KM Elite Double Braided Lead Rope - Royal Blue

KM Elite Double Braided Cotton Lead Rope – Royal Blue

Royal blue is the brighter of KM Elite's two blues in this cotton double braid, a strong saturated colour that holds up against dirt far better than the pastel does. The rope is round in section, tightly braided, and finished with a brass plated swivel bolt snap.

Double braiding is what separates this from a budget lead: the core carries the load while the outer sleeve takes the wear, so the rope keeps its shape and its softness much longer than a single-braid cotton. The length is not stated on this listing.

Performance & Benefits

• Strong royal blue that keeps its colour and hides marks reasonably well.
• Round cotton double braid: core carries load, sleeve takes the wear.
• Keeps its shape and softness longer than a single-braid cotton rope.
• Brass plated swivel bolt snap, corrosion resistant and swivelling.
• Comfortable in the hand from the first use.

Suitable For

• Everyday leading, tying up and turnout.
• Riders who want a bright colour without going as loud as hot green or yellow.
• Matching a royal blue KM Elite Padded Headcollar.
• Tying up for grooming, clipping and the farrier.
• If you need the longer rope for work in hand, order the KM Elite Double Braided Cotton Lead Rope 10ft, where the length is confirmed.

How to Use

• Clip the swivel bolt snap to the back ring of the headcollar, under the jaw.
• Lead from the near side with your hand about 30cm below the clip and the slack folded flat.
• Wash in warm water with a mild detergent and hang the rope up to dry fully.
• Do not store it damp; cotton left wet goes stiff.

Specification

• Round cotton, double braided construction, royal blue.
• Brass plated swivel bolt snap, corrosion resistant and swivelling.
• SKU 1001921. Barcode 5060171234470.
• Length is not stated on this listing. KM Elite braid this rope in 7ft (2.13m) and 10ft (3.05m); the price here matches their 7ft rope, but we have not confirmed it, so no length is claimed above.
• KM Elite publish no rope diameter, weight or breaking strain for this lead, so none is stated here.

Care & Caution

• Never wrap the rope around your hand, wrist or waist — cotton burns skin badly if a horse pulls away against it.
• Tie to a loop of breakable baler twine with a quick-release knot, never directly to a solid fixed object.
• Do not leave a horse tied unattended, and remove the rope before turning out.