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A popular type of saddle is a rough-out leather saddle or a "slick fork cowboy style" saddle. These saddles are popular for many reasons, including functionality for working cowboys. Buckaroo Leather has created Rough-Out Breast Collars to match these cowboy rough-out style saddles. First, let’s talk leather… Leather saddles are made from heavy hides known as saddle skirting. Skirting comes in different weights, or thickness, and grades, which is the quality. The thickest skirting is used for the heavy wear areas such as the fenders, stirrup leathers and seats. Skirting has two distinct sides – the grain side, which is...

Innovative system for leather headstall and rein attachments to your favorite bits. Buckaroo John Brand demonstrates how easy to use this quick change system! Watch this great video from a few years back! Pictured is our quick change Mounted Shooter Headstall.

Horse owners are required to make many choices as they care for their treasured equine friends.  One of the most commonly purchased horse care items is also one of the most used and essential items we own, the halter.  Choices available are nylon flat halters, nylon rope halters, and leather halters.  Halters are typically paired with a horse to match the training development stage of the horse. Another consideration in determining which type of halter is best, is choosing one that suits the experience of the handler and of the horse. Of utmost importance is the safety of both handler...

  The Indian Hackamore is a unique piece of horse equipment. Its popularity is growing in the bitless riding world and with natural horsemanship. This very unique bosal is called an “Indian Hackamore”. It is gentler than a bosal. The nose is flat instead of round. The chin portion widens and narrows to fit most any size head. The action is most like riding with a halter but with more communication and control. The ends that connect to the reins are crossed so when you pull on say the right rein the pressure goes under the jaw and around to...

Why Buckaroo Leather Products??  "A Cowboy is loyal to his "brand," to his friends, and those he rides with”…. Old West Cowboy Code  There are many leather horse tack companies to choose from, so why choose Buckaroo Leather Products?  First and most importantly Buckaroo Leather Products is proud to say that we are a family owned business that has been manufacturing quality leather horse tack for over 38 years right here in the good old USA!!......From Buckaroo Leather Creed….  “The materials which go into the making of Buckaroo Leather Tack and the craftsmanship employed in it’s making are elements of the highest importance. ...