Replacement Leather Handle for BAH/MSH/LAH
$75.00
Unit price perProduct Description
You're in the right place to order a new custom leather handle for your BLD harness!
BLD's leather handles and fit our Balance Assistance Harness, Mobility Support Harness, and the Light Assistance Harness 2.0* made in 2024 or later.
Attachment Style: Available with either a quick release latch or spring snap clip, depending on which handle you need to fit your harness.
Flexible handles are made from double-layered 5/8″ wide leather and will become softer with time and use. These handles naturally drop down to the dog's back when not being held.
The Semi-Rigid Handles are reinforced to make them stiffer to hold their shape and provide increased feedback. Semi-Rigid are recommended for most users. Made to measure in any height/length.
Details and measuring instructions can be found in the "Measuring" tab above. Also, please see the Guide to New or Replacement Leather Handles PDF.
Information We’ll Need:
- We will need to know the harness style and saddle size you have.
- The type of handle desired. Your harness must be able to accommodate the handle. If in doubt, contact us and we’re happy to help!
- Your dog’s width (width can affect the height of the finished handle).
- Tell us the handle HEIGHT/LENGTH you need (from top of saddle to handle grip). Please see the measuring instructions in the above PDF.
- Alternatively if you know what works best for your handle you may tell us the actual overall length (again, please see the measuring instructions).
- If you have ordered a harness from us, we will reference your original order (please let us know if the name on the original order is different). If your harness is not in our files we may ask for a photo of your harness so we can be sure to get all the details right for you! (We’ve made a few changes to hardware and assembly over the years.)
NOTES: BLD handles are made to fit BLD harnesses ONLY and are not compatible with other brands.
*If you have an LAH made before 2020, please contact us to order a new handle; old-style LAH handles are 3/4" wide. These narrower handles and are not compatible. Pricing is the same.
Measuring Instructions
Open the Guide to New or Replacement Leather Handles PDF
Leather handle measuring info and tips start in this video at 7:30 minutes.
Materials & Guarantees
As always, we stand behind the quality of our in-house handmade products with a Lifetime Warranty on materials and workmanship.
Please find complete warranty details here.
Did you know BLD products are designed to be repaired instead of replaced? Even if the item is not covered by our warranty (like for chewing), most damaged leashes can be repaired and made functional for a nominal fee.
BLACK LATIGO leather
Latigo tanned specifically for quality horse tack and premium pet products and has a high tensile strength. Your leash will start out a bit firm yet flexible and will very quickly soften and will continue to get better with age. The rich black color is drum dyed during tanning (rather than just dyed on the surface). Made in North America from select US steer hides. Stainless steel (silver color) hardware is standard.
English Bridle Leather in LONDON TAN
English bridle has a supple, satin-smooth finish and satisfying hand feel that is simply unmatched. London Tan, cherished in the 19th century for the finest horse tack, ages to a warm patina while keeping its lighter brown and orange tones. This full grain leather is 100% veg tanned with no metals or harsh chemicals. Made in North America from select US steer hides. ("English" refers to the style of tanning rather than a location.)
Solid brass (gold colored) hardware is standard.
Caring for leather: Your BLD leather gear will last for many years and only get better with age. Leather is resilient, don’t be afraid to use it in daily life. A light coat of conditioner rubbed in like lotion keeps it healthy.
