The Spirit of the American Cowgirl Is Alive.......

In a past blog post, I wrote about a popular poem called "When I am an Old Horsewoman" by Patty Barnhart.

Patty is a true American Cowgirl, riding and working the land on her Guest Ranch, Willow Springs . The ranch is run "off the grid". They have propane, solar energy and a wind generator. They even have campfires with good old dutch oven fare.!!

With this poem, I posted a photo of a "Cowgirl" that suited the poem. The photo was chosen from the internet.....it is a great photo that captured the spirit of the poem (see the pic above).

Well I know why..the photo is of Connie Reeves another true American Cowgirl. I just recently learned that there is a movie being produced about her.....

"American Cowgirl" is a project started by Jamie Williams, a photographer and a true cowgirl at heart. She was raised in Lubbock, Texas on a ranch and farm.

Jamie began this "American Cowgirl" project because......
 

"When one considers the image that America has of itself and that the world has of us, the great icon is the cowboy. When one looks at the real history of our country the contributions of women are always short changed. 

All of the women in the Old West weren’t school marms or dancehall girls. And all of the women on the ranches didn’t wear bonnets and ride on the buckboards. They were, and still are, women in the saddle."...Jamie Willliams

As part of the project, Jamie Williams started a movie, featuring 4 cowgirls, including Connie Reeves.

Connie Reeves was a cowgirl all her life. She was on a horse at 101 years of age, her favorite horse, a 28 year old paint named "Dr Pepper"

Her favorite saying was..

"Always saddle your own horse"..Connie Reeves

Connie Reeves was inducted into the Cowgirl Hall of Fame one of her numerous achievements. She was a true American Cowgirl........


To learn more about Connie Reeves and the American Cowgirl project by Jamie Williams and how you can be apart of this project go to the website, www.americancowgirl.com and visit the blog and watch the American Cowgirl Trailer here.

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A New Trend for Horse Tack....Belt Headstalls

A New Trend for Horse Tack....Belt Headstalls

Great Basin Split Ear Headstall

There is a new style trend emerging for horse tack for all you cowgirls...and cowboys!!!

It is the Belt Headstall. Today we see these particular belt style headstalls with a lot of "bling", with swarovski Crystal conchas and lots of sparkles!!!

Buckaroo Leather has been handcrafting traditional belt headstalls from quality leather for years.

Our old time Belt headstalls, also known as Great Basin Vaquero headstall, Visalia headstall or sage brush headstall is handcrafted and designed after the traditional headstalls used by the Great Basin Vaquero's. The Vaquero's of the old west!


Buckaroo Leather prides itself on preserving the traditional styles of the Vaquero. Our belt headstalls are available in a few different widths, including the most used and traditional style 1 1/4" width.

We also have these belt headstalls available in double ear headstalls, slide ear headstalls, and the split ear headstall.

Keep the old west alive with these American made handcrafted traditional Vaquero belt headstalls.....

Gag/Snaffle Old Visalia Headstall

Great Basin Tooled Split Ear Belt Headstall

Cowboy Traditional One Ear Headstall

Sage Brush Split Ear Belt Headstall

Pro Harness Old Visalia Style Headstall

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Buckaroo Leather Has Gone to the Dogs...Western Leather Dog Collars Available

Buckaroo Leather knows all you cowboys and cowgirls love our handcrafted, quality, western leather horse tack. But did you know, that now you can have that same hand craftsmanship with a one of a kind western leather dog collar.


Dog Collar History

Dog collars have been around since Ancient Egypt. Dogs in Ancient Egypt were considered hunters or protectors not pets. The Egyptians used dog collars in all their dog training. The dog collars became quite artistic.



In ancient Greece dog collars were used more to protect the dogs. Farm dogs wore spike studded collars and sheepdogs wore a leather collar studded with nails. These studs protected both dogs from being bitten in the neck by a wolf.

An interesting fact is that sheepdogs needed to be white, so they could be seen at night. While the farm dogs had to be black, so they could be concealed to surprise intruders.


In the Middle Ages, dogs were used as hunters and shepherds. The dog collars used were made from simple leather for boar and hare hunting.

In Europe, during the Renaissance, owners used plain dog collars, but added rings for leashes and name tags.



Buckaroo Leather Western Dog Collars and Leash

Today, you can get your choice of a plain dog collar with a leash, a collar adorned with beautiful conchas and we can Custom handcraft your dog collar to match your leather horse tack. (no studs though!!!!)

You have a choice of beautiful scalloped Hermann Oak Leather in Black Latigo, Burgundy Latigo, or medium oil Golden Brown leather.

Create a custom leather dog collar for your "best friend"...with your own dogs style and personality!!

Just give BuckarooJohn a call at 530-545-0139 or email john@buckarooleather.com to help you create your western dog collar.

Western Dog Collar & Leash Set

You will LOVE the quality of our newly designed Western Dog Collars & Leashes. Beautiful 3/4" Hermann Oak leather available in Black Latigo, Burgundy Latigo, or Medium oil Golden Brown. Made with heavy weight supple Leather. Collar & Leash matching Set are 3/4" wide. Collar Length is measured from the buckle to the middle hole in set of holes. Our hand engraved Silver Conchas available in 2 styles.

Dog Collar & Leash Scalloped Set with Silver

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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.





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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