What are some tips for maintaining the bow?
1. It is recommended to keep the bow unstrung when not in use. It is ok for display but I would unstring it when put away. 2. Keep away from excessive heat and under weight. The worst you can do is leave a bow in the back seat of a car with a heavy load on top on a hot day. This of course, can warp the bow. 3. Care for the bow: for those who want to keep their bow looking shiny and new 😉 there are many types of leather care products you can find in any leather shop, and beeswax works great for the string. It is recommended to replace the string if it begins to show wear. You may not be able to find strings for horsebows in any shop so I make sure to keep a few extra on hand and tell my customers to contact me when and if they need a new one. Extra strings $10 4. The most common occurrence of damage is due to ramming the wood tips into the ground. This is very rare, and usually happens when someone doesnt know what they are doing. If strung properly, this should not happen. The stringi