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Buckaroo Leather Wild Rose Mecate bridle set in tooled American leather
Halters and Bridles by Buckaroo Leather Tack and Maintenance We pride ourselves in providing halters and bridles designed for performance in the training process and the working performance horse!
Learn About Our Company What Is The Brand?
It's not a hot Iron, but attention to quality that marks every Buckaroo Leather Horse Tack Product manufactured by The Brand Family. Bob and John Brand started the business 28 years ago in their barn in Diamond Springs, Ca. John pulled the showroom trailer around the Western States to promote and acquire retail dealers to sell their products. They moved out of the barn and into their own building and hired more help in 1989. Over the years John's wife Michele has ran the office and their children, Jason, Bryan and Kalyn worked in the plant on weekends and summers.At the manufacturing plant some of their employees have been with them for more than 20 years hand crafting horse tack (from Quality Leather such as Tanned and Cured by Hermann Oak Leather) for the Western rider; from headstalls to reins, breast collars, hobbles, and all the training and pleasure riding equipment.
One of their most popular items are the Buckaroo Reins, which have gained respect in the training and show rings because of their unmatched quality and supple feel that enhances communication between horse and rider. We are here to deliver to you the finest horse tack available, to assure your peace of Mind of owning and using the safest and most durable horse equipment available, The Brand to Demand, Buckaroo has built its reputation on offering riding equipment that is high in quality at a fair price along with customer service that is second to none.
Snaffle Bridle Set LH276DSBS
Buckaroo Leather Company has built their reputation on American made items! Buckaroo products are THE Brand TO Demand! Our Premium Bridle Sets Includes a 3/4" Browband Headstall Hand crafted from quality Hermann Oak Harness Leather. This Headstall has Double Cheek Adjustment and ties at the bit end. The Reins are Hand Rubbed with Martingale Stops and sewn on Heavy end Poppers. This D-Ring Snaffle Bit has a Blued Steel Mouth and a Copper inlay with Engraved German Silver Trim. Individual items can be purchased separately, but you can Save 10% when purchased as a set. Properly cared for and maintained, this Snaffle Bridle Set will have many years of superior performance. Buckaroo has built its reputation on offering quality leather Horse Tack at a fair price, along with customer service that is second to none.
The Ultimate Halter With Oval Antique Concha
Buckaroo Leather Company has built their reputation on American made items! Buckaroo products are THE Brand TO Demand! This is our Ultimate Harness Leather Halter with soft chap leather lining and flat stainless steel hardware. The last halter you will ever own! Built to last a lifetime when properly cared for. A Hand Engraved Antique Oval Silver Concha adorns the Noseband. Properly cared for and maintained this Halter will have many years of superior performance. Buckaroo has built its reputation on offering quality leather Horse Tack at a fair price along with customer service that is second to none.
Do You Sell Other Tack Besides Halters And Bridles?
Absolutely! Besides our extensive Bridle and Halter selections, we sell a huge selection of premium tack items that will be sure to meet any of your needs. Our leather selection is second to none and we pride ourselves on the quality of all of our fine leather products.
What Do Horse Owners Say About Buckaroo Leathers Halters And Bridles?
Just wanted to let you know the halter I purchased for my wife for Christmas was perfect. She really liked the quality of the leather and the painted leather was very well done. She has a unique halter, just for her. I appreciate your hard work and diligence in getting me what I wanted and in a very timely manner.
Jason Wells
North Carloina
I have been using Buckaroo products for 15 years. Now training Cutting horses, I know the importance of feel, durability and safety of using quality leather tack. Keep up the good work Buckaroo Leather and the Brand family.
Jonathan Bartok
Weatherford Texas
Order Your Buckaroo Leather Bridles And Halters Today!
Our bridles and halters are available online at our website and in many areas, at your local dealer. If your favorite Tack store doesn't stock Buckaroo Leather, please visit our website, blog, or contact directly so we can help you with your order!
We pride ourselves in providing halters and bridles designed for performance in the training
Buckaroo Leather Wild Rose Mecate bridle set in tooled American leather
Who builds Buckaroo Leather horse tack?
Buckaroo Leather Products was founded in 1979 when Bob Brand and his son John Brand began crafting working leather tack by hand. More than four decades later the company is still family-owned and operated, now run by John and Michele Brand from a workshop at 6090 Enterprise Drive, Suite "E", in Diamond Springs, California. Two generations of hands-on experience stand behind every headstall, bridle, and halter that carries the Buckaroo logo.
Buckaroo Leather vintage bridle and breast collar set in Hermann Oak leather
What leather goes into every halter and bridle?
Buckaroo Leather Products uses only the finest, highest-quality American-tanned leather available, sourced exclusively from Hermann Oak USA hides. The company has never compromised its standards with inferior, less-expensive, or imported leather. As they put it, "we start with the best leather to create a finished piece of horse tack that is not only beautiful but also unmatched in its quality and durability."
Buckaroo Leather Wild Rose tooled leather horse halter
Why does "American Made" mean more here?
For Buckaroo, "American Made is not just a sales slogan!" Every saddle and piece of tack is manufactured in the United States, from domestically tanned hides to the final stitch. The Brand family describes more than 44 years of standing "tall behind our Buckaroo logo...with honesty, hard work, dedication, sacrifice and integrity," and they treat fine American craftsmanship as a core part of the brand identity rather than a marketing line.
Buckaroo Leather rawhide hackamore set with fiador and mecate
What can you order from the Buckaroo lineup?
The catalog runs deep across Western and buckaroo-style gear: headstalls and bridles, breast collars, hackamores, bosals and rawhide gear, bitless sidepulls, mecate bridle sets, rope and Wild Rose halters with lead, cinches and reins, chinks and chaps, plus saddles in sizes up to draft. Signature pieces include the A Wild Rose Mecate Bridle Set at $279.00, the 3/4" Signature Bridle Rein Set at $249.00, and A Deluxe Rope Halter w/Lead at $79.75. Custom tack and gift certificates are also available.
Who is this tack designed for?
Buckaroo gear is built for performance in the training process and for the working performance horse, so it suits trainers, ranch riders, and serious horsemen who put their equipment to hard daily use. The company's guiding belief is that "many of life's problems can be solved by a good ride," and it backs that with riding tack that is high in quality at a fair value. As the family says, "no transaction is complete until our customers are satisfied with the quality and the price."
How do you reach Buckaroo Leather to buy?
Orders and the full catalog are online at buckarooleather.com, where headstall sizing diagrams help you fit the horse correctly the first time. You can also reach the shop by, by the Anytime Help Hot Line, or by. The workshop ships from 6090 Enterprise Dr. Suite "E", Diamond Springs, California 95619.
Who is Buckaroo Leather — and what does "The BRAND" mean?
Per Buckaroo Leather: Bob and John Brand started the business 28 years ago in their barn in Diamond Springs, California. Per the company: "It's not a hot Iron, but attention to quality that marks every Buckaroo Leather Horse Tack Product manufactured by The Brand Family."
Per Buckaroo: John pulled the showroom trailer around the Western States to promote and acquire retail dealers. They moved out of the barn into their own building in 1989. John's wife Michele has run the office; their children Jason, Bryan and Kalyn worked in the plant on weekends and summers.
What kind of leather does Buckaroo use?
Per Buckaroo Leather: quality leather tanned and cured by Hermann Oak Leather. Per the company: at the manufacturing plant, some employees have been with them for more than 20 years hand-crafting horse tack for the Western rider — from headstalls to reins, breast collars, hobbles, and all training and pleasure riding equipment.
What's in the Snaffle Bridle Set (LH276DSBS)?
Per Buckaroo Leather: the Premium Bridle Set includes:
A 3/4" Browband Headstall hand-crafted from quality Hermann Oak Harness Leather, with double cheek adjustment and ties at the bit end
Reins hand-rubbed with martingale stops and sewn-on heavy end poppers
A D-Ring Snaffle Bit with a Blued STEEL mouth and a COPPER inlay with engraved GERMAN SILVER trim
Per the company: individual items can be purchased separately, but you can SAVE 10% when purchased as a set.
What is the Ultimate Halter With Oval Antique Concha?
Per Buckaroo Leather: the Ultimate Harness Leather Halter has soft chap leather lining and flat stainless steel hardware. Per the company: "The last halter you will ever own! Built to last a lifetime when properly cared for." A HAND Engraved Antique Oval Silver Concha adorns the noseband.
What do horse owners say about Buckaroo Leather?
Per Buckaroo Leather customer testimonials:
"The halter I purchased for my wife for Christmas was perfect. She really liked the quality of the leather and the painted leather was very well done." — Jason Wells, North Carolina
"I have been using Buckaroo products for 15 years. Now training Cutting horses, I know the importance of feel, durability and safety of using quality leather tack." — Jonathan Bartok, Weatherford, Texas
What else does Buckaroo sell besides halters and bridles?
Per Buckaroo Leather: "Absolutely! Besides our extensive Bridle and Halter selections, we sell a huge selection of premium tack items." Per the company: built on AMERICAN-made items, offering quality leather Horse Tack at a fair price along with customer service that is second to none.
How do I order Buckaroo Leather bridles and halters?
Per Buckaroo Leather: bridles and halters are available online at the website and in many areas at your local dealer. If your favorite tack store doesn't stock Buckaroo Leather, contact them directly. Phone 1.800.873.0781, email [email protected], website http://www.buckarooleather.com. Address: 6090 Enterprise Dr. Suite "E", Diamond Springs, CA 95619. Pricing as quoted is subject to change due to economic factors.
Who founded Buckaroo Leather Products?
Buckaroo Leather Products was founded in 1979 by Bob Brand and his son John Brand. They poured their time, materials, and skill into making quality leather tack that would work hard and look good doing it. The company remains family-owned and is now owned and operated by John and Michele Brand.
Where is Buckaroo Leather located?
The company is based in Diamond Springs, California. Its workshop and shipping address is 6090 Enterprise Drive, Suite "E", Diamond Springs, California 95619, United States.
What kind of leather does Buckaroo Leather use?
Buckaroo uses only the finest, highest-quality American-tanned leather available, and sources Hermann Oak USA hides exclusively. The company says it has never compromised its standards by using inferior, less-expensive, or imported leather. Starting with the best leather is how they produce tack that is both beautiful and unmatched in durability.
Is Buckaroo Leather tack really made in the USA?
Yes. Every saddle and piece of tack is manufactured in the United States, and the leather itself is American-tanned. The company's tagline captures the commitment: "American Made is not just a sales slogan!"
What products does Buckaroo Leather make?
The lineup covers headstalls and bridles, breast collars, hackamores, bosals and rawhide gear, bitless sidepulls, mecate bridle sets, rope and Wild Rose halters with lead, cinches, reins, chinks and chaps, spurs and spur straps, dog collars, belts, handbags, and saddles up to draft-horse sizes. Custom tack and gift certificates are also offered.
How much does a Buckaroo Leather bridle or halter cost?
Prices vary by piece. Examples from the catalog include A Wild Rose Mecate Bridle Set at $279.00, the 3/4" Signature Bridle Rein Set at $249.00, A Deluxe Rope Halter w/Lead at $79.75, A Wild Rose Halter at $189.00, and A Hackamore Set - Entry Level at $189.00. Higher-end rawhide pieces such as A Rawhide Accented Hackamore Set run up to $539.00.
What is a mecate bridle set?
A mecate bridle set pairs a headstall with a mecate, the long rope rein traditionally used in buckaroo and vaquero horsemanship. Buckaroo offers several, including the A Wild Rose Mecate Bridle Set ($279.00), the A Silver Wild Rose Mecate Bridle Set ($365.50), and the A Black Beauty Mecate Snaffle Bridle Set ($279.00). These sets reflect the working California-style tradition the brand is built on.
Does Buckaroo Leather sell hackamores and bosals?
Yes. The catalog includes hackamore sets at several levels, from A Hackamore Set - Entry Level at $189.00 up to A Hackamore Set with Fiador & Mecate at $369.00 and A Rawhide Accented Hackamore Set at $539.00. Bosals and other rawhide gear are part of the same buckaroo-style range.
How do I contact Buckaroo Leather?
You can call the main line at 800.873.0781 or the Anytime Help Hot Line at 530.545.0139. Email is [email protected], and the full catalog with ordering is online at buckarooleather.com. The shop ships from 6090 Enterprise Dr. Suite "E", Diamond Springs, California 95619.
What makes Buckaroo Leather different from imported tack?
Buckaroo refuses to use inferior, less-expensive, or imported leather, relying instead on American-tanned Hermann Oak USA hides for every piece. The company combines that premium material with two generations of hands-on craftsmanship in the United States. As the founders put it, "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."
Does Buckaroo Leather make saddles?
Yes. Buckaroo sells new and used Western saddles, including draft-horse sizes, all manufactured in the United States. Saddles sit alongside the broader tack catalog of bridles, breast collars, cinches, and halters.
What halters does Buckaroo Leather offer?
Options range from rope halters such as A Deluxe Rope Halter w/Lead at $79.75 to leather styles like A Wild Rose Halter at $189.00. Many include a matching lead, and the halters are built for the training process as well as the working performance horse.
How do I get the right size headstall from Buckaroo?
Buckaroo provides A Headstall Sizing Diagram at no charge ($0.00) to help riders fit the horse correctly before ordering. Using the diagram ensures a proper, comfortable fit, which matters for performance and for the longevity of the leather.
How long has Buckaroo Leather been in business?
The company has been making leather tack since 1979, giving it more than 44 years of operation as of today. Throughout that time the Brand family says it has stood "tall behind our Buckaroo logo...with honesty, hard work, dedication, sacrifice and integrity."
Does Buckaroo Leather make custom tack?
Yes. The company produces custom leather goods including headstalls, hackamores, breast collars, spur straps, reins, saddles, and cinch straps, and it lists custom tack and gift certificates among its offerings. Custom fitting is done to exacting standards drawn from two generations of leatherworking experience.
What is Buckaroo Leather's guarantee on quality and price?
The company stands on a straightforward customer-service promise: "no transaction is complete until our customers are satisfied with the quality and the price." It aims to offer riding tack that is high in quality at a fair value, backed by customer service it describes as second to none.
Does Buckaroo Leather sell anything besides horse tack?
Yes. Beyond tack, the catalog includes leather handbags and purses, belts, dog collars, spurs and spur straps, and accents like Antique Berry Conchas ($8.50). There is even an Amore Hair On Duffle Bag at $199.00, all made with the same American-tanned Hermann Oak leather.
