3arrows Report post Posted October 20, 2008 (edited) I was wondering if anyone knew where the name "night latch" came from? I have installed several on different customer's trail saddles (evidently several have been used with great success). Why not just call it the "Oh s?$t here we go again hand hold". I even use mine to get my big 245# frame up in the saddle sometimes. I make mine out of 10-12oz chrome tanned leather, doubled and stiched about 1-1 1/2" wide. Do any other saddle makers do the same thing?? Edited October 20, 2008 by 3arrows Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtwister09 Report post Posted October 20, 2008 Check these two topics out for where it got it's name and the responses of those who use them and don't use them. Nightlatch Topc 1 Nightlatch Topic 2 Regards, Ben Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barra Report post Posted October 20, 2008 Looks like much the same purpose as a monkey strap/grip. Funny where terminology comes from. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butch Report post Posted October 30, 2008 Here's an article and video from Western Horseman. Go to the bottom of the page and look for the "Into the Night" article Butch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
