Without a doubt, this is the most amazing saddle I've ever seen.
Not surprisingly, it's a Hermès.
Although fashionistas may equate Hermès with silk scarves and leather bags, the company was originally founded as a saddlery with the horse as "its first client." The winged saddles were made for a rock album cover and are among the items featured at the upcoming Hermès Leather Forever exhibition.
Leather Forever runs from May 8-27 at 6 Burlington Gardens in London. Entry is free. Sadly, I won't be in attendance. However, it's not unreasonable to suspect that there may be a traditional scale winged saddle in my future.



Say the word and we can go to the Hermes store in Cherry Creek!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a neat idea! Thank you for sharing this find :)
ReplyDeleteI saw the first one somewhere....was just amazed. I wouldn't mind having one too. What a fun costume entry it would make! If I could make English tack, I'd make myself one and show it at NAN!
ReplyDeleteNo kidding, I will have to try that out myself...when I get the time, that is! It sounds like you had a great time with your Purdy friend, too! (So jealous of all you showers!)
ReplyDelete~Cory @ DragonsBlood Designs
that saddle is amazing !! i wish i owned it!! haha:)
ReplyDeleteWow!Wow!Wow!
ReplyDeleteAmazing!
I've never seen anything like it!
Thanks for sharing this awesome find!
Rosie
Hello Jennifer!
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say Hi and tell you that your blog is the best model horse tack related blog I've visited so far!!!
I love the pictures of a real tack pieces as well as your creations! Your 2 tone English saddle sitting at the top of the pommel of it's full size brother is too cute!!! What a brilliant idea!
I'm impressed by the picture of the winged saddle you've just posted too! I must say I'd love to see that one on a horse!
Anyway, thank you for sharing the pictures and Happy Monday to you and all your readers!
Hugs,
Jana :)
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ReplyDeleteIt wouldn't let me finish my post -.-
ReplyDeleteAnyways, MAKE ONE!