2010 North American Nationals Auction Donation

"Ottoman Gold"

Created for the Peter Stone Arabian & Similar Size Model Horses

100% Donation to North American Model Horse Showers Association (NAMHSA)

Photos and Descriptions Below
2010 North American Nationals Auction Donation

100% of proceeds to benefit NAMHSA.  Pictures are displayed here but more
information on how to purchase this costume may be found here:

http://www.namhsa.org/nan2010/auction/auctionpreview.htm


"Ottoman Gold" Description

A tribute to the beauty and grandeur that was the great Ottoman Empire.   Its Sipahi cavalry had elaborate
parade armor utilizing gilted copper (known as tombak) for ceremonial occasions.  


Costume is adorned with hundreds of decorations and is custom-fitted for the Peter Stone Arabian (horses
pictured for display only, not included).


Bridle:

Intricate bridle with cast brass snaffle bit.  Decorated with golden studs and forehead drops.  Shaped
browband and noseband.  
Throatlatch is leather with center crescent medallion.  Second throatlatch has the traditional 'hair' dangle with
simulated red and turquoise jewels.  



Saddle:
Traditional style  saddle in cranberry velvet, gold, and white.  Hundreds of individual decorations.  Three-leaf
design on saddle flaps.
Stirrups are jeweled with countless accents.
Front and rear cinches are adorned with gold mesh and cranberry colored trim.


Saddle Blanket:

Cranberry velvet with gold trim in the historical elongated swallowtail style


Breastcollar:

Gold leather with dozens of golden accents.  Rio Rondo center medallion.


Crupper:

Fully adjustable, with triple chain connectors.  Dock strap has a loop on one side to slide on and off the
horse.  Great for horses that have a tail attached to the leg.


Keepsake Tack Display Box

Large gold clearcoated box adorned with rhinestone jewels and dagger drops of many colors.  Inside is a
velvet lining, saddle stand, and bridle rack with two Swarovski crystals.
Bonus display items include:  a Swarovski crystal star and crescent sword, and matching shield with loops in
the back to fit a doll's arm.