Tack

Back In Session

Kristian Beverly4 Comments

Spring break is over, which means the college life is back. Not that that is a terrible thing, but it does decrease tack making time . 
(Skiving and other messy projects would not be a particularly good idea to play with in lounges).
But it does add time to cross stitching. I usually cross stitch between classes, so *maybe* I’ll finish a saddle pad by the end of the year!
I did make a bridle today. My leather was delayed, and finally got here today. I made the bridle and even got it out to the post office before it closed!

Last Minute Saddle

Kristian Beverly4 Comments

Mother Nature came during my designated hours of okay-ness. It resulted in a snow day.
I didn’t realize I needed it.
I have a show on Saturday and really needed to make basic things for it. So I made a last minute saddle.
Once it was finished, I showed it to my sister who immediately smelled it and decided it didn’t smell ‘leathery enough.’
I grabbed neatsfoot oil and rubbed it on the saddle. I used to use neatsfoot oil before dyeing and this time I did it after. The saddle did smell like leather again, but it also darkened a bit. Will remember, if I decide to use it again, to do it before dying. :)
So I have an English saddle, pad, and girth. The bridle needs a browband and keepers and then the last minute saddle set will be ready for Saturday. :)