Who knows what is going to show up on this page. I plan to use it to offer
special one-of-a-kind products or great deals throughout the year.
I'm often inspired to try something new, but rarely make any of these things
because I have no way to let people see them. I am hoping to put some of those
items here.
From time to time, we have finished an order and then find out the client has
changed his or her mind about purchasing it. This page will give us a place to
offer them to our other clients.
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Show off your good taste in gear with one of our caps. Attractive and
comfortable low profile design with Velcro adjustment in back. Maysa is
modeling her favorite washed denim cap.
$16
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Available cap colors are clockwise from top left- black, olive, navy, red, washed denim,
stone, khaki, and pink. Forest green is in the center.
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These beautiful little clogs would suit any baby girl. They are size 2,
are made of soft chap leather and have an English bridle leather sole. The
purple and green flower overlay is decorated with a rhinestone. Shy used
soft elastic for the heel strap.
$25
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Either a boy or a girl could wear these blue gray moccasins. They
are approximately a size 3, made of a very oft blue gray chap leather and
have an English bridle leather sole.
$23
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Now this would make someone's year! This dark brown rounded and ferruled
bridle horse headstall buckles between the ears with a sterling overlay
three piece buckle set. A matching buckle set is on the throatlatch. Two
inch silver overlay conchos are at the browband and matching 5/8"
overlay conchos attach it to the bit. The bridle is finished off with 20
solid sterling silver ferrules. Bit is not included.
$660
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Although I am out of Vince Donley bosals at the moment, we do have plenty of
removable hackamore hangers. These are made out of flexible yet durable
indian tan leather and are available in tan, burgundy and black.
1/2"- $20
3/8"- $18
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This is a very nice smooth out martingale. It is made of veg tan skirting
leather (the same material most saddles are made of) and features
stainless steel buckles. Two straps buckle into the saddle dees and the
over-the-neck strap has a bronze locking alligator snap in one end to make
saddling up and unsaddling quick and easy. The strap that goes between the
horses' legs also has a locking alligator snap for safety and ease of use.
We can also make these martingales in roughout and brass buckles are
another option.
However, the alligator snaps are only available in bronze.
$225
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Close up of neck strap and alligator snap.
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Here's something anyone with a good set of reins and romal can use. At
the top is a leather connector to attach reins to the romal. This is much
more flexible than a short rawhide connector (and will last longer too).
At bottom are connectors to attach rawhide reins to rein chains. The
leather connectors prevent wear and tear on your good rawhide reins since
the leather rather than the rawhide is in contact with the metal chains.
Both items button on easily and require no knot tying knowledge. We have
these available in burgundy, tan and black.
Reins to Romal Connector- $16
Reins to Rein Chains Connectors- $10 for a pair
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I've been having some fun with curb straps and bit hobbles lately. This is
an interesting little single button bit hobble made out of indian tan. We
have them available in burgundy, black and tan.
$16
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Here is yet another single button bit hobble. This one attaches to one
ring of the snaffle and then runs loosely through the other ring. The
design allows the one side to be unbuttoned and swung away to help a horse
learn to pick up a snaffle bit. I call this one the Swing Away (for
obvious reasons). Available in burgundy, black or tan indian tan.
$16
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We have been making a few pair of all leather cowboy hobbles and have some
extras just in time for Christmas. These are red latigo lined with heavy
indian tan. We also have a couple pair of light oil saddle leather hobbles
available in this same design.
$72
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Here is a very stout padded single foot hobble. This one is made out of
harness leather, padded with a waxy chap leather. It is 1-3/4" wide
and features heavy stainless steel hardware.
$45
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These are some very nice 1" wide indian tan double ring hobbles. They
would be suitable for a hobble-broke horse, but still strong enough to
hold if a horse gave them a try. Stainless steel hardware.
$48
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Here are some more 1" double ring hobbles. These are a bit heavier
than the pair above as they are made out of harness leather and lined with
indian tan. Hardware is stainless steel.
$48
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Tote bags are always handy, but are much more fun when they are made out
of leather. This one is made of a firm dark brown chap leather with
13" by 13" panels and a 6" wide gusset. A firm saddle
leather liner in the bottom holds it open yet supports and prevents wear
on the bottom of the bag. Handles are 31" long and are chestnut
English bridle leather. This length allows you to carry the bag over your
shoulder with ease. There is also a snap inside to hang a key ring or
small case from.
$130
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Here is a more Western looking tote bag. It is large enough to be a tote
bag, but small enough to work as a large purse. It measures 14-1/2"
wide and is 9" deep. The gusset is 6" wide and has a firm insert
in the bottom also. I made this one out of a firm tan chap leather and
then did the gusset and overlay out of dark brown chap leather. The
handles are dark brown English bridle leather 24" long and allow for
comfortable carrying over the shoulder. The hardware adds visual interest
and lets the handles to fall easily out of your way as you reach in the
bag.
$200
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Shy made a few of these handy zipper pouches the other day. They are about
4" by 6" and are available in a variety of colors. She has more
planned, so be sure to ask if there are any other colors. Some have a
wrist strap and others do not, so be sure to ask. From left- dusty rose,
peanut butter alligator (dark brown on the other side of this one) and
dark brown with a wrist strap.
$30
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We all know pocket can come in handy on a pair or chaps or chinks, so why
not take that pocket with you? This soft chap leather purse was inspired
by the aforementioned pocket. This one also features the traditional
leather button closure. The long strap can be worn over the shoulder or
across the body, whichever you prefer.
$45
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These buckle-on slobber straps were first made to go with a memorial
mecate to a horse named Slick. If it weren't for him I would never have
made them. Therefore, these are our Slick slobber straps. Right now I have
some in various colors and buckle styles. The pair shown here are light
oil with stainless steel buckles. I have another pair with a brass buckle
and a roughout pair with stainless steel buckles.
$40 as shown
$45 for black, dark brown, burgundy or medium brown
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These leather reins and romal are a great
alternative to braided rawhide. They require much less care than rawhide
reins and you won't have to worry about an unexpected rain shower damaging
them. A downpour couldn't hurt these. They are made of two thicknesses
of harness leather sewn together and then edged and worked until they are
round. The romal is cut slightly wider, so it has an oval appearance rather
than being round like the reins. Loops are built into the ends of the reins
for rein chain attachment to the bit.
This rein and romal design is not new nor are they original to us. My
father saw many of these in use in the 1940s and 50s. They were quite
popular with many working cowboys at that time.
$145
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Here is a close up view of the flexible Indian tan connector between the
reins and romal. The knots are kangaroo. This photo also gives a good view
of the the roundness of the reins and the shape of the romal..
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Horn wraps are one of those things that need to be replaced from time to
time. I have two of these available for immediate shipment. One is 1-3/4"
wide and the other is 2". Both are about 7' long. These are the usual
"mulehide" horn wrap material that is rough on both sides. These
wraps have skived edges for a smooth fit and are ready to go on your saddle.
$19 for the 1-3/4"
$20 for the 2"
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I found some nice soft tan latigo and thought it would be a nice material to
make our signature curb straps out of. Shy made up a few of these the other
day, so we have a couple available for immediate shipment.
$18
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This is a close up shot of the above curb to give you a better idea of the
color.
Remember these curb straps are really bit hobbles and the length can't be
adjusted after they are made, so they are suitable only for snaffle bits. If
you need a shorter bit hobble for a smaller horse, we would be happy to make
a custom one that will fit properly.
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Now available in tan and black too!
Here is a curb strap design I call the Cowboy curb strap. Many working
cowboys use some variation of this as it is simple yet functional. It looks
a lot like a grass knot curb strap, but the small piece of leather in the
center allows it to be adjusted so the two tails are always the same length.
These are available in both snaffle and bridle bit length, so please specify
which you prefer.
$18 for snaffle length
$20 for bridle length
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We have an extra pair of our latigo button-on slobber straps ready for
immediate shipment. These are two flexible layers of latigo sewn together
and should give many years of service.
$45
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This is a one of a
kind pair of spur straps. They are our Sheridan pattern made out of medium brown English Bridle
leather. The specially designed sterling overlay buckles with a raised,
three-dimensional star on the buckle and keeper is 1/2" wide. A simple basket stamp
completes them nicely.
$165
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This is a beautiful 1" three
piece sterling silver overlay and jeweler's bronze buckle set. It would look
great on a belt or show halter. This silver trim has been discontinued and
these are the last two available. They would also make up a great looking
1" wide snaffle bit headstall. We'd be happy to do that for you if you
prefer to have them on a headstall.
$35 - two of these sets are
available
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Not everyone wants a fancy pair of spur straps. For those looking for
functional rather than fancy, take a look at the next few items. These
straps are all made of heavy latigo. Some are lined and some aren't, but all
will give years of service. All are of average length and will fit most
spurs. There is only one pair available of each style shown below.
Dayton pattern latigo spur straps with stainless steel 1/2" buckle, lined.
$37
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These spur straps were made using the slim
Nevada pattern, have a 5/8" stainless steel buckle and are unlined.
$30
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This pair of Buffalo pattern latigo spur
straps are unlined and feature a 5/8" stainless steel buckle.
$30
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