Bridle And Reins

[megabit]

Reins would have to be pretty weak to break away, better off with a weaker bridle.

What I am talking about is I would want the connector (not the actual reins) to break easier, so if the reins get hung up on something in a wreck the connector breaks instead of cutting up the horses mouth.

Here is the set of reins I made (my braiding isn't as nice as yours) that shows the thin leather connectors I used.

finished romal reins by ss1442, on Flickr

and here are some that Martin Black sells.

Not trying to start a fight just trying to explain my comments.

All of your stuff sure is nice.

Mike

[8thsinner]

I have never really thought about making horse tack, but I am amazed at the stuff your doing these days. It's absolutely stunning, I am sitting here just counting up the hour or so to do two buttons for each button button....Ouch. How long did the whole set take?

I am also curious about what knots you use to do the foundations, I would guess most of the grip is spanish rings under, but maybe a gauco with a spanish ring on top to get the circular effect on those pineapples???

[entiendo]

We all have our preference Megabit, it's OK, I don't think you are trying to start something. if my horse was to step on his reins and panic, the bridle would slide open and release the bit from his mouth. I like having a way out too. Train, train, train, always training but still accidents can happen.

8th Sinner...Yes quite a lot of work in these. The pineapple knots don't have anything under them. The herringbone buttons have 4 bite herringbone buttons with 1/8" string under them so they have a rounder shape. I didn't like the look of them when I used a Spanish ring. The nice even shape is easier for me to obtain with a smaller herringbone.

I've also found that I like to put a 4 bight herringbone on the terminal knots as well. It make for a MUCH nicer end button.

Strangely I think adding a small button under a larger saves me a lot of time in shaping and rolling when I want a round button, so I might even come out even.

[brock]

We all have our preference Megabit, it's OK, I don't think you are trying to start something. if my horse was to step on his reins and panic, the bridle would slide open and release the bit from his mouth. I like having a way out too. Train, train, train, always training but still accidents can happen.

8th Sinner...Yes quite a lot of work in these. The pineapple knots don't have anything under them. The herringbone buttons have 4 bite herringbone buttons with 1/8" string under them so they have a rounder shape. I didn't like the look of them when I used a Spanish ring. The nice even shape is easier for me to obtain with a smaller herringbone.

I've also found that I like to put a 4 bight herringbone on the terminal knots as well. It make for a MUCH nicer end button.

Strangely I think adding a small button under a larger saves me a lot of time in shaping and rolling when I want a round button, so I might even come out even.

I agree it's a bit more work but the overall look is much nicer! Your work looks very good havent been on here in quite a while!

[Leatherpownder]

Very nice gear!

[entiendo]

Thanks guys. This is a pretty old post, nice to see you posting again brock.

[Bevan]

I didn't think I'd ever finish this set. And I didn't cut off the crooked button.

Very nice work Mate ,,, yes i can see the shabbie work you have done ,,, but but but still very nice ,,, lol

Cheers mate

[entiendo]

Yup very shabby. Maybe one of these days I will braid as well as you do.

[KnotHead]

Strangely I think adding a small button under a larger saves me a lot of time in shaping and rolling when I want a round button, so I might even come out even.

I so agree with that...

Nice work.

B...