I apologize for the slightly blurry images, I had to dig them up. Lots of people ask me how long I've been making tack and why I started. So in this post I'll tell you! I started making tack in late 2009, being absolutely crazy about horses I thought that my growing Safari LTD and Schleich collection needed some tack. I saved my money to buy a factory made Schleich set, but to my disappointment they were stiff, unrealistic, and never fit properly. Not every equine needed a bit either, right? An attempt at a western saddle. A pony club eventing set that I was so proud of, looking at it again brings back the feeling. It is pretty cute though... I loved my first show, and I learned so much from the ladies I met. Everyone I talked to was happy to give me tips and point me in the right direction. I was so excited to go home and get back to work on more tack. I worked and worked, and it payed off! My third show was amazing. I swept novice performance and won grand champion! The prize: a GG Valentine and Heartbreaker set, and a little push towards the open performance table.. This was my first traditional scale saddle, and when I made it I thought it was amazing... But after about a week I realized there were things I wanted to change. So I made another. And another. And another. If you set your eyes on where you want to be, and you work hard. Slowly you'll get to that place. It wasn't quick like a snap of your fingers, but slowly I'm getting to where I want to be.
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AuthorI am a 15 year old equestrian who enjoys photography, rock and roll, fast cars (ferraris if possible), making tiny tack, being outdoors, playing with her dog, and having fun doing it all! "We don't make mistakes, only happy accidents." -Bob Ross Christian and PROUD of it.
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