How to Video by Richard Winters and the Buckaroo Loping Hackamore

How To Video on the Buckaroo Leather Loping Hackamore 

by Richard Winters of Richard Winters Horsemanship

Thank you to Richard Winters for this great video!!! 
Richard Winters of  Richard Winters Horsemanship demonstrates  the Bitless Loping Hackamore from Buckaroo Leather.

Horseman and Clinician Richard Winters has been helping people through training, clinics, horse expos and horse training DVD’s and videos for over thirty years. Richard is a performance horse trainer with a natural horsemanship touch. From reined cow horses to jumping and dressage, Richard’s horsemanship is universal. 

Loping Soft Nose Hackamore

This is our quality AMERICAN made western Hermann oak leather hackamore Loping soft nose bridle you hear about from the cutters, reiners, natural horsemanship trainers, all wanting some relief for their horses from the bit! We are honored that world known clinicians Richard Winters (www.wintersranch.com) and Mark Rashid (www.markrashid.com) uses this bridle on their own horses during clinics. This bridle is a must have for anyone wanting to use a bitless bridle for some bit relief. With many horse riders using this hackamore full time!
This is a round soft nose rope caveson hackamore designed to give relief from the bit and around your horse's nose and, because it is round, it works like a sidepull/hackamore combo. The rein and caveson are all one piece of marine yacht rope with a leather wrap under the chin binding it all together. It Does not slip or tighten under the chin!! 
You can also choose to add the Rawhide or soft chap leather to the nose for a firmer feel and control. The rein is a split rein 8' long with leather poppers.  or long LOOP one-piece rein.
The bridle features our working 5/8" harness leather double cheek adjustment headstall with a hand braided fiador (throat latch), which is adjustable to hold the hack in the proper position. Reins are 5/8"- 8' Nylon marine yacht rope with leather poppers.
- See more at: http://buckarooleather.com/shop/bosals,-hackamores-rawhide-gear/a-loping-soft-nose-hackamore-detail#sthash.Rv8fb91x.dpuf

This is our quality AMERICAN made western Hermann oak leather hackamore Loping soft nose bridle you hear about from the cutters, reiners, natural horsemanship trainers, all wanting some relief for their horses from the bit! We are honored that world known clinicians Richard Winters (www.wintersranch.com) and Mark Rashid (www.markrashid.com) uses this bridle on their own horses during clinics. This bridle is a must have for anyone wanting to use a bitless bridle for some bit relief. With many horse riders using this hackamore full time!

See more here and purchase

This is our quality AMERICAN made western Hermann oak leather hackamore Loping soft nose bridle you hear about from the cutters, reiners, natural horsemanship trainers, all wanting some relief for their horses from the bit! We are honored that world known clinicians Richard Winters (www.wintersranch.com) and Mark Rashid (www.markrashid.com) uses this bridle on their own horses during clinics. This bridle is a must have for anyone wanting to use a bitless bridle for some bit relief. With many horse riders using this hackamore full time!
This is a round soft nose rope caveson hackamore designed to give relief from the bit and around your horse's nose and, because it is round, it works like a sidepull/hackamore combo. The rein and caveson are all one piece of marine yacht rope with a leather wrap under the chin binding it all together. It Does not slip or tighten under the chin!! 
You can also choose to add the Rawhide or soft chap leather to the nose for a firmer feel and control. The rein is a split rein 8' long with leather poppers.  or long LOOP one-piece rein.
The bridle features our working 5/8" harness leather double cheek adjustment headstall with a hand braided fiador (throat latch), which is adjustable to hold the hack in the proper position. Reins are 5/8"- 8' Nylon marine yacht rope with leather poppers.
- See more at: http://buckarooleather.com/shop/bosals,-hackamores-rawhide-gear/a-loping-soft-nose-hackamore-detail#sthash.Rv8fb91x.dpu

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The How and Why of Sidepull Headstalls

The Majestic Collection Sidepull

Side Pull Headstalls are used without a bit, and are very popular in the training arena and for the experienced trail horse and rider.

Many trainers have found the side pull headstall great for horses who do not except a bit very well and are fussy and tense and unable to relax and learn.

SidePull Bitless Headstall Old West Silver

It is also excellent for horses that have mouth injuries or are sensitive due to harsh training conditions.

The side pull is fast becoming the choice in early stages of ground driving and teaching the basics of turning and stopping.

A Quality leather side pull headstall or bridle is designed for the reins to connect to the rings on each side of the horses cheeks allowing the rider to communicate very clearly left and right.

Different nosebands are available depending on how much pressure you want to excerpt on their nose. The single lariat rope nose gives the most in a narrow area across the nose. 

Rolled Nose Sidepull Bitless Bridle

The double rope spreads the pressure out. 

The flat leather nose gives the least amount of pressure for the more trained and experienced horse.

Buckaroo Pro SidePull-Stainless

Trainers in the natural horsemanship arenas have been using different types of side pull headstalls for a long time.

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The Perfectly Bitless Bridle....What it is and How to Use It.....

Buckaroo Leather is proud to be able to manufacture the Perfectly Bitless Bridle. This piece of horse tack is part of the Michaella Walker signature brand.

Michaella Walker is a dedicated horse trainer. She has over 25 years of experience working with both horse and rider. She has worked among many natural horsemanship trainers as well as the old time gaited horse trainers. The skills she learned with these horsemen and her exceptional attention to detail will transform both you and your horse.

The Perfectly Bitless Bridle

Michaella developed this outstanding piece of horse tack. The Perfectly Bitless Bridle is an equine bitless headstall, complete with a nose band and a chin strap. This chin strap (curb) and the nose band, which varies according to training needs.

Buckaroo Leather handcrafts the Perfectly Bitless Bridle from the best leather found in the U.S.A, Hermann Oak Leather.

Michaella Walker Horsemanship

This bitless bridle can be used for all the same purposes as a bit. It's effective for different disciplines: show, training,  and trail riding. A person can lunge their horse and then ride without loosing any communication. Therefore, the ground work translates right into the saddle.

(information from Michaella's Blog, read more here)

You can also watch a video here of Michaella at the Extreme Mustang Makeover. You will see Michaella display good horsemanship without a BIT! In this video Michaella is using the Perfectly Bitless Bridle....she was a top finalist!!

 The Perfectly Bitless Bridle Up Close

Michaella received this question on her blog.....

"Where to affix the reins on the Perfectly Bitless Bridle".....behind the leather bar or closer to the horse's mouth.

ANSWER.....the answer depends on your progression with your horse and the bitless bridle. Read Micahaella's specific answer to this question here.......

To learn more about Michaella and her clinic schedule click here and be sure to follow her on facebook too!!

The Perfectly Bitless Bridle on Gideon

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Western Horseman the safest most durable 
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Michaella Walker and Buckaroo Leather Attending the Hoosier Horse Fair & Expo

Buckaroo Leather Products is on the road again (or airplane) heading over to the

The 35th Hoosier Horse Fair & Expo

April 5-7 2013

Indiana State Fairgrounds 

The Hoosier Horse Fair & Expo is a 3 day fair & expo celebrating and promoting the equine industry. Traditionally held in April, the event includes horse demonstrations, live entertainment, educational presentations by nationally renowned horse clinicians and trainers, 4-H competitions and other youth activities, ranch rodeo and a large trade show.

Some of this years attractions are the Breed Pageant, Equiversity, Ma'Ceo-an equine Cirque du Soleil, the Parade of Stallions, the Ultimate Mustang Challenge and of course the clinicians. One of the clinicians being our good friend Michaella Walker.
 

 
Michaella Walker was born and raised in San Mateo, California. Her dream as a child was to own a horse ranch. Through her travels around the world she never lost that dream. Even while working as a Radio Disc Jockey for FM Kyoto in Japan, she pursued her horse dreams, traveling many miles to ride in Nagano with a famous Japanese Horse Trainer and Movie Director. Her extensive experience includes studying with old time Gaited Horse Trainers as well as Top Practitioners of Natural Horsemanship.

 

 Michaella's Perfectly Bitless Bridle

After dedicating over 25 years of her life to working with people and their horses. Michaella has developed ALPHA LEADERSHIP, a unique approach to horse and rider team. Alpha leadership will give you the skills, and your horse the confidence to perform at a higher level in any aspect of horsemanship. Whether you want to compete with your horse or just have a solid trail horse, Michaella can make your dreams come to reality.


Learn more about Michaella's reasoning for training the horse with a more natural approach and showing others how to be The Alpha Mare...Listen to Michaella's Interview Here
 

You will find Buckaroo Leather at Michaella Walker's booth, 

        Booth #711B in the Blue Ribbon Building





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Libety Lined Mounted Horsemanship Clinic by Farah DeJohnette

All horsemen and woman...here is a great clinic by our good friend and talented natural horse trainer..Farah DeJohnette......
                 

     Farah DeJohnette Liberty-Line-Mounted 
                       3-Day Horsemanship Clinic

             October 5-7, 2012 — Reber Ranch, Kent, WA


Join Farah for a truly unique approach to your horsemanship!
 
10 Things You’ll Learn at this clinic:

1. how to get a ready and willing horse by preparing him mentally and physically—first at liberty, then on a line, for what you want from the saddle;

2. how to shorten learning time with a liberty-line-mounted progression;

3. how to get the performance you want by prioritizing your connection;

4. how to read, improve and maintain various aspects of your connection—on the ground or in the saddle;

5. what 6 things your horse needs from you, before he can give you his best;

6. the dressage techniques that are yoga for horses in suppling them for all Western and English pursuits;

7. how to combine creativity and patience to overcome challenges;

8. how to make it fun for your horse to learn moves from the ground that have felt like work from the saddle;

9. how to make a huge leap forward in both your connection and your performance;

10. how to overcome any fear or trauma associated with your horse.

Farah DeJohnette Horsemanship specializes in improving connection, communication and calm leadership using a unique Liberty-Line-Mounted progression to re-pattern common issues. 

Dressage based, natural horsemanship, balanced seat riding, and yoga principles are effectively combined for show, pleasure, English and Western. 

Emphasizing a strong connection and bond while putting the “Fun” in fundamentals. Creative, enjoyable exercises to find your horse’s natural performance. 

Also specializing in working with fearful riders. 
All disciplines welcome! 
Certified Carolyn Resnick Trainer

Pricing:
Participant With Own Horse: $490 (limited to 8)
Stall: $25/night (includes shavings; bring water bucket)
Hands On Audit (Horse Provided): $225 (limited to 4)
Auditing: $25/day

Monday private sessions by appointment

For sign up, pay, and more info just click here

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Bitless Training Video Liberty-Line-Mounted

Farah DeJohnette Horsemanship specializes in a unique Liberty-Line-Mounted approach. Dressage based, True Natural Horsemanship, Balanced seat riding, and Yoga principles are applied. Emphasizing Connection and putting the "FUN" back in Fun-da-Mentals!

Watch Farah's video....Liberty-Line-Mounted: Line Phase. A series showing the progression through all the elements of lateral work and Leg Yielding in a fun, creative way. She uses the Liberty rein for ground play and In Hand work.

I like to see the outline he chooses for himself with this work which is possible when he works in the Liberty rein.

Playing with half steps and collection with Mercury and my liberty rein.

For more training videos click here to subscribe to Farah's DeJohnette Horsemanship youtube channel to watch all of Farah's bitless training video's.

Click here to Purchase your Liberty Rein

The Buckaroo Bridleless Neck Rein Liberty Collar (Cordero) allows you to train your horse to ride without a bridle. Great for relief from the bit! This collar is made from premium Hermann Oak Harness leather for a smooth, rich, "broke in" feel. The rein upper hand part is 5/8" wide and bottom neck part is 1 1/4" wide with just the correct weight. It is very adjustable to fit most any horse. Longest at 79" to shortest at 55". Choice of Plain working Harness (pictured above) or Black Leather. Available in Plain or with engraved antique silver conchas.

Horses do require extensive training before the Buckaroo Bridleless Rein Tack Collar should be used alone.

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Western Horseman the safest most durable
Quality American made leather horse tack.......Buckaroo John Brand
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Going Bitless Online Class with Horse Trainer Farah DeJohnette

Start your New Year off Right..........Sign up for the next Going Bitless online class with horse trainer Farah DeJohnette.

Below is all the information you need to know about this amazing horse riding class.....

The Next Going Bitless online class will start January 1st (with sign up until January 9th) running through January 30th. The first videos will be released for personal practice followed by a Skype Q&A session a week. This class is suitable for beginner (horses and riders) as well as the addition of intermediate exercises in this class for those who have done the class or are further ahead. It is suitable for all disciplines as well.

You will have the week to get signed up and review and practice the first exercises. Additional video exercises will be sent out each week with call recordings for the people who could not attend or to review info. The Skype Q&A answer session will be held Mondays at 7pm EST. If you have not downloaded Skype click here to get it. Otherwise, if you cannot make the calls or can't get Skype, You may post questions to the Blog or Email them through my Website. If you have a Youtube channel, you can send me links to your uploaded videos from your channel for evaluation. If you have another video host you use, that is fine too. I only need to be able to view them through the links to share with me for evaluation. If you need more help with this or have more questions contact me.

The cost of the online clinic will be of $150.00 payable through my site (click here to sign up and pay). If you would prefer to audit the class it is $100.00. This offers you access to all videos exercises and Skype call replays as well as email in questions to be answered on the calls.

Here is how the class will work:

1. Sign up by paying through Paypal. (click here to sign up and pay)

2. Add me through your Skype contacts search Farah.Dejohnette or Farah DeJohnette Horsemanship

3. Once you have signed up and I have your email, You will receive the links to the weeks video lessons.

4. Speak to me on the weekly Skype call to have questions answered and get feedback on videos.

5. Post questions on the blog or email them to me here if you don't or can't access Skype.





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the Western Horseman the safest most durable
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Natural Training with Farah DeJohnette and Bridleless riding with Liberty Reins

A How to Video by Natural Horsemanship Trainer Farah DeJohnette on how to use Liberty Reins from Buckaroo Leather. Watch this very instructional video and see how with extensive training and dedication your horse can be bridleless.

"Just got my new Liberty reins from Buckaroo Leather. This is my first time trying out the two different styles. Half yacht rope and leather and all leather. It was fun as always and the horses were AWESOME!"- Farah DeJohnette

Liberty Reins

The Buckaroo Bridleless Neck Rein Liberty Collar (Cordero) allows you to train your horse to ride without a bridle. Great for relief from the bit! This collar is made from premium Hermann Oak Harness leather for a smooth, rich, "broke in" feel. The rein upper hand part is 5/8" wide and bottom neck part is 1 1/4" wide with just the correct weight. It is very adjustable to fit most any horse. Longest at 79" to shortest at 55". Choice of Plain working Harness (pictured) or Black Leather. And Plain or with engraved antique silver conchas. Horses do require extensive training before the Buckaroo Bridleless Rein Tack Collar should be used alone.

Liberty Yacht Rope Rein

The Buckaroo Bridleless Neck Yacht Rope Rein Liberty Collar (Cordero) allows you to train your horse to ride without a bridle. Great for relief from the bit! This collar is made from premium Hermann Oak Harness leather for a smooth, rich, "broke in" feel. The rein upper hand part is 5/8" wide and bottom neck part is 5/8" marine/yacht with just the correct weight. It is very adjustable to fit most any horse. Longest at 79" to shortest at 55". Choice of Plain working Harness (pictured) or Black Leather.

Bridleless Neck Rein Tack Collar

The Buckaroo Bridleless Neck Rein Tack Collar allows you to train your horse to ride without a bridle. Great for relief from the bit! This collar is made from premium Hermann Oak Harness leather for a smooth, rich, "broke in" feel. The rein upper hand part is 5/8" wide and bottom neck part is 1 1/4" wide with just the correct weight. It is very adjustable to fit most any horse. Longest at 79" to shortest at 55". Has studs or no studs on the inside of the collar that kindly encourage your horse to neck rein, turn and stop. They are soft blunt end copper studs, 3 lengths available. OR plain smooth lining or extra soft chap rolled lining. Horses do require extensive training before the Buckaroo Bridleless Rein Tack Collar should be used alone. Choice of Plain working or with engraved antique silver conchas.



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Western Horseman the safest most durable
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An Indian Hackamore-a Unique Piece of Horse Tack for Bitless Riding

The Indian Hackamore is a unique piece of Horse Equipment. Its popularity is growing in the bitless riding world and with natural horsemanship.

Indian Hackamore RW318

This very unique bosal is called an “Indian Hackamore”. It is gentler than a bosal. The nose is flat instead of round. The chin portion widens and narrows to fit most any size head. The action is most like riding with a halter but with more communication and control. The ends that connect to the reins are crossed so when you pull on say the right rein the pressure goes under the jaw and around to the opposite side to bring their head around to the right. There is a breaking in period for the area under the chin to soften up and shape to your horses head. This unique diamond braid Butter nylon with rawhide nose in Brown accents is softer than all rawhide and is already broken in. Great For Bitless Riding!!


The Indian Bosal is a unique piece of equipment found in a tack room. It is a simple and often unknown solution to the many problems that bits may cause. It is a simple design, consisting only of yacht rope or rawhide much like today’s rope halters. The Indian Bosal may be attached to any type of headstall, either Western or English in style. Much like the rope halter and The Bitless Bridle, the Indian Bosal works through pressure. The ropes of the Indian Bosal criss-cross under the horse’s jaw. Your direct rein tells your horse which way to go as it would with either a snaffle bit or side-pull.

The Indian Bosal has many advantages to its use in training. The Indian Bosal can be used on young horses or old horses, despite their level of training. They work best on a horse that knows how to respond properly to pressure. If the horse has received adequate ground training in a rope halter, he should respond well to the Indian Bosal. The bosal also aids in neck reining training as the feel the pressure on the same side as they feel the rein. The horse will learn and correspond to the pressures.

The Indian Bosal will aid in curing many of the problems associated with bits and mechanical hackamores. These devices cause problems such as head shaking, bit chewing, resisting the bit and more. Many horses that will not accept the bit will often toss and throw their heads, making a dangerous situation for both horse and rider. The use of the bosal will help solve many of these problems.

The Indian Bosal is a great tool for a horse that just doesn’t like a bit and resists having a bridle put on. It will be a welcome relief to the horse when you go to put on his bridle and there is not bit going in his mouth. This makes for a happier situation for both horse and rider and will get you in the saddle sooner. The horse will not shake his head and try to get the pressure off of his nose as the rope is fairly thin and is not heavy. The horse will also be more attentive to your desires instead of playing with a bit or trying to avoid your cues.

There is little history to be found about the Indian Bosal, but as its name suggests Native Americans once used it in riding their horses. The versions found today are probably somewhat different but the concept the same. They were introduced to the cowboy’s by Native American cowpunchers that braided them out of rawhide.

If used properly, the Indian Bosal is a great alternative to bits and great for natural horsemanship.



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Western Horseman the safest most durable Quality
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Buckaroo Leather Recommends-A Horse Whisperer, A Barefoot Trimmer, and Horse Trainers

In the past I have listed fellow horse enthusiasts I have come across in my travels. I felt it was long overdue.......

So here is a list of fellow horse riders, trainers and all around cowboys and cowgirls.......Ride American!





Todd Daniel Horsemanship

Todd Daniel Horsemanship is located in Cottageville, South Carolina. Todd has spent 30 plus years around horses and the last 9 years full time. He rides approximately 250 days per year! His goal is to strive each day to become a better horseman.

Todd believes horsemanship is not just about training and teaching a horse it is also teaching the owner the foundations so that they can continue to work and build on the foundation of the horse. With this process the ability to go back to the basic if a problem arises make it much easier on the horse and the owner.


Services Provided by Todd are:
Colt Starting
Problem Horses
Basic Horse Tune-Up
Clinics
Clinic for Youth
Trailing & Event Clinics
Barrel Racing
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Boarding

Visit the Todd Daniel Horsemanship website and follow him on facebook!






Mark Rashid Horse Training

Mark Rashid Horse Training is located in Estes Park, Co. Mark Rashid (pronounced RASH-id) is an internationally acclaimed horse trainer known for his ability to understand the horse’s point of view and solve difficult problems with communication rather than force. He began working with horses at age ten, when he met the “old man,” who taught him to work with horses, not against them, and to listen to what the horse is trying to say. Mark’s clinics center on one-on-one work with horse and rider and are immensely popular with people around the world.

When Mark decided to study the martial art of aikido as a way to improve his horsemanship, he brought the same quiet determination to it that he exhibits in his work with horses. After years of practice, he has earned a second degree black belt in Yoshinkan aikido and now teaches the “way of harmony” in the local dojo.

Mark worked full time on ranches for many years gathering herds, managing stock, and training horses. When time permits, he still enjoys working on ranches near his home in Estes Park, Colorado.

Buckaroo Leather attended a (pictured below) Considering the Horse clinic by Mark Rashid in Ione, CA a few months back. Buckaroo Leather witnessed some great horsemanship and also some of our Western horse tack in action!

If you are interested in Mark’s Clinic, please visit his website. Here is a list of his current dates-

Sept. 17-19 Blue Lake, CA
Sept. 21-23 Blue Lake, CA
Sept. 26-28 Sebastopol, CA

Clinic Formats-
Format 1 – One-on-One
Format 2 – Week-long session

Format 3 – Half-day Group sessions

Weeklong Clinics
Aikido for Horsemen Workshop

Follow mark on Facebook and learn more about Mark and his clinics by visiting his website.










Amy Allen - Horsemanship and Barefoot Trimming


Amy Allen is an experienced horse trainer/riding instructor in Shelton, WA, who specializes in unbroke and problem horses and working with students who are afraid or have been through a traumatic experience.




She also is a barefoot horse trimmer. Amy’s journey into barefoot trimming started because of her own horse. Amy owns an OTTB, TJ, who had the typical thin cracking walls, could not hold a shoe for over 5 weeks, long toes, low heels, thin soles... just bad feet. After consulting with her farrier, we tried glue on shoes. On the second set, one of the shoes broke at the quarters. Amy became frustrated because the shoes are very expensive. Amy made the decision to pull her horses shoes and since December 2002, he has never worn another pair of shoes.



Amy began researching the barefoot trim method. She educated herself by attending clinics, reading all sorts of material and practicing on her own horses. Barefoot trimming is not just about the horse's foot. It's about the body as a whole, their nutrition and their living environment.

I came across her on Facebook and was intrigued and impressed with her horse training/barefoot trimming. I encourage you to visit her website and become a fan on facebook. She also is a monthly contributor for the Buckaroo Leather Newsletter.










Frank Bell-Horse Whisperer


SAFE and SIMPLE typify Frank Bell’s approach to Natural Horsemanship. His horse training techniques embrace gentle handling with advanced communication. Frank’s methods are being taught by his certified partners and mastered by horse people worldwide.

Frank’s unique 7-Step Safety System is truly placing the horse and rider on higher ground as they do indeed "Discover Horses They Never Knew."

The Natural Horsemanship Movement embodies a revolution in horse-handling techniques that gained momentum as the last century came to a close. Today horsemen and women are rapidly embracing this evolved movement. No trainer has made this revolutionary philosophy more accessible than Frank Bell.

What makes Bell’s approach so different? He has single-handily taken the mystery out of the natural horsemanship movement and created a logical set of exercises that put a solid foundation underneath the horse and rider. Most importantly, it is easy to understand and implement immediately, and you do not need a round pen!

Visit Fran Bells website to learn more about his natural horsemanship and training. Follow him on facebook and subscribe to his blog.







Steve Lantvit Horsemanship-Highgrove Farm Inc.
10257 N. Manna Lane, LaPorte, Indiana, 46350


Steve Lantvit is a full-time Equine Clinician, Trainer and Instructor whose goal is to contribute to the betterment of the relationships between man/woman and horse. His background started from English disciplines such as polo and jumping and has expanded greatly over nearly 2 decades to include the western disciplines. With a wide array of experiences across both disciplines, his focus on training is that of all around horsemanship and the creation of the versatile horse.

Steve is a CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association) instructor with a level 4 (of 4) in Western and a 3 (of 4) in English. His certification is a validation that his knowledge and ability as an instructor has been proven against a respected standard, under independent evaluation. His certification attests that he is committed to professional standards and that his teaching methods are proven to be safe, knowledgeable and effective.

Steve's Training includes:

Colt Starting, problem solving, or fine-tuning a seasoned horse of all breeds and disciplines

To learn about Steve and his training visit his website and subscribe to his new blog. Also follow him on facebook.






Jerry Tindell



Buckaroo Leather is proud to be working with Jerry Tindell's Horse and Mule School. Jerry will be working with us to design and improve on many of our large horse and mule tack styles.We are proud to be working with Jerry and are excited by his expertise and enthusiasm.


Tindell's Horse and Mule School offers private training to committed people who would benefit from our assistance when they have neither the time nor the skills required to reach their desired goals with their stock.

Their training program assists both the animal and owner with achieving expected results in a safe and effective manner. The range of training offered includes starting a young or green-broke horse or mule, re-training and problem solving for stock that have developed undesirable behaviors.

Jerry's emphasis is establishing a solid foundation; making sure the animal understands and can comfortably perform the basic principles of soft, flexible movement, while also developing good manners. This program is strongly recommended for all aspects of handling, including riding, packing and driving. It is equally suitable to English or Western riding traditions.

Jerry Tindell's training process is based on 6 steps of control. These 6 steps are identified, used and taught in three stages: round pen, ground work and riding. It is highly recommended that the owner become familiar with these 6 steps during the course of the animal's training. They are the beginning, middle and end of creating and maintaining a willing equine partner. Most behavior issues include a weakness in at least one of these steps, and can be fixed to a great extent by training the horse to be better at them.

Visit Jerry Tindell's website and follow him on facebook.



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the Western Horseman the safest most durable Quality
American made leather horse tack.......Buckaroo John Brand

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Farah DeJohnette Discusses Bitless Leather Side Pulls

I just read, Farah DeJohnette's new article from her Blogazine. Farah is a skilled horse trainer and her new article gives great insight to why she uses bitless leather bridles. Also, visit her website and follow her on facebook!


Bitless: Why I Do It........

my journey through Horsemanship and Training, I have come to look for better ways to communicate with my horse with equipment and without. The more skilled I have become the less reliant on equipment I have become.

I always used what I'd call "cheap" western Side Pulls from time to time in my training in the past but wasn't into them enough to convert completely. I hadn't found one that compared with my fine english bridle quality. I also was able to ride in halters, leather and rope, but found them a bit sloppy and imprecise for more than a fun hack around some slightly higher level work. Mechanical Hackamores were to me as aggressive if not more then some bits with bicycle chain and wire wrapped with leather in some designs.

When I found the Buckaroo Leather Side Pull and then went on to design the Padded version with John Brand, I had no idea this bridle would become my go to training piece of equipment until I had it in my hand and kept going back to no matter what type of horse I was riding.
I use it on soft horses, heavy strong horses, young horses, jumpers, dressage horses, western horses and more. I don't care if the horse is green or advanced I still use it.

Of course I still use bits because unfortunately, some competitions wont allow you not too, but hopefully that will change soon. I don't feel I need a bit at all though. Give me enough time with a horse and I can get him to ride beautifully in a Side Pull. Let me reiterate "TIME". It took me time to get the heavy pullers riding nicely in the Side Pull but I took that time as opposed to taking the easy way out and going to bigger bits and gadgets. I took the Time to teach them to be more supple, more balanced and strong through proper work and fitness.

Which leads me to another very interesting point. In my conversion of many horses to Bitless for training, I made a discovery about a common problem. Horses opening their mouths during training with the bit. I discovered that mouth opening had more to do will lack of suppleness in the Poll and being on the forehand then it had to do with the bit! How did I find this out? Well while training some known mouth openers with bits, Once I switched them to bitless guess what? When they were resistant, or unbalanced or both, They opened their mouth with NO BIT. When they were stiff in their body and poll, They opened their mouth regardless of whether they had the bit or not.

What does this mean? To me it means that the Poll and jaw are connected (not a new discovery in training) but why are we working on the jaw when the problem is originating in the Poll and body?

Hence back to why I use a Side Pull bitless bridles and Neck straps (Corderos). They allow me to talk directly to the body parts I need to without interfering with other body parts and possibly even DISTRACTING the horse from the area that needs focus. I'm not saying there are not dental problems and bitting issues that can arise from the mouth, but I am saying you can find out if you try a bitless bridle and in fact it may be the answer to horses with dental and mouth issues. Just like when I want to see if the saddle is compromising the horses desire to perform. I ride him bareback or with a bareback pad. If he rides fine, then I know the saddle is a problem. More food for thought from yours truly and my two cents. Also, Don't miss an opportunity to get one of these beautiful bitless bridles right now for 10% off in my Bridle Shop enter promo code "Summer10" at checkout.





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Buckaroo Leather's Favorite Cowboy Websites

I had such a great response from my first Blog on this subject, that I decided to write about more of my favorite websites.

Since starting my own blog, website, and now a new monthly newsletter, I have encountered and met some passionate and interesting people in the horse world. Listed below are their websites and brief description of each. I encourage you to visit and pass along these websites.

If you have any websites you would like to share, please feel free to leave a comment. Also if you are interested in subscribing to my new monthly newsletter, with updates on new horse tack and great discounts, please click on this link, Newsletter, to sign up for The Buckaroo Newsletter, The Newsletter to Demand!

The Best Horse Sense
What I Need for the Future I Learned in the Pasture.

A great website for all horse lovers! Whether you are a western rider, trail rider, or just for leisure, you will appreciate the horse sense!

Below is some information about this website.

Some of the most important life lessons I have learned have been from the back of a horse. I learned to love horses in my late thirties. Unlike someone who has been around horses since childhood, I have learned horsemanship through an adult’s eyes. As a result, those lessons have spilled over into the rest of my life. I have become a better person since I started playing with horses.

I want to share those lessons on leadership, understanding, forgiveness, and love that I learned from my horses. Come join me on this adventure.

John Silveira, Farrier

We all know horses need a farrier! John has some great articles on how to keep your horses hooves' healthy. Great information for all breeds of horses, western riding, trail riding, competitive riding and overall horse health.

Below is some information about John,

John Silveira is a Farrier, Aikido practitioner, spiritualist, born and raised in San Mateo California the bay area. For information on his shoeing method and the 100% track record just go to http://care4horses.com/ and leave contact information. Thank you and remember to Care4Horses.

An excerpt from his website-

Uncovering more controversy with Barefoot vs Shod horses. To be perfectly honest with you this Barefoot thing is the ONLY area i get any flack from when i address issues surrounding it. And it's ALWAYS from the Barefoot People. So be it !! I want to be clear - i'm NOT against barefoot horses - it's just that not all horses can go barefoot - just won't happen.

Janet Roper

I have long been fascinated by relationships. Whether it is the relationship between humans and their pets, a person and a higher power, or musicians and their instruments, I have studied it in an attempt to understand it and help the person deepen those relationships and achieve harmony.

Talk2theAnimals.net is designed to be a place to gather and disperse information on animal communication and animals.

Thomas Herding Technique-Discovering the Communicated Equine

Communication between horse and rider is vital. If you are competing in one of the various competitive equine sports, such as trail trials, Gymkhana, or Cowboy Mounted Shooting, you need to be able to know your horse and communicate. This website is a great resource!

Below is some information about the site and their mission statement-

A spiritual connection with the horse is paramount to the physical, For it is this higher power that transcends and controls all that follows.

The mission of Thomas Herding Technique is equine behavior and stress management through better human/horse communication.

Plenty Star Ranch

A wonderful ranch and website! Below is some information-

Being able to move to the USA (1995) and especially to the Black Hills was a gift from Heaven. I brought my horse along, Djinni-Fee, my dreams and visions of living in and with nature, surrounded by horses, learning more about natural health care and turning my passion for painting portraits into recognized works of art.

None of these dreams would have become reality if not for my husband Jack, humble, patient and alway encouraging. He generously invited me into his heart and Plenty Star Ranch. Together we turned this most beautiful place into a guest ranch and horse camp, where I can also offer natural horsemanship clinics, using some of our awesome herd of Spanish Mustangs. Come visit - coffee is always on!

Smoke Creek Ranch

Smoke Creek Ranch is located in the south central area of Pennsylvania. We are a young operation, raising and training AQHA and APHA bred horses. Our breeding herd is built on the famous "Three Bars" bloodlines, Zippo Pine Bar, Doc Bar and our favorite, Sonny Dee Bar.

The Pulling Breast Collars!- Buckaroo Leather's fastest growing new product

This Breast Collar is very popular among Western riders, particularly ropers. Instead of crossing a horse's chest from side-to-side like some other styles, pulling breast collars sit just above the line of a horse's shoulders buckle around the pommel of the saddle. According to ropers and other riders that prefer pulling breast collars, it allows the horse more freedom of shoulder movement and better leverage when pulling.

Pulling Breast Collars 

Quality Hermann Oak Leather with a width of 2 1/2". This Pulling style Breast Collar is oiled & stitched with a soft chap lining and finished with Nickel Plate roller buckle hardware; the BC65 version is stitched heavy harness leather. Both Breast Collars have an over the shoulder fit. It is designed to wrap through the saddle swells, perfect for a pulling position.

Pulling Breast Collars-Tooled 

With a traditional Cowboy look this Pulling Breast Collar is designed for roping or heavy mountain horse riding. The quality leather color is Golden with a Hand Tooled basket design. The width is 2 1/2" wide with Nickel Plate hardware. This Pulling Breast Collar has an over the shoulder fit. It is designed to wrap through the saddle swells, perfect for a pulling position.

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The Natural Horsemanship movement has created highly functionable Horse Tack......

The Natural Horsemanship Movement has
evolved tack items as Mecates, slobber straps,

Rope Halters and complete Mecate Bridles

into very popular training and pleasure

riding choices. They are all so versatile........

Rope halters of course have no hardware and

are so adjustable. They are designed to place

pressure points were needed and roll up into
an easy pack away size or leave on under your bridle.....

There are now designs with rings tied into the cheeks

to connect your reins to and ride on down the trail......

Side pull headstalls have evolved somewhat from

this also.....

Mecates tied onto your bridles with slobber straps

have become so popular because they are available

in so many different materials to fit your personal

preferences. Also because you can easily adjust the

length of your reins......

Slobber straps are also available in many different

styles. From plain get the job done, to custom

hand tooled, also with silver conchas and buckles....

The popular ones lately buckle on and off the bit

without having to untie your mecate.....

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