Zoej

Can anyone help. I make Biothane horse tack and dog collars in the UK, and I would like to source colored loops to use as runners and keepers. I already buy black and brown that come from the USA, but would love white, and other colors. I am happy to import from any country. Thank you for taking the time to read Zoe

I have the Sedgwick Leathercare and I like it

Hi Emma I live about 8 miles from Chester Zoe

Oclack I live in the uk near Abbey,, and I have Ritza here. I am happy to sell small amounts and post it to you. Let me look into how much an airmail letter is, and how much I could wind around a piece of card to fit into it . Best wishes Zoe

Hi Its a curb bit with a ported mouthpiece

Hi Tandy have them, both solid brass and nickle plated brass. They are expensive. Hope this helps Zoe

Thank you but I have tried that, I need a pretty close match as they are needed to complete the sets. I think they are czechoslovakian and I have no idea what they are called in the correct language to search for them, can anybody who lives in the region help please?

Hi Can anyone help me where to buy similar metal work to match these please; I am guessing they are Eastern European. Thanks Zoe

In my opinion Biothane is the best quality of this range of products, and will last many years without cracking or delaminating; i make tack for endurance horses and I will only use Biothane.

Hi here is the link http://www.abbeyengland.com/Store/tabid/77/CategoryID/202/Category2ID/56/Level/2/ProductID/68775/Default.aspx. you only need a small amount and put it on with a wool dauber, then saddlesoap and rub well, I use old pieces of jeans. Word of warning, do not drop any of the powder !!!

Another vote for the powder, I get it from Abbey England.

HI I keep my good bridle leather under my bed, its the only place I can keep it flat. Soft leather is rolled up in the bottom of a wardrobe. Regards Zoe

Hi Try asking Abbey Saddlery in the UK to send you a sample, also ask them for samples of their others english leathers, it should be really good quality, I have made a few belts from it and it is very supple. Their web site is www.abbeyengland.co.uk Regards Zoe

Hi Clair I will check them out next time I go, it should be within the next few weeks Regards Zoe

Hi Love the necklace Try Pandahall.com its the only place I could find similar fittings and they are a really good price Regards Zoe

HI Having read this thread I bought the book Decorative Floral designs for the hugh pcice of $3 . It is " reproductions of a selections of line illustrationsfrom the portfolio Le Cuir Compositions Decoratives" It has some really nice drawings in it. I would still love the origanal though.

David May at The Cumbrian School of Saddlery produces a pattern book http://www.saddleryc...other/tools.htm;. I use Bridlework by Robert Steinke which is a really useful book as it has measurments for sizes from shetland to extra large, and patterns for headcollars, bridles, breastplates, martingales ect; Both of the above are english style, but you could work out western style from the sizing. These 2 books will give you a good basic idea and then you can adapt for each horse, you do find some breeds are different, I make mainly for arabians and they need a large brow band, short cheek pieces, large throatlash, and small nose, as you can see in the photo

Hi Try here, he does week courses, and is very helpful, so may do more; I have been on one and really enjoyed it. Good luck and get in touch if you come to the UK Zoe

For sale virtualy unused Global 975 LH walking foot machine. I bought this about 3 years ago and have never used it so it time for it to go to someone who will. It sews heavy leather really well and has good clearance under the foot. New price today for a similar machine is £1440. Machine is in the UK in the north west.. I could ship if required. AS new condition used for about 2 hours in all its life.

What kind of leather are you looking for?