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Re-assembling a leather curb strap

11K views 17 replies 9 participants last post by  Cinnys Whinny 
#1 ·
Alright so, I've taken apart lots of tack before, and I got a new Western bridle with an O ring snaffle which has a leather curb strap on it. Here's the thing, I took it apart to clean it, thinking I had remembered correctly as for how to re-assemble the curb strap, and I put it back together. BUT, it doesn't look right to me. :? I already Googled it, and I can't find anything that will help me.
I feel a bit stupid asking this. :oops:
Does anyone have a picture of how one should be correctly assembled, or can tell me the correct way to assemble it?

If needed I'll take a picture of how I've got it re-assembled for now, if it helps for telling me what I need to do.

Thanks! :)
 
#5 ·
Yeah, I know. :) I just put the reins on to keep them someplace for now, as I don't need them at the moment.

Well, that's a good sign!

Also, I've never used a bridle with a leather strap, I've always had a chain instead, so I'm not entirely sure how tight/loose it should be when on a horse? Man, I feel really uneducated. :shock:
 
#6 ·
Does the horse flip the bit around in his mouth or something like that? I am just trying to figure out why you would need a curb strap on a snaffle? Otherwise, I've only used chain ones too, so I'm no help. LOL
 
#7 ·
I know for sure that you want the reins in between the curb strap and the bit. Other than that I don't see anything else wrong but maybe someone else will. :)
I have neverheard of anyone using a curb strap on top of the reins - is it common over there? Here we always have it set up like shown in the photos. We don't want to curb strap moving and lifting everytime we lift the reins. When the reins are lifted it stays hanging down near the chin and still.

Greyshell, the curb strap is to stop the bit pulling through the mouth.
 
#9 ·
The only reason to use a curb strap on a snaffle is to keep the bit from pulling all the way through the horses mouth. As long as the strap doesn't go past the horses lower lip it's tight enough. The reins should NOT go between the bit and the strap. The strap will interfere with the feel of your reins and it really serves no purpose anyway.
 
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The reins should NOT go between the bit and the strap. The strap will interfere with the feel of your reins and it really serves no purpose anyway.
Is that only with snaffles? Actually, I guess it would have to be only with snaffles since curb reins attach differently. I have never seen anyone not have the reins in between the snaffle and curb chain (but "anyone" around here is code for "uneducated")... What you said makes perfect sense to me though! I stand corrected, I guess you learn something new everyday. :D
 
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