snap alternatives
ORIGINAL SNAP ALTERNATIVES
Snap Alternative tied
You do not want to be without a few of these! Whether you're on the trail, in the trailer, in the barn, or in the arena these are the handiest things to have around.
- Made of the same high quality 1/4" rope as the rope halters.
- Standard length is approximately 10" (which, when done up as suggested is about 2 3/4" -- see picture at left). Available in any length. Please email your specifications and we'll let you know how much they would be.
- They may look a little confusing but they are tied the same as a rope halter. But, not to worry...see another way to tie them with instructions and pictures at the very bottom of this page. After the first few times you'll know just what to do! Play with them a little and you'll find several different ways they can be tied!
- Lighter than metal snaps.
*** These have been professionally strength tested! *** Tied the way we suggest, a machine slowly pulled from both ends and measured the breaking point in pounds. The rope did not actually break but at 2000 pounds the knot on the long end pulled through.
Origianally designed as a simple alternative to the metal snap we have since found too many uses to mention...many of which are yet to be discovered! Drop us a line to let us know how you use yours!
- bucket hangers
- replace a broken snap on reins or leads
- attach things to your saddle (lariet, water bottle, jacket, etc.)
- attach a lead to your halter or reins to a bit or sidepull without any hardware
- use to hang things in the stall or trailer (buckets, hay net, trailer ties, etc.)
Choose any one 1/4" colour from the "Colour & Rope Selection" page.
Sold individually.
Standard length is 10". Any length is available.
$7.00 each CDN
In Canada, there is nothing to add except shipping to get the product to you. See the "Shipping & Payment Info" page for more information.
- Made of the same high quality 1/4" rope as the rope halters.
- Standard length is approximately 10" (which, when done up as suggested is about 2 3/4" -- see picture at left). Available in any length. Please email your specifications and we'll let you know how much they would be.
- They may look a little confusing but they are tied the same as a rope halter. But, not to worry...see another way to tie them with instructions and pictures at the very bottom of this page. After the first few times you'll know just what to do! Play with them a little and you'll find several different ways they can be tied!
- Lighter than metal snaps.
*** These have been professionally strength tested! *** Tied the way we suggest, a machine slowly pulled from both ends and measured the breaking point in pounds. The rope did not actually break but at 2000 pounds the knot on the long end pulled through.
Origianally designed as a simple alternative to the metal snap we have since found too many uses to mention...many of which are yet to be discovered! Drop us a line to let us know how you use yours!
- bucket hangers
- replace a broken snap on reins or leads
- attach things to your saddle (lariet, water bottle, jacket, etc.)
- attach a lead to your halter or reins to a bit or sidepull without any hardware
- use to hang things in the stall or trailer (buckets, hay net, trailer ties, etc.)
Choose any one 1/4" colour from the "Colour & Rope Selection" page.
Sold individually.
Standard length is 10". Any length is available.
$7.00 each CDN
In Canada, there is nothing to add except shipping to get the product to you. See the "Shipping & Payment Info" page for more information.
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EASY SNAP ALTERNATIVES
Easy Snap Alternatives: Top showing the Easy Snap Alternative undone with the braided ring slid down, ready to be attached to a bit or Side Pull. Bottom showing the Easy Snap Alternative closed and the braided ring locked into place.
The Easy Snap Alternative is another option for replacing metal snaps on reins. They are made of the same 1/4" rope that we use for our halters so you know they will be strong and durable! The braided ring is made from the ParaCord that we use for all our braided accents. This allows you to mix and match colours!
Here's how they work:
- Referring to the picture above, the reins attach to the solid loops at the right of the picture.
- The ends shown at left open so that you can attach it to a bit, halter, or Side Pull.
- Notice the braided ring (shown in Reflective braid). On the Easy Snap Alternative at the top of the picture the ring has been moved down towards the knot allowing the two ends to separate. Feed the knot end into the loop end and lock it into place by moving the ring up.
Below is an example of the Easy Snap Alternatives used to attach Reins to a Side Pull. Notice the Reins attached to the solid loop end of the Easy Snap Alternative (shown at the bottom of the picture.) Also notice how the braided ring has been moved up to lock the Easy Snap Alternative onto the ring of the Side Pull.
Here's how they work:
- Referring to the picture above, the reins attach to the solid loops at the right of the picture.
- The ends shown at left open so that you can attach it to a bit, halter, or Side Pull.
- Notice the braided ring (shown in Reflective braid). On the Easy Snap Alternative at the top of the picture the ring has been moved down towards the knot allowing the two ends to separate. Feed the knot end into the loop end and lock it into place by moving the ring up.
Below is an example of the Easy Snap Alternatives used to attach Reins to a Side Pull. Notice the Reins attached to the solid loop end of the Easy Snap Alternative (shown at the bottom of the picture.) Also notice how the braided ring has been moved up to lock the Easy Snap Alternative onto the ring of the Side Pull.
***IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE that these have NOT been strength tested. To date, no problems have been reported when used on reins; they seem to work just fine under normal riding conditions. The only thing I would advise it to check the knot end to make sure that the knot hasn't slipped. (Maybe even sew the knot end with a few stitches of strong thread to ensure it wouldn't slip.)
- Choose one of the 1/4" colours for the Easy Snap Alternative. Then choose any of the Braiding Colours shown at the bottom of the "Colour & Rope Selection" page for the braided ring.
Sold individually
$10.00 each CDN
In Canada, there is nothing to add except shipping to get the product to you. See the "Shipping & Payment Info" page for more information.
- Choose one of the 1/4" colours for the Easy Snap Alternative. Then choose any of the Braiding Colours shown at the bottom of the "Colour & Rope Selection" page for the braided ring.
Sold individually
$10.00 each CDN
In Canada, there is nothing to add except shipping to get the product to you. See the "Shipping & Payment Info" page for more information.
Easy Snap Alternatives in Brown/Tan with Turquoise buttons
Easy Snap Alternatives in Brown with Crimson buttons
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HOW TO TIE THE ORIGINAL SNAP ALTERNATIVE
The Snap Alternative can be tied in many ways. This is one way that I find easy and seems to work very well. I also tie them like you would tie a rope halter and that works very well too. Play around with it and find whichever way works best for you. You may find you need to tie it different ways depending on what it's being used for at the time. Have fun with them!
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STEP 3: Take the knot of the Knot end, go OVER the loop and feed the knot through the bend you made in Step 2.
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STEP 4: Tighten and you're done!
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