A fairly productive week tack wise. I worked non stop on a TWH bridle that I am in love with. It is still on my stone so I can admire it. That was my first piece of SUPER LSQ quality english tack. The last time I attempted anything English was like eight years ago, when I was playing around in high school with tack making. Let me see if I can find those photos, because everybody has to start somewhere. Your first pieces may not be the best, but it takes practice. Don't get discouraged if something isn't quite as nice as you planned. Just learn from it and move on. I have my first braided bridle sitting here because I don't feel it is up to the standards I could create today. In fact at some point I should do another because it would really be fabulous.
Here they are. My first pieces from YEARS ago. Both made via looking through KERIOKIE books.
They turned out pretty good for a first try. But you just wait, when I do another English saddle it will be awesome. I feel my skills have improved so much over the years. Many thanks to other awesome tack makers in this hobby who share their tips, skills and friendships with me. Without them I would not know what I know today.
Next, some photos of the TWH Bridle. I'll be taking it along with me to the model show in Lagrange, KY on the 9th just to show it off. It will be for sale eventually via MH$P or ebay, but I am unsure when.
A photo of Danielle Feldman's bridle in progress. I am still waiting on some matching Swarovski crystals to add on there and silver tips.
And Lastly, I tried to be good and get some photos as I work on another bridle. This one is going to be insane. Natural leather, tons of knots in Navy blue, black and creme, lots of real silver (most will be on the reins of course), romel reins. It will be sold via auction or MH$P offers when finished. It will have a matching breast collar and pad. The pad is by Elise Partanen. She is making it right now for me.
There you have it folks, what I am doing currently.
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