Plume

[Kelly]

Has anyone ever made plumes for their ponies? If so, how did you make it? Please post pics! I googled it but would also like different ideas on how to make one.… especially how to attach it to the bridle. I thought it would be a fun project!

 

[Cayuse]

I might be wrong but I think Marsha had one. I've seen them for sale if you don't want to bother making one, draft horse supply places usually have them. I think there is a metal plate on the bottom and somehow it attaches, kind of like a bridle nameplate. Check out IVC Carriage, I just checked, they have them.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

Yes, I have one. I actually bought if from someone on this forum many years ago. The plume fits into an ornamental piece that velcros to the bridle. I will try to take a picture of it tomorrow. So dang hot to hang out in the barn.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

Here's a picture of the plume. I could have gotten many different colors, but chose the red/white/blue one. The plumes were interchangeable by just screwing them to the headpiece, which velcros to the headstall. I got that in a patriotic color also. I'm glad I got it out to photograph as the feathers needed to fluff and breathe. Have no idea where/from whom I bought it.

 

[Kelly]

Beautiful! Thanks for the pic! You should totally make Billy wear it, he would be so cute What is the bottom portion, the circle/ half a ball made out of?

 

[Edelweiss]

@Kelly the plumes are not cheap but you can buy them here. If you don't want the whole thing though, you can just buy the bridle attachment for $7.95.

https://www.mydrafthorse.com/harnes...ane-tail-for-special-occasionsplumes-tassels/

 

[Marsha Cassada]

Beautiful! Thanks for the pic! You should totally make Billy wear it, he would be so cute What is the bottom portion, the circle/ half a ball made out of?

It feels like styrofoam. Expertly covered. Not sure how the screw is attached; it's sturdy.

 

[Standards Equine]

Oooooh I wants them!!! But I can't justify $140 USD for 2... Our Canadian dollar is so weak right now.

 

[BSharpRanch]

There use to be someone on Facebook that made them, Pony Up and Plume, I believe.

 

[Capriole]

You can find some on Etsy

https://www.etsy.com/listing/548779...f=sr_gallery-1-2&frs=1&organic_search_click=1
https://www.etsy.com/listing/642692...=sr_gallery-1-30&sts=1&organic_search_click=1
These are a couple that came up under a search for "pony plumes"

 

[Standards Equine]

I love that you guys are such enablers...

 

[MaryFlora]

It is a forum strength isn’t it?

On one level we support opportunities to buy a new gizmo or gadget, jacket, helmet, harness, or plumes!

Then we support and encourage each other when considering a new adventure - driving, showing, sharing with elderly/infirm, camping, and other activities. Some in the, “You want to do what?!” category.

All of the above given with added info on what to look for, or consider in regard to animal or human safety.

Lastly and most importantly we enable each other to keep our boots on the ground and facing forward when things get too hard.

Thanks all!

 

[Marsha Cassada]

I made another Slow Stitch card. Having so much fun with these. Deciding who could be the recipient is hard--some might say "what the heck is this mess?" And some might say "she obviously doesn't have enough to do". So, have to be very selective on who gets one of my Slow Stitch cards!

 

[MaryFlora]

Well they are fresh and creative and darling. Even the little spider! Lucky recipients!

 

[Marsha Cassada]

Well they are fresh and creative and darling. Even the little spider! Lucky recipients!

Spiders are tradtionally lucky. Yikes. I think I got in the wrong topic with this.

 

[HersheyMint]

It is a forum strength isn’t it?

On one level we support opportunities to buy a new gizmo or gadget, jacket, helmet, harness, or plumes!

Then we support and encourage each other when considering a new adventure - driving, showing, sharing with elderly/infirm, camping, and other activities. Some in the, “You want to do what?!” category.

All of the above given with added info on what to look for, or consider in regard to animal or human safety.

Lastly and most importantly we enable each other to keep our boots on the ground and facing forward when things get too hard.

Thanks all!

Well said #MaryFlora Thank to you also

 

[Standards Equine]

I've talked to my crafty friend who also has a mini she thinks too highly of (like I do...) and now she's on the mission!