Bernadette M. Chapman

Bernadette M. Chapman Ralph Quillin runs 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

Quillin Leather & Tack moved to Main Street in Paris, KY in 1982. We're a full service tack and leather goods shop and one of the largest "Custom Shops" in the nation and hand crafts over 17,000 halters a year. With only a few exceptions, every leather item they sell is made in their Main Street workroom by

craftsmen with a combined 80+ years of experience. Quillins' 12 employees produce a variety of products, from key tags, belts and dog collars to halters worn by leading stallions and multi-million dollar Keeneland sales toppers. Quillins supplies local and international customers and boasts a client list that reads like the whose who of the thoroughbred industry. Attention to detail, impeccable craftsmanship and personal service has made Quillin Leather & Tack synonymous with quality for OVER 30 years.

16 employees work in the two Main Street, Paris Kentucky Shop

Over 17,000 halters are hand made and shipped worldwide a year ... making Quillin Leather & Tack the nations LARGEST custom leather & halter shop. An equally impressive number of belts, dog collars, personnel leather goods are produced in their Main Street Shop. "it’s what you’d expect when the name on the outside is the same as the owners", Says Jim Fitzgerald local thoroughbred farm owner and long time customer.

First time trying shelves, stressful or good?
01/08/2026

First time trying shelves, stressful or good?

I think I made a huge mistakeI was seeing other people's posts about being very concerned about a small gap underneath t...
01/08/2026

I think I made a huge mistake
I was seeing other people's posts about being very concerned about a small gap underneath the tank and the stand....

This tank has been on this stand like this for over a year and now i'm paranoid something awful will happen. My snake lives under the tank for right now until I upgrade her to a proper enclosure and I dont want to even think about what might happen to her if this tank broke.

I think I really really screwed up, how can i fix this?? The stand is second-hand and is honestly a little wobbly- i'd like to get a new one asap but i can't really afford it right now

Is it possible to add more fish in my tank? Nitrates always reads 5.0 ppmFamily wants me to add more fish 🫠 Is it possib...
01/08/2026

Is it possible to add more fish in my tank? Nitrates always reads 5.0 ppm
Family wants me to add more fish 🫠 Is it possible to add more fish? Like a small school of smaller fish like killifish or maybe otocinclus? Ember tetras or Chili rasboras? Corydoras? Kuhli loaches? I wanted to add 2 red razer nerite snails but nope, they want FISH fish.

Water parameter: 78-80F GH: 80 KH: 120 PH: 7.4 Ammonia: 0 ppm Nitrite 0 ppm Nitrate 5.0 ppm

My tank is a 20 gallon long tank and these are my fish currently living in it:

10 blue emperor tetras

5 yellow shrimps

1 orange dwarf mexican crayfish

1 male honey gourami

1 female thick lipped gourami

1 blue mystery snail

and a bunch of pest snails which I sometimes remove.

What should i put in this? Should i do something else? Would adding snails too become too much?
01/08/2026

What should i put in this? Should i do something else? Would adding snails too become too much?

Is this aquarium okay?
01/08/2026

Is this aquarium okay?

9 DPO 6 weeks post MC at 9.5 weeks. Are my eyes tricking me?
01/08/2026

9 DPO 6 weeks post MC at 9.5 weeks. Are my eyes tricking me?

Is he a fish killer?Will this guy kill guppies? Found one dead in the bottom yesterday and again today. Will this guy ki...
01/08/2026

Is he a fish killer?
Will this guy kill guppies? Found one dead in the bottom yesterday and again today. Will this guy kill them or just eat the after the fact?

I created end cap shades for the Chihiros WRGB 2 Pro light.Rather proud of myself for this design. Chihiro's makes nice ...
01/08/2026

I created end cap shades for the Chihiros WRGB 2 Pro light.
Rather proud of myself for this design. Chihiro's makes nice side shades for their lamps, but not for the ends. I got tired of holding my hand next to my face to block out the glare from my aquarium when I wanted to watch TV, so I made shades to block off the ends, too.

You can 3d print your own for free -- I've made the files freely available on MakerWorld.

First post here, but longtime aquarium enthusiast, Hi guys, I'd like to introduce myself. I'm in high school, and fishke...
01/08/2026

First post here, but longtime aquarium enthusiast, Hi guys, I'd like to introduce myself. I'm in high school, and fishkeeping is a major hobby of mine. I'm a huge aquarium enthusiast! I've been in the hobby for several years. I currently have 3 display tanks and will share more about each of them in future posts.

I made this account to share my knowledge and experiences to people who need assistance and help with their respective aquarium journeys. I'm excited to learn from this community and welcome any advice or suggestions. We all have more to learn!

I wanted to share a picture of my personal favorite tank with yall. Please let me know what I can improve on in this tank. Thanks!

Rate my tank and how many fish can I add?
01/08/2026

Rate my tank and how many fish can I add?

Just another pair of goldfish hanging on, 60 gallon seen for sale on marketplace. About an hour away from me but maybe I...
01/08/2026

Just another pair of goldfish hanging on, 60 gallon seen for sale on marketplace. About an hour away from me but maybe I'll suggest one of the local fish rehoming groups to the seller idk

Rate the tank 1-10I don’t know a lot of the fish in here but I know the little black on in the back corner on the left i...
01/08/2026

Rate the tank 1-10
I don’t know a lot of the fish in here but I know the little black on in the back corner on the left is a Molly.. it’s alone. But it’s a tank in one of my college buildings.. what do y’all think about it?

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3948 Camel Back Road
Paris, KY
74120

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+18599870215

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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/