New Headstall

[gtwister09]

Thanks Bob.

I have only seen one of his saddles and that was many years ago. Unfortunately I was not paying attention to the backside of the fenders to determine the type of leather. Thanks again.

Regards,

Ben

[Echo4V]

Mark- I don't normally see a lot of brass on tack at all in GA. However, I'm originally from KY and I see more brass up there than here. I think it's because of the humidity difference though because brass tends to corrode in GA much more than in KY. Stainless is king in GA in KY it's more evenly split.

david

[RunningRoan]

That's a very nice headstall!

Question...

I like a liner because I do feel it repells the sweat and helps preserve the leather. I'm wanting to try my hand at making a headstall and I'd prefer it be a nice veg tan on top (so I can do a little bit of tooling) and lined with latigo. So what weight of veg tan and what weight of latigo would be best? I've tried looking at the lined headstalls that I own and use, but the edges have been burnished and it's hard to tell just how thick each type of leather is.

I saw some nice oily chap leather the other day and really liked the way it felt (kinda buttery), but wasn't sure if it was the proper weight for lining tack.

[MarkB]

That's a very nice headstall!

Question...

I like a liner because I do feel it repells the sweat and helps preserve the leather. I'm wanting to try my hand at making a headstall and I'd prefer it be a nice veg tan on top (so I can do a little bit of tooling) and lined with latigo. So what weight of veg tan and what weight of latigo would be best? I've tried looking at the lined headstalls that I own and use, but the edges have been burnished and it's hard to tell just how thick each type of leather is.

I saw some nice oily chap leather the other day and really liked the way it felt (kinda buttery), but wasn't sure if it was the proper weight for lining tack.

Runningroan

I have been using 9/10 oz Hermann Oak strap and A alum burgundy latigo that is 4/6 oz. I like the feel of this combo it is soft and supple. There are no set in stone rule for the weight on a headstall. I have some hackamore horses that I hide with a hanger that is just latigo of 4/6 oz. I also ride some colts in the ring snaffle with doubled 12oz + harness leather. You will have to take a headstall you like and figure the thickness then find the combo of leather that will equals that as close as possible. IMHO you have to take it to account the type of headstall (show,work tooled, or plain.) The type of headgear that you will use on the headstall, snaffle, hackamore, or spade style bit. I hope that helps you a little.

Mark