The Right Tack.

Any horseman knows you want braided reins when you're riding, since it'll keep your hands from slipping.

When this wonderful stuff is made into a braided belt it lends a whole new panache to the proceedings.

You'll use it with jeans when you're invited to the morning workouts at Belmont by the leading trainer to see his crack two-year-old getting ready for the Champagne Stakes, a race won by such stalwarts as Seattle Slew and Spectacular Bid.

A few days later, you'll use the belt with a nice pair of grey flannels, striped blue shirt, and blazer, as you see the colt giving the field the slip, romping home, and immediately declared the favorite for next year's Kentucky Derby.

Braided Reins Belt. (No. 3525). Completely hand-stitched (not rivets), by expert saddle maker in Kentucky, it's made of superb English bridle leather.

Buckle is solid brass.

Works equally well in non-horse country.

Men's sizes: 32 through 46.

Color: Dark Brown.