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Post by feemac on Jan 1, 2010 21:40:44 GMT 1
What is the reason behind using a Slobber Strap on Western Snaffle bits?
Thanks
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Post by mandal on Jan 1, 2010 21:47:32 GMT 1
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Post by feemac on Jan 1, 2010 22:01:57 GMT 1
;D he he, Mandal think thats a pelican bib! The ones I have seen are almost like a pelham rounding attached from one ring to the other below the reins may be I'm calling it the wrong thing.
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Post by mandal on Jan 1, 2010 22:22:14 GMT 1
;D he he, Mandal think thats a pelican bib! My mind boggles!!  Hope the Western peeps can tell you. |
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Post by ashleigh on Jan 1, 2010 22:32:49 GMT 1
I thought the slobber straps were the leather bits that attached the reins to the bit, possibly as a breaking point, or to stop the horse's slobber stiffening the leather reins. Or if the horse has a drink, it is the slobber straps that get wet, not the reins. I guess the thinking is that it is less expensive to replace the slobber straps than the reins.
Or are you referring to the leather strap that looks like a curb chain? If so, I think that is to stop the bit sliding through the mouth.
Mind you, I am a total beginner with this western lark, so may be talking out the back of my chaps!
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Post by misty on Jan 1, 2010 23:19:10 GMT 1
I use slobber straps on rope reins as they add weight and the horse can feel the aid easier.
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Post by jinglejoys on Jan 1, 2010 23:34:36 GMT 1
I use slobber straps on rope reins as they add weight and the horse can feel the aid easier. That's what I was told  |
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Post by ashleigh on Jan 1, 2010 23:45:21 GMT 1
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Post by kristine on Jan 2, 2010 18:14:54 GMT 1
It started by cowboys using a mccarty on a snaffle bit, and being able to have a 'tail' or get down rope thats attached to the belt. In case a big wreck or unloading happens 15 miles from home, you might still have your horse attached. This is an old and very practical tradition with a bosal, i.e. attaching the tail to the riders belt in case of divorce. It just made sense, I suppose to make some sort of modification to the bosal use of the mccarty when the snaffle bit became more commonly used by Great Basin buckaroos.
The slobber straps allow the mccarty to be attached to the snaffle in a more balanced manner than just knotting the mccarty to the bit itself. There's lots of theories out there, but pretty much, thats it.
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Post by portiabuzz on Jan 3, 2010 1:11:11 GMT 1
thanks for the links as never heard of this!!
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