 It is also the parent company for Arrma, Axial, Losi, Proboat, ECX, Dynamite, Spektrum, E-Flite, Hangar 9, Top Flite, Blade, Vaterra, Monokote, Duratrax.In October 1985, Horizon Hobby was founded by Rick Stephens, an American entrepreneur.In 1986, A second distribution center is opened in Paso Robles, California, allowing Horizon to service retailers west of the Rockies more quickly and efficiently.