Tack From The Heart LLC

10/12/2024

We’re at UCDavis for Horse Day with an exhibition booth! We are between CANTER, Caballo Cookies and The Masterson Method! Good Company and lots of folks here, so the day’s off to an awesome start 😊

09/15/2024

Tack From the Heart is going to be an exhibitor at Horse Day 🐎😊

Hope to see you there!

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Mark your calendars! UC Davis Horse Day is coming up on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Hosted by the UC Davis Department of Animal Science, this day features a line up of educational demonstrations, lectures, and discussions that cover all things equine. Designed with topics to interest horse enthusiasts of all experience levels, riding disciplines, and ages- there is sure to be something for everyone! We're working on a fantastic line-up of speakers for this year's Horse Day, so stay tuned for more info!

09/07/2024

Playing with raised browband on a western bridle. This is grey harness on prism cowhide. Yea or nay❓😊

09/01/2024

HI VIZ FOR HACKING OUT - Pretty and a safety feature at the same time- we are all about function and designs that suit a purpose. Someone asked about hi viz for hacking out - so we did a neon yellow brow/noseband liner and burnished and painted the edges with glow-in-the-dark leather paint for added reflection.

This was so fun, I also got a couple extra Nappa hides to play with! If anyone wants something with hi viz accents, lining or leather wrap, reach out! I have three hi viz hides (yellow, orange and fuchsia) and could also source neon green and electric blue.

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08/31/2024

Browband lining conundrum … wanting to make a browband from grey Wickett and Craig harness and this painted floral cowhide. Thinking about lining it and weighing options of orange Nappa or grey suede? … 🤔😊🐎

08/23/2024

What’s the difference between hand stitching and machine stitching for constructing tack?

Machine stitching uses two threads: one on top of the leather and one underneath (the bobbin thread). Each thread stays on the same side for each stitch and the bottom thread hooks the top thread. If one stitch breaks, the entire line of stitches will unravel. Machine stitching is quicker than hand-stitching to produce, is less labor-intensive and has a somewhat more even appearance, so is regularly found on mass-produced tack.

In hand-stitching tack with an awl, one thread with two needles is used. Each stitch is an independent loop, so if one stitch is cut, the other stitches are independent. This makes hand-stitching a safer and more durable option for tack, although it is more labor intensive to produce.

We recommend considering stitching when tack is purchased. The method of stitching, the intended use of the finished piece, and the type of thread are all considerations for selecting the brand and type of tack to get.

08/19/2024

A mom wanted a bitless bridle for her little kid to ride her tried-and-true heart-horse until she grows enough to be soft on her horse’s mouth. This browband and crownpiece are taking shape to become a side-pull bitless bridle❤️

It’s made from shiny black Sedgwick English bridle leather that is hot-stuffed with wax to be self-conditioning over time. The raised browband is filled with sculpted harness leather (not polyester cord as is often found in mass produced bridles). Lined with soft, red Nappa glove leather and hand-stitched throughout.

08/17/2024

Opal wore her new bridle, and we walked around and nosed all the things (rolled a barrel, moved a ball, inspected a mounting block). Opal says, “It’s how we roll 😊🐎”

Thanks for being a spokeshorse, Opal. Tack From The Heart LLC, Made-to-Measure Bridlework

08/16/2024

Made a headstall from some scrap leather for my mare - I really love the texture of this grey Wickett & Craig harness leather 💜

08/03/2024

07/30/2024

This grey bridle with flash noseband and flat reins is made from luxurious Wickett & Craig Harness leather for a soft feel and durable tensile strength. Crownpiece, browband and noseband are lined with green glove leather and cheekpieces are lined with harness leather for a smooth finish and added durability. Bridle is accented with prism foil embossed cow hide. Hand stitched throughout.

Matching pieces (belt, bag, lead, etc.) can be made on request