"CUSTOM" FIT...

A big personality and a big talent describes our lead customization artist, Jackie Turner.  Jackie came to Stone Horses (11) years ago through a temporary job service.  She landed in the QC department with little more than just a passion for horses.  She had no knowledge of the model horse world, or customizing.  As the years have passed Jackie has become a household name to our customers through her unique body customizations. 

Customizing an Equilocity Auction piece!

She credits her years of service, at Stone Horses, to the Stones themselves and the artistic freedom they have allowed her.  She loves the adventure she finds in each horse, as she begins to make subtle changes that start the transformation into the amazing one of a kind pieces they eventually become.  Not only do you see Jackie’s vision but you also see her heart in each and every design she conceives.  She said she likes to think that her vision helps the buyer also connect with the model as well…does a blowing mane evoke emotion, i.e. freedom, romance, spirit, etc…  The emotion that model makes you feel is your connection, the reason you “have to have it!”

Jackie also works as an equine massage therapist, in her spare time.  Her knowledge of horse anatomy, and her understanding of movement and muscle relationship is quite evident in her customizations.

Jackie lives in Michigan with her husband and (3) sons, on their farm.  Her farm is a menagerie of horses, ranging from (2) draft horses, to (2) Newfoundland ponies, and a 30 year old foundation bred Morgan…all of which share space with a plethora of goats, chickens, rabbits, turkeys, and a couple of dogs. 

Fun with plastic!!

The quality is in the detail!

One of her most vivid memories, at Stone Horses, was the video shoot for RFDTV….the Making of a Model Horse.  She didn’t realize how long it would take, and how many “takes” there would be.  She also had the opportunity to meet John Lyons in person, at Stone Horses, and spend time with Bright Zip, his horse.

I asked, “What makes Stone Horses special?” Jackie’s reply, “I believe we are a cut above because of all of the artists we have working here.  We strive to do our best and stay current with the trends. We are also blessed by the outside artists that come in to work with us as well.  I just enjoying serving our customers and striving to meet their needs.”