eirenealetheia Report post Posted November 25, 2008 Depending on who you are they seem to get called dinnertime hobbles or a hobble belt or many other names... But they are all basically the same, similar to this example: http://www.donthomas.com.au/prod67.htm I'm really keen to make my brother a belt like this as a Christmas present, but I'm not really sure where to start. Despite my brother having nothing to do with horses these days, I'd still like the belt to be functional and thus have the right sort of dimensions. Does anyone have any ideas of how I could go about making a belt like this? Also another question - could I get away without having to stitch the belt, rather using rivets? I've never done any stitching before and have to admit I'm a little apprehensive and don't even know what I'd need to do it or how hard it actually would be. Thanks in advance for any help anyone my be able to offer! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hennessy Report post Posted November 25, 2008 Depending on who you are they seem to get called dinnertime hobbles or a hobble belt or many other names... But they are all basically the same, similar to this example:http://www.donthomas.com.au/prod67.htm I'm really keen to make my brother a belt like this as a Christmas present, but I'm not really sure where to start. Despite my brother having nothing to do with horses these days, I'd still like the belt to be functional and thus have the right sort of dimensions. Does anyone have any ideas of how I could go about making a belt like this? Also another question - could I get away without having to stitch the belt, rather using rivets? I've never done any stitching before and have to admit I'm a little apprehensive and don't even know what I'd need to do it or how hard it actually would be. Thanks in advance for any help anyone my be able to offer! g'day erin n welcome to the site,ahm a texalian left oz at 23 yro n came to america been in tx ever since.dont give up yer day job ok.you'll get lots of info here i tell you.the belt is pretty easy, you could rivet the connector and straps no prob,the strap needs to be at least5 or 6 inch to work on a horse i think. i've made and used one 20 yrs back,hand stitching is fairly simple after you get the way of it i suggest visiting some good natured saddle or strap hand for a li'l advice good luck peter john Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hennessy Report post Posted November 25, 2008 Depending on who you are they seem to get called dinnertime hobbles or a hobble belt or many other names... But they are all basically the same, similar to this example:http://www.donthomas.com.au/prod67.htm I'm really keen to make my brother a belt like this as a Christmas present, but I'm not really sure where to start. Despite my brother having nothing to do with horses these days, I'd still like the belt to be functional and thus have the right sort of dimensions. Does anyone have any ideas of how I could go about making a belt like this? Also another question - could I get away without having to stitch the belt, rather using rivets? I've never done any stitching before and have to admit I'm a little apprehensive and don't even know what I'd need to do it or how hard it actually would be. Thanks in advance for any help anyone my be able to offer! sorry in my rush to say g'day i didn't tell you much,a picture says a thousand words eh.the connector strap about 5-6inch,overlap on rings n buckle21/2 per turn. total waist is from buckle turn to 6 inches from belt tip,the last 6 being overage for future growth.the leather if to be used on a horse needs to be a oily flexible type not a firm veg tan, harness or latigo or red hide twould suffice.11/2 or 2 in wide not over.hoo roo n adios pete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BruceGibson Report post Posted November 25, 2008 sorry in my rush to say g'day i didn't tell you much,a picture says a thousand words eh.the connector strap about 5-6inch,overlap on rings n buckle21/2 per turn. total waist is from buckle turn to 6 inches from belt tip,the last 6 being overage for future growth.the leather if to be used on a horse needs to be a oily flexible type not a firm veg tan, harness or latigo or red hide twould suffice.11/2 or 2 in wide not over.hoo roo n adios pete Is this Peter "John 3:16" Hennessy from years of Prorodeo Sports News ads? If so, man it's great to see you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
