I’m trying to get into rope braiding with horsehair and leather but can’t find anyone in my area to help me get started. Can you help me?
Marv Olson
Garden City, Idaho
I called an old friend, Len Albright, who’s been in the saddle making business and knows a lot about braiding. He suggests you contact: Hitching Post Supply, 111 West Main St., Monroe, WA 98272 or call 360-805-1673. To paraphrase my idol, Will Rogers: Braiding ropes is a good skill to have ’cause if you mess it up you can always use the thing to hang yourself.
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