While I picked my colors mostly as a tribute to Handy, the big red horse of my heart, there's a bit more to it.
The main color matches Handy. The fringe has white mixed in just like his gorgeous tail.
The tail hair weaving worked perfectly!
The silver western style buckle is in memory of Aria.
The brown piping is for Hickory.
I love them!
And the chaps, too ;-).
26 comments:
Nice!!!!!
they are beautiful as well as
meaning a lot to you. such lovely
craftsmanship and happy memories
Ver, very nice :-)
Yay – a horse post! And yet more proof that Tim is Saint. Plus, I can't believe that a fellow camera-shy photog let someone photograph her, um, RUMP!
Lovely, and lovely how each part of them means something to you
Beautiful craftsmanship and beautiful memories. That is the LONGEST horse tail I have ever seen ! (Last photo) Greetings, Jo
Wow they are beautiful what incredibly talented skilled work. Your photos show them well. Beautiful. Hug B
Chills. What a tribute to those you have loved. Even better, what a tribute from The Saint who loves you.
Ditto MarmePurl. You'll use them forever and be riding with all your horses each time.
Morning Sara! The chaps were well worth the wait. They look so soft and every detail is just what you were looking forward to. Of course your photos show the them off beautifully. Thank you Saint Tim...you know Sara very well. Are you out fishing today?
all photos are simply superb... loved it all
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What a thoughtful and special gifl. And your butt looks great n them.
They are beautiful, love the horsehair braid inset, now you need a western saddle to go with them. Saint Tim is well named.
Wow, Sara, this is simply gorgeous. The tail-hair weaving is something really special. It looks so very nice.
Beautiful! I love how each part represents a horse special to you. Could you tell me what color you would say Aria was? Sorry, I'm not an experienced horse person but she was so beautiful. Handy is super handsome!
Thanks for taking us through all the details, so we "got" all the important details.
I love the way you not only cream the best off the top of every day, but remember the cream of your yesterdays in such a thoughtful and detailed fashion.
You set a good example. :-)
Gorgeous chaps! Beautiful leather, and wonderful attention to detail. I especially like the horsehair weaving and that each part is a tribute to one of your horses.
Oh Bad Michelle :)
The horsehair weaving and the placement is spectacular. You did such a good job and the chaps will be the envy of everyone who sees them!! Will foreward this on to my sister (of 13 horses......) who does weave on occasion when not haying/planting/horse camping etc
Hello Sara what lovely chaps. They are a work of art. Your horse is a beauty. Wonderful photos. I just posted to my blog class project from the Kentucky Fiber Festival. Smile. Hugs Judy
Love the chaps! What a nice tribute they are to your horses.
I do have a western saddle :-). Those are "English" chaps though, not that it really matters.
Aria was a bay, a little darker than a blood bay, but not a black bay like you frequently see with thoroughbreds...
Thanks for all the lovely comments :-). They are a once in a lifetime gift and I love how everyone appreciates the sentiment behind them.
Wow...they are a work of art! You look fantastic in them! What a treasure:)
Those chaps are just amazing! The mounting block made of rocks is too.
OMG OMG OMG!!! IM SO JEALOUS!!!! right down to even having sheep in your arena to cut the grass...
girl, you got it going on!!!!
xoxox
Incredible piece of artwork in your chaps! What a loving tribute to your horse family. Definitely a gift stitched with heartstrings!
Those are amazing!
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