Slot conchos are used to attach the bit end of your headstall to the bit or in the case of hackamores to attach the noseband to the headstall.
Slot conchos are the safest kind of attachment because they won’t come untied and the strings that keep them in place are less likely to become worn than tie strings alone. They will never come unscrewed as can happen with screw conchos (also known as Chicago screws). Slot conchos can keep you from getting in a storm. All my tack is made with slot conchos unless tie strings or screw conchos are requested.
Slot conchos can look difficult to attach but once you try it they’re really easy.
Here’s a fail-proof guide for getting slot conchos on your gear:
- Position the bit and put the tie strings through the holes in the bit end of headstall. Slide the concho down strings.
- Open holes in the tie strings with an awl. You can rub the tie strings with saddle soap to help them slide through the holes more easily.
- 3. Pull the tie strings up. Working from the bottom slide bottom string through the hole in the top string.
- Lift the strings and again place bottom string through the hole in the top string. Pull tight and smooth the strings down. Your slot concho is attached!
Slot conchos can be ordered under the Ranch/Trail dropdown on home page and then clicking replacement parts.
Customer comments:
“Sure beats Chicago screws! I’ve had them unscrew while riding making the bridle fall off”
“Slot conchos are a ton better! I’ve had to use crazy glue or clear nail polish to keep Chicago screws together or carry spares and a screw driver…..I don’t think so! Not fun when a bit falls out of your horse’s mouth! I’d choose Slot Conchos any day.”
“Dennis is so right. They are the safest by far!”
