Members Melanie Wilfong Posted August 1, 2011 Members Report Posted August 1, 2011 What type of nylon rope is best for the fiador on a hackamore like this one? I ordered samson #10 sash cord, per Bruce Grant's recommendation in his book, but it was too big and more cottony than I'd like. I have 1/4" nylon, but it's very cheap and shiny walmart type rope. Can someone recommend a good rope for this? At one time I found one posted in the site, but couldn't find it in a search. Quote
Members megabit Posted August 1, 2011 Members Report Posted August 1, 2011 I'd say mane hair, but that's just me. bosals, mecates and fiadors Quote
Members Melanie Wilfong Posted August 2, 2011 Author Members Report Posted August 2, 2011 I'd say mane hair, but that's just me. bosals, mecates and fiadors All our old hackamores, which are wearing out, are made of nylon rope. They're not made with rawhide, just stiff rope with leather nosebutton. We have a lot horses, so think I'll try to make rope from horse tail. I really like your site and work. Will a drop spindle work for horsehair cord? Quote
Members megabit Posted August 2, 2011 Members Report Posted August 2, 2011 Out West Saddlery isn't my site just one that had pictures of what I was talking about. I have bought stuff from them in the past though and they are good to deal with and they do have nice stuff. Not sure on making the hair rope, I've never made one (yet). Quote
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