New Tools

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Some of my tools look like they’ve been through a war. A lot of times the tools just aren’t pretty but work. This one, plus the others from the pack have expired. This one came in a set of three that were mini.
My sister said she also wanted new tools so she could start making jewelry again. We drove to Michaels and we both came home with our own set. She bought a different one. This is mine. I picked it because the tools were my favorite color. Purple.

 It also has storage compartments on the other side. So organization! Even though I haven’t figured out what should go there…..but progress….

Binge Watching While Saddle Making

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I love my new Microsoft surface. I also love Netflix. The two combined equals endless hours of binge watching Tv shows while tack making. While I did watch shows on my old tablet, I like the surface better.
My sister introduced me to the crime drama, The Killing, and the show has been a part of the making of this saddle. It’s a western sidesaddle.It still needs parts added, but I like it.  Just like the show.

Western Bridle

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I made a western bridle today (or yesterday). I don’t consider it a new day until I go to sleep and wake up. :)
It’s my best western bridle that I’ve made. I never expected it would take as long as it did or that I would be finishing it at 2 am, but I’m happy with it! It has some minor adjustments that need fixed, but I like it.
I put it on my new Travis, even though it wasn’t made for him.

Will get better pics when fix the straps!

2014 Replay

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Happy New Year everyone!
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While I’m excited to see what 2015 brings, looking back on what 2014 brought is also fun too. 2014 was a great year, for many reasons. 
First I graduated from High School. That was a wonderful feeling.
This cake looks particularly appetizing right now.
It was a great showing year.
I won my first blue ribbon in open performance showing.
Then in October, Walker nabbed my first open showing rosette.
I helped out at 2 shows; the first being the Breyerfest C/Y show and the last being the PA State Model Horse show that was run by Niki Hertzog.
I also went to Breyerfest.
I saw famous horses
including the late Cigar.
I did go riding a few times, so yay!
Lexus, who is owned by fellow hobbyist, Lizzie
Yet the best part of 2014 was meeting fellow hobbyists, whether it was online or in person.  It’s awesome knowing that there’s a group of people who like model horses and from there you can branch out to other interests such as photography, TV shows, etc. So thanks everyone for that!
I wasn’t the only person to have a good year. Alyssa Monk of Bits and Spurs responded with the most exciting part of her year. She got a horse after years of wanting one.
I’ve enjoyed her posts over the months documenting her search for a horse
Photo by Alyssa
and her deciding on Ollie.
Photo by Alyssa
Thanks for responding Alyssa and I hope you continue enjoying Ollie!
Hopefully everyone is as excited as me about what 2015 brings! :)