I've spent the morning putting the finishing touches on Linda's saddle. As per usual, I thought it was done until I photographed it. Somehow it's always easier to see the small problems in pictures than it is in real life!
This saddle is made from a new pattern that is somewhere between "small traditional" and "traditional pony" in size. It was designed to fit Linda's Power Steering, Zyde-Go-Go and Sovran resins.
Whiplash is not the best model to display tack on. Doesn't the saddle look smaller on this side than it did on the other? It's not, I promise!
Before I go, I want to remind everyone that the deadline to enter the Friends of My Blog raffle is just five days away. Entry is free--leave a comment on any post, old or new, and you will be entered automatically. Prizes include a $50 tack credit as well as a few other small tack items. Winners will be chosen December 17. Good luck to everyone!
This saddle is made from a new pattern that is somewhere between "small traditional" and "traditional pony" in size. It was designed to fit Linda's Power Steering, Zyde-Go-Go and Sovran resins.
Whiplash is not the best model to display tack on. Doesn't the saddle look smaller on this side than it did on the other? It's not, I promise!
Before I go, I want to remind everyone that the deadline to enter the Friends of My Blog raffle is just five days away. Entry is free--leave a comment on any post, old or new, and you will be entered automatically. Prizes include a $50 tack credit as well as a few other small tack items. Winners will be chosen December 17. Good luck to everyone! 
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Interesting how you see "little problems" in a photo rather than in real life. In drawing class I was taught to either turn a drawing upside down or view it in a mirror to see where problems were. The mirror trick was always telltale for me. Intriguing what our mind sees and doesn't see as we work on things...
ReplyDeleteIf it's imperfect, you should just send it to me and I'll make sure you never have to see it again :) Lovely craftsmanship. So, how will Whiplash be competing in English? Jumping I'm assuming?
ReplyDeleteI hope this is the Linda in RX that has a whiplash so I can see the saddle in person and what she does with it!
ReplyDeleteLaura - I think you're right, Whiplash is competeing in jumping! Sorta like this...
ReplyDeleteLol, that would be an interesting other performance entry. ;)
My whiplash won a NAN top ten in show jumping, making a super sharp turn to get to a high point value jump. Of course now I have loads and loads of other horses to show in jumping and whiplash hasn't had to do it in years... but he can!
ReplyDeleteHey Blackthorne, is that your photo? You've given me an idea for tomorrow's post, but I want to be able to use that picture for part of it...
ReplyDeleteI cannot believe how quickly you work girl - it looks wonderful! And yes Lauren, it's Linda from Region 10 :) I have some English ideas for Power Steering (speed jump-off, anyone? Possibly cross country, or english speed games? The wheels are turning...) Of course sometimes I get *too* ambitious, we'll have to see how these ideas come together next year...
ReplyDeleteYour tack is so amazing! Oh, and thank you for the Tack Tips, they're very helpfull.
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Ok, I give up. What is the camera showing that we're supposed to be seeing??? It's like a test! Ugh!!!! ;)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as always, Jennifer. I see everyone is wondering as I was... English for Power Steering? Using Whiplash for the high point jump is totally brilliant!
ReplyDeleteDone well, those one class wonders can do other classes...note, though, I said done well. I've seen some bad attempts too!
ReplyDeleteI bet if you put a doll on that horse it would make the saddle look more even :)
ReplyDeleteWhat's wrong with your saddle??? I don't see anything! It's beautiful as usual.
ReplyDeleteAnd Laura Dotson-Thomson--
If you find you have no more room for model saddles in your "barn", then just feel free to send it to me!! :)
The saddle is beautiful, but I want to comment on the pad. The new pads you have been making are such an improvement over the felt/fleece ones. I really like the one I go with my newest saddle earlier this year.
ReplyDeleteI sure don't see and little problems in that saddle, Jennifer!
ReplyDeleteI have a Power Steering I used to show in all sorts of things; he's great at the Kehole race and other games, too :-) I think my favorite setup was the Middle Eastern game called Buzkashi.
Ewwwww Sian, did you use a real authentic miniature headless goat head?
ReplyDeleteI was wondering about the stirrup end. Do they really go all the way through the saddle flap? I've only seen the leather keeper. I guess I better google it.
ReplyDeleteSeveral years ago I was at a live show talking with a friend, and somehow I ended up pointing out every single thing I didn't like about my saddles. My friend kept saying "oh, I hadn't noticed that," and it dawned that perhaps I maybe this was not the smartest course of action. I decided then and there that I wasn't going to point out mistakes again EVER and I don't. So if you all don't see them, that's fine by me! :)
ReplyDeleteKaren, thank you so much for saying that about the pad. I made those plain fleece pads for years and no one ever complained about them, but you're right. The new ones are better. That's exactly the kind of little problem that I see better in pictures!
Twin Springs--A lot of saddles do have the slot rather than a keeper. It's especially common on saddles that are marketed to jumper riders.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! i can't wait to see it when it arrives! Watch out Region X Linda is going to have some awesome entries!
ReplyDeleteYour saddles are outstanding!
ReplyDeleteCan I ask for a little tack tip? :) In your opinion, what's the best material to imitate sheepskin? I only work with fleece, but there must be something more authentic! Thanks!
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHehe - I'd be willing to win the option to order a set in the raffle!
Oh, wow, that saddle is beautiful, as always! I can see Whiplash doing well in english with the right set up!
ReplyDeleteI always dread taking photos of a finished piece. I always see flaws I didn't see before. Lovely saddle, if it is imperfect I don't see it....lol Faux sheepskin...I use a fuzzy fabric that simulates sheepskin very well, however I have no clue what it is called. sorry...
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