Sew a felt horse with your own hands: pattern, diagrams and description

The halter is a very important element of a horse's equipment and is used to carry the horse in the hands, to secure it in the stable or during transportation. Any horse should have this piece of equipment and should be taught to use it from a very young age. Today, in any horse shop you can find a wide variety from leather and synthetic halters to rope halters. However, you can make a halter for your horse with your own hands. We'll talk about this in this article.

Master class – synthetic halter

Tools and materials

Video “Weaving a rope halter”

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Halter sizes

So, a halter for a horse is a free headband without a bit and, like a bridle, is fixed on the animal’s head using straps or carabiners. Their structure is almost identical in different species, they differ only in size and material. Leather ones are more durable with good care, but are impractical for everyday wear. But for everyday work, synthetic halters for horses will be more convenient, which you can do without fear of getting wet or dirty. A type of rope halter - halter - is made of durable nylon cords and secured to the head with knots.

Halters are used for calm horses or for show breeding of thoroughbred horses. They are quite impractical in everyday life, although they are popular among amateurs.

In order for a halter to be practical and safe to use with a horse, it must be the right size. Therefore, before you start making it yourself, take a very responsible approach to taking measurements of the horse’s head. Do not do it by eye, you need to take accurate measurements. If it is small, it can rub the skin on the head; if it is large, it can easily come off at the most inopportune moment.

Scheme for taking measurements from a horse's head

Form

Make the shape. You can copy a toy horse, even a stylized one. Tear paper napkins. It is better to lubricate the mold with cream or Vaseline so that the paper layer can be separated more easily after drying. If you use children's plasticine, you can do without lubricant. Make the first layer from wet pieces of napkin or newsprint. Place the scraps close to each other. It’s okay if they overlap one another. Place the second layer on the paste. It, like all the others, is made from office paper. In total you need to make at least 8 layers. There are two options. Some papier-mâché masters alternate layers placed on paste and on water. Others sculpt pieces using glue only (except for the first layer). In any case, you need the thickness to be approximately the same over the entire surface. Let the workpiece dry, then cut it in half and take out the plasticine. Glue the halves together with pieces of paper and dry the figure again.

Master class – synthetic halter

If the dimensions are taken, you can proceed to the selection of materials. We recommend making your own synthetic halter, which can be sewn with strong threads. It is more difficult to work with leather, as it requires some skill. If everything is ready, you can get down to business.

Tools and materials

• Durable synthetic straps;
• fleece or soft velor;
• sewing machine;
• strong threads;
• needle, scissors;
• awl;
• other tools as needed.

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Step-by-step instruction

1. Knowing the size of the horse's head, draw up a diagram of the halter and measure each strap to the correct size. You should get seven straps with allowance for stitching.
2. Thinner material straps need to be double stitched. If you are ready to take them, then additionally you can only sew the edges.
3. We attach a buckle or carabiner with a ring for fastening the halter to the top left side of the head strap. To adjust the length of the buckle, we make holes at the other end of the strap. To work with a carbine, immediately measure the required size of the neck strap.
4. We leave an empty ring on the lower strap at the junction with the fastening strap. For this, either a chomp, or a cord, or an interchange will be attached to the halter.
5. We connect all the straps using rings. An additional fastening with a buckle can be made on the capsule strap to adjust the size of the guard.
6. We sew thin fleece or velor onto the inside of the snatch and back strap to prevent chafing.
7. To see more clearly how to make this type of equipment for a horse, watch the video from newfriz sun.

Laying the foundation

• Our first priority is to eliminate all weeds and other vegetation from the site on which the horse house will be built. We remove the trees along with their rhizomes.
• Next, remove the top layer of soil. More often, a columnar type foundation is used for such a structure; it should be placed on a gravel bed. If we plan to build a brick building, then we will lay a strip type foundation.
• When laying a columnar foundation, we will initially install supports in the corners, then install other pillars. Their number will depend on the size of the structure. Place the supports along straight lines. We do this using a special construction cord.
• Having built the foundation, we install the sheathing, which is usually made of pressure-treated wood for protection.

Frame

Only high-quality wood is used to construct the frame. The building will not last long if you neglect this requirement and save money by using second-rate or defective material. When approaching the construction of a frame structure, you must strictly follow the diagram. The height of the building should be from three to three and a half meters. If the floors are made of concrete, then we do not install an additional frame.

The simplest choice when building a building on your own is to build a wooden stable, the frame of which will be made of wooden blocks. To ensure maximum strength to the structure, it is recommended to use diagonal fastening of the support beams using wooden blocks. When constructing the structure, we will take into account the location of the windows and gates.

Rope halter

Do you have a young horse and want to train him to a halter? It's easy to do it yourself. To do this you will need regular other rope and the ability to tie knots. Stick to the plan and you will succeed.

Step-by-step instruction

1. First of all, you need to learn how to tie double knots. They hold and fix the rope well and do not put pressure on the horse's skin.
2. Tie a simple knot, but do not tighten it. The end of the rope must be brought behind the first knot parallel to the loop. Then a second knot is tied inside the first one.
3. Now you can tighten two knots at once at the same level. The result will be a cross knot in the shape of the letter “X”.
4. Once you learn how to tie knots, the rest will be quick and easy. Since all you need is to have measurements and tie knots according to these measurements to get the desired part or side of the halter top.
5. For more details, see the diagram in the video.

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Video “Weaving a rope halter”

Everything will work out quickly and easily if you learn how to tie knots correctly. The knitting pattern is shown very well in the following video from Diana Galunova.

In nature, horses do not require any additional equipment. Pets need equipment that will allow the owner to easily control the horse and also protect the pet from the cold. It is also important to remember about horseshoes; without them, domestic horses, unlike their wild counterparts, have a very difficult time. Fans of making their own everything necessary for their pet not only receive exclusive equipment for the animal, individually tailored to it, but also significantly save their budget. When made with high quality, homemade products are not inferior to purchased ones, and sometimes even surpass them.

Halter

A halter for a horse is necessary for convenient removal of the animal and direction of its movement. They put it on the head. A halter also allows you to secure a horse in a stall or in a pasture. Externally, a halter looks like a bridle that does not have a bit and has one rein. Hold the horse by the halter strap on the left side in the cheek area. All human movements must be calm and not cause sudden jerks in the equipment. Otherwise, the horse will become frightened and may cause serious injuries.

Leather halter

You can make a halter from leather or rope. The second option is preferable for pets with delicate skin. They make a halter after first taking measurements of their pet's head.

To make the item, you need to take 7 soft straps lined with fleece 4-5 cm longer than necessary (will be used for seam allowances). A carabiner clasp should be placed on the left side of the back strap. The straps are connected to each other according to the scheme using strong metal rings of sufficient size.

Diagram of a fabric halter

The leather will rub the skin on the horse's muzzle, and therefore the poll strap and the fastening strap must be hemmed with fleece, folded in half. Thick flannel will also work.

Rope halter

A halter is made from rope using knots. You need to take a soft synthetic rope of sufficient strength. There are different schemes for linking equipment, and you can choose the one that is most understandable for yourself. The process of making a halter from leather belts is quite complex, and if possible it is better to purchase it ready-made. The rope one can only be made independently.

Bridle

Unlike a halter, a horse bridle has a bit or snaffle - a special metal ring that is inserted into the horse's mouth. A bridle is required for riding. It is made with your own hands as follows:

• A piece of soft belt equal to 3 lengths is cut from one corner of the mouth to the other through the cheeks and back of the head, making a 10 cm allowance for the seams;
• A piece of the strap is cut off from ear to ear - it will be the frontal one. The allowance is also 10 cm;
• The volume of the chin strap is determined by adding 3 cm for the comfort of the horse to the length obtained after the measurement;
• Assembling the belts according to the instructions.

The reins are sewn to the bridle last, choosing their length depending on your own convenience. It will change according to the growth of the animal and the rider.

Bridle

When choosing a ring for a bridle, you need to make sure that it fits comfortably in the animal’s mouth without touching the teeth. The mucous membrane of a horse's oral cavity is delicate, and it can be injured even with your fingers when putting on a bridle. For this reason, it is important that the bit is smooth, without cracks or nicks. Every owner knows how to make a bridle for a horse with his own hands.

blanket

Horses cannot tolerate frost without harm to their health. To be in good condition, they need, like people, outer clothing, which is a blanket. The blanket looks like a blanket. There is no need to buy a ready-made blanket, because it is very easy to sew it yourself.

To obtain measurements the following are measured:

• Length from chest through legs (sides) to tail;
• Length of the back from the withers to the beginning of the tail.

When taking measurements is impossible, you need to rely on the average table used to sew blankets in workshops. A DIY horse blanket is as comfortable as possible for the animal.

blanket

Using a standard pattern, adjust it to the size of your horse. After this, all the details are cut out from the selected fabric (cotton for summer, wool for winter). You need to add 15-20 cm to the seams. First, all the elements are swept away, and then stitched on a sewing machine. For a winter blanket, you also need to provide a lining. A fastener is made in the abdomen and chest area. At the discretion of the owner, it can be made of Velcro, buttons, carabiners (preferred) and large metal buttons. Blankets should be summer and winter, as well as light wool, which are put on the animal if it sweats during work in cool weather. You can’t put on a warm blanket right away, but a light, slightly insulated one is necessary. As soon as the animal has cooled down, it is wrapped in warm clothes. Knowing how to sew a horse blanket can save you a lot of money.

Arc for harness

The bow is the main part of the harness (harness) and connects the shafts to the clamp. If there is an urgent need and certain skills, you can do it yourself. Ideally, buy this piece of equipment made by professionals. An arch is needed to hold the tugs perpendicular to the clamp. This helps prevent injury to the horse's neck when riding on uneven roads. Harness riding without an arch is unacceptable.

Parade arc for harness

Elm wood is suitable for the arc. Birch, oak and hazel can also be used. It is necessary to harvest wood at the very beginning of sap flow. The tree is sawn into blanks. The edges of the workpieces are trimmed, giving them the desired shape.

Bend the workpiece after steaming it, as without this it will crack. It is most convenient to steam the arc in a bathhouse. A bending machine is used for bending. The arc must be bent without jerking. They do this in two or three people. When the workpiece bends heavily, it is steamed again.

After the arc is bent, its ends are fixed with wire and left until the wood dries. The dried arc is removed from the machine and final processing is performed. It is sanded and painted. In the old days, arcs were painted and decorated with intricate carvings. With artistic abilities, this can be done now, turning this part of the harness into an exclusive one. A bell or bell is required on the arc, and it is attached to the zge (metal loop).

Horse in harness

Making an arch yourself is justified only if the horse owner loves and knows how to work with wood, and is also willing to spend a lot of time on the work. Harness for a horse is necessary even if it is rarely harnessed.

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Whip

During horse riding, a horse whip is used as a means of control, telling the animal what to do. It is strictly forbidden to use the whip as punishment. It is used only in cases where the pet cannot figure out what is required of him. Depending on how it is used, the horse understands what they want from him.

At horse races, control of the horse occurs exclusively with the whip, since the stirrups are raised high and the rider loses the ability to control the horse, squeezing its sides with his feet. The longest whips are used when training horses in dressage. Their length reaches 1 m 30 cm. A standard whip has a length of 70 cm.

Whip with leather clapper

The whip can be made from different materials: plastic, leather or synthetic. They vary in weight and flexibility. The whip is bought in specialized stores or made independently.

To make a whip you need:

• 2 laces;
• A tip designed for a summer fishing rod;
• A small piece of leather;
• Metal D-ring;
• Sewing threads.

The whip is made in a certain sequence. To begin with, cut off the ends of the laces. The hollow cord is put on the fishing rod immediately, and its core is first pulled out of the braided cord. The ends of the lace are secured with knots and lubricated with glue. 2 laces and a ring are attached to it, after which everything is wrapped with thick thread. Next, a piece of leather is cut into a deep fringe. The leather is glued and then the fringe is woven into the laces in a spiral.

Jumping whip

To give the whip a factory look, a thermal tube is stretched onto the braided cord. The firecracker is made from leather folded in half, which is glued and stitched. A hand strap loop, similar to the one found on mobile phone cases, is attached to the ring.

It is unacceptable to hit the animal hard. The whip should not cause pain. The horse also responds to the rider’s aggression with aggression and can throw off an inexperienced rider, which is fraught with serious injuries.

Felt horse stitched on a typewriter

If you prefer to minimize hand sewing, then we offer you a master class on creating a blue horse with a minimum number of hand-made seams.

You will need:

• Blue felt 2 mm thick;
• Pink and white felt, 1 mm thick;
• Beads for eyes;
• Threads and needles;
• Scissors;
• Stuffing material;
• Glue Moment Crystal.

To create one horse you will need these parts. It will be in apples.

Sew two pieces with legs on top.

Glue the apples and ears with glue.

We attach the halves of the saddle to both halves of the body. A zigzag stitch is used.

Now we glue the apples and the white part of the felt eyes, and attach black beads on top.

Now we alternately sew the halves of the horse’s body to the belly blank. Left to left, right to right.

The lower part of the horse with legs must be filled with material for volume.

Now we glue the tail and mane to one of the sides.

Now you'll have to sew a little by hand. Using a loop stitch, we sew the upper part of the horse, securing the tail and mane. Our saddle remains unstitched. Through this hole we fill the rest of the horse with material. We sew the saddle with a hidden seam.

We cut the tail and mane into fringes.

We fold the ears in half at the base and sew them on.

The result is such a neat horse.

New Year is everyone's favorite holiday. So people ask us to make something for New Year’s. And what could be more New Year's than the symbol of the year. I draw the pattern by hand. I cut out the parts without allowances, because I will sew them by hand along the front side. I take acrylic yarn for the tail and mane. Cord ends to make hooves. Silver cord for legs. A piece of rubber band for the eyelet.

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First, I’ll prepare all the “spare parts”. I wind several turns of yarn directly onto my palm, cut it and tie a bunch of threads in the middle. Then I tie it again to make a tassel.

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For the mane, I take longer threads, step back 2-3 cm from the edge and sew through the threads, trying to pierce them all. This is so that if you want to test the mane for strength, the horse does not suddenly turn out to be bald. Then I wrap the stitching area tightly and secure it with a knot. I cut the loops of thread, forming the future bangs.

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I tie a piece of round silver elastic with a simple knot - this will be a loop for the suspension. You can use a cord, but experience shows that it is better when the loop stretches easily. I cut legs from silver cord. I tie knots on one side, put on the end for the cord, and tie a knot on the other end.

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I start sewing the parts of the body from the front side, adding legs and a loop for hanging as I work. I sew the legs by piercing the cord near the knot, which is hidden inside, this is for the strength of fastening the legs. But I don’t pierce the loop, but secure it with two stitches between two elastic bands. At the end of the work, I stuff the body with holofiber or padding polyester and sew the part up to the end.

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I make the ears from two triangles and when sewing the head, I substitute the ears and sew on the mane. I stuff it, sew the body to the end and take the needle out in the middle of the back of the head, sewing the mane on the back of the head. And I sew the head to the body.

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Let's bring beauty. I braid the hair and attach flowers or bows. I draw the face and decorate the body

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Saddle

Making a saddle with your own hands is difficult, and you should not do it unless absolutely necessary. Professionally made, it is safe for the horse and rider. Only a person associated with professional production can independently make a high-quality saddle. There are many recommendations on how to make a saddle for a horse.

Saddle

Before you start making a saddle for a horse with your own hands, make a model of it. For this, a dense wire is applied to the animal’s back behind the withers and bent clearly along the contour of the body. Next, according to the resulting pattern, the outlines are transferred to cardboard. A model is cut out of cardboard and applied to the back of the animal. It must exactly follow all the curves. Afterwards, a tree is made according to the model and then the saddle is assembled.

Tree of saddle

An amateur will not be able to make a saddle correctly. You cannot skimp on this piece of equipment, and you still need to buy a high-quality saddle made by a master.

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Horseshoes

You can make horseshoes yourself only if you have your own forge and experience in creating them. This product is not expensive, and you should not experiment, endangering yourself and your horse by making dubious homemade horseshoes.

Horse shoeing

Making your own equipment for a horse is, of course, an interesting and exciting endeavor, but most often unjustified, since unprofessional accessories do not meet quality requirements and can even be dangerous.

The bridle is the first “horse” accessory that appeared immediately after the domestication of the animal. Its modern appearance is very different from what it was in the ancient world. But in order for it to fully perform all its functions, you need to know what it is made of and how it works. This fully applies to horse halters.

An ancient bridle from Tibet, kept in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (USA)

Contents of step-by-step instructions:

Traditions and rituals

Since ancient times, people have attached special significance to many household items. And the bridle was no exception. And since the horse was a person’s most active assistant a hundred years ago, this item was endowed with various magical properties. Therefore, different peoples have many rituals in which this attribute is present.

First of all, bridles are in demand in traditional wedding rituals. For example, among the Turkmens they threw it over the bride’s clothes, and the groom tried to use these ropes to remove the headdress from his future wife. This ritual is intended to remind you of the obligatory submission of the other half.

The bridle is an object for ritual actions among the Turkmen

In Rus' it was believed that this item was able to protect the wedding procession from the evil eye. When the sorcerer left the newlyweds’ courtyard, he went to the stable and blew on the bridle. It was also not customary to buy a horse without this item. It was believed that this would make it worse for her to get used to the new home. The Kazakhs put a bridle in the boy’s bed every day. According to their beliefs, such a ritual will help raise their son to be a good horseman. After receiving baptism, Ossetians performed this ritual for some time. A bridle was placed in the hand of the deceased man and the horse was led around the grave.

The Russians also had a wedding ceremony with ammunition.

Decoration

Special importance is attached to the artistic design of the product; the area of ​​manufacture or use can be determined by the style of painting. Many styles of folk art are reflected in the decoration and design of the harness. Having seen a painted arc, a historian can easily tell the region of its use or manufacture.

Special importance was attached to the artistic design of the product. Gold and red painted arcs were especially valued. First, the wood is well primed and painted, then the decorating ornament is applied. Such artistic finishing is not only aesthetic, but also protects the wood from rotting and drying out. In addition to painted ornaments, the harness could be decorated with decorative carvings and embossed leather.

The bell and zga played a significant role. Zga is a small ring that is made at the bottom of the arch to secure the bell and lanyard from the bridle. Such a belt made it possible to support the head of a harnessed horse at a certain height. The bell was an integral attribute of Russian harness. Here, as they say, it should be “both seen and heard.”

What is a bridle, its structure

A bridle is an element of horse harness that allows the rider to control the animal and acts as a “steering wheel.” It sets the pace, guides, and stops the horse. This is possible thanks to a part inserted into the area of ​​the mouth without teeth - a snaffle, mouthpiece or other similar element.

There are several types of bridles:

Snaffle type

This type consists of the following elements:

• straps - corner, forehead, chin, cheek (adjustable);
• snaffle;
• occasion;
• capsule (may be missing).

Diagram of a simple snaffle headband

Snaffle type bridle

This bridle is considered universal. It is ideal for use by novice horse breeders and is characterized by its simple design. It is often used during training.

Mouthpiece type

In such equipment there is a mouthpiece, which is connected to a bit, as well as a mouthpiece rein. These bridles are necessary when maximum precision in executing commands is important. Unlike the previous one, the capsule here is a mandatory design element. Often such models are used in police mounted patrols.

Cowboy type

Such bridles are made from leather belts - quite thin, which allows you to quickly repair the harness in case of a break. The cowboy look is adapted to all conditions of horse control. And the main motto here is convenience, since the shepherds spent most of their time in the saddle.

Cowboy bridles are:

• single-eared, with ear loops;
• slotted, on the wide corner belt of which there are holes for threading the ears.

All the elements here are just belts, without a noseband, but often with a mouthpiece and a snaffle. The cowboy bridle has one more feature: it has separate reins. If the animal fell, it immediately got up quickly, without getting tangled in the straps.

Cowboys had specially designed bridles that prevented the horse from getting tangled in the straps

Hackamore

This is the name given to a bridle that does not have a bit. Its role in this case is played by the nose strap. It presses on the face, chin and bridge of the nose, transmitting the rider's commands. The force of pressure depends on the material used to make the harness.

Attention! Hackamores should not be used on poorly trained animals. They are used in exceptional cases in case of trauma to the oral cavity of a horse. In equestrian sports, they can only be used by experienced riders who have developed trusting relationships with their charges.

Side pool

This option is used on horses participating in racing. This is an intermediate option between a halter and a bridle of the simplest design. This model has separate cheek straps and reins. This design is convenient when the rider needs to instantly unbridle the animal. In addition, there is no unnecessary pressure in such a harness. If necessary, the site pool quickly turns into a halter. This simplifies the feeding process and allows for rest. Such bridles are convenient for long hikes.

Homemade bridle

You can make such an accessory yourself at home. The proposed model consists of several elements.

To sew a bridle you will need:

• belts about 1.5 cm wide - made of leather, canvas or other dense, strong materials;
• metal rings ø3 cm;
• snaffle (sold in horse shops);
• silk thread.

To accurately reproduce the required model, take an old bridle, measure the length of the parts, and sew. If there is no suitable specimen, then measure the horse’s head:

1. From the edge of the mouth to the ear, along the cheek and back of the head to the opposite edge of the mouth.
2. Forehead width.
3. Chin width.

Add 10 cm to the lengths obtained from points 1 and 2, and 3 cm to point 3 (these are seam allowances). For the reins, take a comfortable length.

Make a bridle like this:

1. Cut off the length obtained from step 1 of the measurements from the belts. This piece forms the cheek straps and the nuchal loop.
2. Cut the length according to the width of the forehead. The ends are tucked in, forming loops through which the frontal part will be placed on the cheeks.
3. The chin detail is made in the same way.
4. Collect the bit and rings.
5. The edges of the cheek straps are sewn to the rings.
6. They secure the reins.

Attention! Before using new ammunition, you need to make sure it is durable.

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To make a horse we will need:

• - felt in gray, blue and light pink colors;
• - raspberry colored felt with polka dots;
• - black beads;
• - threads of black, gray, pink and blue colors;
• - scissors;
• - paper;
• - needle.

The procedure for making a small horse

1. Let's make a paper pattern of a small horse. It should consist of the following parts:

• - torso;
• - tail;
• - leg;
• - hoof;
• - muzzle;
• - ear;
• - collar;
• - two saddle parts - one larger and the other smaller.

2. Place the pattern of the body on gray felt and outline it with chalk, a ballpoint pen or a special felt-tip pen. Using sharp scissors, cut out two identical parts of the body.

3. You also need to cut out eight pieces of legs and two pieces of a tail for the horse from gray felt.

4. We will cut out the details of the ears for the horse from gray felt from pink flowers. Two parts of the ear need to be cut out from gray felt, and two parts from pink felt.

5. Now let’s cut out additional small parts for the toy horse. From blue felt we will cut out eight parts of hooves and two large parts of a saddle, from light pink felt we will cut out two parts of a muzzle, and from raspberry felt with polka dots we will cut out two parts of a collar and two small parts of a saddle.

6. Let's start sewing the horse. First, let's take the parts of the body and to each part we will sew a part of the muzzle in the head area, and then a collar in the neck area. We will sew on the details of the muzzle with pink threads, and the collar with crimson threads.

7. Sew smaller crimson parts to the large blue parts of the saddle. We will sew on the saddle parts using small basting stitches.

8. Sew the prepared parts of the saddle with blue threads to the parts of the body in the back area.

9. Sew the parts of the body with gray threads, and leave a hole on the stomach. We will sew the body together using an overcast stitch.

10. Fill the horse’s body evenly with padding polyester.

11. Take the parts of the legs and sew the blue parts of the hooves to them. We will sew on the hooves with blue thread.

12. Place the leg pieces in pairs. We sew these parts with gray threads, leaving a hole on the side of each leg.

13. Fill each leg with padding polyester.

14. Use gray thread to sew up the holes on the legs and body.

15. We firmly sew the legs to the body with gray threads using hidden stitches.

16. Each ear will be made of gray and pink parts. Sew these parts together using small, even overlock stitches. There is no need to leave holes in the ears.

17. Pull each ear a little at the base. Let's sew the ears to the head.

18. Put the tail parts together and sew them with gray threads.

19. Sew the tail to the body of the horse.

20. Use black thread to sew beady eyes to the horse’s head, placing them at the same level. If the horse is intended for a child who is less than three years old, then it is better not to make the eyes out of beads. In this case, it is better to embroider the eyes with black thread.

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The felt horse is ready. If you plan to use the horse as a pendant or as a Christmas tree decoration, then you also need to sew a loop of ribbon or colored decorative cord. The horse can be made not only in gray, but also in any other color - white, beige, blue, yellow, pink, etc.

A horse made of white felt with a bright red mane and tail turns out to be very elegant. It can be a souvenir - to decorate a chest of drawers or a shelf, or it can be a game - that is, an ordinary soft toy. Both girls and boys enjoy playing with horses. Therefore, such a toy is suitable for any child.

How to put on a halter

It is necessary to be able to correctly put a halter on a horse, and then the ward will always have a good mood and non-resistance to the owner’s commands. They do it like this:

1. Approach the animal from the left side, since most models are produced "left-handed". They take the halter in the left hand and show it to the horse. Chembur (a rope used to tie a horse into a halter) is thrown over the withers or over your hand.

2. Thread the muzzle into the loop.

3. The back strap is placed around the pet’s neck.

4. Secure the ammunition.

Attention! When putting a bridle on a horse, you must always remain calm. Animals feel fear, which is transmitted to them.

Some horse breeders recommend taking a different route. They advise not to put the loop directly on the nose, but to first throw the free end of the rope over the neck, hugging the animal, and then encourage it to tilt its head to get into the loop. They consider this method not only more convenient, but also useful for training a horse.

For horses that are afraid of the bridle, as well as foals with short teeth for the bit, such a device can be turned into a side pull. Then you need to insert metal rings into the nodes on the sides of the head. Reins are attached to them, which makes it possible to ride a horse.

Video - Putting a halter on a restless foal.

Rules for using a halter

When handling a simplified version of the bridle, you must follow a number of rules:

1. If the horse is led out with a halter, then the reins are held closer to the head. This way she will understand that she is a follower.
2. They are always located on the left, do not go forward and do not lag behind.
3. Care must be taken to prevent the animal from kicking, which is possible even with docile charges.
4. The horse should not be allowed to be active while wearing a halter, to avoid injury and loss of control over the animal.

It doesn’t matter who or what the ammunition was made from - by a loving owner or by employees of a large enterprise. The main thing is that it is comfortable and does not injure the animal. Then the horse will not have any fear of the straps, he will be calm and submissive.

Nikolay Zhuravlev chief editor

Author of publication December 13, 2018

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Choosing a site for construction

The site for construction is chosen on a small hill. Groundwater should pass no closer than 1 m from the foundation, which will ensure elevation. If there is no such area, the site will have to be dried and groundwater drained from it. High humidity causes leg problems in horses.

The longitudinal axis of the building should be located from north to south. The building is protected from the north wind by trees or other buildings - this will ensure an optimal microclimate in the stable without heating. The door to the stable is planned on the eastern side, then in winter it will not be excessively cooled by northern winds, and in summer the animals will not suffer from overheating.

From the stables to the nearest track should be about 2 km. The minimum distance to residential buildings must be at least 100 m so that people and horses do not interfere with each other. Please also take into account that a horse walking area and a paddock (a place for open keeping of horses) are being designed next to the stables. Its area is 20 square meters. m for 1 horse.