" My First Parade Set"

Here I'm showing the first Parade set I made.  It was made for this CM.  I made the street and added a few props to make the Rodeo Parade set up.

 

 I used the plumbers tape to make the silver on the saddle.   The breast collar is not right, it truly looks bad.  It's funny, when we first start something it's hard to see things just right.  But through trail and error they begin to come together.





I did this doll to ride, a queen theme for a Rodeo Parade.

 



                     "Parade Saddle for Bernard"




This beautiful saddle was made for the PS Arabian.  The customer asked me to make it for this partical model. He wanted the square corners and the Romal reins.



A closer look at the design.

The bit is from the RioRondo bits.  The design on the bridle is a simple design to complement the set.

The tail piece is carefully made to look real.  The croop on the PS Arabian is very short, so I was only able to fit in the two rump straps.

I like to add silver in all areas.

A top view.  The corona saddle pad by Chris Flint makes the look just right.

I used a frosting tip to make the stamp here.

The breast collar matches the  serape, sorry I didn't catch that the silver tassels were crooked.

The black stain shows off the silver , I just love this set.

Unfortunetly this saddle was never shown, it was lost in a house fire.

                  " Parade  Saddle For NAN"


Parade saddles are a spectacular event at the live shows.  Here is a Brown stain Parade set I did for the 2010 NAN show.  It took third in the CM Parade just under 2 of Susan Bensema Young sets.  I was very happy with this win.  CM Lady Phase by Chris  Flint Nandell.

 



First in Parade at the 2010 Open show at BreyerFest.

 



Of Parade Top Ten at the 2010 NAN Champion show in Lexington, KY. 

 


I designed the doll to stand and not ride to show off the saddle.  I just love the collar look it shows off her pretty neck.  This saddle , doll and horse is owned now by the proud owner, Karen Holland.

I just love the brown stain on this saddle set I think it goes well with the CM.  I used the RioRondo basket weave tool to make the basket weave pattern and the silver pieces are from a company in Florida.

Stock Show Halters

This is a halter I redid for a Customer to fit the horses head properly.  She went on to win 2008 Reserve Champion in CM Showmanship.

This Halter shows off her pretty face.

 This is the halter I made for the 2010 NAN show that won Champion.

Here's another TOPSA shot foal the weanlings.  This custom PS foal is on I did for fun.

Black looks good on Palominos.

I don't do foal halters to often , but this litte girl looks too cute!  I used this shot in TOPSA too.

This halter has the heart design in it.  This customer wanted it for a lunge line entry.

Here's one in a Brown leather.

Here I'm showing off the whole look.  Looks pretty cool!!
This halter is the RioRondo halter silver they offer.

This is a CM halter I did for Sarah Rossi for her gorgeous resin.

This set up is when I showed on line showing. TOPSA is a great way to show off your beauties and not leave the house.

This Halter is of Saddle Tan color.  The silver is from a bracelet. 

2010 NAN CM Showmanship Champion.  This was one of my highlights of the 2010 NAN show in Lexington Ky.  I made the showmanship doll in teal and the halter on the Matriarch.

                                Western Pleasure Saddle

  

Western Pleasure Saddle set in Dark Brown Stain

Lot's of silver and bling on this one, Carly sent me pics of the saddle set she liked from a real horse saddle site.

Front view of the set on the PS ISH painted by Sheila Bishop.

A well fitting bridle to complement any pretty head!

A rear side view shows off the flower design in the leather.  This is all done by hand.

The breast collar is showy and a nice match for the saddle.

A pretty site!  This is my Lady Phase that I just love.  A true winner in the show ring.

A top view.

This is a single ear headstall.  The ear piece is from RDLC on line, and the bit, silver, and buckle from RioRondo.

I just love this saddle set, I hope you did too.  Best of luck to Carly Smith in the shows!!

"Judging Dolls"

Many of us like to use the dolls in the shows, they are colorful and fun to add to the set.  But, they can hurt your chances for a win if not set up correctly.  Here are some pics of dolls in a live show to help you see what I mean.





  

 This doll is so incorrect that it takes away from the beauty of the horse.  Always consider things like this when you show.  This doll needs to have the knees bent and the seat flat on the horses back.  Put an arch on the doll by holding it down on the horses  back then give it a good bend.  Watch the head/face of the doll so not to have it looking out into space.

Here is a nice resin with beautiful tack that fits well , but the doll has been placed poorly.  Watch the hands on a doll, make sure they are in a position that a real person would be in. This doll needs more arch in her back to deepen the seat, then her knees would bend a little more dropping the heals down.

This dolls heals are up too much which causes her fanny to come out of the seat.  The horse looks relaxed but the doll looks nervous.

A correct seat and hands makes the horse and rider become one.  As you can see the doll's knee is bent and the heal is down.  Her face/head is in good position, looks like she is looking where the horse is going.

                2011 BreyerFest Open Show

Here I'm judging the English division at 2011 BreyerFest Open Show.  This was a very hard class to judge.  The models and set -ups were right on.  The BreyerFest Open show is truly a Top rated show!!

The hall is a large room  full of light,  a wonderful place to have a show.  Michelle, puts on a fantastic show.

As you can see it's very busy.

This is a Western Pleasure saddle set  I did for Tiffany.  Here  D' Arry Jone is using it for her CM Lady Phase that is to die for!!!

This is Beth, she helped me during the judging. She scribed the classes for records on wins.

I just love this pic!  Tiffany doing the Victory Cheer!!  If you have never been to BreyerFest or shown at the Open show , believe me you'll want to make it at least once for sure.