Aggiebraider Report post Posted October 22, 2011 As stated in the title, I finally finished my first set of romal reins. I learned a lot and think they turned out ok. They are 8 plait 48" reins with 12 plait romal. Thanks for taking the time, CW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aggiebraider Report post Posted October 22, 2011 Some more pics And another....wish I could post more in one post lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KnotHead Report post Posted October 22, 2011 I don't know too much about horse gear. But from the looks of those reins, you did a good job. Nice work Aggie. B... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
entiendo Report post Posted October 22, 2011 SWEETT... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rawhide1 Report post Posted October 22, 2011 Nice looking work! It feels good to get a project done that seems to hang around awhile. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted October 22, 2011 Looking really good, Calvin. I lke the button mix and the colors. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aggiebraider Report post Posted October 22, 2011 Thanks so much for the compliments it means a lot. Mike, I completely agree. These have been hanging over my head for a while Thanks again, CW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
megabit Report post Posted October 24, 2011 Calvin, Those look great and wow you put a ton of buttons on. My first thought was 48", does he ride giraffes? Then I see you don't have any rein chains so that makes a big difference. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aggiebraider Report post Posted October 24, 2011 Thanks for the compliments everyone, I really appreciate it. Mike, lol yeah I didnt make these for rein chains but the next pair will be. CW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ecapone Report post Posted October 25, 2011 Very nice work. Congratulations. Those take a lot of time. Cheers, Enrique Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aggiebraider Report post Posted October 28, 2011 And SOLD! Felt pretty good to have someone not try to haggle too much and just cut me a check for them lol.....was getting kind of tired of hauling them around and trying to sell them lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aurelie Report post Posted October 29, 2011 As stated in the title, I finally finished my first set of romal reins. I learned a lot and think they turned out ok. They are 8 plait 48" reins with 12 plait romal. Thanks for taking the time, CW Those are really nice! i have never braided anything aside the back jockeys on my saddles I would like to try my hand at braiding reins (not something such "difficult" as those you have done).....and maybe 1 day build ones like yours or even a bridle What kind of book would you advice me to buy in order to learn something about braiding? what kind of book which say what material to use , why? and how to braid? Thanks a lot for the tip! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aggiebraider Report post Posted October 30, 2011 Try Gail Hought's books, they helped me a lot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aurelie Report post Posted October 31, 2011 thx a lot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HanginH Report post Posted November 29, 2011 WOW those look really nice! Haven't done any braiding but am looking to start and would love to be able to make a set as nice as those ones that you have made! I hadn't seen a set out of roo hide before but like the color a lot. Thanks for posting the pics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aggiebraider Report post Posted November 30, 2011 Thanks a bunch I appreciate it. Ive seen quite a few sets of all leather reins, but they arent usually daily users. For the most part it seems that people are using them for showing, but with proper care they should hold up just as well to every day use. CW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
