Tack and Bridle making

[Silverd]

Hi All

I decided to make a commitment to embark on the journey to higher ground and horse tack; including high quality show bridels of which my first project will tackle.  

Any advise out there?  

I'm not one to take many short cuts and I would benifit greatly from suggestions that take me closer to my goal which says I will listen closely.  Honest....I will!

My Buisness Plan

1. Planning on custom makes and short runs only at this time

2. Am working with an experienced show horse owner who is networked in my local area.

3. I've purchased an assortment of tack for a better understanding of the industry's general construction methodology. 

4. I own suitable stitching machines and support equipment.

5. I'm a career mechanical engineer and successful  product designer. 

...And I have a question for the group

Harness making requres a good means of stripping.  For a one off or short run  production, is a manual stripper acceptable?

Thank you in advance for your help.

Silverd