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That says it . What would we be without the horse ? fj

Nice. Making up a headstall with design flow and function is a tougher project than most fj

JW Your rigs always look like they are made by a fellow who knows what its like to use the business end of a saddle. Thanks for postin pictures. FJ

Really like your style of in-skirt.The floral/rough-out combination is classy. Thanks for the inspiration !

Looks good ! Rope tracks on the horn wrap will make it look prettier yet. FJ

I am pleased with the Laporte tree rig I have.Used 10 oz skirting and it weighs just over 30 lbs. Rode it for a while as a bare bones,with the right amount of pad it worked well. Fenders are a must or leg pinch was a S.O.B. FJ

Jake Nice lookin usin rig. Wish my 1st was as pretty.Sturdy I got, pretty not so good. If I started a shop I could call it " Leather Butcher's Saddlery" I bet that name ain't taken yet ! FJ

I used one on a saddle I made and have been using daily. Works good for me. got it from:Double H 970-482-6229

I feel your pain on the bobbles,workin on #2 myself. A good lookin,good sittin work rig. FJ

JW Thanks, your answer explains it well. FJ

J.W. Nice work ! Makes the ones I tie look vanilla plain. How are the different colored main strands spliced in ? FJ

Tandy 50 bucks each,on sale now. I couldn't find them much cheaper used. FJ

Steve I have bought a tree a few months back { cable rigged}.Hung stirrup leathers on it and have been using it so I would have a better idea Of what I am working with.Bars are a bit on the short side when compared to a standard tree,but seems to fit a horse O.K. when I pad it correctly.Will get it finished in the next month or so and really start using it. Frank P.S. Photos of your saddles are an inspiration

Nice Rig ! Thanks for the photo FJ

Thanks for your information Mule. FJ

Rawhider My point exactly with U-braidit.That is why I posted the same question a few days ago. Haven't had any luck with Spurwink yet. FJ

Bruce Thanks for your input. I hear you on the handmade quality part.That is why I bought a Harwood saddle when I was ready to make the jump from store bought rigs. Was thinking more on the lines of making up a lightweight outfit to start colts in.Easy to throw on and built to be used a bit harder than my regular rig.The Hamley information is interesting.The more things change the more they stay the same. Thanks again for your reply.It answers my question. Frank

Would like some opinions on Laporte poly-tuff cable rigged trees. Thanks! FJ

Cora Thank you. FJ

Cora I have used u-braidit but would like to find another source.Don't have "The Big Book" Can you tell me more about spurwink? Thanks for the reply! FJ

I need a new source for mohair cinch cord. 500 ft rolls prefered. Thanks for any assistance. FJ