wrinkles, flared nostrils and a perfect chin! I was also really happy how his color and pattern came out--a very glowing red bay with a small but noticable blanket.

Armstrong's Twice Shy
Bay overo Connamara mixed Riding Pony customized from the Breyer Traditional Pony of the Americas and owned by ?

This is one the very oldest of my customized models, and has the first braided mane and tail I ever tried. I was really proud of this little mare, who went on to be a multi-champion while I owned her! Look at the difference between Aramis and Twice Shy! What a difference nearly ten years makes!

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