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I was out to see my horse a few days ago and anyone who owns a horse that they don't consider livestock can understand how I feel about her. I think it was Churchill who said, 'The outside of a horse is good for the inside of man,' and it's so true. This adorable little mare had just had her butt worked off using groundwork so I could just turn her loose and play with her, brush her, clean her feet. Ferrier was on the way. You can tell by the angle of her head and those ears she's rather a challenge, or more of a challenger. Sienna has a lot of spirit and I've never tried to do more than make her behave safely, wouldn't try and break that spirit for anything. She let's me know constantly that she's going to think a second while she decides whether she's going to do what I ask She's my famous model here in VT for when I make tack items, I take the pictures on her of my bronc nosebands or rhythm beads, things like that. She was the inspiration for my 'Mare Stare' jewelry. I am at peace with the world when she, my dog and I are together. I hope you enjoy the pics of her. I highly recommend any on that can use 'horse butt' still on the hoof. You'll be amazed at how good you feel. (The odd picture is where she and I are getting ready to run to the end of the arena together.)

cool pic. And the loves always around

Love the design, especially the moon Mike. Cheryl

Very nice for any first attempt. I really like the patterns on both. Cheryl

Nice, clean looking project, I really like these. Cheryl

Renee, I used a horseshoe stamp twice sideways WHEN I remember, lol. Not that I'm not proud of my things I'm doing but simply forget that step. Your stuff is wonderful and certainly deserves a stamp! Cheryl

Nice job, Randall. I imagine he's very pleased. Cheryl

Renee, those are really awesome.....perfectly made and so attractive. Cheryl

Prince once again you amaze and delight. Cheryl

Thank you Darrin, yes I was trying to imply that. Cheryl

Thanks Joe. My stuff is odd enough to not be everyone's cup of tea, but I am glad people respond to my posts. Cheryl

Thanks Cappy.

I don't even know anyone who sells 'blanks' for tack. Other than bronc nosebands. Maybe if you can't find any veg tanned leather blanks online, you might want to post a help wanted ad here. I know for one I'd be willing to make blank veg tanned blanks to your specs. If you do find any online try and stay away from the asian urine tanned, well for obvious reasons. You'll never get rid of the smell. Cheryl

Thanks Bryan....Cheryl

Perhaps if you skived a length of the part folding over and attached to the back? Also wetting it and molding it over might help. I think (I swear I don't remember now) I skived mine. Cheryl

Thanks Renee, I honestly appreciate that. If it touches you I did it right. Sometimes I think it's wrong because my stuff isn't always like others, and I think, I should use a pattern, I should do more Sheridan, I should.....LOL. Again thanks so much, Cheryl

This is something I designed myself because I thought the two leathers went well together. I free hand drew the horse from the internet right onto the patent so it didn't end up centered. One day I'll learn to do something on paper first But I liked it so I went ahead and finished it.

J I too would be interested in seeing the parts you make for the kits. Cheryl

Allan I have a pretty itchy dog and I made her a collar and put lizard on the top and it's been months with no scratch marks. I didn't do it for that reason, just liked the look. Maybe an exotic sewn on top will prevent it in the future. Cheryl

Mikey, the difference between the two is unbelievable. I remember when you made the first one and I though it was beautiful, much better carving and tooling than I could do. But the second one has so much more definition....I'm searching for words here. It looks like you could pick the flowers or leaves right off the holster. Absolutely beautiful job. Cheryl

Now that's something to show off, a first for me. Beautiful work. Cheryl

absolutely amazing. Cheryl

those are absolutely beautiful Anna. Cheryl

Renee, I love this, and two of my favorite colors together. Cheryl

I think the ostrich is beautiful. Cheryl