(z1) Indian Pony by Gerling
Natural mahogany wood with painted markings
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This was a new concept for me and fun to do. The white handprint, eye ring and arrows were used by some native Americans on their war ponies. the feathered bridle is decorative and probably not traditional at all ( I think I'd use the 'peyote beaded' feather style next time. The Chimayo wool saddle blanket is a great look but was too scratchy for a little kids legs unless they wore pants, so it is removable with a smooth leather saddle blanket underneath for riding

Shows the warpaint handprint and eyering	closeup of turkey feather decoration
The blanket could be permanently fastened but wool is kind of scratchy

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