ynne
Von Mayr, formerly known as Lynne Baum, has been creating champions
for over two decades! She began collecting model horses when she
was a child and discovered the hobby when she was about 14 or
15. She did her first repaint at age 16, and went to her first
live show that same year--VALSUN LIVE in 1977. There she saw some
of Nancy Strowger's pieces (aka Jason Ross, etc.) and was very
inspired by their beauty.
Lynne, who is 35 years old (3/4/61) now, enjoys working with all sizes of models, but has a particular fondness for minis, many of which have won live show Championships over the big guys! Her favorite breeds are Arabians and Paints, but she loves drafters, warmbloods, and all other breeds too.
For real life reference, Lynne's had many horses over the years, and had the opportunity to work at several Arabian farms in Scottsdale--Lucky Lynne's had her hands on *Muscat, *Magnolia, *Nariadni, Gai Champion, and *Gondolier, among others---she even cared for Khemosabi's dam, Jurneeka, while she was at Karho Arabians, and used to ride her around bareback with just a halter! To make Janet Piercy most green with envy, she's even worked with the fabulous Paint stallion Versary Bars, who Lynne says was a really special horse!
Although Lynne loves horses and the model horse hobby, it takes a back seat to her favorite pastime, which is breeding, training and showing Dalmatians! She's been involved with this beautiful dog breed for almost 14 years now, and has owned and/or bred about a dozen Champions. It's easy to see why she loves dogs so, her parents were breeders and trainers too! Recently, Lynne met a wonderful man at a Dalmatian specialty show, and they were married on April 19, 1996. He loves the dogs, and is fascinated and impressed by the models too! (Eat your heart out, everyone!!)
If you'd like to get in touch with Lynne, her email and snail mail addresses are below:
Lynne Von Mayr
9488 CR 865
Princeton, TX 75407
Top: Chestnut Arabian stallion customized from the Breyer Classic Shetan and owned by unknown; created in 1987
Middle: Ad Versary, black tovero Paint stallion customized from the Breyer Traditional Stock Horse Stallion with a San Domingo head and owned by Gabriele Wild of Germany; created in 1991
Bottom: Grey draft mule john customized from the Breyer Stablemate Drafter; created in 1994
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