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SSO based saddle [public post]

Hello dear friends, and welcome back after a hopefully lovely summer!Have you done anything special these last couple of months, gone on vacations, just chilled? Let us know, we would love to hear 💛Anyways, the first post after summer break is a SSO based (but altered) saddle. Some of you have requested it, so here you go! As usual, the file attached is a PSD file (both original file + zipped file), so it's easy for you to make adjustments like coloring and such. I have also added a layer...

Mystery box - July (point system reveal)

This is July's mystery box technically, but as it is a more special thing, will it gets its own postLet us introduce something we've been working on for a while now - OUR POINT SYSTEM!
- What is the point system?Our point system is is a system where you are rewarded for being an active member. Your activity gives you points, points gives you levels and gaining a new level bring you rewards. To get the rewards, you have to complete challenges. A completed challenge gives you points, whi...

[INFO] Summer vacation

Happy July 1st to the best patrons in the world ☀️We hope summer so far is treating you well and that you have some time to relax in a hopefully nice weather!Every summer we take a few weeks off to get a nice rest before starting up again, and this year we have decided to take our vacation in July. But fear not, there will be one post in July even though we are in vacation mode; the monthly mystery box are still scheduled to be up on Sunday, so make sure you check it out when it drops, becau...

Brush pack - markings #2

Helloooo friends ☀️A few weeks ago we released a brush pack containing different types of "unique" markings, such as brindle, roan etc., cause those were the types of markings most of you wanted the most!We did promise other types of markings would get released as well, and the second most popular vote on the poll was a manual markings brush pack! As you can see, this pack contains 8 different marking brushes with a handful of different finishes. And keep in mind that you can use the...

Tutorial/tips - Sketching

Hello everyone! Hope you are having a good summer so far! 🌞⛱️Sketches. They are hard, let's be honest. I know I do at least. I personally is really bad at making natural straight lines. My hands just says "nope sis" 💅.I think the majority does outlining when it comes to sketches in our community. Some might call it tracing, but for me is it not completely the same. Tracing for me is following everything to the exact, while outlining is just to somewhat having the outline/si...

Bits and bit guard

Hello wonderful people ⭐️Today we're giving you two bits and one bit guard! *The model in this picture is owned by Duska Stormgrove and is drawn by me as a commission!*The bridle in the promo picture is parts from the DIY bridle which has already been released on patreonThe bits come in a 3/4 view and you're allowed to use it on all our bridles, even if the bridle you're using already have a bridle attached to it, then you can just remove it. As agreed earlier the PSD file is sha...

Brush pack - Indoor and outdoor stable/building textures part 2

Good Day everyone 🎩Today you will get part two of the indoor and outdoor building textures!Part two is also 12 different types of indoor and outdoor textures; Rugged metal, wooden facade, concret, bricks, stones and wood.Many are buildable and looks good with just having two colors, a base and a top. Some looks the best with a dark base and light top, and some the other way round, like with part one. Just try out which way you like them the best! I added a touch of mixed colors on the base fo...

[PUBLIC] Summer field background

Hello beautiful people 💛Today we're providing a summer field background that comes in a few different color scheme variations! There's versions with and without the fence in the foreground, and I have also attached the fence as a PNG in the attachments, so you can choose to put it in yourself, to make it easier to put things behind the fence, like the example pic.As usual you're fully allowed to add things to the background, change the colors, lighting etc if you want to, but you ...

Mystery box - June

Hello and happy Sunday!Every first Sunday of each month are we sharing a post that comes with one (or more) mystery boxes.The "boxes" contains items, props, tools, brushes++ you can use in your artwork.Each month's box have a theme and every box will contain new and different things. This month's theme is "Summer fields".A little preview...We have a hashtag you can use if you want to make a post including the mystery box items, sort of like a monthly challenge: #NSMonthly...

✩Tier benefits✩

Cross country boots

Hello our patient friends ❤️Thank you for having the patience in waiting for this week's post. This week you're getting a pair of cross country boots! As promised you're getting a psd file instead of several versions in different colors, so you're fully free to color it however you want! The layers are divided like this: base, fabric strap and buckles, so it should be easy peasy to color them separately! Hope you like!I decided to upload one zipped file and one normal file, j...

Brush pack - Indoor and outdoor stable/building textures part 1

Hello hello everyone 🌸Today you will get even more brushes! Something we will focus more on as it seems many seems to enjoy them.This brush pack contains indoor and outdoor building textures to help you out with your stable backgrounds.12 different types of indoor and outdoor textures; Asphalt, concret, metal, bricks, stones and wood. Many are buildable and looks good with just having two colors, a base and a top. Some looks the best with a dark base and light top, and some the other way roun...

Brush pack - markings

Hello guys!Today we have the pleasure of giving you a small brush pack, containing 8 different brushes!You were asked in a poll what kind of marking brushes you would like to be included in the first round of the marking brush pack release, and you voted for a pack containing "special" types of markings, so here you go! Brindle, sabino, roan and fleabitten! I really hope you'll like this little pack and stay tuned for more of these!I will also create a tutorial on how I usually draw ...

Info - some minor changes

Hello dear patrons, hope you’re having a nice day so far!Here comes an info post regarding some minor changes we will make/have made to our Patreon.We have decided to remove the Bronze tier, as we have seen for a long while now that no one becomes a member there. 100% of the times someone subscribes to the bronze tier, 5 minutes pass and then they upgrade, so we see no reason to have it as an option, especially when we have the mystery box as well as a cheaper tier option. The tier benefits li...

Horse coat color palette (part 3)

Hello everyone! Hope you're having a good day 💕A while since we last shared a coat color palette; so here comes part 3!This color palettes includes another four colors; Dapple grey, Seal Bay, Liver chestnut and Sooty buckskin.As always does coat colors comes in big variety of tones, hues and shades, These colors especially is in need of a mix of multiple to create a great depth and contrast, hence why it is such a mix of them! You would most likely be able to find even more if you look a...

Mystery box - May

Now this will be a rather special mystery box.... Keep scrolling to find out! - The Origin of the Northstar Warmblood -Long before written records, high in the frostbitten reaches of the northern mountains, there existed a rare and elusive breed of horse unlike any other. These rugged ponies—never given a true name—were nature’s own mountaineers: compact, sturdy, and astonishingly agile. With hooves like iron and a spirit unyielding, they moved through treacherous slopes with the ease of m...

Cross country saddle pad

Hello dear friends!This week a cross country saddle pad is up!Say hello to "Gonzales"The saddle pad comes in both side view and 3/4 view, and 12 different color variations! You're as usual allowed to recolor and adjust to make it fit your ref!Hope you like!Wish you all a wonderful week ❤️

Cross country participant number

Hello lovely people!I'm now back after an insane round of pneumonia, really appreciate the support you have given regarding me not being able to post for a while!This week a participant number fit for cross country is up! It only comes in one angle, but it should be versatile when it comes to adjusting to fit your ref. If you experience struggle or you feel it's impossible, just let us know and we'll make more angles!With the "vest" there's also separate letters and numb...

XC helmets

Hello guys ✨Today we are sharing the XC helmet "Loretta" with you all! PreviewThe XC helmet comes in both side and 3/4 view. 8 different top cover colors, and in both black and brown base. PreviewAs always feel free to recolor, warp, adjust and etc to make it fit what you need!Hugs-

Double bridle

Hello everyone! 🌷Need a bridle for those Grand Prix dressage shows? Say hello to Jaquenetta!PreviewJaquenetta comes in six leather colors and in silver + gold metal. The browband bling is detachable if you want to change to other design.PreviewEven if it is just art;Remember to use the double bridle with care as they are much sharper than normal bridles with a snaffle 🙏❤️As always are you free to recolor, tweak and warp to make it work the best for you!Hugs-

Monthly mystery box - April

Hello and happy Sunday!Every first Sunday of each month are we sharing a post that comes with one (or more) mystery boxes.The "boxes" contains items, props, tools, brushes++ you can use in your artwork.Each month's box have a theme and every box will contain new and different things. This month's theme is "Country roads".A little preview..We have a hashtag you can use if you want to make a post including the mystery box items, sort of like a monthly challenge: #NSMonthlyC...

Big variety of customizable reins

Hello everyone! ✨Reins, a bit boring to make right? To help you guys a little with that will you get a big variety of reins, which are HIGHLY customizable 🙌Preview of a few optionsThe Rosabellareins comes in six different leather colors, and can work as everything from showjumping to double reins. At first i made so they would be in around nine different options. But i realised while making the preview pics that they are very versatile and you can do a lot of mix and matching. So the option...

Dressage tail coat

Hello friends!Today we're providing you with a dressage tail coat, say hello to "Elegante"!Elegante comes in both side view and 3/4 view, and it also comes in 7 different swatches!We wanted to keep the colors of the coat traditional, so after some google research on colors allowed in dressage shows, these 7 swatches is what we ended up with.But as usual you're allowed to both recolor and tweak it to make it work the best for your need!Wish you all a super duper week!

Tack number plate

Hello everyone! 🌸This week's Monday post is number plates for tack - with loose numbers to attach onto it!PreviewComes in seven different colors in leather finish, with silver or gold details. But also in both side view and 3/4 view. The loose numbers goes from 0 to 9 and made of velcro to easily attach to the plate.Lucia'sLusitano boy "Lucio"modeling and snacking at the same timeAs always are you free to recolor, tweak, warp and all that to make it work the best for you.Hugs ...

NorthStar Patreon level and award system

A few months ago we revealed a few plans with you guys and one of the plans for 2025 was to create an award system for you patrons. Here comes a bit of info regarding the system;When everything is ready and we start up with this system, you will be able to do different "tasks" to gain pointsThese tasks can be everything from commenting on posts on patreon/instagram, to sharing, to using our items and so on. Some tasks gives less points, some gives moreYou will gain these points by postin...

Dressage / groundwork + show jumping props

Hello fantastic people!Hope the monday so far is treating you well❤️Today we're providing you several SSO based props;More specific it's png's of 6 show jumps and 7 ground work / dressage props.They all come in various angles, so hopefully you'll find something useful!You are of course allowed to recolor if you want to.And don't forget to give credit if you decide to use; @NorthStarPatreonWish you a lovely week!

Riding tights in unique angles/positions

Hello and good day everyone. I hope you all are doing fine 🤎These bunch of riding tightsis our first Monday post for March that have the theme of "Showtime", but also first post with our spring color palette 💛🌷PreviewThe riding tights Antoinettecomes in something that have been asked about from you guys; pants in unique angles!Two standing angles; one front and one side view. But also two in the saddle; one leaning forward in 3/4 view and one front view angle.All the pants comes...

Monthly mystery box - March

Hello and happy Sunday!Every first Sunday of each month are we sharing a post that comes with one (or more) mystery boxes.The "boxes" contains items, props, tools, brushes++ you can use in your artwork.Each month's box have a theme and every box will contain new and different things. This month's theme is "Showtime".A little preview..We have a hashtag you can use if you want to make a post including the mystery box items, sort of like a monthly challenge: #NSMonthlyChalle...

Trailer background

Hello beautiful people ❤️This week we're providing you with a background, more specific a trailer background!Since the background is SSO based it's also available for the public, hope you like it!There's 3 different versions of the background, but feel free to change settings to make it match your feed and vibe, and you're also fully allowed to add additional props. But remember to give credit if you decide to use, just simply tag us (@NorthStarPatreon).We wish you a lovely w...

Travel bags + passport props

Hello and good day everyone 🤎In today's post are you getting something well needed when traveling - bags! But also something that is important to have when traveling with your horse - its passport!PreviewThe weekend bag and boots + helmet combo bag comes in 10 colors while the passport comes in six leather colors. The passport is made so you can add your horse's info onto it.PreviewAs always are you free to recolor, tweak and warp it to make it work the best for you.Hugs and kisses f...