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He looks like Arvid the Viking. Love it.

Was listening to this song just as this pic scrolled into view.

That horse has seen some stuff. Well done.

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This a stunner. Beautiful work!!

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I feel like the horse should be a bit skinnier and the guy a bit fatter lol. Really cool picture, though.

And maybe the bottom half a bit closer to the horse

It’s exactly that! I should have specified a ‘long shank’ hackamore- aka weird amalgam of a hackamore and a standard bit. They do exist but they’re pretty rare, as far as I’ve seen, and maybe they go by other names as well. The shank provides leverage as with a curb bit, but instead of applying pressure on the bar inside the mouth, it applies pressure on the noseband. It’s a little more advanced than a standard hackamore. For horses that neck rein, they can be a nice, mild alternative to a curb bit (I just like not having to mess with a slobbery bit.)

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ur right, i just said fuck it but i should’ve done what what u said but appreciate ur insight

i appreciate your insight, i’ll improve it next time

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Very nice!

thank you!

nope, it’s actually me!

Woah. This put that emotional lump of tears in my throat. When I tell people “I love horses” - this picture is how I feel. 🤍😭 Thank you for this.

That’s just it, it looks like some weird amalgam of a Hackamore and a standard bit. There’s no chinstrap at all for the Hackmore. And it’s got a big bar that you would use with a bit but there’s no bit in the horses mouth.

It doesn’t really matter though. It’s a beautiful piece of art, even if the bridal is not technically accurate.

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That's so good!!seriously you're incredibly talented 🙌

Yes, but contrasted with the super detailed hair it’s a bit jarring. I’d also just go with one shade rather than multiple. That being said just my 2 cents. Either way the piece is good

Is this the guy on tiktok who's making the Valhalla doors? Beautiful work!