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Red Split Reins with
Red & Black Roo Buttons
These split reins were made by Gail and
Eric Hought of Hought Fine Art & Leather & Endurance
tack in 2015.
The strapwork, made by Eric Hought, is doubled and sewn red roo.
Each rein is 8 feet long, ½” wide and ¼”
thick. The 3/8” round diameter section on the bit
end is 24” long and the popper end is 14” long.
There are 294 knots braided by Gail Hought. Each main knot has
a braided groundwork knot to secure it and give shape to the
final finished knot braided over it. The main knots and
ring knots are braided in black and red kangaroo respectively.
Spanish ring knots accent each main knot.
Gordon Hays, silversmith of Bits of Silver, created the sterling
silver with red stone accents on the bit and popper ends of the
reins.
In private collection. |