Give Your Horse Tack a Western Look!

Add Some Conchas to Your Leather Horse Tack!

While you are cleaning and checking your leather horse tack for safety, you may want to "cowboy" up your tack a little. By adding some of the Conchas (pictured to the right) you can make your horse tack look like new. Below are just a few examples of what Buckaroo Leather has to offer-

Antique Berry Longhorn Concha -ABLC

(pictured to the right)

Beautifully hand engraved Sterling Silver concha with Brass Berry edge and Longhorn figure. This stunning concha in available with a screw back or loop back to accent your favorite headstall and give it a unique look! Watch our How to Video on this product!

Silver Plate Berry Concha -SPB

Hand Engraved Sterling Silver in the "Old Mexico" style and finished with a Berry/Pico edge, this concha is available in several sizes as well as slotted, screw back & loop back. A beautiful addition to any headstall or breast collar!

Mojave Square Concha -

Beautifully hand engraved "Old Mexico" Style sterling silver plate antique conchas with a berry edge. Available without a figure in 3/4"; 1"; 1 1/4"; with or without a figure in 1 1/2"; also available in 2 1/4" with one of the following figures: Bronc, Cross, Longhorn or Star. A unique and beautiful accent to your existing equipment, or choose one of our quality leather headstalls & breast collars for a one of a kind set.

Engraved Concha -SP

Hand Engraved Beautiful Old Mexico Sterling silver plate or Solid Brass conchas with pico edge; available with chicago screw back in 5/8"; 3/4" 1"; 1 1/4"; 1 1/2"; 1 3/4"; 2" & 3". Also loop back in (1 1/2" up)& slotted in (1 1/4" up).

One of Buckaroo's most popular American Made leather Horse tack is the Ultimate Sidepull Headstall! Not only is it made from the finest American made leather, it's durability and timeless quality are unmatched!

Ultimate Sidepull Headstall 

Conchas can be added to the Brow and Nose of this Sidepull.

Once you use this leather horse tack you will use no other! The Buckaroo Ultimate sidepull Headstall is just that- THE BEST. Made from the finest heavy weight Hermann Oak Harness leather for a smooth, rich, "broke in" feel. This Buckaroo Headstall is double and sewn with a soft chap lining, and oiled for that soft supple feel. This Headstall is a Side Pull style with a width of 5/8", available in Sm. Horse/Cob/Pony & Regular Horse size. This Headstall also has a 1" wide leather noseband and is available with Nickle plate or BEVELED STAINLESS STEEL hardware. Now also available in Large Horse/Mule and Draft Horse size; Look for these options in our Large Horse/Mule & Draft Horse category. This Quality Buckaroo Ultimate Headstall is for the western rider who wants a quality performing leather tack but does not want to sacrifice beauty.

Watch our How to Video on this Ultimate Sidepull Headstall!

Old Martingale Style Breast Collar

Hand crafted from the finest Hermann Oak single ply heavy harness leather, this Old Martingale style shaped breast collar 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. The Breast Collar features 7 Antique Berry silver conchas in graduated sizes for a one of a kind look. For pleasure or show, the hand craftsmanship and attention to detail will make you proud to use this breast collar on your favorite horse.

Breast Collar (pictured below)

Finest quality Hermann Oak Harness leather with soft chap lining features an over the neck adjustable strap as well as adjustable billets & down strap. This 2" breast collar is especially suitable for mountain and trail riding, but is equally suited for the weekend pleasure trip. Buckaroo Leather Horse tack is simply-THE BEST! Shown here with six Silver Antique Berry conchas in graduated sizes!

Conchos can be added to Breast Collars, Headstalls, Spur Straps and more! Such an inexpensive way to make your old tack look new again!

Whether you are looking for conchos to dress up your old horse tack or adding it to your new American Made Leather horse tack from Buckaroo, Buckaroo Leather is the place to shop. Our quality speaks for itself and our customer service is first rate!

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How to Tie the Mecate to a Snaffle Bit Bridle with Slobber straps

Buckaroo Leather Slobber Straps

Buckaroo Leather uses the influence of the Vaquero when creating the many styles of Hackamores and Mecates.

(See my squidoo lens for the Vaquero history!)

The Complete Hackamore/Mecate Set, has an all natural hand braided 14 plait rawhide Bosal and a cotton 23' Mecate with a braided rawhide button.Buckaroo offers many traditional "Old mexico" hand braided Rawhide Bosal.

A variation of the Hackamore is called "Mecate Snaffle Bridle Reins". It is used as a rein system for a bridle with a bit. The Mecate Reins are meant to be used with slobber straps and snaffle bits..

The slobber straps protect the Mecate and helps provide a quick release for training the horse. This variation is used by the Natural Horseman. And has become very popular with Nevada and High Desert Buckaroos...

Buckaroo Leather makes slobber straps to attach your Mecate to your snaffle. Our most popular slobber straps are the ones with a buckle. The buckle allows you to buckle on or off the bit without having to untie your Mecate.

Buckaroo Leather makes plain slobber straps, to get the job done or a fancy style slobber strap.

Buckle on Slobber Straps (pictured here) are made from Hermann Oak Harness Leather, Red or Black Latigo leather or oiled chestnut. The Slobber Strap is Hand edged and Hand rubbed and has a Solid Brass or Nickel Plate Hardware. This strap is designed for an easy Mecate change.

This Slobber Straps (pictured here) has Engraved Silver Buckles and is hand crafted from Premium Hermann Oak Harness Leather. It is hand edged and hand finished. It is Designed for easy Mecate Change.

Buckaroo Leather Co. has all your Hackamore, Mecate, and slobber strap needs. We have many styles to choose from and all are fashioned from the highest grade leather, from Hermann Oak Leather. The quality of our horse tack can not be beat!! You will love our style but come back for the quality!

Please see our Video on attaching the slobber straps in the Blog above, or click here!

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

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How to rig Your Saddle Latigos and Off-side Billets

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Spring Time Check of your Leather 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 tack, cleaning, oiling and conditioning of your tack is necessary. This spring time check is essential to keep your tack in good working order for the safety of both rider and horse. Not to mention increasing the longevity of the leather

First-
Take everything apart and inspect all your tack, including your saddle for wear. Especially at all areas ("picture 1") were your tack folds around the bits, buckles and saddle riggings. This is where there will be the most wear and stress. You need to replace any parts cracked or stretched. Chancing it is not worth the safety risk. Take your time, your piece of mind is worth it....

Secondly -

Clean all your horse tack and saddle with lots of water and glycerin saddle soap. Don't be afraid to get your tack wet. You have to get all the dirt and sweat out.

Third -

Hang it all to dry. Before it is completely dry, oil with a good quality neetsfoot oil. The drying process will help suck the oil into the leather.

This "spring check" is a great habit to get into, not only for adults, but for children too. Teaching your children the importance of good quality AMERICAN MADE leather tack and proper care will insure the safety of both your child and horse. It will also give you a sense of pride and confidence in your saddle and equipment....

Buckaroo Leather prides itself on the AMERICAN MADE quality leather we use from Hermann Oak Leather to manufacture all of our western leather horse tack.

As mentioned above, cleaning is important, but checking the durability of your horse tack is vital. Unlike imported tack that has no integrity, a quality leather horse tack will be more durable and much less likely to crack making it safer!

One of the ways to stop the wear on your saddles billets, are the Wear Leathers !

(Watch our video..... click here .)

One of Buckaroo Leather's innovations are the Wear Leathers (pictured here) on all our offside billets. The wear leathers stops your saddle rigging dee rings from wear into the billets, which can cause a stress point!!

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

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Buckaroo Leather's Favorite Cowboy Websites

Since I have started my own Blog, I have encounter a vast world of Cowboy/Cowgirl and horse related websites. Here are a few of those websites, I would encourage you to visit. Enjoy!






Info Horse- http://www.infohorse.com/



The #1 Horse Industry Advertising Directory. Looking for a great horse trainer? or used horse trailers? This website is the place to check. Not only horse, but dogs too! Anything horse related is on this site.





Equine Source- http://www.yourequinesource.com/


Looking for a horse to buy or sell?Come straight to the Source for Equine Classifieds!
Your Equine Source specializes in bringing you a wide variety of Horses for sale, Tack, Trailers, Trucks and so much more.



The Horse Network- http://www.horse-networks.com/



The Horse Network is the ultimate social networking resource for all things equine. Horse lovers can create their own personal profile, blog about their experiences with horses, browse events in their area or add their event to the public calendar, befriend other horse lovers, set up their own stable group, or add videos and pictures of their horse to the gallery features.




A Cowboy's Wife- http://www.acowboyswife.com/



After teaching myself the ropes of the “world wild web,” I now use my sites to reach out to women in various forms including helping others with blogging tips and teaching affiliate marketing at Blogging with Cents. I use my personal blog, A Cowboys’ Wife, to chronicle my reflections about ranch life, kids, marriage, and photography.




Haute Cowgirl- http://www.hautecowgirl.com/


For all you Cowgirls out there! A place to find the latest cowgirl fashions! fun articles, great place to find the latest fashions, plus much more!

Cowboy Showcase-http://www.cowboyshowcase.com/

You can stay in touch with the western spirit, read about, and see the authentic people, places, gear, and traditions of cowboys and buckaroos, past and present, right here on Cowboy Showcase.You can help keep that western spirit alive. Tell a cowboy tale or poem, pass along a favorite recipe, share your knowledge or craft, and make this showcase a more exciting virtual cowboy experience

True Cowboy Online magazine-http://truecowboymagazine.com/

trueCOWBOY magazine was established with the intention to act as a one-stop platform for the various mustang rescue oranizations. Working with the groups to help increase their sphere of influence to a readership that includes not only the horseowner and enthusiast but layman as well, who are not even aware that wild mustangs exist freely on the plains and most definitely not aware of the mustangs plight to remain free.

True West -http://www.truewestmagazine.com/

TRUE WEST relates our history back to the present day, to show readers the important role our heritage plays in keeping the spirit of the West alive during our everyday travels and adventures out West.



If you have any websites you would like to share, please feel free to leave a comment.

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
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Buckaroo Leather Manufactures Quality Leather Award Trophies

Buckaroo Leather is proud to be able to manufacture the custom award trophies for the Intermountain Reined Cow Horse Circuit (IMRCH). The custom made horse tack awards are quality leather hand crafted Headstalls. (pictured here)

The custom made 5/8" Browband Headstalls are hand crafted from quality leather and they feature a straight brow and a shaped cheek. A 1 3/4" Antique Berry Concha Buckles and a 1 1/2" conchas at the brow and 1" conchas at the bit end make this headstall a real show. (pictured to the right)

The Hand Tooled Oak pattern Half Slide Ear Headstall is double & stitched. It is dark oiled and has dyed edges. This headstall is finished with the recreated adjustable Antique Concha Buckles and 1" conchas at the bit end. (pictured to the right)

Congratulations to all the IMRCH 2008 Winners!
see Blog Post Below

If you are interested in having Buckaroo Leather manufacture your custom award trophies for your event or organization please feel free to call John Brand, the owner at 530-545-0139 or email buckaroojohn@sbcglobal.net

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