SappyAppy
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So today I went out to the Amish shop nearby and ordered my harness. I'm getting a softer type of Bio with a leather graining and a slight sheen. When I looked at harnesses he had all made up I thought I was looking at nice leather. I took him lots of measurements and he's custom making the whole harness with my choices. I am SOOO excited!
It's going to be black with soft brown leather padding on the Slight V shaped breast collar, treed saddle, and breeching. I took him pictures of things I like and that's what he's making me, lots of supportive padding and width where he needs it.
He's also lining the brow band and nose band with brown leather padding.
Removable side checks.
Buckle in traces.
All brass hardware, roller buckles throughout.
All sewn construction, no rivets.
He offered to have it ready within days with stainless hardware but my heart was set on brass so it's going to be more like ten days.
I flatly refuse to tell anyone what it's going to cost me until I have pictures of the finished product. The nearest I can figure this is around a $700 dollar harness, very similar to the comfy fit harness, and it's going to quite a bit less than that for sure.
He gave me directions to a shop where I was able to have a rein rail cut to fit on the spot, and offered to fit the harness up to my mini and cart if I bring them out to him when it's finished. Probably not a bad idea at all, I could certainly use a good lesson in hitching and driving and this guy trains horses also.
Fingers crossed that it's going to be fabulous, fit perfectly, and serve us well for many years without too much upgrading!
It's going to be black with soft brown leather padding on the Slight V shaped breast collar, treed saddle, and breeching. I took him pictures of things I like and that's what he's making me, lots of supportive padding and width where he needs it.
He's also lining the brow band and nose band with brown leather padding.
Removable side checks.
Buckle in traces.
All brass hardware, roller buckles throughout.
All sewn construction, no rivets.
He offered to have it ready within days with stainless hardware but my heart was set on brass so it's going to be more like ten days.
I flatly refuse to tell anyone what it's going to cost me until I have pictures of the finished product. The nearest I can figure this is around a $700 dollar harness, very similar to the comfy fit harness, and it's going to quite a bit less than that for sure.
He gave me directions to a shop where I was able to have a rein rail cut to fit on the spot, and offered to fit the harness up to my mini and cart if I bring them out to him when it's finished. Probably not a bad idea at all, I could certainly use a good lesson in hitching and driving and this guy trains horses also.
Fingers crossed that it's going to be fabulous, fit perfectly, and serve us well for many years without too much upgrading!