Print books available on Amazon.
Country specific links below.
Country specific links below.
Australian Stock Saddle
Western and English Versions
For the Model Horse Arena
Patterns created from real, full size saddle patterns - Both Classic English and Sommerset Western or mix and match the pattern pieces!
Breyer/Stone Traditional model size saddle pattern, saddletree pattern and assembly instructions.
Pattern and instructions for Barco bridle, Halter bridle, two Cruppers, two saddle pads, English girth, Western Cinch, breast plate and breast collar.
Reduction ratios for other model sizes (Ponies/Classics/Pebbles).
Pictures to assist you every step of the way. Discussion of tools and materials to use for best results.
...bonus pattern and assembly schematic for rear saddlebags!
Available on Amazon:
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/097675648X
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/097675648X
Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/097675648X
and also Amazon DE, FR, ES, IT and JP
Silver Treatments
Pleasure and Parade Saddle
Full size book 8 1/2" x 11", 145 pages of instructions, pictures and patterns.
Traditional size Parade and Pleasure saddle pattern and assembly instructions.
Traditional size saddletree pattern and assembly instructions (made from Fimo or Sculpey).
Reduction ratios for other model sizes.
Pictures to assist you every step of the way.
Tools and materials to use for best results, and where to buy the supplies.
Patterns for five breast collar centers, seven bridle styles, six silver corner styles and one parade breast collar, drape and rump strap silver pattern.
How to etch, stamp and emboss aluminum and pewter foils available in local craft stores.
Three leather tooling patterns and instructions.
How to make silver and tooling leather lace.
How to use silver lace, beads, paints and horse hair style tassels.
Available on Amazon
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1656280949
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1656280949
Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1656280949
and also Amazon DE, FR, ES, IT and JP
Arabian Horse Costumes
For the Model Horse Arena
Native, Arena and Dancing style costumes. Do you know the difference? Do you know the rules for the different classes? Do you know what models to use? Do you love making colorful costumes just for fun? It's all here in one book!!
Information, patterns and assembly instructions including:
2 Tree Styles - with variations Native, Arena and Dancing style skirt patterns
Cowry Bead Clusters
Native Style Stirrups Women's Arena Clothing Panel creation options for hand embroidery, Turkish tapestries and notions build-up
Bridle, halter and breastcollar options and variations for the different costume types Native style halter and neck wrap Tassel construction options
Step-by-step instructions with pictures to guide you.
A full color section of the 17 projects assembled in the book.
Available on:
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1656184540
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1656184540
Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1656184540
and also Amazon DE, FR, ES, IT and JP
Western Saddle Pack;
Roper, Saddle Trees, Pony Express and Pack Saddle
A discussion of the tools, supplies and material needed for best success!
Reduction ratios for other model sizes.
Pictures to assist you every step of the way.
Roper Four different saddle tooling patterns included.
Tips to help you create your own unique tooling designs. Learn to stamp, emboss and carve tooling leather.
Traditional size saddle pattern, polymer clay saddletree and assembly instructions.
Leather Saddle Tree For all tack making experience levels.
Pony Express Pattern for covered leather tree with rigging, fenders and stirrups Pattern for removable mochila with "locked" cantinas Instructions for string and leather cinch.
Instructions for working western bridle and saddle blanket
Pack Saddle Pattern and instructions for a leather pack saddle and web-look double cinch.
Instructions for making the breeching and breast strap
Instructions for stable halter and lead
Available on Amazon
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1656278502
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1656278502
Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1656278502
and also Amazon DE, FR, ES, IT and JP
English Saddle Pack
Includes these three books
- Creating the Miniature English Saddle with Tree,
- How to Dressage for the Model Horse Arena
- Creating the Miniature Cutback Saddle with Tree
Full size book 8 1/2" x 11", pages of instructions, pictures and patterns.
Traditional size saddle pattern with tree and assembly instructions.
Traditional size Bridle pattern and assembly instructions.
Prop patterns and assembly instructions.
How to fit an English Saddle.
Breakdown of the US Equestrian Federation Dressage rules.
Reduction ratios for other model sizes.
Pictures to assist you every step of the way.
Tools, supplies and materials to use for best results.
Available on Amazon
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1656211734
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1656211734
Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1656211734
and also Amazon DE, FR, ES, IT and JP
Modern Sidesaddles
English and Western
4 Complete saddle patterns, 2 English and 2 Western.
A full size book, 8 1/2" x 11" Over 150 pages of information, pictures, instructions and patterns.
Includes instructions for a simple English snaffle bridle, Western working bridle and Western pleasure bridle.
Instructions for English Martingale, Western Martingale and Western breast strap.
Breakdown of the real horse rules for sidesaddles.
It's not just for Pleasure Classes!
History of the sidesaddle.
A discussion of the tools, supplies and material needed for best success.
Available on Amazon
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1656101904
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1656101904
Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1656101904
Carrie Olguin
Writer, artist, mother of two, grandmother of three, Carrie is devoted to the model horse hobby in every aspect. Tack making is her preference, but she also sculpts and paints. Here you will find tapestry patterns for various tack types, STL files for carts, wagons and model horse parts. She has decades of experience to share with other horse lovers. You will even find equine related home decor items here.