 2 ply mohair used for design colors Place your Copper Canyon Cinch order before 12 noon Monday August 14, 2014 to receive a 10% discount.
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Mohair cinch care-
Mohair has a slippery fiber, consequently it is easy to care for. Mohair cinches don't get stiff when dirty and are very easy to clean with a soft brush, or simple rinsing with a hose or a bucket of clean water until the water runs clear. If muddy on the outside hang and hose gently. If rinsing for sweat and dirt, rinse from outside towards the belly side. ~Leslie  Cinch Making is the tying and weaving of cinches, a Traditional Cowboy Art of handmade quality gear that is both both functional and comfortable for your equine partner. Copper Canyon Cinches are each hand made, tied and woven with high quality 100% American mohair from the Angora goat.
Cinch hardware choices consist of of stainless steel, brass, or bronze buckles and rings. The bronze buckles are custom made by Bork and Sons at their foundry in Washington state, using a manganese bronze alloy that offers great strength and resists corrosion. In the true essence of our Western Tradition of hand-made gear, I proudly offer American-made hardware whenever possible. I often have cinches in stock from 28" to 36" lengths, but they don't last long! You may choose from cinches already made up, or order a custom cinch designed and tied to your desire. Your Copper Canyon Cinch is a one-of-a-kind due to the variety of cinch styles with varying widths, based on your saddle's riggin, number of strands used in single or double layers, choice of various buckle options, colors and designs. My goal is to produce a unique piece of "wearable art" that will please the rider aesthetically and functionally. Custom dyed Mohair will be offered at a higher cost due to the process involved, and i will be offering Alpaca fiber cord due to exquisitely soft feel. ~Leslie  Mohair is the lustrous and strong hair of the Angora goat. Often labeled "the diamond fiber" it's distinct properties have made it a highly desired fiber for clothing and home furnishings. Angora goats evolved on the Anatolian Plains of Turkey and goats were highly regarded and jealously protected from exportation until the sixteenth century when the Angora goat was introduced into Spain and France. However, a small flock of seven does and two bucks were introduced to the United States in 1849. Since then the USA has developed into one of the two largest mohair producing nations in the world with an annual production of two million pounds. The mild dry climate of SW Texas is the primary mohair region producing 90% of our total USA mohair from a herd of 200,000 goats.
The spinning process is the twisting of the mohair into single yarns. When two or more of these single yarns are twisted together, they form "ply yarns", which are stronger than singles. For cinch making, generally, we use 8-ply cord for the cinch body, and 2-ply yarn for designs. 8-ply mohair cord averages 1/4 inch width. Prior to the development of synthetic fibers such as rayon, which doesn't "breathe", mohair was the obvious traditional choice for horse cinches. As the American consumer becomes more aware of environmental and quality issues, today's horseman have rediscovered the benefits of mohair for cinches, breast collars, mecates, and reins. Today's consumer seeks quality at reasonable price and products that will last and perform. Hand crafted mohair tack meets these demands. Benefits of Mohair and its Care
 All of us know that cinches come in various lengths. But what length do we need? A cross section of your horse's heart girth/barrel shows this part of the body is oval shaped. Generally the widest point is midway between the top of the withers and the chest floor (see diagram). Your western cinch buckles should be 2-3 inches above the point of the elbow, yet below the widest point of the heart girth. This measurement gives you the length of cinch needed. *To simplify measurements for everyone, the Length Measurement should be taken from the outside edge to outside edge of the buckles. ~Leslie Now observe your horse's heart girth and barrel conformation from the side. Look at the chest floor just behind the elbow. |
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