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Medium Trace Shackle - $69.95
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Our most popular trace shackle for use on “D” end traces with large ponies to single horses. Super strong and “rated”, you will feel secure in knowing this shackle is safe and easy to use.
Length 3-7/8” Top Opening 13/16” Bottom Opening 11/16” Functional Strength 3525 lbs Break Load 8550 lbs
All our WICHARD, RONSTAN and SPRENGER snap shackles are “HR” hot-drop forged from high-resistance, stainless steel. Only forging creates a superior steel product by increasing its elasticity and maximizing the steel’s internal strength. A forged snap shackle will deform long before breaking. It will not burst or ...
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Small Trace Shackle - $49.95
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Popular for use with Miniature horses and ponies as trace shackles on “D” end traces. Safe, quick and very easy to use.
Length 2-3/4” Top Opening 5/8” Bottom Opening 15/32” Functional Strength 2200 lbs Break Load 3750 lbs
All our WICHARD, RONSTAN and SPRENGER snap shackles are “HR” hot-drop forged from high-resistance, stainless steel. Only forging creates a superior steel product by increasing its elasticity and maximizing the steel’s internal strength. A forged snap shackle will deform long before breaking. It will not burst or break suddenly. This is a guarantee for safety. Please beware of cheap imitations ...
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Lock Jaw Quick-Open Snap - $11.95
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This is used to quickly disconnect the harness back-band from the harness saddle. The grooved thumb lever slides up or down to lock or unlock it from its position. When locked, it cannot be bumped or opened accidentally. Solid bronze only.
It is available to accommodate either a 3/4” or 1” wide strap.
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Large Trace Shackles - $129.95
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This super heavy-duty Wichard quick-release shackle is perfect for use with “D” end traces or some pole strap connections on, heavy single horses or pairs.
Length 4-3/4” Top Opening 1-1/32” Bottom Opening 1 – 1/16” Functional Strength 6650 lbs Break Load 15500 lbs
All our WICHARD, RONSTAN and SPRENGER snap shackles are “HR” hot-drop forged from high-resistance, stainless steel. Only forging creates a superior steel product by increasing its elasticity and maximizing the steel’s internal strength. A forged snap shackle will deform long before breaking. It will not burst or break suddenly. This is a guarantee for safety. ...
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Small Pole/Breeching/Trace Shackle - $89.00
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This smaller version is used mostly for pony pole straps or breeching straps.
Working load is 2645 lbs. Break load 4410 lbs. Overall length is 3 1/8” Eye is 5/8” Bottom will accomodate up to a 1 1/8” wide strap.
All our WICHARD, RONSTAN and SPRENGER snap shackles are “HR” hot-drop forged from high-resistance, stainless steel. Only forging creates a superior steel product by increasing its elasticity and maximizing the steel’s internal strength. A forged snap shackle will deform long before breaking. It will not burst or break suddenly. This is a guarantee for safety. Please beware of ...
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Large Pole/Breeching/Trace Shackle - $98.00
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“HR” quick-release Wichard shackle is primarily for the use with pole straps and will accomodate up to a 1 9/16” wide strap. Wichard snap shackles will never suddenly break! They show signs of deformation well before reaching breaking point. “HR” stands for High Resistance. The 17.4 PH stainless steel that these shackles are forged from offers very high level mechanical performance caracteristics. This item is “rated” for strength and integrity.
Length 4” Top Opening 27/32” Bottom Opening 1-9/16” Functional Strength 3525 lbs Break Load 8490 lbs
Made in France
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Medium Pole/Breeching/Trace Shackle - $79.95
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This Wichard rounded closed, swivel-end, quick-release shackle is used primarily as a pole shackle or breeching schackle for ponies or horses and can also be used in some cases as trace shackles. Made in France.
Length 4-1/8” Top Opening 13/16” Bottom Opening 1-1/32” Functional Strength 3225 lbs Break Load 8490 lbs
All our WICHARD, RONSTAN and SPRENGER snap shackles are “HR” hot-drop forged from high-resistance, stainless steel. Only forging creates a superior steel product by increasing its elasticity and maximizing the steel’s internal strength. A forged snap shackle will deform long before breaking. It will not burst or ...
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Small Pole/Breeching/Trace Shackle - $45.00
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This Wichard quick-release snap shackle has a closed, swivel-end and is used primarily as a pole or breeching shackle with ponies and miniature horses. In some cases this snap shackle can be used as a trace shackle. Made in France.
Length 3 1/8” Top Opening 5/8” Bottom Opening 3/4” Functional Strength 2645 lbs Break Load 4450 lbs
All our WICHARD, RONSTAN and SPRENGER snap shackles are “HR” hot-drop forged from high-resistance, stainless steel. Only forging creates a superior steel product by increasing its elasticity and maximizing the steel’s internal strength. A forged snap shackle will deform long before ...
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