| How to Make Cowboy Horse Gear Contributor(s): Grant, Bruce (Author) |
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ISBN: 0870330349 ISBN-13: 9780870330346 Publisher: Schiffer Craft OUR PRICE: $11.69 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2009 Annotation: The gear illustrated and described in this book is made of rawhide. However, leather thongs and plastic string can be worked in the same manner. The illustrations are clear, and detailed drawings show from beginning to end how to make the articles of gear the horseman uses to "work or show" his horse to best advantage. Bridles, hackamores, hobbles, reins, reatas, quirts, and riding crops are just a few of the articles that can be made by following the illustrations and instructions. Included in the volume is a section titled "How to Make a Western Saddle, " by Lee M. Rice. He explains each step in making a western saddle, with text and drawings. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Leatherwork |
| Dewey: 685.1 |
| LCCN: 56010884 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.80 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Western U.S. |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Written by a man who made a lifelong study of leather craft and rawhide work, How to Make Cowboy Horse Gear is the answer to many requests for how-to-do-it information from cowboys, horsemen in oeshow business, dude ranchers, and many other people interested in riding horses and their gear. Bridles, hackamores, reins, reatas, quirts, and riding crops are among the articles of gear that can be made using this well-illustrated book as a guide. Most of the pieces described here are made of rawhide; however, leather thongs and plastic string can be worked in the same manner. Clear and detailed drawings show from beginning to end how to make the articles of gear the horseman uses to "work or show" his horse to best advantage. |