Steve Lantvit Horsemanship/Buckaroo Leather Commercial

Steve Lantvit Horsemanship/Buckaroo Leather Commercial

Buckaroo Leather Products is proud to be the official horse tack supplier for over 10 years and a sponsor of Steve Lantvit Horsemanship and his Sure in the Saddle show on RFD TV. 

Steve recently filmed a commercial to air on Steve's Sure in the Saddle TV Show featuring Buckaroo Leather Products. We were proud to be apart of this commercial and Thank You to Steve!!

Click Here to watch the commercial...

Steve Lantvit is a professional trainer/clinician whose goal is to contribute to the betterment of the relationships between man/woman and horse. 


 

 Team Lantvit at Ranch Horse Show at MSU

Steve’s focus on training is that of all around Horsemanship and the creation of the versatile horse. He is an active competitor with the American Ranch Horse Association where he has earned multiple World Champion and Reserve Champion Titles. 

Steve takes his skills to the equine world through his appearances at equine expos, clinics, and his television series, “Sure in the Saddle” airing on RFD-TV and Rural TV/FamilyNet. 

Steve’s mission is building confidence, mutual respect, and solid communication between horse and rider.

 

Watch Steve Lantvit "Sure in the Saddle" Show

RFD-TV Wednesday 3:30pm EST; 11:30pm EST

RuralTV/FamilyNet Wednesday 1:00pm EST, Sat 4:30pm EST

www.SteveLantvit.com

Phone 219-778-4342

email: horses@highgrovefarm.com

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The Rawhide Reata a Work of Art and a Tool of the Vaquero

 
The Vaqueros of the old west were skilled horsemen who valued their horses and their rawhide horse tack. The Vaqueros had an arsenal of "tools" to assist them with their every day task on the range. One of these "tools" was the Rawhide Reata (or riata).

The word reata is from the Spanish word reatar, meaning to retie or a rope which ties one animal to another. The rawhide reata was a long braided rawhide rope used by the early Mexican Vaqueros and was no doubt first introduced into Mexico by the Spanish conquerors. Though the word reata is often used to refer to any rope, the genuine Vaquero reata was and is a special item. The reata was usually 40 to 80 feet long and was made from twisted strands of rawhide. The finest riatas used rawhide strands, cut by experts, from the primest part of several young heifer hides. The hides were well chosen and properly cured.

The Reateros (Spanish for "rope maker") were masters at the craft of braiding reatas and all other vaquero rawhide tools. Many of these tools were truly works of art. The braiding of the riatas was not only an art form but the braids had uniformity and even tension. This was to insure a durable working tool for the Vaquero.

The rawhide riata was the most useful tool of the Californio Vaquero and he was highly proficient in handling it. The dexterity displayed by the Vaquero ropers impressed the early Americans cowhands and the riata was quickly adopted by them as were other items of equipment used by the vaqueros. The riata can be thrown farther, with the use of less energy and retaining a more perfect loop, than any other type of rope on the market.

The Mexican way to treat the riata to keep it supple was to tie it between two trees. Then rub it first with lemon juice (cut a fresh lemon in two and rub the fruit along the length) and then rub it with beef fat (suet). This kept the leather from drying out or becoming stiff. Today, if you use an artificial product it will make the reata too limber.

 The Riatas of the old west and today are braided in 4, 6, or 8 strands. The 8 strand, if made by a top reatero, is a beautiful article and superb for light roping. For the average hard work on large stock, the 4 strand is the best. Diameters vary according to individual preference, but the 3/8 inch riata is the one most used today and in the old west. A rawhide riata can also be different stiffness's (called in roping circles: lays) depending on what type of rawhide is used. For instance, bull hide make a very stiff rope perfect for heel roping.

The rawhide reatas of the old west were a useful tool of the Vaquero. But, one may also look at them as a true work of art and craftsmanship.

Be apart of true Western Horsemanship at the Horsemen's Re-Union in Paso Robles, Ca. See our modern day horseman and horsewoman use their knowledge of the Vaquero's of the Old West to start 40 colts in 5 days.

 photograph by Adriane Hartzell Photography

The Horesmen's Re-Union is from April 15th-20th and Buckaroo Leather is attending this magnificent display of horsemanship.

 Buckaroo Leather Wagon at the Horsemen's Re-Union

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Buckaroo Leather is Attending The Pomona Horse Expo

The Pomona Horse Expo is January 31st- February 2nd in Pomona California. Will you be attending?? Buckaroo Leather Products will be rumbling up in our wagon to this great horse event.

The Buckaroo Leather Traveling Roadshow will have its wagon full of all your favorite American Leather Horse Tack. Buckaroo John will be showing his handcrafted leather horse tack like the famous AAA Wade Buckaroo Ranch Saddle, the Breast Cancer Awareness Cinch and Breast Collar, Great Basin Splitear Headstalls, our famous lined leather reins, headstalls, breast collars and much much more. 

Come by our "wagon" booth # 7013 in building #7 to touch, feel and see for yourself the amazing quality of all these American handcrafted leather horse tack pieces. And while you are here at the horse expo come see our good friends, horse trainer Richard Winters and the Working Horse Magazine.

The Pomona Horse Expo is not only a great place for amazing horse tack but it is a great place to learn from gifted horse clinicians too. Horse Clinicians like horse trainers Richard Winters and Raye Lochert, overall World Champion in Mounted shooting, Kenda Lenseigne and NRCHA World Champion Sarah Winters will be on hand to share their knowledge of horses and horse training. To see more of all the clinicians attending click here.

The Pomona Horse Expo offers a variety of events for all horse enthusiasts.

Trail Symposium- politicians and concerned horsemen combine resources to address land use issues.

Breed Demonstrations- Every year meet a select group of Breeds brought to you by the national registries representing the confirmation, temperament and qualities unique to each breed in full regalia.

Young Rider Park- A welcoming event for youngsters of all ages featuring clinicians for the young rides, games, and contests and much more.

Book Corral- Meet the authors of your favorite equestrian book.

Horse Expo University-an educational environment where experts from universities all around the country meet with attendees to discuss varying topics such as nutrition, breeding, soundness, conformation and more.

Art Show-An area on the trade show floor dedicated to talented equestrian artists.

For more information on all the activities and events at the Pomona Horse Expo visit their website here.








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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