Stupid halter

When I show non-hobby people my tack, they often say, "It looks so real!"

I know that's a compliment, so I usually respond with a thank you, but in my mind, I'm saying, "It is real. Just small."

That "real" factor is very important to me. As much as possible, I want my tack to look, feel and work like its full size counterparts. I want the parts that don't show to be as nice as the parts that do, and I want things to attach with buckles not velcro or sticky wax.

I consider this a stupid halter.

It looks okay when it's on the pony.

I still don't like it...

but I suppose it's good enough. 

On to the next! Hopefully that one will be a little less stupid.