Thoroughbred Racing Catalog
Quality | Reliability | Durability W I N N I N G
P E R F O R M A N C E
About The Walsh Company A Tradition of Excellence Walsh Harness & Saddlery has a long and rich heritage of producing peerless products known for their craftsmanship, longevity and ease of use. Founded in 1914 by John Walsh, the company grew to prominence by developing distinctive products like the innovative Walsh No-Buckle Harness. Leadership Upholds The Walsh Values and Tradition In 2001, Paul Treiber, a lifelong horseman and local businessman, took the reins at Walsh. Paul was and continues to be dedicated to maintaining the Walsh tradition of unsurpassed workmanship and friendly customer service plus has brought a focus to bringing innovative products to all breeds of competitive and pleasure horses. Pride In Workmanship Walsh brand products are manufactured in the United States at our 40,000 square foot Brookfield, Wisconsin facility. We are proud of the workmanship of Walsh’s associates who craft our products. We have a number of craftsmen with over twenty years of experience producing the products Walsh customers have come to expect. These craftsmen are supported by unique manufacturing techniques that bring you the finest equine products in the industry.
A Message from Paul Treiber I want to start by thanking each and every one of Walsh’s valued dealers and customers for your ongoing support and for choosing Walsh products. The Walsh team is dedicated to producing products you will be proud to put on your shelves and your horses. As we look toward the future, you have my promise that Walsh will continue to build upon our long tradition of producing quality products and also continue to be on the leading edge when introducing innovative new products. Walsh customers can count on being treated as part of the family. From our home base of Brookfield, Wisconsin, we will do everything to insure your 100% satisfaction. I welcome the opportunity to meet you in the near future and also encourage you to contact me at anytime with your comments and suggestions. You are as much a part of Walsh as I am, and I value your role in our success. Paul M. Treiber
President, The Walsh Company Inc. paul@walshproducts.com Direct Line: 262.439.4300
Table of Contents Racing Equipment
Girths and Covers
Pro-Nylon Headstalls....................................2
Nylon Removable Fleece Girth...................16
Pro-Nylon Curb Strap...................................2
Synthetic Straight Girth..............................16
Pro-Nylon Nose Bands.................................3
Fleece Girth Cover......................................17
Pro-Nylon Figure 8 Nose Band.....................3 Rubber Figure 8 Nose Band..........................4 Pro-Nylon Reins............................................4 Leather Reins.................................................5
Leg Protection
Bandages......................................................18 Boots...........................................................18
Shadow Roll..................................................5
Training Accessories
Pro-Nylon Bib Rings.....................................6
Nylon Side Reins.........................................19
Leather Bib Rings..........................................6
Training Lunge Lines..................................19
Leather Yoke..................................................7 Pro-Nylon Yoke.............................................7 Fleece Yoke Covers........................................8 Halters
Race Track Halter..........................................9 British Halter.................................................9 Shipping Halter...........................................10
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Turnout Halter............................................10 Thoroughbred Nylon Halter.......................11 Thoroughbred Breakaway Halter................11 Replacement Crowns..................................12 Solid Brass Name Plates..............................12 Fleece Halter Covers....................................13 Leads
Leather Leads..............................................14 Nylon Leads................................................15
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Racing Equipment
Introducing Walsh’s New Pro-Nylon As you will see in the pages of our new thoroughbred catalog, we have introduced a number of Walsh products manufactured with Pro-Nylon. This innovative material is structured with nylon and polypropylene webbing, which provides unmatched comfort, convenience, and performance on and off the racetrack. Pro-Nylon is a powerful synthetic combination designed for low-maintenance, extended durability and high performance. When you purchase Walsh Pro-Nylon products, you are receiving a lightweight, machine washable, hygienic piece of equipment that is also abrasion resistant. Pro-Nylon has a professional high quality finished appearance that will not only make your horse feel good, but also look good out on the track. Look for our Pro-Nylon products and look toward the future.
Pro-Nylon Headstall 1413 Combination Headstall and Curbstrap 1417 Pro-Nylon Curb Strap • 5/8” wide • Stainless steel hardware 1416 Pro-Nylon Headstall • Stainless steel hardware
* Available with two tone accent strip
PRO-NYLON COLORS
Black
Blue
Green
Red
Brown
White
Yellow
Red
Brown
White
Yellow
ACCENT BROW BAND COLORS
Black
2
Blue
Green
1418 Pro-Nylon Nose Band only
1428 Pro-Nylon Nose Band with flash nose band
• Stainless steel hardware * Available with two tone accent strip
Racing Equipment
Pro-Nylon Nose Band
PRO-NYLON COLORS
Black
Blue
Green
Red
Brown
White
Yellow
ACCENT NOSE BAND COLORS
Black
Blue
Green
Red
Brown
White
Yellow
Pro-Nylon Figure 8 Nose Band 1429 • Pro-Nylon with fleece button
PRO-NYLON COLORS
Black
Blue
Green
Red
Brown
White
Yellow
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Racing Equipment
Rubber Figure 8 Nose Band 1453 • Pro-Nylon in choice of colors • Comfort Flex rubber nose band in Black
PRO-NYLON COLORS
Black
Blue
Green
Red
Brown
White
Yellow
Pro-Nylon Reins 1415 Pro-Nylon Twisted Loop Reins with rubber grips • 1” wide x 6’ long • Stainless steel hardware 1419 Pro-Nylon Buckle Reins with rubber grips • 1” wide x 6’ long • Stainless steel hardware BASE COLORS
Black
Blue
Green
Red
Brown
White
Yellow
Blue
Green
Red
Brown
White
Yellow
GRIP COLORS
Black
4
Brick Red
Racing Equipment
Leather Reins 1443 • 1”wide x 6’ long • Handmade Havana Leather • Buckle ends with stainless steel hardware
GRIP COLORS
Black
Blue
Green
Red
Brown
White
Yellow
Brick Red
Shadow Roll 1411 • Synthetic Fleece • Easy on and off Velcro closure • Machine washable
FLEECE COLORS
Black
White
Gray
Maroon
Gold
Green
Hunter Green
Blue
Red
Orange
Navy
Purple
Brown
Maize
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Racing Equipment
Pro-Nylon Bib Rings 1421 • Machine washable • Stainless steel hardware
PRO-NYLON COLORS
Black
Blue
Green
Red
Brown
Leather Bib Rings 1435 • Handmade Havana Leather • Double stiched edges • Nylon reinforced rings • Solid brass hardware
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White
Yellow
Racing Equipment
Leather Yoke 1434 • Handmade Havana Leather • Solid brass hardware
Pro-Nylon Yoke 1420 • Stainless steel hardware • Machine washable
PRO-NYLON COLORS
Black
Blue
Green
Red
Brown
White
Yellow
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Racing Equipment
Fleece Yoke Covers 1434CVR • Synthetic Fleece Covers for 1434 Leather and 1420 Synthetic Yokes • Set of 3 includes covers for Grith Strap, Neck Strap and Buckle Strap
FLEECE COLORS
Black
White
Gray
Maroon
Gold
Green
Hunter Green
Blue
Red
Orange
Navy
Purple
Brown
Maize
Trainers Know
Quality
Trainers, including Eclipse Award winning trainer Todd Pletcher, understand the value in equipping their horses with quality tack. A product that is durable, easy to maintain, and designed to maximize performance, is invaluable in getting their horses to the winner’s circle. Quality animals deserve quality products…they deserve Walsh.
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Halters
Race Track Halter 4300 • 11/8” wide halter • Round throat • Triple-stitched, two-ply construction • Hand-rubbed edges • Handmade Havana Leather • Straight chin • No snap at throat Sizes Cob....................... 4336 Regular Horse....... 4337 Large Horse.......... 4338
British Halter
5100
• 1” wide halter • English Bridle Leather • Triple-stitched, two-ply construction • Hand-rubbed edges • Straight chin • Round throat • Optional throat snap • Double buckle crown • Solid brass hardware Sizes with throat snap: Cob....................... 5146 Regular Horse....... 5147 Large Horse.......... 5148 Extra Large Horse 5149
Chestnut/White Thread
Havana/White Thread
Made To Order Black/Black Thread
Havana/Brown Thread
Chestnut/Brown Thread
Sizes without throat snap: Cob....................... 5136 Regular Horse....... 5137 Large Horse.......... 5138 Available in fine tack stores worldwide
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Halters
Shipping Halter
World’s Best Shipping Halter
5800 • 1” wide halter • Genuine sheepskin
Chestnut/White Thread
• English Bridle Leather • Double-stitched, two-ply construction • Straight chin • Round throat
Sizes
• 2 inch longer nose
Pony..................... 5845 Cob....................... 5846 Regular Horse....... 5847 Large Horse.......... 5848 Extra Large Horse.5849
• Full sheepskin nose and throat • Throat snap • Double buckle crown • Solid brass hardware
Turnout Halter 2700 • Double stitched leather halter • Handmade Havana Leather • Flat Throat • Straight chin • No snap at throat Sizes Foal........................................2733 Weanling, Small Pony............2734 Yearling, Medium Pony..........2735 Cob........................................ 2736 Regular Horse........................ 2737 Large Horse........................... 2738
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OVED IMPR FOR G SIZIN R FIT E T BET
5630
Halters
Thoroughbred Nylon Halter • 1” wide halter • Soft, heavy nylon webbing • Straight chin • Round throat • Single buckle crown • Solid brass hardware • Reinforced stitching at hardware Sizes Cob....................... 5636 Regular Horse....... 5637 Large Horse.......... 5638 NYLON COLORS
Black
Navy
Blue
Hunter Green
Red
Maroon
Thoroughbred Breakaway Halter 65600
Sizes
• 1” wide halter Cob....................... 65636 Regular Horse....... 65637 • Soft, heavy nylon webbing Large Horse.......... 65638 • Straight chin • Round throat • No Throat snap • Replaceable double buckle crown • Solid brass hardware • Reinforced stitching at hardware • Single-ply leather crown NYLON COLORS
Black
Navy
Blue
Hunter Green
Red
Maroon
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Halters
When You See Walsh – You Know You Are In The Right Place Walsh has been producing quality equestrian equipment since 1914, and we would not have become the successful company we are today without the support of our loyal dealers all across the world. When a tack shop, on-line retailer, or independent equipment provider carries Walsh products, they demonstrate a desire to provide their customers and clients with the very best. A product that is reliable, durable, and crafted with an extreme commitment to detail.
Replacement Crowns and Name Plates 386-3/4 (3/4” ) or 386-1 (1”) • Single-ply Leather Crown for Nylon Breakaway Halter • Handmade Havana Leather
4337CR • Replacement for 4300 Race Track Halter
vailable in: Yearling (5), A Cob (6), Regular (7) and Large (8)
MADE OF SOLID BRASS
3701A • 4½” x ¾” One line 12
3701B • 4 ½” x ¾” Two lines
3702 • 3” x ½” One line
Halters
Fleece Halter Covers • Synthetic Fleece with easy open Velcro closures • Standard color is maize, as shown 382-4 • 4 piece set • Crown, Nose, 2 Cheek Pieces
382 • Complete 7 piece set Cheeks
382-Crown • Crown only
382-2 • 2 Piece Set • Crown and Nose
382-Nose • Nose only
Nose Crown
FLEECE COLORS
Black
White
Gray
Maroon
Gold
Green
Hunter Green
Blue
Red
Orange
Navy
Purple
Brown
Maize
Walsh Goes Global Walsh has officially gone Global! You can now find Walsh products in all corners of the world. Our tack and racing equipment is now available worldwide; from the Far East to Australia, throughout Europe, and everywhere in between. Quality and customer service simply has no boundaries!
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Leads
Leather Racing Leads 58430 • Handmade Havana Leather • Heavy duty leather • Reinforced with nylon webbing • 8’ long • 1” wide with 30” solid brass chain 58434 • Handmade Havana Leather • Heavy duty leather • Reinforced with nylon webbing • 8’ long • 1” wide with solid brass snap
Leather Leads 58412 • Handmade Havana Leather • Heavy duty leather • Reinforced with nylon webbing • 8’ long • 1” wide with 12” solid brass chain 58424 • Handmade Havana Leather • Heavy duty leather • Reinforced with nylon webbing • 8’ long • 1” wide with 24” solid brass chain
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Leads
Nylon Lead 5660 • Heavy, soft nylon webbing • 1” wide with 30” solid brass chain • 8’ long
NYLON COLORS
Black
Navy
Blue
Hunter Green
Red
Maroon
Nylon Lead with Snap 5617 • Heavy, soft nylon webbing • 1” wide with solid brass snap • 8’ long
NYLON COLORS
Black
Navy
Blue
Hunter Green
Red
Maroon
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Girths and Covers
Nylon Girth with Removable Fleece 8345 • Nylon Girth • Available in Black or Brown • Removable fleece adds flexibility, secure fit and shock absorption • Fleece fastened with high-sheer Velcro • Heavy-duty, 3-ply English elastic ends • Ideal for training, performance or competition • Machine washable • Stainless steel roller buckles • Nylon Reinforced ends • Sizes 42”-54”
8346 Replacement Fleece
FLEECE COLORS
Black
White
Gray
Maroon
Gold
Green
Hunter Green
Blue
Red
Orange
Navy
Purple
Brown
Maize
Synthetic Straight Girth 8340 • Slip-proof removable neoprene adds flexibility, secure fit and shock absorption • Nylon webbing fastened with high-sheer Velcro • Heavy-duty, 3-ply English elastic ends • Ideal for training, performance or competition • Machine washable • Stainless steel roller buckles • Nylon reinforced leather ends • Available in Black or Brown • Sizes 42”-54” • Available with and without dee ring
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Girths and Covers
Fleece Girth Cover 1410 • Double Thick Synthetic Fleece • Machine washable • Sizes 42-54”
THE INDUST R LEADE Y R FLEECE COLORS
Black
White
Gray
Maroon
Gold
Green
Hunter Green
Blue
Red
Orange
Navy
Purple
Brown
Maize
American Made
When we manufacture our equine products at our Brookfield, Wisconsin facility, you can rely on the fact that you are purchasing equine products that are made the American way. Attention to detail, commitment to excellence, and no cutting of corners all add up to a quality American made product. We are committed to producing these products; products that not only carry our logo, but also the American flag. You can be confident that when it says “Made in America” you are buying the very best.
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Leg Protection
Bandages 171 Brace Bandages • Walsh proprietary design • 4” wide by 6’ long • Nylon/rayon/rubber material • Set of 2
NYLON COLORS
Black
Blue
Red
White
Boots • Double-lock Velcro closure • Sizes: Small, Medium, Large and X-Large 147 • Ribbed bell boot • Available in Black or White 147F • Ribbed bell boot with fleece-lined top • Available in Black or White 227 Soft Splint Boot • Soft, firm neoprene provides comfort and protection • Thermoplastic outer shell protects against impact • Velcro closure straps • Sizes: Small, Medium, Large and X-Large 18
Training Accessories
Nylon Side Reins 8004-LK • Made with soft heavy nylon • Italian rubber dogbone center with safety strap • 1” wide • Adjusts from 41” to 46”
Leather Side Reins Training Lunge Lines 5830-50 5830-30
5830-50 CH
• Cotton Lunge Line with Hand Loop
• Black
• Black • 30 ft. or 50 ft. long by 1” wide • Solid brass snap
• Cotton Lunge Line with Hand Loop • 50 ft long by 1” wide • 30” solid brass chain • Soft ribbed cotton webbing
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Staying Green Walsh is committed to environmental sustainability. Our primary sources for leather products are produced using natural vegetable tanning techniques. This environmentally conscious production process provides a superior quality product without releasing harmful pollutants into the environment.
green SOLUTIONS
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Ongoing Industry Support • We are actively involved in supporting the communities and marketplaces that we serve. • We support both young and experienced riders and drivers through sponsorships. • We support events and are active members in our trade associations.
Let’s Get Social There is plenty to talk about in the world of thoroughbreds, from racing to pleasure riding. We all celebrate outstanding achievements by Eclipse Award winning trainers like Todd Pletcher, to young riders getting in the saddle for the first time. We want to hear from you on how Walsh has played a part in your stable. Knowing what you like and even how we can design new tack for you is important to us. When you ride with Walsh, you are part of a very large community that believes in training, racing, and riding with the very best. We look forward to hearing from you, learning about you, and promoting all your accomplishments with Walsh.
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“When you train the best, why not give them the best, that’s why I use Walsh!” ECLIPSE WINNER – TODD PLETCHER