| Classic 
                        Natural Horsemanship Rope for Leads and Reins Our classic leads and reins 
                          are made with Stable Braid which is designed with the specifications 
                          most desirable for equine applications.  Other rope 
                          can be stiff and/or heavy in comparison. The rope is 
                          constructed with a braided inner core and braided outer 
                          sleeve for flexibility and a live feel. The half inch rope 
                          is light enough to be a comfortable weight at the twenty-two 
                          foot length.  Stable Braid is the top rope choice among 
                          leading Natural Horsemanship trainers. In addition to offering 
                          the traditional white with a blue tracer, we custom order 
                          the rope in black with a blue tracer as a horsefriendly exclusive.   
 When comparing rope, note the tracer (or lack of tracer) 
                            which identifies the manufacturer (see diagram below).  
                            The tracer is a thread of a different color which is woven 
                            into the outer cover or sleeve of the rope.
 
 
                          
                            | Stable 
                                Braid Double Braid
 Stable 
                                braid 2-IN-1 double braided rope is actually 
                                two ropes in one.  First the braided core is constructed.  
                                A second rope is then braided over it to form the cover 
                                or sleeve.  Since double braid rope was first introduced in 
                                1958, there have been many improvements, but the basic 
                                design concept of a braided core has not changed.
 
  Construction Along 
                                with the development of the double braided design came a twisting and braiding process to align all fibers 
                                  parallel to the running axis of the rope.  This 
                                  design provides maximum abrasion resistance and 
                                rope ware life, as well as greater control and stability 
                                under tension through controlled elongation.
 Rope Designed for 
                                Specific Applications Together 
                                  these improvements enable rope manufacturers to offer 
                                  the most versatile assortment of braided ropes designed 
                                  specifically for various applications.  By varying 
                                  the fibers to alter the characteristics of the rope, 
                                  a variety of ropes are offered, each with its own 
                                  distinctive performance oriented characteristics.
 
 Stable Braid
 Stable 
                                  Braid has the correct strength, elasticity, 
                                  and weight characteristics for equine applications.  
                                  The core and cover move separately to provide the 
                                  live feel necessary for refinement of communication 
                                  between horse and human.
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