Cheapest Braided Horse Tack

[8KCAB]

I just noticed you are in Belfast, does this person ride English or Western? The tack is quite different and I can't recall seeing much English tack braided. Rather than just trying to figure out what makes a whole set, you might want to see if they have something particular in mind.

Speaking of 4 plait reins, the set I made myself are 4 plait rawhide and I like them fine. They should wear like iron and haven't found the larger strings to cause any problems. That being said 8 plait or more is much more typical. I like to make rugged using gear vs show/art gear. Nothing wrong with either just my preference.

Mike

Slight hijack here, but did you use a core on the 4 plait reins, and, if so, what? Thanks.

[megabit]

Slight hijack here, but did you use a core on the 4 plait reins, and, if so, what? Thanks.

I used a small round leather belting as a core.

Here is the thread with some pics. http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=24152&st=0&p=153627&hl=reins&fromsearch=1entry153627

[8thsinner]

I don't see the girl often, but I wanted some basic research before I met her again, I am fairly sure she rides western though, she is a show jumper a lot of the time, but owns three horses.

Thanks for the responses so far btw, and I don't mind hijacking...makes it feel more like conversation.

[rawhide1]

shame on you Bevan play nice!! lol

8thsinner

I would figure how much you have in lace and then double it. As far as time you'll just have to guess as to how long it will take you. And charge whatever ya want to make a hour. So you'll have a difficult time giving a true estimate. Keep track of your time so you'll know for next time. I'll almost bet the first couple of pieces will take way longer than ya think. As far as measurements go I make each piece to fit the horse or the riders preference such as rein length.

Mike

[Bevan]

Well I recon if you can not picture what you want to make , you can not make it ????? You can ask all the Q but you need to know what you are making and what it should look like !!

I am still making a gooses bridle, for my mum

As for how much ?? depends on how long it takes you to make something you dont know what it looks like , then add a bit more for inconvenience!!

Cheers mate

www.bwrwhips.com

Well i thought that was a pretty good responce for what you were asking ,,

So Tuff-n up princess

[rawhide1]

Well i thought that was a pretty good responce for what you were asking ,,

So Tuff-n up princess

LOL That's funny I don't care who ya are!!

Mike

[rgerbitz]

Leather reins: 8 plait - $500 - $800 depending on final dimensions. Add more for roo

Bosal: 8 plait body 24 plait nose - $250 - $450 depends on material and how you value your time

Bridle: I've never made one but I'd think you'd be in the same price range with the rein maybe more.

You'd need a quirt to finsh out a set: $150-$350

Course if it were a "complete buckaroo" set you'd want to have 3 or 4 different diameters of bosals, a snaffle bit head stall, and a couple of bridles for a half breed and a spade bit. Acouple pairs of reins and romals would be in order to. One for riding in the two rein and one for straight up. This would be on top of the paracord mecate rein for the snaffle bit rig.

A couple of cows or half a dozen kangaroos ought to be enough to get most of this cracked out.

You might just have her pay checks direct deposited into your bank account till you get it all finished up.

Rob

[roo4u]

dont sell yourself too cheap...i know its attractive to sell at low prices cuz you think your getting your foot in the door to a new market but i guarantee that they will all want those cheap prices. one of the first things asked will be how much was it. also in my experience if you are selling it cheap, like your only covering your material costs, then people will think its not the best quality. i have seen lots of braiding on the internet that i could see wasnt that great but because it was expensive people were buying it up. i would say figure out what your material costs will be, add what you need to make per hour to be cost effective. if you have braided a bit you should know how many inches per hour you can do of the however many strand braid you want to do. you can estimate cost from there.

[8thsinner]

I don't think I realised quite how long it took to do each piece, but these last few replies have helped me a bit to try and sort out where I stand with this potential order.

[Alan Bell]

While you may be able to repair gear you dont actually use you should not create any gear you don't not know how to use yourself! A person that does not drive can fix my car but I want someone that knows about driving to build it! There are things to be considered that are important to the horse and rider! The person who walks might not think about how well your brakes need to work! Same with the fit, form and function of braided horse tack! If you are hoping to build a reputation.... You will!! Make sure it is a GOOD reputation! Try and find this customer someone qualified to fill her tack needs and your reputation as a caring, helpful person WILL be GOOD!

Vaya con Dios, Alan