Another Bareback Set

March 25, 2015 ~ Nichelle ~ 4 Comments

I'm so creative with my post titles, aren't I? >_< Anyway, yes! I finished up another bareback pad today... I think I posted an in-progress shot of it not too long ago. But it's got a girth, and a halter/bridle combo to go with it now. This set is a donation for the Central Coast Live Show … Continue reading Another Bareback Set

Bareback pads, take 2

March 11, 2015 ~ Nichelle ~ 10 Comments

Not too long ago I discovered that pre-soldered jump rings DO exist. Learning how to solder has been on the "I-really-need-to-learn-how-to-do-this" list but it's also one of those things that is so... ugh. I really need to look into it more, but I'm glad I can just purchase the rings I need for the time … Continue reading Bareback pads, take 2

Bareback Pad Tutorial – Part II

September 19, 2014 ~ Nichelle ~ 16 Comments

I make tongue buckles in ribbon by melting holes. The holes are sealed this way, so they won't start fraying and shredding your ribbon. It does require some practice though. I would recommend making several holes in a piece of scrap ribbon just to get the feel of it first. Also, use common sense. I … Continue reading Bareback Pad Tutorial – Part II

Bareback Pad Tutorial – Part I

September 17, 2014May 23, 2022 ~ Nichelle ~ 14 Comments

Part two can be found here! It's been a while since I've written a tutorial. I've never written an actual tack tutorial before so if you come across something that doesn't make sense or isn't working, please let me know! (this also applies to my past stuff... sometimes what makes sense to me doesn't make … Continue reading Bareback Pad Tutorial – Part I

Bareback and Bitless

April 7, 2014September 4, 2014 ~ Nichelle ~ 9 Comments

I managed to finish the bitless bridle... I felt like something was missing though, so today, I put together another bareback pad: The pad was a lot more fun than the bridle. I've already got a few others in the works! Anyway, I'm pleased with them both. 🙂