Leather Halter

This is a leather halter I made for my traditional model, Sato. I skived and dyed the leather, then putting it all together held it's own challenge. I need to order some three slotted rings from Rio Rondo, as I do like the more realistic aspect.

The other side looks much like this one, but without the buckle. I wasn't able to get a good photo.

 

I do like it very much and think I went well for my first try at skiving and this type of halter. There is even little "stich marks" on each peice of leather in either side, I did them all my hand. The time and effort really paid off!! The crown piece (part that goes over the head and behind the ears) is made like on a real horse halter. I think a rolled throat latch might add a more realistic effect, as well as three slotted halter rings, but for now this is going to have to do.