Bridger Creek Saddle - For Sale!

Would you look at this beautiful saddle? Here we have a 15 1/2" custom oak acorn border Bridger Creek saddle from Bozeman, Montana. This saddle is in excellent condition. Comes fully set up, complete with matching saddle bags, breast collar, headstall and a custom horse hair cinch. Call Buckaroo John for more details 530-545-0139. These saddles sell new for over $5000, but this one can be yours today for $2150!

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Rough-out Saddles and Horse Tack What is It?

A popular type of saddle is a rough-out leather saddle or a "slick fork cowboy style" saddle. These saddles are popular for many reasons, including functionality for working cowboys.

Buckaroo Leather has created new Rough-Out Breast Collars to match these cowboy rough-out style saddles.



First- lets talk leather-

Leather saddles are made from heavy hides known as saddle skirting. Skirting comes in different weights (thickness) and grades (quality). The thickest skirting is used for the heavy wear areas such as fenders, stirrup leathers and seats.

Skirting has two distinct sides – the grain side, which is smooth, and the flesh side, which is rough. A saddle can be made with either side facing out as the finished side.

Most saddles are made with the grain side out. A saddle with the flesh, or rough, side facing out is called a rough-out saddle. A saddle can be completely rough-out or partially rough-out. Fenders, seat jockeys, and seats are the most common rough-out parts.

The appeal of rough-out is that it provides additional grip and stick for the rider. For those riding for a job where function takes priority over looks (working cowboys, horse trainers), rough-out style saddles are quite common.




Working Cowboys can now purchase that same quality rough-out leather on their horse tack. As part of your rough-out cowboy gear-

These Breast Collars are designed to match the popular rough-out saddles and Buckaroo Wade style saddles.




Leather Roper Breast Collar BC60ro
This Rough-out Style Breast Collar is made from Hermann Oak Bridle Leather. This Rough Out Breast Collar will match your Cowboy Style Rough Out Saddle. The saddle tugs have a 1" width. We recommend an over the Neck strap for the best fit. We have BC13ro- our over the neck strap in the rough-out leather style.






Breast Collar Old Martingale style "Choker" BC68ro

Hand crafted from the finest Hermann Oak Rough Out Oiled Golden Bridle Leather w/ chap lining, this Old Martingale style shaped breast collar (some in the sage call it a "CHOKER") features an over the shoulder fit for a better pulling position. Also featured is the adjustable neck strap and billet. The breast collar is hand edged, rubbed and finished with nickel hardware.

All Around Breast Collar BC50ro

Hermann Oak Quality Leather Breast Collar rough-out style leather. The Breast Collar is 1 3/4" with 1" saddle tugs and 3/4" down strap. The Breast Collar is double and stitched and has a soft chap lining with Nickel hardware. For the best fit- add a rough-out style leather over the neck strap,BC13ro.

Over the Neck Breast Collar Straps BC13ro

NEW design Over the Neck Breast Collar strap designed to go up over the withers to hold your Breast Collar up in the correct position over the shoulder as not to rub across your horses shoulder. Fully adjustable and snaps on to any Breast Collar. NOW available in Rough-Out leather.



Rough-out leather saddles, wade style saddles and slick fork saddles are all durable and the best choice for the working cowboy.

To match this durability in your cowboy gear is the new selection of rough-out Breast Collars from Buckaroo Leather!!!


Our family has been dedicated for 30 years in serving
the Western Horseman the safest most durable Quality
American made leather horse tack.......Buckaroo John Brand
Buckaroo Leather, The Brand to Demand
Visit Our Unique Store Today
Buckaroo Leather Shopping Site

Western Leather Breastcollars, What They Are, Why and How to Choose and Use.....

Western Breast Collars have a very simple but useful purpose....

To keep your saddle from sliding back and in the best fitting position on your horses back. Keep in mind it also depends

on how well your saddle fits your horse, the better your saddle fits

the less it will move around.

Your decision on which type of Breast Collar to use will be based upon the type of riding you do and personal preference.

The wider the Breast Collar the more the pressure

is spread out across the chest.

Styles of Breast Collars used for different types of riding:

-Narrow-1"style- Flat trail, Show ring, Light performance,

Endurance were lightweight is a factor...

-Mid size-1 1/2"-2"-Mountain trail, Barrel racing, Gymkhana,

Cutting, any med. to high performance events...

-Widest- 2-3"- Packing, Roping, Ranch branding work, High performance

were you will need to dally on your horn.

You have many styles available to match your

saddle or personal preference with beautiful hand tooling, stamping, and conchas or rawhide braiding.

Lets talk about fit. Most of the Breast Collars on the market today fit around on the shoulders and connect to the cincha ring. Riders are discovering

that is a little restrictive and rubs across the shoulder.

Many saddles now come with a dee rind mounted up higher on the front, for a better Breast collar position up over the shoulder at the base of the neck. Like an old harness collar for pulling a wagon...

An analogy would be the fit of your back pack....

if the shoulder straps fall down onto your upper arm it is very uncomfortable....

This theory over the shoulder at the base the neck is becoming very popular! Different styles are being made To fit this way--
 

Many now have an over the neck strap which connects at the upper rings on the Breast collar and goes up over the neck between the saddle and the mane holding the Breast Collar up for proper fit. This strap can be purchased separately......

Some are called Buckaroo style, Nevada style, Old Martingale style, and pulling style....

The pulling style as pictured on right is designed to fit any saddle as it wraps up through and around the pommel with one strap on each side of the horn fitting any saddle... even without upper front Dee rings on your saddle.

This style breast collar is ideal for all medium to ultra high performance events. 

Quality Finished Leather Breast Collars are extremely important

due to the pressure on the front of your horse. When manufactured

the edges of the Breast Collar must be finished off and rubbed down so there are no sharp edges to prevent chaffing. 

Always check your Quality Leather Horse Tack for safety reasons

and make sure there is not any build up of hair, sweat or dirt on

the underside against your horses hair as this can chaff and create problems.

The Brand family at Buckaroo Leather has manufactured the highest Quality safe and durable Horse Tack for 27 years and wants to THANK YOU for taking your time to stop by and be more informed.

We look forward to learning and answering your questions and comments.

BuckarooJohn

Buckaroo Leather

The Brand to Demand