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Horse prop

topic posted Sun, July 20, 2008 - 8:47 PM by  Tisha Leigh 		Share/Save/Bookmark
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I am hoping that someone out there has done this before and can tell me how! I want to have a headless horseman in my display this year, but I have no idea how to go about creating a fairly realistic looking horse. I wondered if someone could tell me how to make a life-size, rearing horse? Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks!

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  • Stuart
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    Re: Horse prop

    Mon, July 21, 2008 - 11:20 AM
    Tisha, Perhaps you try one of those hollywood "prop" stores in Los Angeles. Or check with some stores that use a Western, or Equestrian, theme, that might be thinking of remodeling, if they are, make them an offer. I know the "Fry's", in Palo Alto, CA, uses a western theme but, I don't know what their plans are, for remodeling or such, just go in and ask a manager, if you can leave your information.
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    • Mandy
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      Re: Horse prop

      Wed, July 30, 2008 - 7:36 AM
      I have seen some life size horses for sale at tack and tractor stores (I live out in the country), but they are VERY expensive.

      My only suggestion for building one is to start with a sturdy wire frame, add some wire mesh for shaping, some paper mache and plaster strips (can be found at surgical supply stores) to fill out the form and then lots of paint and yarn (or fake hair can be found at the dollar store).

      Good luck!!!!
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      • Ralph
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        Re: Horse prop

        Tue, October 21, 2008 - 5:05 PM
        I agree with Mandy. Check out my pics in the Halloween Home Haunters Tribe for the Gargoyle made with chicken wire and cotton sheets soaked in liquid latex. They were posted in August 2006 starting with the "Nightmares Return!" Monster Mud scarecrow. Steve Hickman at Terror Syndicate (www.terrorsyndicate.com/) has some great "how to" books. Inbox me if you have questions. R
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        • Mandy
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          Re: Horse prop

          Wed, October 22, 2008 - 6:53 AM
          Also, I just wanted to mention that if you want to make a rearing horse, you are going to need a LOT of extra weight in those back legs for support so that it doesn't tip over.

          I suggest you make your horse on all 4s for now - if it's your first time doing this kind of thing.
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