French Snaps

[Mhairi2007]

I am trying to source French Snaps, which are traditionally used in Hackeny Harness on Overcheck Reins.

I have found some in the USA, but would like to know if anyone here has heard of them in the UK.
Goodluck!

 

[YorkshireLass]

http://www.rideanddrive.co.uk/harness/leather/commodor/overch1i.htm Try Ride & Drive!

Many of the fittings used in carriage driving are widely available at Marine Chandlers (under different names)

Try eBay, I got my large quick releasers (snap shackles) for 12 pounds (as opposed to 60 quid on carriage driving suppliers sites)

 

[Law]

I would try Jeffries head office. They do a lot of military stuff and army leather work so they might have that sort of thing for harness etc It's not on their website but they do definitely do it!

 

[Mhairi2007]

I've been 'Googling' Marine suppliers and have had no luck yet. also just emailed Ride and Drive, so will see if we have any luck.
Cheers.