Tack, Props and Miniatures by Nichelle
One of the questions I often get about blankets is how to fit them to the model. I touched on this on a recent Instagram post, but since social media posts get buried and lost quickly I wanted to expand on it here. My blanket pattern is simple. It's basically a rectangle with a rounded … Continue reading Tack Tip: Blanket Fitting
The last demonstration I watched at the faire was some horseback archery. I especially liked their costumes! There were targets set up in the middle of the arena, which the riders aimed for as they went by. Almost a bullseye! One of the riders did some vaulting exercises, then was given a bow and arrow … Continue reading Horseback Archery
It's taken a few months, but I've finally finished this showmanship halter. I've been wanting to put this set of Rio Rondo hardware to use for a while now. This is the "Rawlins" design. For some reason I default to halters when I'm struggling with making tack, thinking that they will be an easy project … Continue reading Silver Halter
The goal of jousting is to unseat your opponent, and while that didn't happen lances and shields went flying anyway. I want to know how they can see in these helmets! 😅 I know I was supposed to be cheering for Balthazar, but I was hoping the lady knight would win. 😄 Sir William DeBracey … Continue reading Joust!
For me, the highlight of the Faire was the jousting performance put on by DeBracey Productions. They started off by introducing the knights. The audience was divided into four sections, each color representing the knight you would be cheering for. I was in the orange section, and our knight was Lord Balthazar. Of course I … Continue reading Faire Knights
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