Where to buy thick cotton lead rope (without clips)?

[iconique]

I'm looking for the nice thick cotton lead rope without clips or attachments.

I can't buy the ready made one I have to replace that has a loop with 2 clips (works by clipping to each side of the headcollar) so I want to make one. I can find plenty of the nylon cord, but I want the nice thick cotton rope that I can at least hang onto.

Any ideas of suppliers please?

 

[AdorableAlice]

Perhaps a sailing company could help you ? are they called Chandlers ?

 

[iconique]

Thanks, ive been to quite a few and online, most suggesting the nylon otherwise the cotton rope that won't last (especially with a horse on the end of it) I've also found a firm in the US that do the type of configuration I'm looking for but again only in nylon.

Will keep looking.

 

[cobgoblin]

Could you bind two of the thinner cotton lead ropes together ?

 

[Echo Bravo]

If you do find someone who still makes them can you let me know, I bought one over 25 years ago and it lasted me over 20 years, the best kit for leading out stroppy horses.

 

[wallykissmas]

Would be interested in seeing a picture of your end product.

 

[WelshD]

I got some red cotton rope from B&Q last year

It was a tubular woven rope and I am sure the core was cotton too

 

[cobgoblin]

You can get cotton rope up to 24mm diameter at CheapRope.co.uk . I was bored, so did a few searches.

 

[Exploding Chestnuts]

You may have to buy a lead rope and change the clips, I used to do this, but I can't recall where my last long rope came from, the chandlers have a tub with off cuts, look in there.

 

[Exploding Chestnuts]

You can get cotton rope up to 24mm diameter at CheapRope.co.uk . I was bored, so did a few searches.

I am assuming OP is looking for the quite thick soft three strand rope as used in good old fashioned lead ropes. It's not on this site or any of the chandlers.

 

[magpie92]

OP might not be exactly what you are looking for but could work, http://www.leaderproducts.com.au/products/dog-ute-lead-1 use this to clip onto the head collar then use lead rope to clip onto the hoop

 

[cambrica]

The white rope halter I have is one long piece measuring 4 metres so could be adjusted easily. It also has brass rings that may be handy for attaching clips to.
Basically this http://welshcobshop.com/product/adjustable-rope-halter but you may find cheaper on ebay

 

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Hadn't thought to dismantle a halter! But MrsD is right I'm looking for the old fashioned cotton ropes (my grip is really poor and I find it easier with that style of rope)

years ago when I had a tackshop I used to import them from the US, however am finding my remaining few starting to give up the ghost! This is what it looks like, but I obviously want the cotton version and have the clips and the guards from the two that have died already http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sound-Equ...ne-Green-/370635576425?_trksid=p2054897.l4275