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Update: I just received the tack set back a couple days ago- I'm very relieved! Thank you all for the input.

That makes me feel better. I'll wait it out and see what happens. I

Both excellent ideas! Its been 2 weeks but I'm going to wait a bit longer- just to be sure.

I should clarify- I could not take pics and post them to social media . I did take pictures of the tack set as a work in progress and it is unique enough to be identified.

Company has positions for seamstresses ,etc listed on Indeed and are active on social media as we speak.I have a feeling this is is going to be just a tough lesson learned,lol.

Long story short, I had an "opportunity" with a company that has a large social media following and a physical store to design and create several high end USA made tack sets exclusively for them( tooled, blinged out barrel racer stuff). Part of the deal was a non compete and I couldn't even take pics of the stuff. I looked into it- company is legit, USA based, in business for several years. Owner tells me she'll send the contract and says in the meantime they want a sample tack set designed just for them for evaluation and if they like it, they will purchase it. Company is actively recruiting small USA business owners to do sewing and leather work. She wanted price quotes/"raw costs" as well.,etc. It was delivered and I have not heard a word from this company despite several follow up emails., no contract sent, etc. She responded when I asked her for a shipping address for it but nothing since. I should mention I had a zoom interview lasting almost an hour as well. At this point, I guess I'm just curious how the heck I get an expensive "sample" tack set back from them? How do other businesses handle sending out expensive "sample" products? I'm embarrassed as well... I don't think it was a scam per se, but at the very least its extremely poor communication on their part. I'm not going to oust the company at this point, but wanted other's thoughts on this. I just want the tack set back- no money has been exchanged. Thanks!

I use prong spots on collars I've made with a liner because I think it looks nicer. However, on horse harness they will put spots on parts that aren't lined. The prongs are just bent over and flattened really well.

My first leather projects were dog collars and misc harness parts. I had to start with fairly simple projects as I was still accumulating tools and supplies. Since then, I've made everything from horse harness to bags, bridles, belts, rifle slings,etc( I get bored very easily). I learn something new with each project but I do try to incorporate skills I would use in harness work since that is my main interest and there is always room for improvement.

Mine came with one of those - I assumed it was for a spool of thread too.

I got my parts/manual from Eli. He deals with Landis 1 stuff . (217) 543 -3464

Beautiful work!

Since it burnished well, I would assume it's a veg tan. The difference in center color could be that the tannage didn't penetrate all the way thru the hide.

Thank you for the responses. I thought no one responded to this. I have stripped saddle. Looks like tree will at least hold tacks. I have ordered supplies and will post pics of progress. If nothing else, it will be a learning experience.

I was gifted an 1880's/90's catalog sidesaddle in poor condition that I have been wanting to take on as a project since I got it( several years ago). Besides obvious rot, breaks, etc how do I determine if the tree is even sound enough to be worth rebuilding? How old is too old and can you fix certain things? Any books recommended before I begin this? Thanks for any input.

Beautiful work!