As this art form is very labor and time intensive, please allow approximately 6 to 8 weeks for delivery of these Specialty Items.
These products will be shipped directly from our horsehair artist, Donna Murray (in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada). The paperwork for your order - your invoice and credit card receipt (where applicable) - will be sent, under separate cover, from us here at the CanadianMoose.com office.
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"Bronc" Style
Halter (with hitched horsehair inlay)
Pattern A 
Pattern B 
Pattern C 
The "Bronc" halter is the latest style of halter to have for your horse. These halters are made even more unique with the addition of a hitched horsehair inlay in the noseband.
This is accented by nickel spots on the crown and cheek pieces and noseband, along with contrasting leather lining the crown piece and noseband attachments.
Each halter is handcrafted - quality made and double layered with nickel hardware.
The horsehair inlay pieces measures approx. 3-4" (depending on pattern). Backgrounds for the inlays are available in black, brown, or white.
Patterns A, B, or C can be done in colors of your choosing - red, purple, royal blue, light blue, green, orange, yellow, pink, turquoise, and burgundy.
CDN$350.00
each, Product #: CMHH1-33
(please specify desired pattern and colors)
Halters shown fit an average sized horse, but will fit larger than traditional halters. Hitched horsehair inlay noseband pieces can be personalized - e.g. initials, brand, etc. - for an additional CDN$50.00
Braided Horsehair Headstall
(5/8" width brow
band &
cheek pieces. Leather ends attach to bit & held secure with silver concho
Chicago screws. Leather crown piece for adjustment with 3 piece buckle set.
Throat latch 1/2" width with sliding knot & 2 tassels. Also includes
triple-tiered tassels on each side of the brow band)
CDN$500.00 each, Product #: CMHH1-20A
(also available but picture not shown)
Braided Horsehair Headstall
(5/8" width brow band, crown piece, and
cheek pieces. Cheek pieces include leather ends and buckle sets on each side for adjustment.
Leather ends attach to bit & held secure with silver concho Chicago
screws. Throat latch 1/2" width with sliding knot and 2 tassels. Also
includes triple-tiered tassels on each side of the brow band)
CDN$500.00 each, Product #: CMHH1-20B
Leather Headstall with Horsehair Hitching
(5/8" width
leather headstall with a bleeding knot brow band. Hitching is done on cheek
pieces & both sides of brow band, finished with half-hitched cover knots. Two tassels adorn the middle
of the brow band & also on each side. Matching shoo-fly on throat latch.
Nickel buckles on both cheek pieces. Silver buckles available upon request for
an additional cost)
CDN$500.00 each, Product #: CMHH1-20D
Leather Headstall with Horsehair Hitching
(5/8" width
leather headstall with futurity brow band. Hitching on cheek pieces & both sides of the
brow band,
finished with Spanish ring knots. Brow band adorned with tassels in middle & on
both sides. Nickel buckles on both cheek pieces)
CDN$450.00 each, Product #: CMHH1-20E
Hitched Horsehair & Sterling Silver 3-piece set
Breastcollar, Reins, Headstall
(exceptional, one-of-a-kind!)
Horsehair hitcher, Donna Murray has collaborated with leatherworker and silversmith, Charlie Barnett, to create this one-of-a-kind set. The set is beautiful as well as functional and would do for either the collector who wants to display it or for the horseman/woman looking for truly spectacular using tack.
1. Breastcollar
The chest sections are made with two 14" long x 1-1/2" wide hitched pieces finished with English bridle leather. These pieces are attached using nickel D-rings to adjustable English bridle leather tugs. The two tugs taper to 3/4" width and each is accented by a hand-engraved 3-piece sterling silver buckle set - buckle, keeper, and tip. The 3/4" width
center strap is also made of English bridle leather. The strap is adjustable using a
nickel buckle and attaches to the saddle cinch D-ring using a nickel snap. The breastcollar is highlighted with a hand-engraved 3-1/4" circumference sterling silver concho in the
center of the chest sections. The concho is securely attached on three sides and fully backed by leather. The pattern of blue, red, yellow, and burgundy matches the pattern on the headstall pieces - browband, crown piece, and cheek pieces. The edges of the hitched pieces are cross-hitched with blue/black.
2. Reins
Made from English bridle leather with an overall length of 7-1/2' x 3/4" width. The ends are finished with 10" leather poppers. The hitched horsehair inserts are each 16" length x 3/4" width. The pattern of blue, red, yellow, and burgundy matches the pattern on the throatlatch. The edges of the hitched pieces are cross-hitched with blue/black. The bit connection ends measure 3/4" width flaring to 1-1/2", then tapering to 3/4". Located in the
center of each flared piece is a hand-engraved 7/8" sterling silver concho attached with a Chicago screw.
3. Headstall
A. Cheek pieces - each side contains a hitched horsehair piece measuring 4" length x 1" width, completed with English bridle leather ends tapering to 3/4" width for an overall length of 11". The bit
attachments are very distinct hangers, made from hand-engraved sterling silver. The hangers completely enclose the leather ends and are hand-engraved on the front and back. The edges of the hitched pieces are cross-hitched in blue/black.
B. Crown piece - contains 17" of hitched horsehair and measures 1" width. The billets are accented on either side with a 3-piece hand-engraved, sterling silver buckle set - buckle, keeper, and tip. Edges are cross-hitched in blue/black.
C. Browband - contains 11" length x 1" width of hitched horsehair completed with English bridle leather ends, which taper to 3/4" width. Each side is
enhanced with a hand-engraved, sterling silver bridle loop concho measuring 2-1/4" circumference and a double-layered tassel in blue/black with half-hitched finishing knots. Edges are cross-hitched in blue/black.
D. Throatlatch - contains 32" length x 3/4" width hitched horsehair piece completed with English bridle leather ends, tapering to 1/2". Finished with a hand-engraved, sterling silver 3-piece buckle set - buckle, keeper, and tip. Adorned with a 10" shoofly on a 1" nickel ring, done in blue/black with a half-hitched finishing knot. Edges are cross-hitched in blue/black.
A very distinct feature of this set is that each buckle is attached to the leather ends using slotted steel, U-shaped pieces attached with brass escutcheon pins. Overall, the piece contains 128" of hitching in widths from 3/4" to 1-1/2".
For the hand-engraved, sterling silver pieces, the set contains:
- one 3-1/4" large concho
- two 7/8" conchos with Chicago screw attachments
-two 2-1/4" bridle loop conchos
-four 3-piece 3/4" buckle sets - buckle, keeper, and tips
-one 3-piece 1/2" buckle set - buckle, keeper, and tip
All leather pieces are made from English bridle leather - top of the line,
premium quality leather.
CDN$5200.00 for 3 piece set, Product #: CMHH1-34
Hitched Horsehair Headstall with leather
(1" width hitched horsehair headstall - hitched pieces include
cheek pieces, crown piece, browband, and 3/4" width hitched
throatlatch. Total length of hitching - 70". Double-layered
latigo leather attachments on throatlatch, crown, cheek pieces, and bit
ends. Buckles are nickel with Chicago screws to allow for change.
Double-tiered tassels on each side of the crown piece)
CDN$1200.00 each, Product #: CMHH1-21
Hitched Breastcollar with leather
(1-1/4" width hitched breastcollar with latigo leather
attachments. Two pieces of hitching total 28" in length.
Buckles are nickel with Chicago screws to allow for change. Middle ring is
3" in width, with tug rings 2-1/2" in width. Nickel snap
attachment to go to cinch D-ring)
CDN$600.00 each, Product #: CMHH1-22
Braided Horsehair Reins
(5/8" wide braided horsehair reins. Leather ends attach to bit
and held with silver concho Chicago screws. Horsehair insert approximately
18" in
length; half-hitched knots cover the joins of hair and leather)
L: 6.5', CDN$130.00 each, Product #: CMHH1-20CA
L: 7.5', CDN$150.00 each, Product #: CMHH1-20CB
Mercates
These beautiful mecates are handcrafted from double-braided 5/8"
yacht rope. Completed with a 6" horsehair tassel. Finished with
a half-hitched horsehair cover knot at one end and an 11" inch fully
stamped, lined and stitched leather popper (held securely with a half-hitch
horsehair cover knot) at the other end. Popper can be personalized with
your initials or your brand - no extra charge.
L: 22', CDN$150.00 each, Product #: CMHH1-RP-1
Wool Saddle Blanket
These blankets are hand-latched, with wool roping, on a burlap
foundation and are attractive, durable, and comfortable, for both horse and
rider. These blankets are designed to be used as saddle blankets but are also
great in your favorite chair, in the vehicle, or anywhere else a soft spot is
appreciated. Smaller and larger blankets are available upon request.
Please contact us for a price quote.
Base colors available: white, grey/gray, brown, or black.
Accessory colors available: blue, red, teal, dark green, or
purple.
Please inform us of your choice of accessory color and we will do our best to
accommodate you.
Patterns available as shown in photo (from the bottom to the
top): double border, checkerboard, triple border, half-diamond.
Th: 1-3/4", Weight: 1.145 kg (approx. 2.5 lb)
L: 28", W: 28", CDN$140.00 each, Product #:
CMHH1-WP-1A
L: 30", W: 30", CDN$150.00 each, Product #:
CMHH1-WP-1B
L: 32", W: 32", CDN$160.00 each, Product #:
CMHH1-WP-1C
L: 34", W: 34", CDN$170.00 each, Product #:
CMHH1-WP-1D
L: 36", W: 36", CDN$180.00 each, Product #:
CMHH1-WP-1E
Wool Wither Pad
Proper fit is essential to the comfort and performance of your
horse. Fit can often be difficult to achieve for a variety of reasons -
weight gain or loss of your horse, using your saddle on different horses,
etc. These problems may be alleviated with the use of a wool wither
pad. The pads are designed to fit over your horse’s withers, either
directly against the hair or on top of another pad, and may be just what is
needed to help ensure a comfortable fit for your horse. The pads can be
used with Western or English saddles.
Pad colors available: white, grey/gray, brown, or black.
Patterns available: solid (no border) or with border.
Please inform us of your choice of accessory color: blue, red, teal, dark green,
or purple.
L (overall): 28", W (pads): 13", Th: 1-1/2",
Wt: 0.282 kg (approx. 0.65 lb)
CDN$45.00 each, Product #: CMHH1-WP-2
Tush Cushion
Hand-latched wool tush cushions. These attractive cushions are
lightweight and durable, and add comfort to any surface. They are great in
the vehicle, your favorite chair, on the bleachers, or anywhere you need soft
spot. Your body will thank you! Purchase one for yourself or they
make a great gift!!
Colors available: white, grey, brown, black, blue, red, teal,
dark green, or purple.
Patterns available as shown in photo (from bottom to top): triple border,
half-diamond, or border with bulls-eye.
Please inform us of your color combination choices.
L: 18", W: 18", Th: 1-1/2", Wt: 0.334 kg
(approx. 0.75 lb)
CDN$40.00 each, Product #: CMHH1-WP-3
Colors:
All items are available in the natural colors of white, black, and brown, as
well as the dyed colors of red, turquoise, blue, purple, hunter green, and
burgundy. The dyed colors are popular for coordinating clothing and tack
for horse shows and rodeo.
Custom orders are welcome!! Items can be made from the hair of your own horse!! Makes a great keepsake!
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