http://archive.aweber.com/buckaroocustomerSun, 26 Feb 2012 10:01:09 -0500http://archive.aweber.com/buckaroo/HyBJQ/h/Buckaroo_Leather_Newsletter_Issue.htm Buckaroo Leather Newsletter Issue #33 Ride American ISSUE #33 Close Contact Saddle Pad When I am an Old Horsewoman.... Matt Mills Reining RJ Ewing Ranch Inspiration-by Farah Hot Buckaroo Item.... This is an Example of a Custom leather breast Collar 2 tone brown/black. Please call John Brand for direct pricing on the custom tack of your dreams! John Brand 530-545-0139 Connnect with Buckaroo Leather on Facebook! Be apart of the excitement and learn fascinating Old West History, see new products, meet some amazing horse trainers! Helpful Links Buckaroo Leather Buckaroo Blog Buckaroo Twitter Buckaroo Facebook Farah DeJohnette Amy Allen Steve Lantvit Denny Chapman Larry Trocha Jerry Tindell Buckaroo Close Contact Saddle Pad 2/26/12 Buckaroo John Buckaroo Close Contact Saddle Pad Buckaroo Leather would like to introduce the Buckaroo Close Contact Saddle Pad A newsletter Special: Normally $119 Now $99.00 You save $20!!! 31 x 32 BLACK Extra thin saddle pad. This close contact saddle pad is contoured to fit the back and is anti-bacterial. This close contact saddle pad has shock absorbing memory foam inserts. There is velcro down the inside of both sides to open to inserts the pads. The saddle pad comes with 1 pair/set of inserts and 1 extra pair/set if needed. The foam can be custom cut to fit your specific needs. This saddle pad conforms to your horse's body and the bars of your saddle. It fills in gaps caused by ill fitting saddles and variations in body style, even swaybacks! It completely eliminates pressure points caused by these conditions. It is orthopedic in nature and eliminates sore backs on horses. Provides a highly cushioned support surface over the entire saddle tree contact area and Enhances saddle fit! Keep in mind your saddle does need to fit your horse for this to perform to it's potential. Click here to read more about this saddle pad and purchase your Buckaroo Close Contact Saddle Pad...... pictured here is of air vent holes down spine to allow good air and heat circulation. pictured here is the quilted wool underside with velcro opening showing When I am an old horsewoman revisited...... 2/26/12 Buckaroo John The author of this amazing poem When I am an Old Horsewoman Patty Barnhart has a guest ranch, Willow Springs in Oregon. To read the poem and more about this guest ranch click here. Willow Springs Guest Ranch is a working ranch with a twist....it runs completely of the grid. I recently received an update from Patty and the ranch, plus a great Dutch Oven recipe (see below). Was it Shakespeare that said, Now is the winter of our discontent? He sure wasn't talking about us! We're very content keeping the wood stove loaded and watching for snow clouds that will give us some great views, and more importantly, drifts in the surrounding hills that will eventually keep our summer meadows lush and green. We're also content to wait for the new calves that are just now being born. Every morning we drive the tractor that pulls the bale wagon (meals on wheels) to the lower pastures to feed the cows. And every morning we anticipate somebody new wobbling around a very watchful mom. Keith leaps off the tractor with vaccination and ear tag in hand, while momma moos and guards the calf. It's a delicate dance which so far Keith has managed to lead. Once in a great while the mother cows will chase him under the bale wagon, while the ranch dog, Misty, and I watch and smile from the safety of the wagon bed. Yes, the ranch dog smiles -- she's a Border Collie. The migratory birds will be back soon. A sure sign of impending spring. The trails are looking good and we're looking forward to riding in just a few short months. Our windmill is cranking out home-grown electricity and the solar panels manage to harvest what winter sun we have, so all in all, we are happy and healthy as good weather moves ever closer. The best thing about December, January, and February is that it gets you ready to appreciate the months that follow!....Patty Barnhart Dutch Oven Rosemary Potatoes 6 large red potatoes 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon onion soup mix 1 heaping teaspoon dried or fresh rosemary California spice mix - garlic salt 1/4 cup water Prep time: 15 minutes Serves: 6 - 8 Wash potatoes. Slice and cut potatoes into 1 to 1 1/2 inch pieces. Put into a 12 legless Dutch oven. Sprinkle with rosemary, onion soup mix and garlic salt. Pour oil over the top. Add water. Cook covered over a campfire for about 20 minutes stirring often. These potatoes go well with just about any kind of meat, but we like to serve them with pork or beef steak. Follow Patty and Willow Springs Guest Ranch on facebook and Twitter. Visit the Willow Springs website for more information on the ranch. Matt Mills Reining 2/26/12 Buckaroo John Matt Mills Reining Matt is a California native and has been riding horses since the age of 9. After riding horses for 10 years and being introduced to reining, he was confident he'd be training reining horses for a while. I only wanted to play basketball or train horses, Matt says. A summer internship at age 18 with the NRHA Professional Dell Hendricks turned into a job, and then became the defining moment of his career. Matt is consistently ranked in the top 20 (competition) and top 25 (purse) listings of reiners worldwide, with 14,000 riders internationally who participate in the sport. In addition to his youth and skill, Matt is better known for his mega-watt smile, professionalism and charismatic personality. While Matt has been working his way up the ladder of success in the show pen, 2006 was a standout year for Matt when he won the USEF (United States Equestrian Federation) Reining Championship in Lexington, Kentucky. Riding the beautiful and athletic Easy Otie Whiz, a stallion by top sire Topsail Whiz, Matt won the event with an amazing 231.5, punching his ticket to the World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany. Matt credits 'Easy' with being a big reason for his success. He was my breakthrough horse, Mills said. He's done more for my career than any other. I was right there knocking at the door until that time, and he spring-boarded my career to the next level. At the World Equestrian Games, Matt and Easy scored a 224.5, earning the Team USA Gold Medal and placing fourth in the Individual competition. Reining, unlike horseracing or steeplechase, is the rider's mastery of a symbiotic relationship between horse and rider. Together, they perform a routine of maneuvers that must satisfy a five-judge panel. Athleticism, beauty, and precision are the very definitions of reining, and like any athlete, Matt works hard to be an expert at his trade. You have to prepare for it just like athletes prepare for football, basketball or any other widely exposed sport, Matt explains. Matt operates his training operation from Bar A Ranch in Cave Creek, Arizona where he trains horses and non-pro riders. At the ranch, Matt manages a rigorous day of training horses as well as mentoring assistant trainers Phone 602.689.3454 / 480.326.1511 E-Mail millstraining@aol.com 28422 N.52nd PL Cave Creek, AZ 85331 RJ Ewing Ranch 2/26/12 Buckaroo John RJ Ewing Ranch In my travels on the road and in cyberspace, I come across very interesting people........ Bob Ewing of RJ Ewing Ranch is a leather worker and knife maker. He crafts knives, leather purses and holsters. (see pics below) Bob Ewing makes custom made knives, spurs, and leatherwork for working cowboys and sportsmen. If you have any questions or would like to discuss a custom knife email Bob Ewing at...... bobby@rjewingranch.com You can find his craftsmanship at RJ Ewing Ranch or connect with him on facebook Inspiration Farah DeJohnette 2/26/12 Farah DeJohnette Inspiration Mercury says playing in the snow is fun! Look how happy he is! At this time of year sometimes it's hard to be inspired. It's cold, the ground isn't always safe and we can't always think of things to do with all those limitations. Well as a very creative person and someone who has not always had the perfect places to play with my horses, I have lots of ideas on what can be done to amuse, connect, and even practice some good foundation exercises which will improve things when the weather is better and you can do more. First of all, when it's cold out, active Liberty play is a GREAT way to build connection and bond AND stay warm. It can be done virtually anywhere. If the footing is better for slow work, do that. If the footing is good for more up energy work, do that. Snow is actually quite good to work in if there is no ice layer underneath. Here is a list of exercises that can be done to keep you and your horse going! 1. Liberty Grooming: Get the rubber curry and go out in the paddock and get all the good spots. Not for cleaning purposes but for getting spots he can't reach and where another horse would groom him. If he tries to groom you back, It is up to you to how to handle this. You can gently make a boundary or allow it on your boots or chaps which is safer. 2. Leading (Herding) from Behind to Companion walking working on precise transitions and staying up at your shoulder on the Off and near sides. Off (right side) is harder and winter is a good time to practice for short periods if your horse is ready to allow that. 3. If your Companion exercises are good than try some beginner Liberty dressage movements. You could introduce Turn on the Forehand at Liberty, Side Step, and Turn on the Haunches. Also precise size and shape circles. If the footing is good try some at the trot. Spanish walk is another fun one. 4. Send and Draw at slow speeds or if the footing is good at the trot and canter. 5. Horse Yoga stretches with treats. 6. In hand work with a Halter and line or Liberty Rein. Play with Leg Yields, Turn on the Forehand, Turn on the Haunches, Side Steps, Shoulder in, and Backing up with the lightest possible Communication. This is a good time to also play with Touch Training to work on Soft communication. 7. Eye contact exercises: LOVE these they are soooo important to advanced Liberty and Focus! Excellent for spooky and distracted horses and can be done stationary or moving as you both get better at maintaining it. So I hope these give you some ideas to play with and inspire you. It has actually been a pretty mild winter here in New England so it's been easy to work outside without too much trouble. It was 55 degrees the other day! Hope it stays that way. Have fun! Visit Farah DeJohnette's website, blog, and video horse training. You can also follow her on facebook Buckaroo Leather Newsletter-The Brand to Demand Unsubsribe to this newsletter Sun, 26 Feb 2012 10:01:09 -0500http://archive.aweber.com/buckaroo/9VBaA/h/What_is_a_Sidepull_Headstall_and.htmBuckaroo Leather Horse Tack, Use, Care and Maintenance http://buckarooleather.blogspot.com/ Buckaroo Leather Owner, John Brand, shows you How-To use and care for Quality Western Tack What is a Sidepull Headstall and How to Use - 2012-02-23 13:02:41.422-05 Watch this video by Dennis Quilliams from HorseSense on how to use the sidepull headstall. HorseSense Signature Sidepull. Dennis explains the parts of the sidepull and how to fit and use it. Sidepulls can be used for everyday use. Horses respond well to them when they are used properly. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:46:18 -0500http://archive.aweber.com/buckaroo/MXg.A/h/Buckaroo_Leather_Newsletter_Issue.htm Buckaroo Leather Newsletter Issue #32 Ride American ISSUE #32 New Ranch Ropes Perfectly Bitless Bridle Haltering Ground Manners Steve Lantvit Clinics Buckaroo Deal Breast Collars BC67-M3 Reg. Price $199.50 Sale Price $179.50 Hand crafted from the finest Hermann Oak single ply heavy harness leather, this Old Martingale style shaped breast collar features an over the shoulder fit for a better pulling position. Connnect with Buckaroo Leather on Facebook! Be apart of the excitement and learn fascinating Old West History, see new products, meet some amazing horse trainers! Helpful Links Buckaroo Leather Buckaroo Blog Buckaroo Twitter Buckaroo Facebook Farah DeJohnette Amy Allen Steve Lantvit Denny Chapman Larry Trocha Jerry Tindell Buckaroo Ranch Rope with Red Tracer 1/29/12 Buckaroo John Buckaroo Ranch Ropes with Red Tracer Buckaroo Leather is proud to offer the ranch and range proven aged 3/8 Soft Red Tracer nylon lariat ropes. These have become the go to rope in the great basin and ranches across the west. We offer the standard tied in loop honda with rawhide burner or the metal buckaroo honda. 3/8 Soft Lay (lay is the degree of softness/stifness feel) is our most popular. Please call 530-545-0139 for any other sizes or lay. Michaella Walkers Perfectly Bitless Bridle 1/29/12 Buckaroo John Michaella Walkers Perfectly Bitless Bridle Buckaroo Leather is proud to be the exclusive manufacturer of Michaella Walkers signature designs of her Perfectly Bitless Bridle. Made in our traditional American made qualities with Hermann Oak Harness Leather. Michaella's Signature Brand is bringing you the PERFECTLY BITLESS BRIDLE. It's a three piece bridal with interchangeable nose band and curb that can be attached to any headstall. The three pieces can be purchased separately or as a full bridle. The Perfectly Bitless Bridle is now available in soft, durable black leather weaved with natural rawhide and accented with black. Or in brown leather weaved with natural rawhide and accented with white chocolate. There are many bitless bridles out there but this is the most effective. It is easy for the horse to understand. It never clamps down around the nose, instead it works the way a horse understands best, with direct pressure. This perfectly bitless bridle allows the horse to find relief in moving away from the pressure and into the open door. It doesn't work on leverage it works like a snaffle when used for breaking colts and can be ridden in for years by moving the reins to the bottom rings to create a beautiful headset and feel for Reining or Dressage Competitors. It's feel is similar to a bosel, but less severe when in less refined hands.. I have always said that a bit is only as good as the hands it is in, but the Perfectly Bitless Bridle is much more forgiving then any metal bit put in a horse's mouth. In order to encourage and educate the hand using the Perfectly Bitless Bridle, we are offering a one month membership to our Inner Circle Members Coral. With this one month free trial you will have the opportunity to see Michaella breaking colts, training young horses helping gaited horses gait better from the rear forward rather then from the mouth back and resolve issues in problem horses, all in the Perfectly Bitless Bridle. This is an added bonus you will receive with your purchase, so that you too, can come to understand the effectiveness of this beautiful and durable communication aid, the Perfectly Bitless Bridle. Learn more about Michaella by visiting her website....http://mwhorsetraining.com/ Michaellas Perfectly Bitless Bridle To purchase your Perfectly Bitless Bridle or to learn more information please visit the Buckaroo Leather site here..... Haltering by Kathleen Lindley 1/29/12 Kathleen Lindley Haltering Horsemanship seems to be a bunch of concentric, interlocking and overlapping circles and spheres. Just when we think we've got something mastered, we get a hint that there's yet another layer of mastery out there to be had within that specific skill. At least that's how it seems to work for me. This past year I've been working a lot on haltering and bridling my horses. These were tasks that I'd begun doing kind of mechanically, without much feel or mindfulness because I did them so often and they were such mundane tasks. To be honest, a lot of times I wasn't mindful about my haltering or bridling because my mind was already working on the fun stuff: RIDING!!!! So last year I vowed to spend some more time studying and practicing haltering and bridling. Winter time is a good time to start a project like this. We might have restricted time and daylight or poor footing. But we will be haltering our horse regardless. Haltering is important, because if we're mindful, we can get a lot of information about a horse from how he halters. Mostly horses will bridle how they halter, so if we can work on haltering, we're also working on our bridling. And we've got an opportunity to take a leadership role with our horse right away by asking that they halter a certain way, with a certain feel. Keep in mind that what follows is just one of an infinite number of ways to halter a horse. It's just a way I've been using that seems to help with a bunch of things that have become important to me with my horses. We can do this with any kind of halter, so that's not of critical importance for what we're talking about here. First thing I'll do is ALWAYS have my halter and lead rope organized when I approach my horse. It's a bit rude to walk up to a horse and be all in a mess with one's halter and rope. Kind of like showing up for a meeting with your fly undone and shirt buttons unbuttoned. So we need to organize our halter and rope so we're able to move smoothly and straight-forwardly when we get to our horse. Once I've caught my horse up, I'll kind of hug my horse around the neck and pass the crown piece of the halter over his neck from my left hand to my right. So I'll end up with the long piece of the crown in my right hand and the short end (the knot or the buckle) in my left hand, forming a complete loop around my horse's neck. This will allow me to use the crown piece of the halter to direct my horse's head down and toward me. I'd like him to reach for the halter eventually, and this is the start. I'd like him to halter at a comfortable height, say between my knees and my shoulders so I'm not on my tippy-toes as I halter him, with him leaning back away from the halter. I'd like him balanced on all four feet and soft through his body and his mind. When I use the halter to direct him here, I'm thinking already of the halter (or my hands on him) being connected not just to his head, but to his mind, his body and his feet. This is a spot where we can practice feeling the WHOLE horse through that physical connection we just made with him and we can feel the quality of his yield (or lack thereof). There's a difference between a horse who is reaching for me or the halter, and a horse who is pushy. I'd like him to reach without pushing. I don't want him to bump or bash me rudely with his head either, or drag me off. To read the rest of Kathleen's article...click here Also Visit Kathleen's Website and sign up for her monthly newsletter.......Click Here Ground Manners by Raye Lochert 1/29/12 Buckaroo John Ground Manners by Raye Lochert From our friends at InfoHorse...this is a great article on Ground Manners by Raye Lochert. Good ground manners makes it enjoyable to spend time with your horse. If you take a simple approach, spend some time and be consistent, your horse will learn to stand still. The process is ground manners. So many horses go through training with this area being neglected. Horses are rushed through groundwork training so that they can be ridden sooner. Although the horse may be an excellent riding horse the ground manners are atrocious. This can all be fixed very easily. First , you need to remember that during the training process you must be very consistent in what you do and how you do it. This means that any time your horse pulls or pushes, you must respond in the same manner each time. You can not get angry or punish the horse. You must realize that this behavior is due to a lack of training. In other words, your horse doesn't know any better. Next, you must understand the theory of pressure and release. You will apply a cue, which is in some way pressure. When your horse gives you the desired result you must release or stop the cue. It is important that when teaching your horse a cue that you only release on the desired movement. For example, if you are asking the horse to go forward but instead the horse backs up and you release your cue you just taught the horse to back up. Do not worry if this happens, you did not just ruin your horse. Start over and try again. Horses are very forgiving. It will also help to understand the horse's learning curve. When teaching a horse something new they always seem to start out getting better and then get worse. This is where most people will stop and try something else. I used to. What I have learned is that the horse will always get worse before they get better. They are just trying to figure out what it is that we are asking them to do. If you just stay consistent with what you are doing and do not get upset, you will find that the horse will start to improve rapidly. With this in mind, the lesson you are going to work on in the arena is simply teaching the horse to go forward, backward, left, right and move the hips over while you are on the ground. The goal is to be able to have your horse move in all these directions softly while giving to the bit. It is like dancing with your horse. The idea is that if your horse wants to move when you do not want them to then they will learn to move on your terms. You can not force your horse to stand still but you can make them move in the direction and the way you want them to. What happens is that the horse will realize you are in control and will make the decision to stand still on its own. Sound good? Let's get started. To read the rest of this informative article click here..... For more information about Raye Lochert Horsemanship contact: Sharon and Raye Lochert 4275 Arcadia Lane Santa Rosa, California Phone: 888-570-2470 (toll free) Email: CritterCreekRanch@sonic.net Website: www.RLHorsemanship.com Steve Lantvit Horsemanship 2012 Clinics 1/29/12 Steve Lantvit Steve Lantvit Horsemanship 2012 Clinics Steve Lantvit Horsemanship clinics are held at Highgrove Farm throughout the year aimed at advancing your horsemanship skills, confidence, and techniques. Reinvent the relationship between you and your horse and experience new challenges! All clinics are tailored for the group and are unique for each session, thus, return participants are continually challenged. Steve Lantvit Clinics held throughout the year with topics ranging from Beginning to Advanced Horsemanship, Obstacle Negotiation, Colt Starting, Ranch Cow Work -Training; Colt Starting, Problem-solving, or Fine-tuning a seasoned horse (all breeds and disciplines are welcome) -Riding Instruction with a Customized Program to fit you and your horse's needs (trailering your horse in for sessions is welcome) Personalized attention and top quality care and education make Highgrove Farm the Ultimate Training Facility. Give us a call if you are interested in having Steve conduct a Clinic, Lecture, or Demonstration at your Facility or Event, or at Highgrove Farm. March 23-25 Steve Lantvit Horsemanship Cow Working #I Clinic Highgrove Farm, LaPorte, Indiana Horsemanship, Flag Work, Tracking and Rating Cattle, Ranch Cutting, and Ranch Sorting This clinic accommodates both Beginner and Experienced Riders/Horses. April 20-22 Steve Lantvit Horsemanship Cow Working #2 Clinic Highgrove Farm, LaPorte, Indiana Horsemanship, Flag Work, Cutting, Ranch Cutting, Ranch Roping (break-away and stopping) This clinic accommodates both Beginner and Experienced Riders/Horses. Ranch ropes are available at the clinic for purchase. April 27-29 Steve Lantvit Horsemanship Ranch Horse Clinic Highgrove Farm, LaPorte, Indiana Horsemanship, Trail Obstacles, Cattle Work, Ranch Roping, Hobbling From Beginner to Advanced - Horsemanship clinic with emphasis on ranch work to develop a well-rounded and brave horse. To sign up for clinics and view more clinic dates...click here! Follow Steve on Facebook, visit his website and blog and leave your comments! Buckaroo Leather Newsletter-The Brand to Demand Unsubsribe to this newsletter Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:19:23 -0500http://archive.aweber.com/buckaroo/KNBOA/h/The_Spirit_of_the_American_Cowgirl.htmBuckaroo Leather Horse Tack, Use, Care and Maintenance http://buckarooleather.blogspot.com/ Buckaroo Leather Owner, John Brand, shows you How-To use and care for Quality Western Tack The Spirit of the American Cowgirl Is Alive....... - 2012-01-25 16:43:26.7-05 In a past blog post, I wrote about a popular poem called When I am an Old Horsewoman written by Patty Barnhart.Patty is a true American Cowgirl, riding and working the land on her Guest Ranch, Willow Springs . The ranch is run off the grid, they have propane, solar energy and a wind generator. They even have campfires with good old dutch oven fare.!!With this poem, I posted a photo of a Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:04:15 -0500http://archive.aweber.com/buckaroo/PFSUQ/h/A_New_Trend_for_Horse_Tack_Belt.htmBuckaroo Leather Horse Tack, Use, Care and Maintenance http://buckarooleather.blogspot.com/ Buckaroo Leather Owner, John Brand, shows you How-To use and care for Quality Western Tack A New Trend for Horse Tack....Belt Headstalls - 2012-01-19 16:33:30.734-05 A New Trend for Horse Tack....Belt HeadstallsGreat Basin Split Ear HeadstallThere is a new style trend emerging for horse tack for all you cowgirls...and cowboys!!!It is the Belt Headstall. Today we see these particular belt style headstalls with a lot of bling, with swarovski Crystal conchas and lots of sparkles!!!Buckaroo Leather has been handcrafting traditional belt headstalls from quality Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:12:15 -0500http://archive.aweber.com/buckaroo/LKODM/h/Buckaroo_Leather_Has_Gone_to_the.htmBuckaroo Leather Horse Tack, Use, Care and Maintenance http://buckarooleather.blogspot.com/ Buckaroo Leather Owner, John Brand, shows you How-To use and care for Quality Western Tack Buckaroo Leather Has Gone to the Dogs...Western Leather Dog Collars Available - 2012-01-09 15:04:08.323-05 Buckaroo Leather Has Gone to the Dogs...Western Leather Dog Collars Available Buckaroo Leather knows all you cowboys and cowgirls love our handcrafted, quality, western leather horse tack. But did you know, that now you can have that same hand craftsmanship with a one of a kind western leather dog collar.Dog Collar History Dog collars have been around since Ancient Egypt. Dogs in Ancient Egypt were Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:00:35 -0500http://archive.aweber.com/buckaroo/5U0qM/h/Going_Bitless_Online_Class_with.htmBuckaroo Leather Horse Tack, Use, Care and Maintenance http://buckarooleather.blogspot.com/ Buckaroo Leather Owner, John Brand, shows you How-To use and care for Quality Western Tack Going Bitless Online Class with Horse Trainer Farah DeJohnette - 2012-01-03 15:42:07.522-05 Start your New Year off Right..........Sign up for the next Going Bitless online class with horse trainer Farah DeJohnette.Below is all the information you need to know about this amazing horse riding class.....The Next Going Bitless online class will start January 1st (with sign up until January 9th) running through January 30th. The first videos will be released for personal practice followed Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:00:40 -0500http://archive.aweber.com/buckaroo/9sjbs/h/Merry_Christmas_from_Buckaroo.htmBuckaroo Leather Horse Tack, Use, Care and Maintenance http://buckarooleather.blogspot.com/ Buckaroo Leather Owner, John Brand, shows you How-To use and care for Quality Western Tack Merry Christmas from Buckaroo Leather Products...... - 2011-12-16 21:23:26.528-05 Watch this video of Santas Helpers at Buckaroo Leather.............All of us at Buckaroo Leather Products wish you and all your Buckaroos a joyous Christmas. Meet the Buckaroo crew who enjoy crafting our quality American made horse tack and who look forward to serving you in 2012Our family has been dedicated for 30 years in serving the Western Horseman the safest most durable Quality Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:16:26 -0500http://archive.aweber.com/buckaroo/NRVSs/h/Buckaroo_Leather_Newsletter_Issue.htm Buckaroo Leather Newsletter Issue #31 Ride American ISSUE #31 Merry Christmas Happy Saddle Customer SacHorse Team Roping Clinic in New Zealand-by Farah Dejohnette Give a gift they all want...... A Buckaroo Leather Gift Certificate Connnect with Buckaroo Leather on Facebook! Be apart of the excitement and learn fascinating Old West History, see new products, meet some amazing horse trainers! Helpful Links Buckaroo Leather Buckaroo Blog Buckaroo Twitter Buckaroo Facebook Farah DeJohnette Amy Allen Steve Lantvit Denny Chapman Larry Trocha Jerry Tindell Merry Christmas!!!!! 12/18/11 Buckaroo John and Staff The entire staff at Buckaroo Leather wishes you all a very Merry Christmas. Watch this special Christmas Message from the Buckaroo Staff........click here We appreciate all your support and loyal business throughout the year and encourage you to continue to shop local businesses in your area. Have a safe and Happy New Year Too!!!!! Happy Saddle Customer 12/18/11 Buckaroo John Happy Saddle Customer In case you all have not heard....Buckaroo Leather has the finest quality American made western saddle around!!!!!! I received my saddle a week ago after doing a lot of research, and shopping around, because I felt the saddle I have wasn't fitting my personal horse well as he has matured. After talking with John I was sold on this saddle and couldn't be happier. The saddle is quality from top to bottom, it has been comfortable from day one but getting even more so each day (used everyday since it came). The saddle fits my horse great, he seems more comfortable than he has in some time. I have received many compliments on its quality and craftsmanship. So glad I purchased this saddle, looking forward to using for many years, and will definitely return to Buckaroo Leather for my future quality tack needs. Remember buy AMERICAN you be won't be disappointed with this one. Thank You Buckaroo Leather staff. ...Jay Quinlan, Quinlan Performance Horses. Thank you Jay!!!!............. Take a look at Jay's Saddle (pic above) AAA Wade Buckaroo Ranch Saddle SAVE $300.00 ON OUR INTRODUCTORY PRICE and FREE shipping...... Free Shipping to 48 US states- for introductory offer- use discount code- saddle50 -at checkout for $50.00 to offset shipping fee. For all others outside the 48 states we will only charge you any cost above $50.00. Delivery can run 4-5 weeks. Free Shipping Ends December31st...Hurry and Get yours Ordered!!! The materials which go into the making of Buckaroo Leather Tack and Saddles and the craftsmanship employed in its making are elements of the highest importance. You could have no higher guarantee of quality and workmanship than the name Buckaroo Leather upon your Tack and saddles. It represents an organization proud of its establishment in 1979, and ever since catering to horseman and women with two generations of experience and knowledge applied in the making of riding equipment to the most exacting standards. And rest assured you will receive the most value for your money spent. Read more about the saddle here...... SacHorse 12/18/11 Buckaroo John SacHorse In my travels, I always find amazing horse people and groups to pass along to you.... SacHorse is a web-based equine-related lifestyle magazine covering the Sacramento region of Northern California. They provide information and reports on horse events and goings-on in the region, tips and training techniques for the horse owner, equine news, and forums and classified ad space to discuss the topic of the day and buy, sell, and trade everything equine, respectively. At SacHorse, they aim to connect horse owners and enthusiasts and provide a service where they can stay informed, learn something new, and develop better relationships with their horse and each other. Take a look their website, read their articles and follow them on facebook and twitter. This is a very comprehensive website I encourage you to explore...... Team Roping Started in the Old West 12/18/11 Buckaroo John Team Roping Team Roping grew out of the daily ranch work of sorting branding and doctoring herd of cattle, usually twice a year on the great American Ranches. Typically two cowboys would sort a calf, one throwing a loop over the head (the Header) and the other dropping a loop at the rear legs to catch the heel (the Heeler), then stretch the calf and have the ground crew throw and go to work with medication, castration and branding. From this real Work Team Roping evolved the Sport of Team Roping. There is is resurgence of interest in the Ranch Roping Technique that is growing around the country and it is a slower activity, but still allows the demonstration of horsemanship and horse cow sense. To read more about Team Roping visit Today's HorseSense The communication between rider and horse are vital to a successful Roping Team. Just as important is the quality leather horse tack you use. Buckaroo Leather has quality professional leather horse tack for Team roping. Famous Lined Ultimate Harness Split Reins The split reins are Double and Sewn Harness Leather with soft chap lining, Oiled and Hand Rubbed for that superior soft and supple broke in feel-the best on the planet! These reins have uniform balance through out the complete length. Martingale Pulling Breast Collar- Basic Design Hand crafted from the finest Hermann Oak single ply heavy harness leather, Oiled Golden Bridle Leather with chap lining, or NEW ROUGH OUT Golden Bridle Medium oiled leather. This Old Martingale style shaped breast collar features an over the shoulder fit for a better pulling position. Pro Harness Old Visalia Style Headstall Hermann Oak Heavy Harness Quality Leather Headstall is available in 3/4. Made in the old California Visalia traditional styling. This is a Scallop cheek slidear style Headstall made from heavy weight Oiled PREMIUM single-ply stitched Harness leather. This is a Scallop cheek Browband style Headstall made from heavy weight Oiled PREMIUM single-ply stitched leather. New Zealand Clinic: Day One by Farah DeJohnette 12/18/11 Farah DeJohnette New Zealand Clinic: Day One Farah recently held a Clinic in New Zealand.....Here are some photos from the first day. The Horses and their people are awesome as always. New Zealand is beautiful and the hospitality has been fantastic! Visit Farah DeJohnette's website, blog, and video horse training. You can also follow her on facebook Buckaroo Leather Newsletter-The Brand to Demand Unsubsribe to this newsletter Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:33:30 -0500http://archive.aweber.com/buckaroo/9KjZs/h/Satisified_Owner_of_the_AAA_Wade.htmBuckaroo Leather Horse Tack, Use, Care and Maintenance http://buckarooleather.blogspot.com/ Buckaroo Leather Owner, John Brand, shows you How-To use and care for Quality Western Tack Satisified Owner of the AAA Wade Saddle from Buckaroo Leather - 2011-12-14 16:43:03.919-05 In case you all have not heard....Buckaroo Leather has the finest quality American made western saddle around!!!!!!I received my saddle a week ago after doing a lot of research, and shopping around, because I felt the saddle I have wasn't fitting my personal horse well as he has matured. After talking with John I was sold on this saddle and couldn't be happier. The saddle is quality from top Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:58:19 -0500