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This page will be updated periodically with highlights on new items we offer.
In an effort to provide the quality and availability desired by those who are learning about
aspects of comfort and safety for thier horse, Darin has a history of "training
the competition," so-to-speak. Due to the increased interest in do-it-yourself cinch making, we continue to work hard to develop the training, tools, and supplies in hopes that manufacturers and materials suppliers will get the message that folks are serious about seeking what is best for their horse or mule.
To that end, we have taken steps to make our own cords and yarns, distinctly identifiable as the ArtCords brand, while providing a more refined and higher quality, 100% mohair. The results are fantastic patterns and custom possibilities you may have only dreamed of before.
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Now available!
This new buckle has been designed for maximum quality and durability in answer to the many requests we have recieved. The first shipment has already arrived and is now in-stock. Orders will be filled on a first-order/first-ship basis.
- Custom Design by Darin Alexander
- Cast Stainless Steel
- Solid Roller
- Maximum Quality Shaped Tongue
This D-style roller buckle can now be purchased to make your own cinches on or added to a cinch that you would like us to make for you at a nominal upgrade fee. Be the first in your neighborhood to sport this top-quality buckle on your next cinch!
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Cinch makers are welcome to pre-order now. Those of you who wish to add it to a cinch, please write "ssfD Roller" in the comment field with any additional notes as you check out. You can also place your order by phone: 1-866-USA-CORD (872-2673)
{If we are unable to answer your call, please leave a message so we can get back with you. Thank you.}
Shop with us in confidence!
Feel free to verify our Authorize.Net listing by clicking the seal.
What is Mohair?!
We have seen quotes from those who define mohair as "a mixture of Angora goat hair and wool" while many cinches in the market today that sell as mohair may only be such in color tone. This we learned from cord provided by a cinch manufacturer that, with a simple urn test proved to be 100% Acrylic. Additional market trends seem to be a shift to "mohair cinch" only referring to a cinch of cord design. It seems to many of those we speak with, that "Mohair," when used as a single word on an item, should indicate only hair from the Angora goat. Since this has not been the case in the market for some time, we simply advise folks to purchase cinches which identify the percentage of Mohair up-front. After all, for those with more sensitive skinned horses, the 70% kid mohair/30% low crimp wool has a much softer feel and has responded much like the 100% adult mohair in our field tests. Even then, quality of the cord is very important as is craftsmanship... thus we encourage folks to feel the difference between cinches that are being sold at shows and in stores. Think of your next 100% Mohair cinch purchase, wether from us, our dealers, or another custom cinch maker, as an investment in comfort and health of your fourlegged friend. They will thank you for it!
About our Dealers:
Please note that our active dealers purchase cinches throughout the year and may offer competitive retail prices. So be sure to check our Authorized Dealer list and visit with
them for more information on the wide range of horse and mule gear they have to offer.
You may also find that they carry some of our cinches and mecates which do not appear within this site. Some dealers have choosen to offer customized designs which we do not offer on our website or may have an agreement with them in an effort to support their unique vision. In either case, ONLY those who have signed up with us as Authorized Dealers, have been granted permission to use our name(s) and/or Logo(s).
We invite you to contact us with any questions or to verify if a cinch, mecate, or shu-fly
has been made by Darin Alexander.
Updated September 10, 2009
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