Model Horse Makes: Hagen-Renaker

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Hagen-Renaker is probably best known for their very small miniatures in fine china.

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Model horses or toy horses are scale replicas of real horses and are highly collectible. Model horses can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of age or gender, although the vast majority of collectors are women. The hobby originated more or less simultaneously - but independently - in North America and the UK, followed later by Sweden (UK-influenced), Germany (US-influenced) and Australia. The hobby encompasses a wide variety of activities, from those who simply like to collect to those who enthusiastically show their models at model horse shows. Unlike many model cars or model trains, the horses do not need to be assembled from kits, although they can be altered to the collector's liking.

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What can I tell you about Hagen-Renaker? 

(source: hagenrenaker.com)

A BRIEF HISTORY OF HAGEN-RENAKER INC.

John and Maxine Renaker started Hagen-Renaker in 1945 in their garage in Culver City. John set up the kiln by running a garden hose from the gas stove. Maxine was the first designer and salesperson.

John's mother Moss Renaker worked for Walker Potteries. Her boss, Joe Walker, agreed to teach John about the pottery business. Maxine's dad, Ole Hagen, agreed to build the young couple their first factory.

Maureen Love Calvert and Helen Perrin Farnlund are still providing a majority of the new items to the line. They have been joined by Bob McGuinness and Kathleen Ellis.

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