Custom Tack Metal Work

[borderstate]

I work in Kentucky and I get a lot of requests for hoof pick belts. The source I have been using for folding hoof picks has switched to a pick with a rounded tip. I am trying to track to find a maker that is still crafting the pointed version. I've tried several sites that show images of the older pointed style, but after receiving the order I've learned that they too have switched to the rounded version. Weaver's version is too large for my needs. Can anybody here point me to someone that still makes the pointed style or to a metal crafter that would be willing to make something custom?

Much appreciation,

Matthew

[BIGGUNDOCTOR]

It may help quite a bit, if you could post a picture, or a link to the one you want. I know some blacksmiths through my smithing forum that could make custom hoof picks.

[borderstate]

It may help quite a bit, if you could post a picture, or a link to the one you want. I know some blacksmiths through my smithing forum that could make custom hoof picks.

Thanks, the picture featuring two belts shows the old style pointed pick on a dark brown belt, and the newer rounded version on the natural belt. I also included a larger image of the pointed version which I am looking to have recreated or used as a basis for a custom design. I look forward to hearing from you.

[Glendon]

Hm, just a guess here, but did most places change the style because they know most people are using them as belt closures and not working hoof picks? I'm not into horses so I don't know, but have you tried looking around for "working" folding hoof picks or "real" folding hoof picks. It looks like the new design was done to make them safer for people who would not be using them as actual hoof picks.

[Kevin]

Unless I'm mistaken, if you look closely at the Weaver catalog, they carry the brass hoof picks in two sizes.

Kevin

[borderstate]

Glendon, I think you're right about the shift toward a rounded tip. It just seems silly to me to use a novelty item without any authenticity. I personally prefer the older style so I'm exploring different ways of acquiring such picks.

Kevin, I've only seen one type of pick from Weaver and it's too large for my use, I will have to see what the other size looks like. If anyone has a picture of both for comparison that would be helpful.

Thanks

[ramrod]

is it possible to simply sharpen the rounded style to get the point that you want?

[BondoBobCustomSaddles]

Just looked at the new Weaver Catalog, and they show it on page 104. You can call them to see if it is what you want @ 330-674-1782.

Bob