Saionji Shonagon
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Bagu
Mar 11, 2006 1:05:43 GMT -5
Post by Saionji Shonagon on Mar 11, 2006 1:05:43 GMT -5
Swoon. It's got FANS painted on it. Oh. My. Goodness.
Who needs internet porn when there's cool stuff on eBay?
S.
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Mar 16, 2006 22:23:45 GMT -5
Post by Otagiri Tatsuzou on Mar 16, 2006 22:23:45 GMT -5
In answer to a question as to my equesterian acquisitiions Abumi This bridle These stirrup straps This rear haunch barding and this saddle * The seller was very nice. I had forgotten to take copies of the smaller 'bits' of the bagu, but reposted the images to the web when I asked.
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Saionji Shonagon
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Mar 16, 2006 22:42:54 GMT -5
Post by Saionji Shonagon on Mar 16, 2006 22:42:54 GMT -5
Congratulations!
I would quadruple check the stirrup fittings for condition. You will put a lot of stress on them, obviously. If they are not safe to use, you you can rig the McClellan with conventional English or Western stirrup leathers - they'll slot through those rectangular metal rings - and punch additional holes in them to hang the abumi from as needed.
The saddle looks like it's been set up to take an English style girth - check the stitching on that as well. If it needs repair, you should be able to get it fixed up easily enough. The underside may or may not need re-stuffing - it looks like there's some wear, but it's hard to tell from the photo.
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Mar 16, 2006 23:08:11 GMT -5
Post by Otagiri Tatsuzou on Mar 16, 2006 23:08:11 GMT -5
I bought the stirrup leathers just as a pattern. That's mostly true for the barding and bridle as well.
The saddle was the cleanest looking McClellan I saw as far as stiching and leather condition goes. And the seller actually found the additional girth strap.
Sadly I may not get to handle any of these items until the end of May since I travel again in mid-April.
So exactly what does one do with a bridle, saddle, stirrups but no horse?
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Saionji Shonagon
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Mar 16, 2006 23:23:03 GMT -5
Post by Saionji Shonagon on Mar 16, 2006 23:23:03 GMT -5
Ask Santa for a pony?
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Mar 17, 2006 1:32:11 GMT -5
Post by Otagiri Tatsuzou on Mar 17, 2006 1:32:11 GMT -5
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Mar 18, 2006 22:19:59 GMT -5
Post by Otagiri Tatsuzou on Mar 18, 2006 22:19:59 GMT -5
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Mar 18, 2006 22:35:07 GMT -5
Post by Otagiri Tatsuzou on Mar 18, 2006 22:35:07 GMT -5
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Saionji Shonagon
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Mar 18, 2006 22:39:41 GMT -5
Post by Saionji Shonagon on Mar 18, 2006 22:39:41 GMT -5
I would LOVE to be able to get up close and look at how this stuff is rigged. I see what appears to be string or cord running under "Smiley's" chin through the rings of the bit.
......And for the football pool, I'm going to say the horse is male and around 8 years old. ;D
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Apr 22, 2006 14:10:58 GMT -5
Post by Otagiri Tatsuzou on Apr 22, 2006 14:10:58 GMT -5
Saddle arrived a couple of weeks ago. It seems like it is in great shape. Good stiching. Good leather. The sheep wool padding on the bottom does need to be refurbished, but I expected that. Stiffer than I expected, but not obviously dried out.
Abumi and other parts arrived today. It was like a birthday! But some dissappointments. The iron is rusted through a seam along one stirrup. I might need to reweld this to rebuild it. All the leather is very dry and only useful as patterns. The cloth barding is in better shape than I expected. The abumi are larger and heavier than I expected.
Now I get to build a hobby horse.
But not until I am finished with my new combat helmet.
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Saionji Shonagon
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Apr 22, 2006 14:34:04 GMT -5
Post by Saionji Shonagon on Apr 22, 2006 14:34:04 GMT -5
Yay! Take care of your leathers. Murphy's Oil Soap or glycerin saddle soap is great for cleaning - apply with a damp (not sopping) sponge, wipe clean. Then treat with a leather conditioner such as Lexol or neatsfoot oil to keep it from drying out.
Not that I don't expect you to be up to the challenge, but if you prefer, check with a local tack shop - they should be able to recommend somebody who can make the repair.
Me too! I stumbled across a barely used Fuji Finepix 3800 on eBay in the final minutes of the auction and got it for a very reasonable price. MUCH nicer than my little Olympus - which simply could not cope with shooting objects behind glass. (Now I need to get a tripod, since my "staff photographer" has moved away.)
Looking forward to seeing it!
S.
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May 4, 2006 10:57:33 GMT -5
Post by Otagiri Tatsuzou on May 4, 2006 10:57:33 GMT -5
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