Moderator bruce johnson Posted October 15, 2008 Moderator Report Posted October 15, 2008 I am sure that they are refering to apron splits but some people just don't know what they are talking about. I just thought I would throw it out there and see what I got. I had never seen real mule hide leather advertized but I don't claim to know everything. RandyBoy this topic got way off ..... Randy, LOL, and on the other group you posted this to, they got talking about tanned horse fronts and using it to line wooden legs in about 2 jumps also. Must just be one of those topics... Quote Bruce Johnson Malachi 4:2 "the windshield's bigger than the mirror, somewhere west of Laramie" - Dave Stamey Vintage Refurbished And Selected New Leather Tools For Sale - www.brucejohnsonleather.com
Timbo Posted October 16, 2008 Report Posted October 16, 2008 ........sorry.......it was Johannas fault........she led me astray!!!! Tim Quote
Moderator Johanna Posted October 16, 2008 Moderator Report Posted October 16, 2008 If I only had a dollar for everytime someone has said that about me! It's always MY fault. ~J Quote You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. - Mark Twain
Members greg gomersall Posted October 16, 2008 Members Report Posted October 16, 2008 Randy as was mentioned in the link call Caledon Sales in Calgary at 403 252 0232 and get a couple pieces of apron split and build an apron from it. your customers will be so happy with this stuff you will have them hooked for life. Ken can mail this to you , there are no customs or import hassles and he can be paid with a credit card. its worth the phone call. Greg Quote
Members leatherworklee Posted March 29, 2009 Members Report Posted March 29, 2009 I once asked My Dad who was a horseman and about 65 years old at the time how long do mules live or at what age do they die? He replied that he did not know because he had never seen a dead one. Might make it hard to find mule hides. I personally have seen two dead mules both caused by close contact with automobiles. I have always been told that it took lots of gentle handling to make a good mule but some times a good bash from a 2x4 is needed to get their attention. My Bother-in-law once won a trophy for the Grand Champion Horse (Male) Mule at the Eastern Idaho State Fair. I told him that I had always thought of him as a champion A**. Lee Quote
Members Kowboyboots Posted March 30, 2009 Members Report Posted March 30, 2009 Chichester If any one can get mule hide these guys can. Quote
Members Gilligan Posted March 31, 2009 Members Report Posted March 31, 2009 Johanna, this site is pretty thorough on details>> http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancest...HorseSense.html Hope it helps The Kid Quote Gilligan's Leather Facebook.com/GilligansLeather
Members mulefool Posted March 31, 2009 Members Report Posted March 31, 2009 As far as I have always known mule hide is just what folks call apron splits. I figured it got that name since it's good for tough jobs, just like a real mule. As you might guess from my name I'm a fool for mules and could talk about them for hours. But mercifully, I won't. They're tough, they're smart (sometimes too smart). They like to sit back and mull over whether a particular task will fit into their plans for the day. The task for the human is to make sure it does. One other thing about hinnies. I have a friend rides one, he looks just like a mule to me. I've seen others that seem more horse like. An interesting thing I just learned recently is that the conception rate for the hinny (stallion+jennet) is only about 20%. Also while a jack ass will breed about anything, a stallion will be much more discriminating and often refuse to breed a jennet. Anyway these things would explain why hinnies are just not that common. Chris Quote www.horseandmulegear.com
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