Members Rue Posted February 26, 2012 Members Report Posted February 26, 2012 I do saddle and tack repair and some custom leatherwork as a side business/hobby. I need a supplier of tack and horse equipment such as rope halters which I use for custom awards. I don't have a "store" so weaver won't talk to me, even though I do by other supplies from them. Another big company that I called has a dealer of their products in my area so they won't talk to me. Can anyone recommend a wholesale supplier who will talk to me? Thanks for your help! Quote
Members cowboy bill Posted February 26, 2012 Members Report Posted February 26, 2012 i have found that with a state tax number a dealer price is usually pretty easy to get unless like you say ya ina protected area. you might check with " u braid" they supply the supples to makers, and if you don't want to make the halter yourself, i', sure they can supply a huge list of people glad to sell to you and hopefully at wholesale price. two other people and myself went together and coop. i have the tax number, get on te computer and do the leg work to obtain companies to fulfill our needs ( sounds kinda erotic but it ain't! LOL). wickett and crain, weaver, several high end felt pad co, nettles stirriups, eyc etc, i don;t care if a person is a "hobbist" or what, it irritates me to see what tandy and others charge for most of their stuff, yea their prices are a joke. my $02 worth, but with the devalue of the dollar its worth maybe 1 peso or 1/2 euro! LOL BILL Quote
Members Rue Posted February 26, 2012 Author Members Report Posted February 26, 2012 Thanks for the info. I will check out the places you listed. I have a tax id number and I do get my leather suppplies from weaver, tandy ect. Occasionaly I need rope or nylon halters to make the bronc style award halter. I repaired a bridle the other day and the lady wanted a curb chain. So I am looking for a basic tack supplier. I have checked around the internet and some places require a $500 first order. That's alot of halters! LOL. Before I invest that money in my "hobby" I am hoping to get some recommendations from the experts! Thanks again! Quote
rcsaddles Posted February 27, 2012 Report Posted February 27, 2012 Try Double Diamond Halters in Gallatin Gateway, MT. I know the owner and he is a really neat guy and if he does not have a supplier in your area will probably work with you. www.doublediamondhalters.com Hope something works our for you. Quote
Members dbusarow Posted February 28, 2012 Members Report Posted February 28, 2012 If you are looking for rope halters I second Double Diamond Halters. You won't find a better one. Dan Quote
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