wlg190861 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 I am interested in making horse harness from mini to draft pulling. I was wondering if anyone knew of the best kind of leather to use. Thank you Dan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtclod Report post Posted March 5, 2013 Black harness leather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the gafer Report post Posted March 5, 2013 Bridle but leather is what they use Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikesmith648 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 I would contact Jax on here..........she went to school for that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jax Report post Posted March 5, 2013 bridle butt has the wrong finish & isnt heavy enough, I always buy harness leather for harness work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wlg190861 Report post Posted March 6, 2013 Thank you all Dan P.S. I love this fourm, you all are so eager to help. God bless Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazyd Report post Posted March 6, 2013 I agree with dirtclod. Harness leather. Either black or russet. Good Luck-----------Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fivewayswelshcobs Report post Posted March 6, 2013 I would use harness leather but I would buy a harness back not a butt because most butts are only 60 inches long and many harness straps need the extra length that a back gives. Harness reins are traditionally made from brown leather with no edge stain as the black in the past would shed dye so staining the coachmans/drivers gloves. The best oak tanned harness leather in my mind comes from Bakers in Colyton Devon uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
celticleather Report post Posted March 7, 2013 The best oak tanned harness leather in my mind comes from Bakers in Colyton Devon uk The very best, without question! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wlg190861 Report post Posted March 8, 2013 I would use harness leather but I would buy a harness back not a butt because most butts are only 60 inches long and many harness straps need the extra length that a back gives. Harness reins are traditionally made from brown leather with no edge stain as the black in the past would shed dye so staining the coachmans/drivers gloves. The best oak tanned harness leather in my mind comes from Bakers in Colyton Devon uk Would you happen to have their web address Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fivewayswelshcobs Report post Posted March 8, 2013 Their web address is www.jfjbaker.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wlg190861 Report post Posted March 8, 2013 Their web address is www.jfjbaker.co.uk Thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
