March 20, 2011 
Hello and welcome to the Pony Boot project!
I introduced you to the boots in THIS entry and want to show you the progress I’ve made so far.
This project has been undertaken in co-operation with a friend of mine. We saw the boots but really didn’t like the under toe platform – and as my friend’s needs are for a more equine look to their footwear – we figured we might be able to do something with this style, as the heel was already removed for us.
Neither of us had the boots in our hand, so we weren’t sure about anything. We supposed about the construction of the platform, but were way off base when I finally got to inspect the boots.
These will be used for pony play. They need to be stable and they need to be safe.
Briefly – I’m having a bit of fun, but it’s proving to be a challenging exercise. Who would have thought the foam core would be so soft underfoot?
I will update you further on this project as I make my way to the final stages where the boot will be taken off to my cobbler for a proper sole to be attached.
Plans for the overall feel of the boot? White/cream/tan fur accents; realistic hoof colouring, metal horse shoes. 
I wholly believe that there are many ways to do this, but this is Plan A. Plan B involves some nasty chemical substances that I’m a tad tentative to use right now, but plan to for the next pair’s modifications. I have no discernable woodworking skills. I just “have a go” at it and if it works, then it’s all good. 
So go easy on me in the forums, okay? 
As one commenter said, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder” and I agree. Not all people like this style of boot or the concept behind it. Finding a decent pair of pony boots at a decent price is nigh impossible, due to the lesser demand on the producing market. Therefore many people have taken to modifying existing boots – and this involves removing the heel and plugging the hole left over. With this style of boot, that step is negated.
As you probably know by now, I’m happy to play around with things in order to either improve or change their look – even myself. 
I haven’t modified any shoes for a while now, as all that is handled by my partner, but was tonguing for a project of my own. This came up and I grabbed it.
Regards
Suzanne
excellent work
I agree, there are some pretty ugly versions available but these look really good, especially for a first go.
I have had a few alternative ideas but as yet haven’t actioned any – your posts are a good spur to get me going again.
Thanks. I’m just about happy with the shape of them at the moment. They need to dry properly and then I will seal and paint them…decorating them will be the most fun because it brings the whole thing together.
Often we only need a bit of inspiration to get going again.
Glad to be of help.
x
i love these i’m looking to find a pair of my own or someone who makes them with the mini horseshoe on the bottom for that awesome clop clop sound! love the work!
The horseshoes can be made by you. You only need an alloy steel to do it, and someone who can help you cut the shapes.
You can clip clop in any shoe that way
Do you make these custom if an order was to be placed? I need them for my halloween costume this year!!
It would depend because I would have to source the boots. What size shoe are you?
Yes, If they saw my collection of wood work butter knives they’d be horrified really… I love you. x