DoubleBarrelCustomLeather

@bigbird48 @FDC Thank you both so much!

This is the final product on these slobber straps! They came out beautiful!

@bigbird48 Thank you! They just add weight to your reins as far as I know. I'm honestly not 100% sure as to their exact use lmao.

It's getting closer to the end of August, and it's about that time to begin creating product for this upcoming season's OHSET meets! I just can't decide which project to start with first!

@PurpleBronc Thank you! I used leather paint. I can't remember the brand, but it's kind of like a watered down acrylic. You don't need to prep the leather in any sort of way, you can paint straight on it. I would say sealing it with a resolene or lacquer would be helpful, but over time paint will come off anyhow. On this project, I opted for Tan-Kote so it could still be oiled.

@Littlef @JDFred Thank you both so much!

Here they are dyed, painted, antiqued!

@JDFred Thank you! I will definitely get some nice product photos!

I wanted to share my progress so far on these slobber straps! They are turning out better than I thought! They will be dyed, painted, and stitched this weekend!

@Aventurine Thank you! I have been considering changing my business name, however I would still like to offer more than just tack, yet keep it as a primary. I think I will leave it just for the moment. Thank you for your input! I really appreciate it!

@Aventurine Thank you!

@bruce johnson Thank you for your feedback!

@JDFred Thank you! I hadn't even thought about them!

@Mulesaw Thank you so much for your detailed response! I really appreciate it! I have some more ideas with some of your suggestions and it will help me get a list together to prepare. Thank you again!

I am planning a huge project for the rest of this year, as this is going to be an extremely drawn out project between orders and my normal day-to-day. It will be fun though, and I am wanting some help for it! This upcoming OHSET season, I intend to participate at the South Valley meets as a vendor! I am wanting to see what people like to see for horse tack at booths, or what you guys feel do good at events. Small ticket items, goodies, maybe even larger items to be available. However I am limiting the suggestions of types of tack and certain features. There are some things I will not make, over concern of the wellbeing and effects they have on horses. And with my take on bridle fit, I figure I won't offer pre-made headstalls or breastcollars at the booth. My list for what I will NOT make is: - No tie-downs - No martingales - No headsetters - No over-unders - Nothing with chains, including curb straps (available will be adjustable leather curb straps) - Nothing with FRINGE (I know this is controversial, but fringe is more of an irritant than anything) My goal is ethical, humane, and practical, for both horse and rider! I would also appreciate some help on booth setup and layouts! I have lots of prepping to do, and ideas are greatly appreciated. These will be my first big vendor events! Thank you!

Thank you!

And this is the browband, color matched and buckstitched!

I am very proud to be able to help others with their horses! My client wanted to get a custom headstall for her daughter's horse, who she said has been almost impossible to find a bridle that fit. Their existing headstall was too big with a much too small browband that they were using in shows. They requested a bigger browband to be made for it, which in turn, helped with the overall fit of the bridle and freed up their horse's ears. They also went for a second headstall to be custom fit for daily riding, which came out fantastic. The fit was better than I could have hoped for! When my client put the headstall on their horse, it was instant gratification for us all. Her and her daughter were so excited to get something that finally fit, and I feel so blessed to be the one able to help them. This is the fit of the headstall. I am so beyond happy with how it turned out!

Thank you all so much!

Hello! I'm Natalie Ryan, owner of Double Barrel Custom Leather! My main focus for my business is to create western horse tack with the horse in mind. All of the tack I make, I design for the horse's comfort. I want to change the pattern in the western industry of flashy, bulky tack that doesn't fit most horses. I want to help be a part of the change from one-size-fits-all horses or the generic Horse, Cob, Arabian, Draft sizes that don't usually fit. All horses are different in anatomy to some degree and generic sizes won't usually fit in all areas. I am working in my local Oregon area to provide bridle fittings and offer custom fitting tack sets for local horses. It is my belief that a comfortable horse will always perform better than a stressed or uncomfortable one. I want to help people's horses and help make a difference in the western industry! This is my first bridle that I made for my horse. He is a small Arabian with a petite face and he has always been tough to shop for. So, I made my own! I still have a couple of adjustments to make, including making a new throatlatch because it needs to be longer. With this bridle though, he has had almost zero fussing and he is performing better with it as well! I want to be able to share this with western riders. I want to give them a solution to bridles and tack sets never fitting. I want to help alleviate common bridle issues and ear shyness that comes with ill-fitting tack. That is my ultimate goal as a leatherworker. Later this summer I also plan to enroll in bridle fitting classes to get my certification. This way I can be better informed and can do my job better as well as further educate future clients! On top of horse tack I also dabble in tobacco pipe accessories, wallets, and riding chaps! I also have more example work on my website! I also regularly post on my Facebook page!