Totally Off Topic...

This post is totally off topic, as it has nothing to do with Gwen. However, it does have something to do with Parelli! I am a huge fan of model horses (which is a no brainer, really...) and I love all the nifty tack that can be made for them (by people much much more talented than me).

I have always wanted to get into tack making, but I haven't the skill, time, or materials to really become good at it. But, something I have really wanted to see since getting into Parelli is a model-horse rope halter... and today I made one! It's crafted from embroidery floss, and lots of knots, but it actually looks and functions like a real rope halter!  I am uber proud of it. It's the first I've done, and while I won't say it's easy, it was simple enough that I think I will be making many more.

The fit isn't perfect. It was measured for a traditional scale horse, but fits a traditional pony better (the under chin/throat piece is a bit short for horses, and the nose band is a little small...) but again, for a first try, I'm proud!

Notice the loop at the chin, and at the cheek to tie?

close up of chin/throat.

More about Gwen and me in the next post!

J