Mohair cinch cord is an all natural fiber made from the hair of the Angora goat. It is often referred to as a “diamond fiber” due to its high tensile strength, resiliency, and natural luster. It is soft, light weight, and has insulating properties. Mohair also takes dye very well, meaning it is available in many beautiful colors and custom twists.

Here at Stockyard Mohair, we use only 100% mohair and alpaca cinch cord, never any synthetics or blends. We source all of our cord from small, women-owned businesses in the U.S. These suppliers work closely with the yarn mills to ensure the highest standards and practices for both product quality and animal husbandry.

We use only welded solid brass or stainless steel hardware to prevent rusting. Our tug sets are hand-crafted in Texas and Ohio using premium harness, bridle, and hermann oak leather.

If properly cared for, mohair tack will remain beautiful, functional, and comfortable for a long time. Unlike many cotton or synthetic blends, it will not shrink or stretch out. Because mohair has some natural resistance to dust and dirt, it is also simple to clean. Below are our recommendations for mohair care to extend the life of your investment:

>> Always store mohair tack inside, out of the elements, and away from pests and rodents.

>> It is completely normal for a layer of horsehair to build up on the backside (horse side) of your mohair tack. Do not try to remove it - this adds to the comfort and stability of the piece.

>> Over-washing mohair will felt out the fiber and fade dyes faster. For daily cleaning, you can gently brush away loose dirt with your finger tips.

>> When you notice a hard or crunchy build up of sweat and dirt, it is time for a deeper clean. This is particularly important if you have heavy design work or embroidery added to your piece. Steps for washing your mohair tack to follow:

1) Remove leather tugs.

2) Fill a bucket or deep sink with clean, cool water.

3) Submerge your mohair piece in the water and gently swirl to agitate. If particularly dirty, you can allow it to soak for 10 minutes.

4) Drain the dirty water and gently rinse your piece under a faucet or hose until water runs clear.

5) Lay flat to dry, out of direct sunlight.

6) Wipe down leather tugs and stainless steel or brass hardware with a clean, damp rag. Oil leather tugs with your favorite leather conditioner.

• ***DO NOT scrub your mohair piece as this could disrupt the cords in any detail work***

  ***AVOID using soaps/detergents as they will break down the fiber and fade color dyes faster***

  ***NEVER put your mohair tack in the washing machine or dryer. This will ruin your piece***