Buckaroo John's Blog

Hard to believe that Thanksgiving is in a few days. So many of us get caught up in Thanksgiving dinner and setting a table worthy of Martha Stewart, however I urge you to take a moment and search your heart for all the things you are thankful for. Things that go above and beyond the meal you are about to share. I believe that in most any situation or chapter we find ourselves in that we can find at least one aspect to be thankful for. In no particular order, here are some things I am thankful for: -the air that...

Seems like most people who ride, train or own horses wear hats. Hats are more than just protection from the sun, but can also show off one's personality and style. While most of us love to sport a good old fashioned cowboy hat, there are days where it's nice to be able to throw on a regular cap, and that's why Buckaroo Leather has started making trucker hats. Our hats have quality leather patches sewn onto the front which can be customized with a saying or your logo laser branded. Head on over to Buckaroo Leather to order yours today!

This unique bosal is called an “Indian Hackamore." Our Indian Hackamore is hand braided with all natural rawhide. It is generally more gentle than a bosal. The nose is flat instead of round, and the chin portion widens and narrows to fit most any size head. The action is comparable to riding with a halter but with more communication and control.  The ends that connect to the reins are crossed so that when you pull on a rein the pressure goes under the jaw and around to the opposite side to bring their head around. There is a breaking in...

Larger horses, mules and draft horses are becoming more popular every day. This means there is now a large demand for quality American leather horse tack and equipment that fits properly.Large Horses: All large horses have longer heads, are broader across the brow, and have larger throats.   Mules: Following Information is from Horse and Mule Trainer Jerry Tindell.“Mules are built differently than horses due to the influence of the donkey. The donkey gives the mule a broader forehead, larger eyes and a wider base at the ears. The average sized horse brow band is typically too short at the base...

Fall is teasing us.  It whispers of chilly nights by the fire, sipping a glass of wine. Fall leads into the season of gift giving, dinners, and opening our homes to loved ones. What better way to present a bottle of wine than in our new Cowgirl Sheekaroo Wine Saddle Bag? They are made from canvas, leather, genuine cow hide and antique conchos. They make a perfect gift or a creative way to bring bottles wine to dinners! Our into price is $38, available on Facebook and Instagram.