Surcingle Repair

[TomE]

Been doing repairs lately instead of making things.  Replaced the fleece, billets, and girth buckle strap on this 30 year old surcingle.  Hand sewing the shearling (using the existing holes) probably took longer than it would require to make a new surcingle with a sewing machine, but that wasn't the assignment.  Does anyone recognize this maker's mark (acorn)?  Made in the mid-1990s, possibly in the Saint Louis area.  The HBI stamp is harmony, balance, and impulsion.  The client's trainer at the time had these surcingles made for her students.

[Mulesaw]

@TomE

Really nice job.

There is just something about nice fluffy new fleece that looks attractive :-) 
I have always liked those halters that are completely covered in lambs fleece. They just looks so comfortable.

Brgds Jonas

[TomE]

7 hours ago, Mulesaw said:

@TomE

Really nice job.

There is just something about nice fluffy new fleece that looks attractive :-) 
I have always liked those halters that are completely covered in lambs fleece. They just looks so comfortable.

Brgds Jonas

Thank you, Jonas.  I learned something about sewing shearling - it takes longer.  I offered to make a leather covered foam pad for the surcingle, similar to a  padded girth, but the client wanted the original look.