Shanks and Horse Twitches

20" Chain Shank - solid brass

Experience the perfect blend of traditional craftsmanship and functional elegance with our limited-edition 20-inch solid brass chain shanks. Each piece showcases the hallmark quality that has defined Quillin Leather & Tack for over four decades.

Snap Shank Claiborne® Style Brown

Each snap shank is manufactured to Quillin's exacting standards, ensuring compatibility with their handcrafted leather goods—available in brown and classic brass, or elegant black and stainless steel, both with optional engraved name plates.

Churchill® Bull Snap Shank

A robust snap shank is an essential on every back stretch, shed row, or training barn. Kentucky Crafted with that Quillin attention to detail, robust construction and exceptional hand-selected material

Leather Lead Shank

Solid brass snap, heavy bull snap or chains & snap and 7-8 feet And 1 inch heavy hand selected strap. Black comes standard with Stainless chain/snap and a 1/2 inch wide silver plate.  All available with an optional engraved name plate in sans serif. 

Sale Shank - 12 link

From premier sales pavilions to championship show rings, the Quillin 12 Link Sale Shank has become the gold standard in presentation equipment. The unmistakable quality of genuine English brass reflects the caliber of your program. Select Bridle Leather

Lead Shank With Chain 24"

Your Horse Deserves Quality. You Deserve Quillin.
Don't settle for inferior equipment that could compromise your safety or your horse's training. Invest in a lead shank that matches your commitment to excellence. Brass English Chain and Select Leather.

Lead Shank With Chain 30

Leather Stallion Shank

Hand-selected, spliced heavy bridle leather 11 feet long and 1 1/8" wide with 24 or 30" chain. Other chain or snap options as a special order option
Brown & Brass
Black & Stainless
Allow 4-5 weeks for made-to-order Black & Stainless
Nameplate availabl

Hickory Twitch

We offer hand-crafted Hickory Twitches that are made in Kentucky and air-dried for the highest quality. 46 inches long and most are 1 inch in diameter at the smallest end. Order with or without an engraved name plate in sans serif

Leather Lead Shank New Market

NOW AVAILABLE - The Premium Choice for Show Ring Excellence
Quillin Leather & Tack proudly introduces our New Market Lead Shank, featuring genuine solid brass English chain 

Leather Lead Shank New Market

Hand select heavy bridle leather with double 6 x 3/4 inch leather yoke instead of chains. Available in Brown and Brass or Black and Stainless. Silver name plate in 1/2 inch not 3/8 inch. Custom-made to order item - please allow an extra 7-10 days.

Shank - Cotton 1”x8’

White Cotton shank with brass plated snap.