Silver the Vaquero Tradition of Adorning Your Western Horse Tack

Does your western horse tack and saddle need some "shine" or "spiffing up".....how about the traditional Vaquero ornament of silver.

The Californio Vaquero's were skilled horseman who took great pride in their horsemanship and their western horse tack. Looking good was as important as riding well.


The Californio Vaquero's western Saddles and horse tack were truly works of art. While the decoration styles remained very traditional, the saddle's decoration changed by geographical location and time. The Vaquero adorned their saddles with leather lacing, leather carving or stamping and of course engraved silver work.
This silver work can still be seen on Western Saddles of today. The Western Saddles of today reflect the beauty and tradition of the old Vaquero style. This silver decoration can be subtle or extreme. Whether it is an elaborate show or parade saddles or a custom everyday saddle, they all reflect the riders pride in their horsemanship and distinct style.
Below are just some of the ways to adorn your saddle with engraved silver:

Silver trim is available in sets or as individual pieces. The most basic set includes two corner plates for the back corners of the skirts, a cantle plate, a horn cap, and 4 large and 2 small conchos. In addition to these pieces, you'll find silver trim designed for accenting stirrups and tapadaros(are covers or hoods for the front of the stirrups), fenders, swells, rigging plates, latigo holders, buckles, breast plates and breast collars.


Silver conchos and trim are not just found on saddles- remember Roy Rogers' Trigger. Trigger's famous western breast collar was adorned with silver trim.


Conchos, buckles, silver trim, engraved silver are all beautiful pieces to add to your western horse tack........capture the Vaquero spirit or your own cowboy/cowgirl personality.....

Antique Berry Conchas Engraved Silver Plate Concha

Buckaroo Leather has gorgeous silver conchas to add to your leather horse tack..........and if you have a special style or look you want to capture contact me at 530-545-0139

Buckaroo Leather is proud to manufacture your custom horse tack............



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Western Horseman the safest most durable
Quality American made leather horse tack.......Buckaroo John Brand
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New Concho Sets to Dress up Your Western Saddle

The How-to-Video on- How to Change Your Saddle's Appearance


BuckarooJohn Brand demonstrates how easily and economically one can Modify their Western saddle to a Show Piece. The use of a variety of Silver Conchos does the trick.

Buckaroo Leather has many conchos to choose from. Including these brand new sets that make it even easier!

Buckaroo Leather has introduced a new set of hand engraved conchos for your saddle. We have made it easier for you to add all the Bling you want to your saddle. There are two styles, slotted and screwback. All of the conchos are hand engraved and silver plated and come in a set of 6.

These conchos are on sale for a great price normally $99.00 they are just $89


These unique conchas will really dress up that old saddle or create a new fashion statement at your next horse event.

Concha Saddle Set Slotted

Silver Concha Saddle set for saddles with saddle strings, 6 piece matching set- 4 each 1 1/2" and 2 each 1 1/4" slotted to slide over saddle strings. Old Mexico style hand engraved silver plated.

Options are -
top picture- Antique Berry SPBA
the bottom picture from top to bottom-
top are Oklahoma-OSP smooth edge,
2nd down is Pico edge-SP,
3rd down Poco edge Berry-SPB,
bottom is Heart-SPHRT.




Concha Saddle set- screwback

Silver Concha Saddle set for saddles with screw in/back conchas, 6 piece matching set- 4 each 1 1/2" and 2 each 1 1/4" long screw back to screw into saddle. Old Mexico style hand engraved silver plated.

Options are
top picture-Antique berry-SPBA
bottom picture from top to bottom
Oklahoma-OSP smooth edge,
2nd down is Pico edge-SP,
3rd down Poco edge Berry-SPB,
bottom is Heart-SPHRT

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

A Cowboy Valentines

Valentine's Day is almost here!
Here is a traditional Cowboy poem for your sweetie!
Remember Cowboys' needs were simple!!!!!

A love Poem

My horse is brown,
my dog’s name is Blue.
I feel so lucky to
have someone like you.
Your hair is like cornsilk
blowing in the breeze.
It’s softer than Blue’s
without all the fleas.
Cut from good cloth
like my best longjohns,
You pluck chickens all day
and still sing sweet songs.
I think I’m in love,
and I’m tickled pink.
We go together like, a skunk goes with stink

Be sure to take advantage of our Valentine Special

Don't forget your sweetheart!!!!
Get them what they really want
quality leather horse tack!!

Now Through Feb.14th

Use this code "val20" And receive a 20% discount on any merchandise or gift certificate

Here is a great gift idea to use your 20% discount on-

Our Beautiful Hermann Oak Harness Headstall and matching Split Reins accented w/hand engraved

Silver Hearts.

Item# LH112/LR2844 SPHRT

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