a bridle for my horse

[gesa]

Hello all,

I finally took some pictures of one of my first projects.

When I met Inga, she worked for a western saddlemaker here in Germany and tought my the basics of carving leather. This was about ten years ago.

This bridle was my first larger project then. It is an oakleaf pattern and I handstitched every part.

Now the bridle is almost 10 years old and I ride my paint horse Luna with it.

.......mmmmh, Inga tought my how to carve leather, gave me the pattern for the bridle........and sold me a horse !!!..... but we are still good friends

Gesa

[paris3200]

Gesa,

Nice work. I'm not a carver so I won't comment on that, but your stitching and edging looks great.

Jason

[SmokinP]

Very nice, clean rig. Very well fitted. Shows how simple and functional can be beautiful. Looks to be built sturdy enough to last a very long time.

And I always like to see a horse outfitted in a plain snaffle.

[gesa]

Thank you for your kind words. I was trained for fine stitching and edging where I work ( passier.com ). There I handstitch bridles all day long....

But personally I prefer western tack and love to carve leather.