Members Aggiebraider Posted October 22, 2011 Members Report 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
Members Aggiebraider Posted October 22, 2011 Author Members Report Posted October 22, 2011 Some more pics And another....wish I could post more in one post lol Quote
Members KnotHead Posted October 22, 2011 Members Report 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
Members rawhide1 Posted October 22, 2011 Members Report Posted October 22, 2011 Nice looking work! It feels good to get a project done that seems to hang around awhile. Mike Quote
Moderator bruce johnson Posted October 22, 2011 Moderator Report Posted October 22, 2011 Looking really good, Calvin. I lke the button mix and the colors. Quote
Members Aggiebraider Posted October 22, 2011 Author Members Report 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
Members megabit Posted October 24, 2011 Members Report 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
Members Aggiebraider Posted October 24, 2011 Author Members Report 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
Members Ecapone Posted October 25, 2011 Members Report Posted October 25, 2011 Very nice work. Congratulations. Those take a lot of time. Cheers, Enrique Quote
Members Aggiebraider Posted October 28, 2011 Author Members Report 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
Members Aurelie Posted October 29, 2011 Members Report 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
Members Aggiebraider Posted October 30, 2011 Author Members Report Posted October 30, 2011 Try Gail Hought's books, they helped me a lot Quote
Members HanginH Posted November 29, 2011 Members Report 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
Members Aggiebraider Posted November 30, 2011 Author Members Report 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
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