Technicolor Pony
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Well my grandmother and I went to several Thrift stores and a few fall craft sales to shop for Christmas gifts and ideas, and I rescued a little horse... O.k. so he's not the living, breathing kinda, but he had such a wonderful expression and once well loved appearance, I just couldn't pass him up... I paid $5.00 for this little find. I know I was supposed to be shopping for Christmas presents... but this little guy will be staying here
. I'll show him to you first...
Now here is where I need help.... He seems to be made of corduroy, but is quite mildewy, and has several tears in his coat. He is stuffed with straw, and THAT is all in tact. His muzzle is wooden and chipping, but I do not want to repaint that... I love the old "well loved" look... I just can't help but think some little boy or little girl once patted and kissed that muzzle. Overall, he is in pretty good shape. I just love his little ears and expression!!!! I don't have a clue how to fix the tears in his side or how to reattach a tail. I also need to re-do his harness.... ANY help you could give would be much appreciated. One person suggested Oxy-clean and a soft tooth brush for his coat... I think if I could kinda closely match the mane color, I could use Homespun yarn or something similar for his tail, but first I'd like to patch his side and tail area... Here are his "rough spots"
Again... thanks for all your suggestions!
Chris
Now here is where I need help.... He seems to be made of corduroy, but is quite mildewy, and has several tears in his coat. He is stuffed with straw, and THAT is all in tact. His muzzle is wooden and chipping, but I do not want to repaint that... I love the old "well loved" look... I just can't help but think some little boy or little girl once patted and kissed that muzzle. Overall, he is in pretty good shape. I just love his little ears and expression!!!! I don't have a clue how to fix the tears in his side or how to reattach a tail. I also need to re-do his harness.... ANY help you could give would be much appreciated. One person suggested Oxy-clean and a soft tooth brush for his coat... I think if I could kinda closely match the mane color, I could use Homespun yarn or something similar for his tail, but first I'd like to patch his side and tail area... Here are his "rough spots"
Again... thanks for all your suggestions!
Chris
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