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Posted on Monday, Aug 28, 2000 - 5:21 pm:

Been searching the web all morning looking for a simple, western style headstall that will fit my Arab mare. Looked in all the usual places (State Line, Valley Vet, etc.) and even the Arab Horse search machine. All I found was the very expensive, very fancy show stuff. Any one out there in the Advisor world know a good shopping site on the Web specifically for everyday Arab items?!! Thanks!

Posted on Monday, Aug 28, 2000 - 7:19 pm:

Linda--Usually, I find that quarter horse headstalls will fit my Arabians. One thing I ask the catalog people to do is to measure the browband and the maximum & minimum length of the cheek pieces. Before it dawned on me to do that, I got a number of bridles that were too narrow at the browband with cheek pieces that were too long.

Or, you can always get a one-ear head stall.

Or, try going to endurance.net and shopping through their vendors section. They have lots of Arab gear.

Posted on Monday, Aug 28, 2000 - 9:33 pm:

Many thanks! "Missy" is my new horse, just bought her last week. She was always ridden with hackamore and has a tiny head. All our quarter horse headstalls were way too big (long) - the hackamore was DrOoping down her nose. I will try the endurance site right now. Thanks again.

Posted on Tuesday, Aug 29, 2000 - 8:57 am:

Hi Linda, Congratulations on your new Arab. I have had Arabs for years, and I also have problems finding tack to fit. One catalog that I've had a lot of luck with is the Schneider's catalog. They don't have a web site to order from, but you can call them at 1-800-365-1311 and request a catalog. They have everything from reasonably priced working tack to really expensive show tack. I have had great luck finding headstalls and other Arab sized items from them.

Heidi

Posted on Tuesday, Aug 29, 2000 - 1:42 pm:

Heidi, thanks for the tip. I will give them a call! And Eveo, I did go on the endurance site and found some really good "stores" - especially liked the biothane style halters that come in colors and are Arab size. It's damp in Hawaii and leather is a mildew magnet. Thanks and again the "Advisor" has proved to be an wonderful help!
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