Draft Horse Classic 2012...Come See Buckaroo Leather

The video above is of the Draft Horse Classic at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. The event is September 20th - 23rd 2012.

The Buckaroo Leather wagon will be rumbling up to the fairgrounds to show you our "wares". All your favorite American made leather horse tack will there. The bitless sidepull bridle, our famous lined leather reins, the Pink ribbon cincha, mecates, hackamores and much more.

Come and see us and talk to owner John Brand...he loves "shootin' the breeze" and talkin' about his quality horse tack! We hope to see you there!!!!

The Classic has grown to become the premier Draft Horse show in the western United States, and features six majestic performances along with non-stop entertainment in between classes.  

Along with the majestic draft horse performances there is a craft fair, exhibitors and more.....

 In between visiting the horses in the barns, stroll over to see Art at the Classic, horseshoeing, a clogging jamboree, the agricultural competitions, and the youth art show. Besides the barns being open to visitors between performances, two special guided barn tours will be offered, Treat Street will be serving delicious food, the Western Trade Show will be open for browsing and shopping, and there will be free entertainment at the Pine Tree Stage. 

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Bitless Bridles....to Bit or not to Bit

Bitless riding is a very popular riding style in both Western and English disciplines. There are many horse trainers who train with bitless bridles. It is a highly debated topic..to bit or not to bit??

Below is an excerpt from natural horse trainer Farah DeJohnette on the benefits of using bitless bridles on bitted horses.


Bitless for Bitted horses

This week, I wanted to talk about Bitless Bridles for Bitted horses. As someone who competes and trains, I do have to train horses to ride in a bit because some shows do not allow Bitless Bridles as legal tack. Also, some of my clients prefer to use bits and that is their choice so I work to educate their horses to the bitted bridle while schooling in my Bitless Bridle. I will start a young horse in the Bitless Bridle and allow them to carry the bit with no reins attached while learning to take direction from my body language and position on the ground or mounted.

I have had a good bit of success taking even the most heavy and un-supple horses back to light and soft in a Bitless Bridle. What happens then when they go back to the bit? They are much more responsive and soft in it.

Now this is also just plain good horsemanship as I frequently remind my students. How the horse rides in the bridle (Bitted or Bitless), is how he is riding in his body and mind. What is on my horses head has little or no relevance to me unless the equipment is very wrong for the horse or the horse has injuries or mouth problems out of the ordinary. This is why I find using the Liberty rein so easy. Because I have learned to focus on my communication and my horses mind and body more then his head control.

Read more here

 This is great picture of Farah DeJohnette 

Playing with a Bridless Piaffe 

The exercises I use are centered around Liberty and my Liberty rein because they allow the horse the freedom to show me where they want to carry their posture. They are trained from where they tell me to start. 

See Natural Outline Liberty rein exercises at the FDHorsemanship Virtual Clinic     
  

Buckaroo Leather is proud to manufacture several styles of the Bitless Bridle. All are handcrafted in the USA from Hermann Oak Leather in the good ole’ USA.

Django sporting a Bitless Bridle with Leopard spots!!!

                     

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Cowgirl Wisdoms: Proper Bridling by Allison Trimble

Buckaroo Leather is honored to have horse trainer Allison Trimble using our quality leather horse tack. We are looking forward to designing horse tack with Allison's Cowgirl flare.

"I am so excited to be aligning with Buckaroo Leather Products! We share a love for quality products, made in the USA.......We are also looking forward to a line of "Cowgirl" Tack made by Buckaroo Leather Products. Stay tuned!"...Allison Trimble

The video above is Allison showing you how to properly bridle your horse with a browband and split ear headstall.

Allison philosophy for training......

" This is the way I wish for my clients to be approaching their horses. I want them to steer, lead, direct their horses with purpose and intent. I want them to be confident in their understanding of training philosophy."..Allison

Allison Trimble is a very talented horsewoman. She believes in the ability of the Non Pro to have a primary role in the training of their own horse. Willfully Guided is an educational program based on Allison's training process. It offers insights into the art of building a willing and sustainable partnership with your performance horse.

Learn more about Allison by visiting her website and facebook page, watching her video's on Youtube or sign up for her newsletter.




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Mark Bolender... Extreme Trails Trainer

 

Extreme Trail Competitions for horse and rider are a very popular equine sport. The competitions are a timed event where the horse and rider must complete a course with all manner of obstacles. The horse and rider who successfully negotiate the obstacles in the fastest amount of time wins the competition.

There are many trainers and horse facilities that offer training, but the leading expert in Extreme trail is Mark Bolender.

Mark Bolender is a nationally recognized horseman and instructor. He is an expert in not only extreme trails but also in mountain trail and competitive trails.

Mark believes that, "good horsemanship is not about domination but leadership, and having the horse volunteer for a partnership with the handler". The more you understand the horse the more you love the horse and the more you love the horse the more you understand the horse.


In addition to training horses Mark owns and operates Bolender Horse Park in Washington State. At the Bolender Horse Park there are two large arenas, an outdoor mountain trail course that offers challenges and opportunities for beginners and advanced riders and 6 miles of scenic trails.

Mark has also designed and built extreme trail courses across the nation. All of  these courses offer extreme trail clinics. All of Mark's courses are designed to challenge any skill level within in the extreme trail discipline. Mark has built courses in Missouri, British Columbia, Germany, and New Mexico.  Mark's philosophy for building a trail course is that it is pleasing to the eye, has a good flow pattern, one that challenges both horse and rider and is a workable training tool.

 Extreme Trail course at Extreme Trail Pauwel's

Mark also has events and clinics throughout the year. At his clinics Mark will teach you how to negotiate obstacles and build boldness and confidence in your horse.

Mark is a pioneer and leader in the extreme trail world. If you are interested in more of Mark's training information I encourage you to visit his website, follow him on facebook and pick up his "Bolender's Guide to Mastering Mountain and Extreme Trail Riding" book.

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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

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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