The idea of rein chains or slobber straps is when you lift up on the reins or rope the weight of either cues the horse quicker than reins alone which helps create a lighter touch in the riders hands.

Handcrafted Western Bridle Rein Chains
We are very excited to share with you this very talented craftsman who makes these very high quality, beautiful rein chains: Fred Payden of Applecart Chainworks from Jordan Valley, Oregon who has become a special friend. The chains are truly works of art! Each link, swivel and end is handmade. Notice some are hand twisted as well!
They come in raw steel.
The styles available vary and he is coming up with new designs all the time!
 $125.00 A Set
( For $10.00 you can have them browned!)

JV #64 12 1/4”
Made from all square wire!

JV #97 12” Leader Chain

Left to Right: $76.00

#RC5 Double Link 10”
#RC2 Short Triangle 9”
#RC2 Long Triange 13”
#RC3 Fish Leader 11 1/2”
#RC1 Short Swivel-In-The-Center 9”
#RC1 Long Swivel-In-The-Center 12”
*These are handmade so the lengths are approximate.

We stock the chains in Stainless Steel & Browned.
We can special order the chains in Blued, Antique Gold & Black

#7307  $25.00
12” Nickel Rein Chains

LV Fancy Swivels
$$60.00
Les Vogt's new silver inlaid rein chain connector swivel. The swivel will add weight for more pre-load and help keep your reins from twisting.

Slobber Strap Price List
Skirting or Harness Leather Outside
Latigo Lining (Optional)

6 3/4”-7” (Style A, C, E)
7 3/4” (Style F,G)
8”-9” (Style B, D, )
Adjustable 7 1/2”-9 1/2” Plain $48.00
 (Doubled instead of lined)

Base Price Plain Unlined $20.00

Additions:
Latigo Lining  $20.00
Border Stamped $10.00
Fully Stamped  $15.00
Carved $25.00
Simple Figurine/Brand/Initials $20.00
Spots (Brass or Nickel) .20 each
Cow Hair-On Hide Inserts $10.00

*Can add most of the conchos shown on our concho page to put in the center with a chicago screw. Quote.
*Oil, Stain or Antiquing Included!
*Can add a plain chicago screw to close sides at no charge!

From Left to Right: Style A-6 3/4”, B-9”, C-6 3/4”, D-8”, E-6 3/4”

#16 Style A
6 3/4” $55.50
3/4” Gold Finish Cut Out Star Conchos

#25 Style F
7 3/4” $55.40
Black
1” Brass
Los Angeles Conchos

#31 Style A
6 3/4” $40.00
Black

#26 Style F
7 3/4” $74.00 1 1/2” Brass Los Angeles Conchos

Harness Leather Style B
9” $20.00