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Beautiful. If you master the Mac can we have some more photos please. Johanen

Hi Kecin, Yes I am using them for string girths. Johanne

Hi I am trying to find a supplier for English Girth Buckes in stainless. I have put a picture below. Does anyone know who distributes these. Thanks in advance Johanne

I sat down today and had a go at the browband. The outside leather is only 1/2" finished width and the lining about 1/4" (varies a bot) out on either side. My issue nor is that 1/2" plus a little for the bend does not want to bend I have tried to make a shallow groove on the inside along the centre to give it a natural fold line to follow but am unsure of how deep I should make this groove. My leather thickness is the same as on the one I am copying and it is nice soft leather I think it is the widthe being small which is making it harder. Am I on the right trakc. And thank you all for your help. Johanne

Thanks foir the information. Just to clarify since the top becomes narrower because of the insert do I need to allow for this when stitching to the pad. I just thought that the insert would show more on the pad side since it is softer leather if there wasnt room allowed in the top leather for it? Hope you can follow my thoughts (I have trouble myself sometimes:) ) Johanne

Hi, I am making a new bridle for my horse and I would like to do the padded/raised noseband and browband. I have a bridle I am looking at and I can see that there must be a "bead/strip' of leather which gives it the raised appearance and it is stitched on both sides. My problem is do I sew the two pieces, top and bottom padding together incluing the strip with more slack on the top than the bottom so that the "bulge" is outward. When I am looking at the noseband there does not appear to be any sharp molding around the filler so am I right in assuming that it wasnt wet and formed. Thanks in Advance Johanne

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Truly lovely. How many strands in the body please. Johanne

Hi Bob, How much for a USPS Box to australia please. Johanne

Hi Bruce. In order to avoid sending all sorts of alarms (thats me paranoid) but the persons initials are P P that should help I hope. Johanne

Hi, Can anyone tell me if it is OK to use the Nat Horsemans Name here. Otherwise it is like a guesssing game. Johanne

Hi Ducky, I am in Australia as well and if you wanted to start without the outlay of a whole hide both Leffler and Toowoombah Saddlery (Queensland) will sell straps of most leaters cut to size e.g. 6" x length of hide. This might be a better way to go with your first samples. If you talk to the people at Toowoomba Saddlery (I find the quicker and less expensive than leffler) and explain what you want to make they will make sure you get the right leather for the job. Great people to deal with. Should also mention Birdsall Leather is great for straps/strips and they too will steer you in the right direction if you tell them what you need the leather for. I am in NSW nut if you need any help just let me know. Johanne

Hi again, Thanks very much for that information. It is great to know firsthand. Kevin, from Springfield leather, has always been super helpful but I was always a bit hesitant in buying "packs" anywhere just in case I do get a bag of sscraps. Great I can go ahead and get some now I suppose the saying "one mans trash is another mans treasure". Have a great day Johanne

Hi, I have been searching but I am unable to find who actually makes the range of bridles/headstalls sold by a well know USA Natual Horsemans who sells his own brand of halters and learther gear for BIG $$$ not sure that I should mention a name but PM me if you need more info. I do think that the workmanship and leather quality in his leather bridles is good and I would be interested in getting some similar items made to sell. Amyone have any ideas?? Johanne

Hi Eric, When you buy your 2lb pack of ostrich could you let me know how useful the pieces were eg size colour etc. I am in Australia and just want a little more info from someone who has bought a pack before I try. Johanne

Hi Clair If you are thinking of Birdsall Leather they dont have them, I just looked Johanne

Hi Ben, Is there any chance I could obtain a copy of the dovument that shows the point, stitch, needle, slant, fill and set in a matrix format. I am new to sewing and have all sorts of difficulties with needle and thread sizes. This document sounds like it could help. Thanks in anticipation Johanne

Hi, Can you give me a price on the dies please also what you have available. PM is fine Johanne

I really love them. Nice idea putting the contrast in the core braid not just on the buttons like is usual. Johanne:You_Rock_Emoticon:

Hi, Can I get that information also please. Johanne Australia:surrender:

Hi, I would also love a copy if it could be arrange. Please PM me if someone can supply. Johanne

Hi, I wondered if any of you knew who made the bridles/headstalls for Parelli? Just interested. I have looked on the web and cant seem to find anything and I thought one of you might know.

Hi Mark, That is a lovely breastcollar if you are sharing I would love a copy as well. Also someone mentioned that you had a pattern for slobber straps? if so that is also on my wish list. Johanne

Back off the Whiskey, even though I like a drop myself. and back to 3/32" stings?? What are you using to cut them so fine. I find the finer I try to cut the harder it is to keep even. Johanne