Five down. Three to go. Lorelei just needs the leather poppers and the links to connect onto a bit and her reins will be finished. I’ve already started Lacee’s set. Then comes Mathew and Reagan. Maybe I’ll be done by spring! (plus I get bonus points because Tess got some too…)
Tag: braiding reins
Eight Strand Gaucho Braid
I haven’t made a movie in a Very Long Time. Since I just finished braiding my reins on our trip to Colorado, I decided to film that tutorial. It’s one of the most difficult braids I’ve done because it’s is very hard to find where you left off if you get interrupted! In fact, I…
Merry Late Christmas
I’m not necessarily known for being on time… unfortunately, that’s one of my failings… so, no surprise that Daniel’s Christmas present was only 2/3 complete that day… and then, if it was late, well… no rush, right? I know, I’m horrible… But, hey, he received them last night! His new headstall is black leather, so…
Jeepers Keepers
To finish your reins you need one more step. The keepers hold on your popper… or tighten your openings… Though they appear daunting, they really aren’t. I would invest in a hemostat to help you thread the cords. Put the popper in place and wrap an 18″ section of cording like so… And so… You’ve…
Reining Again, Part Two
We’re going to finish out your reins… This is the end that will attach to your hackamore or your bit. We use snaffle bits on almost every horse, so that is what I braid for. To attach to the bit you need to create a loop, like this one. You do this in two steps….
Reining Again
Wow… I guess a few of you liked the idea of braiding your own reins! That’s exciting and I’m always thrilled when people want to create objects! I know how much of a thinking process it is… and can only see how it benefits you… I think everybody needs to learn to do some creating……