Slowly, but surely, I am making progress on the saddleseat set for Hamilton. I decided to start with the bridle. I've never attempted a double bridle before so this has been a challenge. It's also very delicate. I'm splitting 1/8" lace for 1/16" straps to reduce bulk on the model. The leather lace came from … Continue reading Being Intentional
Category: English
Pony Bridle
This weekend I finished a hunter bridle, made to fit the Cantering Welsh Pony. For a "tack maker" I really don't make that much tack. 😅 I'm trying to correct this, but progress is slow. I think I'm getting better at bridles? I've started so many English bridles but this is the first I've finished … Continue reading Pony Bridle
Finished Saddle Spam
Yay it's finished! And I don't completely hate it! And unlike my sad dressage saddle, it even got a girth! Of course I can't take credit for the pattern - that belongs to KeriOkie. But I altered and did some things differently, and if I make another one there are a couple more things I … Continue reading Finished Saddle Spam
Adventures in Saddle Making
Recently I was inspired to try making another English saddle. I don't build saddles very often... I've mentioned before that I find them intimidating, but at the same time it's something I want to do more often and want to get better at, and like so many other things I'm into, I won't get better … Continue reading Adventures in Saddle Making
Friesian Keuring Bridle
Long time no post? It's been... nearly a month already, yikes. I have been busy with work and Etsy orders and life, but in between all that I've been poking at personal hobby projects. One was a white bridle for Breyer's Friesian, which I finished up this week. It was made to look like ones … Continue reading Friesian Keuring Bridle