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1. Breast Collar Straps A Breast Collar attaches to the front of the saddle, cross the horse's chest, and usually has a strap that runs between the horse's front legs and attaches to the girth. They keep the saddle from sliding back or sideways. Breast Collars is us...
2. Mecate Reins- A history and how to tie the reins The Mecate is the rein portion of the horse tack, called the Hackamore. The Hackamore is a type of headgear for horse training. The unique part of the Hackamore is that it does not have a bit. It uses a braided noseband called a Bosal. The Bosal is a...
3. Romel Reins- Rage of the Sage Vaquero's, which in Spanish means, "Cowboys", were Spanish horseman. Their style of horsemanship and training has had an influence on the "Traditional American Cowboy". Their unique style spread from Europe all the way to the...
4. Rawhide Riatas The reata (or riata) was a long braided rawhide rope used by the early Mexican Vaqueros and was no doubt first introduced into Mexico by the Spanish conquerors. Reata is from the Spanish word reatar, meaning to retie or a rope which ties one animal...
5. Rawhide Romels & Quirts In the Vaquero tradition, a quirt with a long handle, known as a romal, was attached to the end of a closed set of reins. In Spanish the word is spelled "ramal" . In Spanish, "El ramal" means literally a branch road, a division, or a ramification. T...
6. Cowboy Spurs-a history Spurs, not just a tool but an art form. Spurs can be traced back to the Roman Legions of Julius Caesar . The Romans developed the spurs in order to have a way to steer their horses with their legs, while leaving their hands free to fight. These earl...
7. Cutting Horses Cutting is an equestrian event in the western riding style where a horse and rider are judged on their ability to separate a calf away from a cattle herd and keep it away for a short period of time. The horses involved are typically Quarter horses,...
8. Cowboy Mounted Shooting is a Growing Equestrian Sport Cowboy Mounted Shooting is growing big time throughout the United States, Big Time!! The history of Cowboy Mounted Shooting begins with the invention of firearms. Way back when, the Cavalrymen used mounted shooting drills to hone their skills. And o...
9. Leather Chaps-a History Are Chaps good friends? Of course and very functional Here is a fantastic article by a fellow Horseman and writer. Chaps(pronounced "shaps" and short for chaparajos) were originated as a protective garment worn by Vaquero cowboys riding t...
10. Barrel Racing an Equestrian Sport Here is a history of Barrel Racing written by Gail Hughbanks Woerner Faye Blackstone(pictured in the photo gallery below) began her trick riding career in the 1930s, but when specialty acts began being replaced Faye turned her great horsemanship tal...
11. The Horse Saddle The saddle is the cowboy's/cowgirl's greatest asset. Like a comfy pair of jeans or sneakers, the saddle has been "broken in" to fit not only the rider but the horse. Even in the early west, most cowboys considered their rig their mo...
12. Alpaca Mecates Buckaroo Leather is proud to offer 100% Alpaca Mecates-hand made here in the United States Buckaroo Leather is proud to have found a family run Alpaca ranch in South East Colorado. The Alpacas are shorn each year and the family has an integral part...
13. Quick Change Reins and Headstalls Buckaroo Leather's new Quick Change Headstalls and Reins make it easier to change your favorite horses’ bits! The quick changes are at the bit ends.  Just too easy and secure!! The Quick Change Headstall and Rein Sets are made to perfo...
14. 1800s Cattle Women The following is an excerpt from the book "Daughters of the West", by Anne Seagraves. In 1870, Kittie Wilkins built and empire that encompassed a large area of Southern Idaho, northern Nevada and eastern Oregon. She became an outstanding rancher and...
15. Joseph G. McCoy Ever wondered where the phrase "The Real McCoy" came from? Joseph G. McCoy, cattle baron, cowboy and business man was the inspiration for that phrase- Born on a farm in Sangamon county, Illinois, on December 21, 1837. McCoy is often cited as the ins...
16. Women of Rodeo in the 1800s Most women of the 1800's learned to ride out of necessity from helping on the ranch and practicing the skills of the range. From an early age, women could stay in the saddle, break a bronc and rope a steer. In the late 1800's, the younger horsewomen...
17. Intermountain Reined Cow Horse Circuit Winners Buckaroo Leather Company would like to congratulate all the 2008 Intermountain Reined Cow Horse Circuit Winners! (Pictured to the left) Buckaroo Leather Company is a proud corporate and Championship Award Incentive Fund Sponsor. For the first time C...
18. History of Leather The use of animal hides for clothing and basic survival items can be traced back as far as Early Man in the Paleolithic period. Cave paintings discovered in caves near Lerida in Spain depict the use of leather clothing. Man hunted wild animals for fo...
19. Cleaning Horse Tack The clocks have been turned ahead, the sun is out longer, Spring is Here! It is time to do a "spring check" on all your quality leather western horse tack and saddles. Before you start your spring horse rides, a serious inspection of your...
20. Silver - Western Saddles and Horse Tack When we think of silver, we think jewelry and maybe our Grandmother's sterling silver serving set. But in the equine world, silver is associated with beautifully adorned parade or show saddles, and the engraved Conchos and buckles used to adorn l...