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Below are illustrated a selection of hand made leather goods, with a brief description.  To request further information, samples of leather or an estimate, please e-mail jim@equestrianandcanine.co.uk or telephone 07966 448296.


Snaffle Bridle, Hunter Weight

A plain snaffle bridle with 3/4" cheeks and a wide nose.

In-Hand Bridle

This example is made using dark Havana leather with swelled nose and cheeks, and fancy stitching in yellow.

Double Bridle

Our own double bridle, used for showing. It is dark Havana with 3/4" cheeks, a plain nose and stitched-in bits.

American Headcollar

A very practical adjustable headcollar for every day stable use. Sample shown has an adjustable head only, but can be made with an adjustable nose and release on throat.

Stable (Albert) Headcollar

This example is London tan stitched in black. It has a fully adjustable head and brace, and nameplate, and a release on the throat. The head has a small section of padding at the poll and the nose is fully padded in black.

Stable (Albert) Headcollar

An Australian nut headcollar that we use when attending shows. It is not padded and is adjustable at the head and brace, and has a brass nameplate on the near-side.

Stirrup Leathers

The two examples shown are dark Havana hide. Stirrup leathers can also be made using buffalo hide.

Irish Martingales

Used mostly in racing, the Irish martingale is designed to prevent the reins falling over the horses head following a fall.

Garter Straps

Made to match a pair of second hand riding boots.

Cavalry Spur Straps

Copied from a very old and worn set using the original fittings and attached to a pair of 1918 spurs.

Belts

Belts can be made to any required length and width, and use a variety of buckles. Illustrated are a black and a brown 1 1/4" belts with West End buckles in steel and brass respectively.

Buffalo Hide Lead

Made to a special order using buffalo hide.

Slip Lead

An Australian nut lead 3/4" in width, with hand loop and brass ring.

Shaped Collar

A shaped hound collar in Australian nut with brass fittings. I made a matching lead with brass swivel and buckled attachment, for showing.

Round Slip Lead

A natural coloured round leather slip lead. The round leather can also be used for other lead designs.

Training Lead

3/4" lead designed to be adjustable in length, allowing it to be used long or short, and slung around the handler's body.

Cartridge Bag

A 75 cartridge bag with brass fittings. The illustrated example was made using a soft calf hide, with a welted front.