IMTM 2025

NaMoPaiMo made its debut in February 2017.

It was the first event of its kind in the model horse hobby, and even before the month was over, a lot of similar months had been launched. They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but I was more annoyed than flattered. I was like, "Could you at least wait until I'm done before you copy my idea?"

Anyway, that was 2017.

This is 2025, and I am so over that. Any hard feelings I might have had are a distant memory. I'm glad my idea has become a part of the greater hobby fabric, and this year - for the first time ever - I've signed up to participate in Anna Helt's International Model Tack Month (IMTM).

I've always wanted a small scale Wade saddle, and in many ways, now would be the perfect time. After all, I currently have a full scale version in my possession.

Unfortunately, I suspect this is going to be a complicated month. If I want to be successful - and I do - I need a more manageable project.

So instead of making Winslow's saddle, I signed up to create a smaller version of his bridle.

Generally speaking, Western bridles are easy for me.

This one has enough fun details to make it moderately, but not impossibly, challenging.

Do I know how to make a three tiered tassel? No. Am I going to try? Yes. 

Will I be successful? Only time will tell!