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How to harness a horse. Single wagon harness, single plow harness and basic American cart harness covered.
COUNTRYSIDE Jul 1979 (v.63#7) pg. 40

How to hitch horses or mules "tandem" for plowing. Diagrams show homemade 5 horse plow hitch, 4 horse pulley hitch and 3 horse plow hitch.
COUNTRYSIDE Nov 1979 (v.63#11) pg. 30

Untangling the harness web. Tips on harnessing a homestead draft animal.
COUNTRYSIDE Nov 1981 (v.65#11) pg. 34

Case for a hoof pick is made from scrap leather.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1994 (v.4#4) pg. 18, Insert

Instructions for making English stirrup leathers in 48", 54", 60" and 66" lengths.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1994 (v.4#4) pg. 38

Let's learn about loops. How to make perfectly formed loops any time you use a heel buckle. Part 1. Learning the back hand stitch. Includes pattern for a mini loop clamp which fits the jaws of a stitching horse.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Jan-Feb 1995 (v.5#1) pg. 6, Insert

Let's learn about loops. How to make perfectly formed loops any time you use a heel buckle. Part 2. The running loop.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Mar-Apr 1995 (v.5#2) pg. 53

Let's learn about loops. How to make perfectly formed loops any time you use a heel buckle. Part 3. The fixed loop.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL May-Jun 1995 (v.5#3) pg. 52

Reproduction of a cowboy martingale which serves the same function as a breast collar. This design features a brass heart-shaped ornament.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1995 (v.5#4) pg. 20, Insert

Classic cowboy leather bridle features relatively-easy decorative carving.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1995 (v.5#4) pg. 40, Insert

American-style draft horse team work harness and its variations (field style, side-backer, New England style and Michigan breeching logging harness). Each of the supporting parts of the control, draft, stopping and backing components are detailed.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Jan-Feb 1996 (v.6#1) pg. 10

Building an English bradoon hanger, part of the English double bridle.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Jan-Feb 1996 (v.6#1) pg. 58, Insert

Heavy duty Latigo breast collar.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Mar-Apr 1996 (v.6#2) pg. 42, Insert

The American-style draft horse team work harness components described.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL May-Jun 1996 (v.6#3) pg. 43

Scalloped cheek headstalls, plain and ornamented.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Sep-Oct 1996 (v.6#5) pg. 49, Insert

Silver mounted split reins.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Nov-Dec 1996 (v.6#6) pg. 52, Insert

Building a special flank cinch.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Mar-Apr 1997 (v.7#2) pg. 36, Insert

Hoof pick case for a saddle.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Nov-Dec 1997 (v.7#6) pg. 58

The stallion lead. How to make a lead strap with a round stop built on the end.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Mar-Apr 1998 (v.8#2) pg. 36

Reversible monkey-face tapaderos which cover the front of a stirrup. Two tooling designs, basket weave and butterfly, furnished.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Mar-Apr 1998 (v.8#2) pg. 65, Insert

Profits from the leather scrap bin. Making curb straps.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL May-Jun 1998 (v.8#3) pg. 36

A made-to-measure rolled bridle. Instructions on the way a bridle should be measured and techniques for making rolled (round) straps.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL May-Jun 1998 (v.8#3) pg. 60

A pair of leather hobbles linked by chain and a swivel.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL May-Jun 1998 (v.8#3) pg. 70, Insert

Horse brass holder. A leathercraft project for beginners.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1998 (v.8#4) pg. 14, Insert

Tapaderos, leather stirrup fronts. A look at traditional styles. Includes pattern for a set suitable for visalia and bell bottom stirrups up to 2" wide.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1998 (v.8#4) pg. 52, Insert

Basic English. How to install a stud hook in the end of the strap of a bridle cheekpiece or rein.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Sep-Oct 1998 (v.8#5) pg. 50

Clincher browband adds ornamentation to the standard English bridle.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Mar-Apr 1999 (v.9#2) pg. 62

Fabricate elegant English or western riding stirrups by bending and laminating thin veneers. Decorative banding is inlaid into the sides.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #74 Sep 1993 (v.13#2) pg. 68, Insert

Weaving on a diamond grid, Bedouin style. Madakhel pattern is used to weave a horse halter/bridle.
SHUTTLE, SPINDLE & DYEPOT #45 Winter 1980 (v.12#1) pg. 20

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