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Quick Change Leather Headstalls and Reins
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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.
Halters - Nylon or Leather
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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
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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
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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. ...
The How and Why of Side Pull Bridles
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Side Pull Headstalls are used without a bit, and are very popular in the training arena and for the experienced trail horse and rider. Many trainers have found the side pull headstall great for horses who do not accept a bit very well and are fussy and tense and unable to relax and learn. It is also excellent for horses that have mouth injuries or are sensitive due to harsh training conditions.The side pull is fast becoming the choice in early stages of ground driving and teaching the basics of turning and stopping.A quality leather side pull headstall or bridle...