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Tips for Purchasing Tack
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Cinch up for the Cure
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Facebook Contest
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Michaella Walker
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Ask-by Farah Dejohnette
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Buckaroo Deal
EXTENDED- TACK STEAL OF THE WEEK!
SAVE $18-
Hermann Oak quality 5/8" Harness leather or Black latigo,
flat leather nose, double stitched with soft chap lining; hand edged,
rubbed and oiled for a soft supple feel
Be apart of the excitement and learn fascinating Old West History, see new products, meet some amazing horse trainers!
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Tips for Purchasing
Quality Leather Horse Tack
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8/28/11
Buckaroo John
Why is Quality Leather Tack Important
Most horsemen know the importance of knowing your Tack is made from Quality Leather.
Buckaroo Leather posted on the fan page recently, asking our fans and customers what they look for when purchasing quality leather horse tack. As a result we came up with a check list as an easy reference.....
The following will give some guidelines to follow when choosing/purchasing Quality Leather Tack.
Tips for Purchasing Quality Leather Tack
First the Four Key things to look for in Quality Leather are:
Feel
Is the leather soft and supple? If it feels "dry" probably not quality. Even though "harness" leather may seem roughed out it still has a soft and pliable feel
Smell
Yes, it important to "smell the Leather. Quality leather has fresh warm smell, whereas inferior leather can have a chemical or ammonia like smell. Off odors are the first hint of leathers tanned quickly and inexpensively.
Color
Even so, some Quality leather may be dyed it will still show the pliability and fresh smell noted above. Inferior leather seems to be "dull". Dark color dyes can hide lower quality and poorly matched leathers.
Check the Details
Examine the fine, even stitching (less than 12 stitches to the inch) with all ends neatly finished and tucked in is a hallmark of good workmanship and quality tack. So are edges that have been skivved and burnished or rubbed until they are round and hard before being dyed. Look for durable hardware with strong steel tongue buckles and rounded edges that won't cut into the leather.
Here are also some thoughts from our facebook fans and customers....
"If leather feels chappy has raw edges or sharpness that doesn't go away with conditioning it is most likely cheap leather. The dyes look inferior the weight is light. Man do I have plenty of friends with this stuff. I say if you can't pull yourself off a cliff with it, it ain't worth jack! Amen for your quality leather products!"
"cheap off billet on a good saddle broke and i was off the 3 yr old that was just started , that was a lesson learned , spend the $ on good leather and not on a hospital visit"
"If someone asks me what to buy when it comes to horse tack, I`ll always say: "You`ll forget the price. But you won`t forget the quality. Buy the best stuff you can afford. " I`ve had two incidents so far, where my quality tack has actually saved me and my horse from getting hurt and worse."
"Good leather products are heavy, flexible, don't look stamped out, chappy or they dye is funny looking on it. Gotta have American tack"
If you have not already-follow us on facebook to be apart of the quality leather discussion.
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8/28/11
Buckaroo John
"CINCH UP FOR THE CURE"
Buckaroo Leather will donate $20 from every
Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Cincha
The pink ribbon traditional handmade Buckaroo Cowboy Cincha (pic on the right) and the Buckaroo Vaquero cincha (pic on the left) are both custom made mohair cinchas.
The inspiration for these unique pieces of
traditional western horse tack came from a Breast Cancer survivor. It
was a special gift to herself, a reminder, of her second anniversary of
recovery.
The mohair cincha has the recognizable pink cancer awareness ribbon,
with the colors, pink for breast cancer, white for purity and black to
honor those who have lost the battle.
These inspirational cinchas are hand woven with care one thread at a time by Traditional Mohair Cinchas.
"The Vaquero cincha with the pink ribbon is an ever vigilant symbol
of victory over breast cancer and a reminder that early detection of
breast cancer saves lives".- Vicki Geretschlaeger (owner)
"It's great to be able to make a
difference in the fight against breast cancer. Not only are our pink
cinches promoting health for women, they are also helping horses these
women ride, be more comfortable." - Val Littfin (owner)
How do these mohair cinchas benefit
the horse? Mohair, a natural animal fiber, is the long, silky hair of
the Angora goat which has been carded, spun and corded. Not only does
mohair wick sweat and moisture away from your horse, it is breathable,
soft, resilient and durable.
Mohair cinches are a good choice for horses who chafe or are
allergic to synthetic or non-breathing materials commonly used in
today's cinches. Mohair's durability and breath ability make it an ideal
material for comfortable, sturdy and long lasting cinches.
If you have a loved one, friend, or
are a breast cancer survivor yourself, and are a horse enthusiast, help
Buckaroo Leather, Susan G Komen for the Cure, Boise Affiliate, and Traditional Mohair Cinchas raise awareness and
hope.........
Seventy-five percent of the proceeds raised by Susan G. Komen for
the Cure, Boise Affiliate are awarded via grants to organizations for
programs that offer breast cancer education, screening or treatment.
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8/28/11
Buckaroo John
Buckaroo Leather Fan Page Contest
Buckaroo Leather has started an exciting contest on facebook to let our fans help us grow our fan page to 10,000 fan milestone.
We
are asking YOU to post a comment about what YOU feel the strengths of
Buckaroo Leather are on the fan page and then ask YOUR HORSE friends to come to our fan
page, "LIKE IT" and leave a comment on YOUR POST (the comment you made on Buckaroo Leather).
Of course that NEW friend can do the same.
We will choose three of our loyal FANS with the most NEW friends commenting on their post (on the fan page) as our Winners.
-1st Place $250.00 Certificate for Buckaroo Leather Products
-2nd Place $150.00 certificate
-3rd Place $75.00 certificate
Any questions on the details please call 530-545-0139 for Buckaroo John or
530-824-3893 for Chuck
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Michaella Walker
Horsemanship Specializing
in Bitless Training
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8/28/11
Buckaroo John
In my travels I come across many women and men involved in horsemanship and the equine industry. I wanted to let you know about another horsemanship specializing bitless training.
Michaella Walker is not only a horse lover, but and amazing rider and bitless trainer.
Michaella
has dedicated over 25 years of her life to working with people and
their horses. Her extensive experience has included working among many
natural horsemanship trainers, as well as the old time gaited horse
trainers, which gives her unique skills. Those skills, as well as her
attention to detail, can truly transform you and your horse.
She firmly believes that every horse can not only be a good horse, but a Great horse, given the right guidance and training.
"The
things I strive for with a horse, are UNITY, HARMONY, and DYNAMICS.
With this combination you and your horse will be happy and not get
bored"- Michaella Walker
Michaella holds clinics and lessons at Circle M Ranch in Aurora, IN. Click here to view her upcoming clinics and lessons.
To contact Michaella Walker.......
Circle M Ranch
8909 Mount Tabor Rd.
Aurora IN. 47001
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8/28/11
Farah DeJohnette
Did you ever ask your horse what something means to him? For example we
often will make a request of our horse to do something. The horse will
respond by either doing what you asked, partially doing what you asked
or doing something that it didn't seem you asked for. But what if that
is what he thought you meant.
When I work with a horse for the first time. I observe a lot and ask a
lot of questions as I would of a new person I was meeting. I ask
questions to find out what the answers or meanings are to the horse. I
don't judge the answers. I just want to get a dialogue going. I want to
know what the horses responses are naturally. Once I get a feel for the
"meaning" of things in the horses mind, I can set about possibly
changing the meanings of things that may need re-defining or leave the
good responses as they are.
A horse may have been taught an undesirable response unconsciously by
his person releasing on the wrong timing. Or he may have learned it to
protect and defend himself. Either way, it is what he has determined the
meaning of a request to be.
A horse may react to a request to move move sideways by offering
backwards or forwards. I would think that this horse is trying different
responses or "searching" for the meaning of the request. I would NOT
think "oh he is being stubborn or he knows what I want, he's just not
doing it. I would set my intention, think sideways and then release when
I felt the slightest try to change the "Meaning" of the request. I'd
build up from there gradually.
Another point I'd like to make is the idea that a horse is not listening
to you. They are ALWAYS listening. They may not be doing what you
request but they are listening. Did you ever ask someone to do something
and you know they heard you but they opted not to comply? I see that as
the same with a horse. You may want to walk over there and he may want
to eat grass instead. This is not intentional disobedience. It is a
difference of opinion of what the task should be. So the Question might
be phrased " I see you'd really like to eat grass but maybe you could go
over here followed by some body language that would make it clear what
you wanted. If the horse complied, you might show appreciation by
letting him eat the grass over "there" when you say it's ok and on your
terms. I try to always keep training fair and balanced. I want to give
my horse as much as he gives me. That means giving him things he truly
likes ie. Grass, a groom with my hands not brushes, healthy treats like
carrots and apples, or a roll etc...down time...Remember all interaction
with your horse is an opportunity...
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