Does your sandwich case rub your horse?

[SpoiledHorse]

The other sandwich case thread reminded me that I've been wanting to ask this. I have a very nice leather canteen, but I find that if I take it hunting for a couple of hours, the corner rubs the hair right off poor Patrick. :no: It doesn't cause a problem if we're just doing a class at Hunt Night, but no matter how I try to adjust it, it still seems to rub if it's on for more than an hour or so.

Any suggestions?

[crosscreeksh]

In our area - OK, KS - square pads are permited/promoted and the use of one will end your problem. Check with your hunt to see if they permit the pads. In lue of a pad, I might make a little "pillow case" of white fleece for the sandwich case.

[SpoiledHorse]

A square pad is a good suggestion, and I'll run it by the Masters. I'm guessing they'll allow it. I like the pillowcase idea, too.

Thanks!

[Good Old Sledge]

Mine rubs a bit but it's never removed hair! Just leaves a tell-tale line of dust around the bottom edge. The sheepskin sounds like a grand idea.

[JSwan]

I've never had a problem. You might try messing with the buckles to see if you can get it to hang evenly and straight. Otherwise, that bit of sheepskin sounds like a great idea.

[fernie fox]

AARRRGGGHHH,:D:D:D

No square pads.yuck.:eek:

Is the strap that goes to the billets tight enough??

[Triplicate]

When you clip your horse set the saddle on his back with your sandwich case attached. Then slide the saddle back a little bit to copy where it will be after you have been riding.

Then take a marker similar to your horse's color and outline the sandwich case and saddle. Leave the hair under the saddle, over his withers and where the sandwich case is located and no more rubs !

The marker will make it easier to clip neatly - clip just inside the line so the line on the "fur" won't show.

By the way, make sure the underneath side of the case is clean each time you use it or that can contribute to the rubbing.

In the old days, most rarely carried a sandwich case out hunting - you made your sandwich, cut it in half, wrapped the halves separately and put one in each pocket of your coat.
Unless you were carrying a hero sandwich, they didn't show and were easier to get to than openning a sandwich case.

[Painted Wings]

Yeah, I'm not big on square pad either. I ride with a sandwich case and have not have a rub problem although it does get sweaty and I have to clean it every time. The sheepskin idea makes me curious, sounds like a good idea, I have a couple of questions:

1. real sheepskin or simulated?

2. If real where was it procured?

3. If simulated, do you have a problem with the edges unravelling or did you hem it?

Thanks,

[crosscreeksh]

Personally, I've never had that problem, but I would think that synthetic fleece would be all right. Either hemmed or not, I've got fleece leg wraps that never fray. Real sheepskin would also be nice - there was a thread on FOL a few weeks ago where they were discussing a good supplier of real sheepskins. Since the weight of a sandwich case is much less than a saddle, I think synthetic fleece would be sufficient and easier to wash. Just my two cents.

[Rt66Kix]

Unless you were carrying a hero sandwich, they didn't show.

And all along I just thought they were happy to see me...:winkgrin:

[Romany]

You can buy big sheepskin scraps that have been treated so they're machine-washable at Princess Auto (online) sometimes.

Also search your used clothing stores for an antique sheepskin coat or rug, or Ebay ditto. Ebay's good for offcuts, too.

[Windy Willow]

Yes my square case rubbed the hair off of my hunt horse. I quit using it THEN came up with idea to buy a piece of brown felt, cut it the size and taped it to the back of the case. Did the trick and its not noticible at all.

[SpoiledHorse]

Thanks for all of the great ideas! I'm so glad that there are some good options that have worked well for others. Hate to have paid all that $$ for a nice canteen and then not be able to use it!

I really appreciate all of your help! :D

[Windy Willow]

Mistakenly said taped but what i did was used velcro strips

[Painted Wings]

I found someone on Ebay that has a lot of sheepskin products and sells large scraps.

Do a search on large sheepskin pad

I bought them and am going to try them. I hate seeing the sweat on my expensive sandwich case after each hunt although I do clean it off right away it does get stained.


http://cgi.ebay.com/LARGE-Sheepskin-Wool-Pads-for-RE-LINING-SHOES-ANYTHING_W0QQitemZ370087932067QQcmdZViewItemQQptZL H_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item370087932067&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

[tangledweb]

I hate seeing the sweat on my expensive sandwich case after each hunt although I do clean it off right away it does get stained.

Each to their own. I dislike the way new leather items look before they acquire that patina of use. I recently damaged my favourite antique flask holder and have to use my spare one that is shiny and new. I'll like it better in a year (or I'll get around to fixing the other).

[Painted Wings]

My sandwich case is over 30 yrs old. It has plenty of patina already. At this point I'm just trying to keep it sound for many more years of use. It and me.

[Romany]

I found someone on Ebay that has a lot of sheepskin products and sells large scraps.

Do a search on large sheepskin pad

I bought them and am going to try them. I hate seeing the sweat on my expensive sandwich case after each hunt although I do clean it off right away it does get stained.


http://cgi.ebay.com/LARGE-Sheepskin-Wool-Pads-for-RE-LINING-SHOES-ANYTHING_W0QQitemZ370087932067QQcmdZViewItemQQptZL H_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item370087932067&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50


Just wanted to thank you for that link; she seems like a nice seller, and she's got all sorts of neat wool stuff, plus her prices are great!

[Painted Wings]

My father-in-law passed away last May. I decided I'd better pull his old Stubben off the high rack on the tack room wall and oil it, clean it up and think about selling it. Surprise for me that it had a lovely wire cutter case attached to it. It is now attached to my saddle. Not only will it come in handy, but it's a nice remembrance of him I can carry with me. I've got one of my mother-in-law's canteens that she gave me. These kinds of hunting artifacts are the best kind. Not only do you not have to pay for them but they have sentimental value as well as usefulness.