Do people collecting OFs try to get ones that are as realistic as possible?
Everyone buys a horse to fit their own criteria. I like to find a horse that is a bit different than the rest. This could be a slightly lighter/darker coat color; more/less wild dappling; markings just a little different or more crisp; neatly painted eyes, mane, tail; or maybe a goof that doesn’t look like a real goof, such as one that is painted nearly a different color than the rest or a horse that is supposed to be branded but isn’t. Sometimes these differences tend towards more realistic colors, sometimes not. I would guess most people would tend for the more realistic color than the one that is not as realistic but more different. There are folks who purchase pieces for sentimental reasons, others who purchase pieces to “complete” a set, some who collect only what “really touches” them, and some look at what they think will do well in the show ring. As it sometimes comes down to a opinion of a judge (all other things being equal), there is no “guarantee” that a piece can or will d
