Best price/place to find 12 and 22 foot lines (ropes), and sticks with string?

[Dr_Doolittle]

I have a NH trainer working with my coming 4 year old (I have done groundwork basics with her since she was a weanling and she was briefly backed last fall), and though I use the usual “training tools” to work with her at home, I would like to add the ropes (and stick) to my collection - trainer has used them to good effect, and I would like to add to my toolbox.

Obviously they are available on the popular NH trainers’ websites ;), but the prices tend to be on the high side; I’m wondering whether I could find the same quality equipment slightly cheaper somewhere else?

TIA!

[sk_pacer]

Make them - 1" or1 1/2" nylon webbing in your choice of colour, some heavy duty snaps w/swivels and rivets. You can make them what ever length you require.

[Dr_Doolittle]

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Make them - 1" or1 1/2" nylon webbing in your choice of colour, some heavy duty snaps w/swivels and rivets. You can make them what ever length you require.[/QUOTE]

You make them? Link to your work?

Or you mean I can make them?? Not sure about that…

[sk_pacer]

I can but was actually saying they are easy to make. If you can form a burr on a rivet, you can make them. Learned the art of fixing things when I was a kid.

FWIW, shipping from Canada would be horrendous

[Dr_Doolittle]

Ha!

Alas, I can do no such thing, unfortunately :lol:

My late great father used to be able to splice lines (he was a sailor, among other things), but I inherited no such talent…

Looking for a cheaper source than say, Parelli.

[sk_pacer]

How about these?? http://www.bigdweb.com/Ground-Driving-Lines-Cotton/productinfo/28-34/

I did apprentice as a harness maker eons ago so that helped me too but most was learned when I was a kid.

[bugsynskeeter]

Paul Taylor. God…I could live in that place.

http://www.paultaylorsaddlecompany.com/_e/Lunge_Lines/product/LungeLine8942/Lunge_Line.htm

http://www.paultaylorsaddlecompany.com/_e/Whips/product/TrainingStick-8982/Training_Stick.htm

[Dr_Doolittle]

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How about these?? http://www.bigdweb.com/Ground-Driving-Lines-Cotton/productinfo/28-34/

I did apprentice as a harness maker eons ago so that helped me too but most was learned when I was a kid.[/QUOTE]

These are great - and cheap! I already “made” some long lines, went to Lowes and bought soft line, cut it into 22 foot “reins”, taped the ends, and put a bowline knot in each end with a swivel snap attachment which I put on the bit rings

I’m looking more for this type of thing: https://shop.parelli.com/catalog/equipment/ropes/product/15315-hr03000

They also have the 22 foot line (with the leather end), and the “carrot stick”, though it’s really just a stick with a lash on the end.

I have a driving whip and a longe whip, but neither are as useful for the groundwork I have in mind…

[ejm]

Double Diamond makes nice stuff.

http://www.doublediamondhalters.com/index.htm
http://www.doublediamondhalters.com/Navigation%20Categories/Storesandlinks.htm

[sk_pacer]

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These are great - and cheap! I already “made” some long lines, went to Lowes and bought soft line, cut it into 22 foot “reins”, taped the ends, and put a bowline knot in each end with a swivel snap attachment which I put on the bit rings

I’m looking more for this type of thing: https://shop.parelli.com/catalog/equipment/ropes/product/15315-hr03000

They also have the 22 foot line (with the leather end), and the “carrot stick”, though it’s really just a stick with a lash on the end.

I have a driving whip and a longe whip, but neither are as useful for the groundwork I have in mind…:)[/QUOTE]

Aaaaaaaaaah,see?? You CAN make things!! What you cobbled together is going to last a long time - have seen loads of people, myself included, make cotton rope lines for harness breaking.

Try looking for a 3-4’ driving whip…check the Standardbred racing section of any online catalogue for that

[gaitedincali]

http://www.bandhropehalters.com/

They have all the NH style stuff and I’ve been pleased with the quality of what I’ve purchased.

I can make my own halters and leads…but it takes me a long time to come up with a substandard product. It’s worth it to me to just buy quality and be done with it.

[Dr_Doolittle]

Thanks, everyone!

Ha, yeah well my “self-made stuff” is good enough for the long lining, but I do need the heavier rope with the brass swivel head fitting and the popper end - along with the (dreaded, infamous :p) carrot stick…I already have a stiff 8 foot driving whip, I had to special order it but it’s useful for my long lining, not so much for the natural horsemanship stuff.

I think gaitedincali got it – thanks for the link – that’s what I need!

[bugsynskeeter]

If you can find the snap you want, most lines allow you to swap snaps out.

[csaper58]

www.halfcircleranch.com

The quality is excellent, the prices are reasonable, and the service is quick.

[Dr_Doolittle]

Thanks, everyone!

[pAin_t_Misbehavin]

Handcrafted Jewels. I’ve been ordering all my rope halters and mecates and reins and etc from Keitha for years. Great quality and you can’t beat the price.

[JoyfulDignity]

Hi, you’ve gotten some good suggestions.
Check out http://www.knottygirlz.com/. They make lead ropes and long lines out of similar materials for a much cheaper price tag.