Buckaroo Leather February Newsletter

Published: Sat, 02/22/14

Buckaroo Leather
February Newsletter

this is a picture of Vera McGinnis......The first Cowgirl to wear pants in the rodeo arena......

a great quote for her.....

......."If I'd pulled up right then, I likely would have missed the years of hardship, heartache, fun, adventure, a smidgen of fame, and finally, a broken body. But I'm glad I didn't, for I can honestly say the glamor never faded. It dimmed once in a while when I was hurt or overworked, but after a rest I always felt that I wouldn't trade being a rodeo cowgirl for any other profession."

.........- Alva Johnston, "Tenor on Horseback," Saturday Evening Post, September 2, 1939

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Buckaroo Leather Liberty Rein

Happy Customer with the Liberty Rein......
"John made this beautiful Liberty Rein to fit my 13.2 hh pony Capri.
It's soft, light and supple and exquisitely made. Thanks!"..Anna

Liberty Rein in Action

Susan Smith shared this incredible video on our facebook page of her fabulous relationship building session working with our Liberty Rein over cavaletti....watch the video here

"The liberty rein fosters lightness in the horse".....Susan

The Buckaroo Bridleless Neck Rein Liberty Collar (Cordero) allows you to train your horse to ride without a bridle. Great for relief from the bit! This collar is made from premium Hermann Oak Harness leather for a smooth, rich, "broke in" feel.
Horses do require extensive training before the Buckaroo Bridleless Rein Tack Collar should be used alone.

Steve Lantvit Sure in the
Saddle World Challenge Show

Horse Trainer Steve Lantvit will be launching his "Sure in the Saddle" World Challenge Show on RFD-TV in March.

What happens when six riders who are new to the ranch horse show ring make it their goal to compete in the
American Ranch Horse Association World Championships?
This season, viewers of "Sure in the Saddle"
World Challenge show will find out.
Each show will follow the progress of the riders. This looks to be an exciting show. Be sure to watch!!

RFD-TV Wednesday 2:30pm EST, 10:30pm EST
RuralTV/FamilyNet Wednesday 1:00pm EST, Sat 4:30pm EST

Gadgets and Magic Bits
by Farah DeJohnette

I have been in the horse industry long enough to know that a lot of horse people love to use gadgets. I have seen people and horseman use side reins, draw reins, Chambons/Degogues, Pessoa rigs, Martingales and special Cavessons (some even with studs!). Phew! did I leave anything out? The bit manufacturers would have you believe that there is a Magic bit that would make your horse softer, rounder, more engaged, happier in his mouth and perfectly on the bit.

I stare incredulously at walls of what I call "bondage" and medieval looking bits at tack shops and competition wondering why? These pieces of equipment not only don't "fix" anything but they often cause more problems and muscular discomfort. They can even stop a horse from being able to do all the things we are asking him to do! The horse can not go forward, go round or even breath properly in some cases. And tension? Yes this would cause tension if at the very least, from the horse trying to fight against these bits and devices to do what you were asking.

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25th Annual Ranch Hand Rodeo Weekend

The Buckaroo Leather Roadshow will be at the

25th Annual Ranch hand Rodeo Weekend
February 26th- March 2nd in Winnemucca, Nevada.

This is the largest and most exciting Rodeo in Nevada. 30 teams compete for bragging rights and prizes in saddle bronc riding, calf roping, wild mugging, team roping, ranch doctoring and team branding.

Buckaroo Leather will have all your favorite quality leather horse tack including vintage breast collars, sidepulls, dressage tack, headstalls and more!!

Hot New Leather Saddle Accessories

Buckaroo Leather Products has been hard at work in their tack shop creating these HOT new American made Leather horse tack Saddle accessories...

Ever been riding the dusty trail and wished you had a place for a water bottle???...Well Buckaroo Leather has a solution. They have created a genuine American made leather water bottle holder for your saddle. Just like their leather horse tack, this leather water bottle holder is made from quality leather tanned here in the USA!

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Leather Wine Bottle Holder

and this just in.....they have created a WINE Bottle holder for your saddle. So the next evening horse ride to watch the sunset can now have a lovely red wine!!

if you are interested in the water bottle or wine holder
please call Buckaroo John....530-545-0139

Bow WOW Bling.....

Buckaroo Leather has an exciting line of doggie jean jackets. Buckaroo Leather carries a fine line of leather dog collar and leash sets (see here) and now we have a fun up-cycled bling jean jackets for your pooch.
You can see these fun styles at the Winnemucca Ranch Hand Rodeo in February 27th- March 2nd

Read more here.......

Fiona, Happy Clydesdale

We love when customers share pictures of their horses in
Buckaroo Leather tack...
this is a 9 year old rescue Clydesdale named Fiona.
She is wearing a Justin Dunn Mustang Sidepull (draft horse size)...
she looks beautiful....thank you to Kathryn Ory

the photos were taken by Ory Photography

Justin Dunn at the
Rocky Mountain Horse Expo

Justin Dunn Mustang Horsemanship will be holding clinics at
the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo in Colorado March 7th-9th.

Justin will be holding an all day pre-expo clinic for
Mustang owners and their horses (must pre-register) on March 6th.
To see his clinic schedules click here......

If you are in the area be sure to attend Justin's clinics and see the
Justin Dunn Mustang Horsemanship Saddle and Sidepull made by Buckaroo Leather in action!! Along with his beautiful Mustang's!!
Buckaroo Leather is proud to supply and partner with an outstanding
horse trainer Justin Dunn.

Here are some amazing photos of Justin working with his BLM Mustang Travis.....as you can see Travis is wearing the Justin Dunn Mustang Horsemanship saddle made by Buckaroo Leather..

Travis looking very handsome (below) with the Justin Dunn Mustang Horsemanship sidepull made by Buckaroo Leather