Quick on Slobber Straps

[DLee]

Here’s what I’m trying to come up with, an easy on/off way for my rope reins with some weight on the ends of them. I have some really nice parachute reins with little snaps and the tassels where they attach. I love the reins but I like the weight of slobber straps and I’d like to lose the little tassels as they are way too inviting for my horse to grab at.

Any ideas for a (hopefully attractive but not hugely important) snap/buckle for slobber straps to attach to a bit? I did think about just getting some reins made with big heavy snaps but I’m afraid they might bang around too much or something…

ETA of course in my second round of googling I came up with these, not too bad I guess…
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/121667858543?lpid=82&chn=ps

[csaper58]

www.halfcircleranch.com/store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=39

The tie on ones are heavy, the buckle ones lighter. You can get a heavy, metal washer at the hardware store to put in the middle when you thread the rein on.

www.originalwashers.com/gallery/washers-in-hand1-jpg.shtml

[DLee]

I really like those buckle ones, thanks!

[Wirt]

[QUOTE=DLee;8225073]
I really like those buckle ones, thanks![/QUOTE]

I’m a traditionalist. If you are going to use macate reins, then stick with slobber straps. Part and parcel. With the snaps and buckles, might as well just use roping reins with snaps.
Same thing goes with the “macate” rein look, with slobbers, only no tail, just a loop of rope reins, like I have seen some clinicians selling. Lame. Again, might as well use roping reins.

[DLee]

[QUOTE=Wirt;8225440]
I’m a traditionalist. If you are going to use macate reins, then stick with slobber straps. Part and parcel. With the snaps and buckles, might as well just use roping reins with snaps.
Same thing goes with the “macate” rein look, with slobbers, only no tail, just a loop of rope reins, like I have seen some clinicians selling. Lame. Again, might as well use roping reins.[/QUOTE]

I am not using a mecate, I am using rope reins, both yachting rope and parachute cord, both with snaps. I very frequently take the reins off the bit but I like the weight and feel of rope. I like the heaviness of the slobber straps when I am starting a young horse.

Since I’m a true Wenglish rider, I"m not too concerned about tradition just with what I like and works for me and my horses.

[gaitedincali]

Here are some pretty ones-
http://www.t3weavers.com/slobber_straps.html

Or these-
http://www.buckarooleather.com/bosals-hackamores-a-rawhide-gear/details/433/3/bosals,-hackamores-&-rawhide-gear/buckle-on-slobber-straps-lr2895.html

[DLee]

[QUOTE=gaitedincali;8225545]
Here are some pretty ones-
http://www.t3weavers.com/slobber_straps.html

Or these-
http://www.buckarooleather.com/bosals-hackamores-a-rawhide-gear/details/433/3/bosals,-hackamores-&-rawhide-gear/buckle-on-slobber-straps-lr2895.html[/QUOTE]

Oh those are great, thank you and I do love supporting hand crafted in the US!

[Wirt]

[QUOTE=DLee;8225539]
I am not using a mecate, I am using rope reins, both yachting rope and parachute cord, both with snaps. I very frequently take the reins off the bit but I like the weight and feel of rope. I like the heaviness of the slobber straps when I am starting a young horse.

Since I’m a true Wenglish rider, I"m not too concerned about tradition just with what I like and works for me and my horses. :)[/QUOTE]

You are using rope reins. So you don’t need slobber straps at all. Just use a snap to snap them to your snaffle. Or use a connector like you had split leather reins.

[DLee]

[QUOTE=Wirt;8225663]
You are using rope reins. So you don’t need slobber straps at all. Just use a snap to snap them to your snaffle. Or use a connector like you had split leather reins.[/QUOTE]

I know I don’t need them, I like the added weight on my very green horses. I am currently using snaps.

[csaper58]

Some folks feel that metal snaps clanking on a metal bit may be unpleasant for the horse. A heavy slobber strap gives a nice feel to both horse and rider.

[csaper58]

oops.