Show Saddle… Part 2-ish

March 16, 2015 ~ Nichelle ~ 8 Comments

I've discovered that tooling leather is extremely painful. Like, skiving painful if I'm not careful. I've been sore all week so deciding to try tooling the leather for my saddle probably wasn't the greatest idea. I can't say I've made a lot of progress, which really isn't that big of a deal. But I like … Continue reading Show Saddle… Part 2-ish

Show Saddle – Part 1

March 6, 2015 ~ Nichelle ~ 9 Comments

For the first META maker's challenge, I'm putting together a show saddle. (META's a new-ish forum dedicated to everything tack and performance related... it's a small but friendly group, come join us!) The goal of the challenge is to try and replicate a piece of your choosing as closely as possible, as well as to challenge … Continue reading Show Saddle – Part 1

Gaming Saddle

July 22, 2014September 4, 2014 ~ Nichelle ~ 9 Comments

Finished! Well, it's as done as it's going to get anyway... at least for now. The bridle and breastcollar are both on the simple side... But I made sure to add some color with the reins and overreach boots: The pattern needs more refining but they make me happy. 😀 All in all I'm pretty pleased with … Continue reading Gaming Saddle

I actually finished the saddle.

April 6, 2013September 4, 2014 ~ Nichelle ~ 5 Comments

Yes. It's got issues, of course. There are some angles of it I deliberately chose not to get pictures of, they're that bad. But it is my third attempt at an english saddle, and I think it's an improvement over this one? Here are some pics of it on a horse: (ignore the pad- it … Continue reading I actually finished the saddle.

Finished!

January 28, 2011September 4, 2014 ~ Nichelle ~ 6 Comments

For the most part, anyway. 😉 Top view: I decided to go with tongue buckles on the breastcollar too: Overall I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. Aside from a couple more trims and training the stirrups to lay flat, I think the saddle is pretty much done. 😀 I haven't made a bridle … Continue reading Finished!