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Dressage Sign for Friend

Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 3:13 am
by chri879
Made this for a friend that is a dressage coach. Horse from included 3d models and flowers from Design and Make. It's African Mahogany with several coats of gloss water-based polyurethane and application of black dye to accent the text and horse.

Re: Dressage Sign for Friend

Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 3:33 am
by highpockets
Very nice work... I'm sure he's going to be very happy.
Thanks for sharing.

Re: Dressage Sign for Friend

Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 3:56 am
by MTSO
Very Nice...I do love the wood you used and the finish is lovely.
How big is it?.

regards

Brian

Re: Dressage Sign for Friend

Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 2:25 pm
by chri879
Thank you for the compliments! The piece is 15" x 5.5" x 15/16".

Re: Dressage Sign for Friend

Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 3:32 pm
by joeporter
I agree, it's very nice...joe

Re: Dressage Sign for Friend

Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 4:59 pm
by Leo
Sorry, but this is outside my box of understanding.

What is Dressage?

Internet search talks about a high level of training of houses.

The sign is cool - nice wood - nice finish.

What I don't understand is the significance of the flowers and the music bars.

Can you talk about those things?
Maybe I am missing something.

I don't mean to be mean, I just don't understand.

Re: Dressage Sign for Friend

Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 6:53 pm
by SteveNelson46
Really nice looking sign and a great finish. I'm with Leo. I don't know what "dressage" means either.

Re: Dressage Sign for Friend

Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 6:59 pm
by dwilli9013
Dressage is an expression of horse training. The horse and rider must perform a series of manuveurs from memory. :lol: :lol:

Re: Dressage Sign for Friend

Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 7:32 pm
by scottp55
All about control(and 2 way mind reading), usually on smart/older horses:)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GT6Yn7SLkmQ
VERY simple and elegant sign!
Congrats!!
scott

Re: Dressage Sign for Friend

Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 7:57 pm
by Rcnewcomb
For your amusement....
HorseAndRider.jpg

Re: Dressage Sign for Friend

Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 2:33 am
by chri879
Great conversation about dressage. My friend is a master trainer. The flowers and music were my way of symbolizing the beauty and rhythm of the sport. I have enjoyed using African Mahogany for several small signs and plaques. I especially like how the black dye offsets its natural color and gain. Thanks for nice comments. -Chris.