Saturday, May 18, 2013

Stand Out From The Crowd With Beautiful Bling Tack

By Antoinette Quinn


Nowadays when one goes to a horse show you see so much more bling tack than before. It is a treat to a horse dressed up in clean and shiny equipment, as it always makes him and his rider stand out from the crowd. Gone are the days of the boring brown leather look. With so many options out there, you and your mount can now grace the arena looking like super starts.

Western riders can get very creative as they are able to do up their gear to look glitzy and glamorous. One will often find that the rider has the same color rhinestones on his shirt as the horse has on his brow band. This is a great new look and will make heads turn in the arena and out.

Many brand names are coming out with bling on their items. You will find many manufacturers coming out with designs that incorporates studs, crystals and many other glitzy looks on their items. One is now able to find chaps with diamante running down the zipper. This is a great look, as they sparkle in the sun as you ride your horse.

If you are on a tight budget, you could always opt to spruce your tack up yourself. This way you and your horse will not only look great, but your designs will be one of a kind. Before spending money on dazzling bridals, brow bands, breast plates and more, you may want to find out if this sort of gear is permitted in your chosen discipline. You may find that dressage may not allow for you and your mount to enter the arena in your glitterati gear.

It is always a nice idea to take some old gear and spruce it up a bit. Make sure that it is still in good condition though as you would not want it to break. Taking some old equipment and making it look new is a great idea to bring some color to your tack. Remember to choose colors that will go with you and your horse. Check to see if you will be allowed to go into the arena with glitterati on your tack.

If you are going to do your gear up, you will find that there are many options to go with when doing so. One could go to your local hobby shop to get the crystals or you could go online where you will find many different styles and colors. The internet prices are generally better, so shop around to see where you can get what you want for the best value for your money.

Once you have decided on your design, you will then have to purchase a good quality leather glue. Make sure that it will keep them the crystals in place as you do not want to land up losing half your stones. Doing up your tack may take a bit of time but it is well worth it in the long run.

Before you can glue anything onto the leather it must be cleaned. Use an appropriate cleaner to do this with. Make sure the leather is dry before you try to stick anything to it. You will also want to ensure that you use enough glue. Try not to mess too much adhesive on the straps, or over the crystals as this may give the them a bit of a murky look and they will not sparkle as much as they should. If you are stuck for ideas or simply do not have the time to create your own designs, you can always order unique bling tack online. Either way you and your horse will look like super stars.




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