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Owned and operated by Ralph & Donna Quillin & Son Vince Grupposo, Quillin Leather & Tack is a full service tack and leather goods shop and the largest "custom shops" in the nation. They take pride in their craftsmanship and it shows. Halters are made in small batches and their "made to order" philosophy sets them apart as a provider of quality leather goods and service world wide.
Quillin’s has been in business since 1982, based out of their Main St. shop in Paris, KY. On average they make over 17,000 halters a year with 20 employees working in the shop. They also produce many belts, dog collars and personal leather goods plus feature an onsite engraving shop and complete repair service. "We still hand craft halters the way they were made at the turn of the century." Ralph Quillin said "it's what you would expect when the owners name is out front"
They recently announced an expansion into a second 4000 sq foot location Downtown Paris on Main St. which will serve as a second showroom and primary halter production space for their growing Export Market. As long-time fans of their work, we can attest to the quality and craftsmanship! To find out more and keep up with their news head over to the links below:
Find out more about Quillin Leather here:
www.Quillin.com
https://www.instagram.com/quillinleatherandtack/
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Ralph & Donna Quillin, Rob Windels & Vince Grupposo run the nation’s largest Custom Leather Shop … in Paris, Kentucky. The Quillin craftsmen and women make over 17,000 halters a year in the Main Street Stores. Chances are your Quillin Halter was made for you as part of a small batch. This made to order philosophy - not mass produced, has set Quillins apart as a provider of quality leather goods and service.
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🤣 A picture of Boris everyday helps keep boredom away. 🤣
ESP. this pic! ❤️
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Did you know that you can come to Paris and see these beautiful halters being made? Right here on Main Street at Quillin Leather! Made in Paris and shipped worldwide!
One of our winners of the Cutest Foal contest, Jan Marquardt, sent us the most adorable picture of one of her foals sporting her beautiful contest winning halter from USSHBA!! Keep them coming guys!
"Debonaire WS (Dannebrog x EM Fly High/Florencio), bred by Janice Marquardt of Walkabout Station in Willis, TX"
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I'm looking for a leather Santa Belt. Do you make them?
My two halters and getting ready to get another one. These are so soft and supple. Thank you for such a quality product.
We received our foal halter today… mom and baby approve.. thanks!!
Check out some of our donations for our silent auction this Saturday! Come bid on items and see the shelter during our Open Dog House event!
Bourbon Boot Supply
Tangled Salon
Smits Florist & Greenhouses
Caraway Farm
Matott family
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*not all items shown or businesses listed*
💠First time in the Nautilus Equine Therapy Spa for Patsy but she’s a BIG FAN!! Thank you Dave Williams and crew for setting up here at NARS! Be back soon….
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JJ’s new halter came!! Exciting and bittersweet at the same time... thank you again from Quillin Leather! Soon he will be weanling and almost a grown horse.. 😱🌶🌶💚🤍❤️❤️ Sarah Rosciti, not sure the foal halter will make through a third one unfortunately 😆😆
💼 𝚃𝚑𝚞𝚛𝚜𝚍𝚊𝚢'𝚜 𝙵𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚎𝚍 𝙹𝚘𝚋 💼
Quillin Leather in Paris is hiring team members!
Learn from the best halter makers in the business and play a key role in expanding production capacity to meet growing international demands for their halters.
See the full job post at
https://www.facebook.com/QuillinLeather/posts/10159111993714333.
And don't forget to keep checking our job board for new positions at kentuckyhorse.org/job-postings!
Julie Foreman, who handles customer service at Quillin Leather in Paris, Kentucky, shows off Sidelines while standing under famous racehorse Stormcat’s halter that the tack shop made for him years ago.
Because your Azul foals mean as much to us as if they were born in our own barn!! Therefore, they all get fancy Quillin Leather halters! Be watching your mailbox mare owners :)
Is that a quillins? Darn you why isnt mine!