Sorry, just couldn't pass up on that title!! Okay....this part goes pretty quick so I've added a little extra detail you can add if you want to be a little more challenged. You can skip it if you want and your horse will be fine and still correct.This extra detail is the Back Cinch. Look at your reference material and you'll see it. This cinch helps hold the back of the saddle in place during heavy work and in case you might be riding downhill. However, one thing you will not see is this cinch drawn up tight against the horses body. It's normal position is to hang loosely, tied with a small strap to the front cinch so it doesn't flop back against the horses legs. I make this part of the saddle out of metal as that gives me to look that I want.....daylight and space between the cinch and horse. Lots of riders don't use this cinch, including me, so you can skip it if you want. But it sure adds a nice authentic touch.
Wow Lynn,
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Never thought about using the flashing 'til you mad your envelope a while back. Excellent way for very intricate detail. Looks great!
Have a few questios but I'm sure they'll be answered in the near future.
Thanks
Sludgeguy
Lynn-great tutorial on the horse and saddle.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you back,guess the chuck wagon is stored for a while,and your busy schedule is easing up and you get a chance to get back carving.
Frank
Well the chores are all done, trick-or-treaters done, bills and book work done, mowing and leaf work done for a few days. Tonight is a great night for working on a saddle, stirrups, and a piece of tail.....Myron
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