Tack & Leather Guides
Straight answers from a working leather maker — how to size, fit, clean and choose Western tack, belts and leather goods built to last a lifetime.
Gifts for Cowgirls and Barrel Racers: Western Gifts for Her (2026)
My gift picks for cowgirls, barrel racers and show moms: laced reins, colored headstalls and matching tack, buckstitch and suede...
Gifts for Cowboys and Ranchers: Western Gifts for Men from a Tack Maker (2026)
My picks for cowboys and ranchers, from knife sheaths and latigos to reins, spur straps and belts, plus how to...
How to Choose a Saddle Water Bottle Holder: Horn, Clip-On, or Rear Billet?
Why I carry a water bottle on the rear billet instead of the horn, how to install my holder there...
Over and Under Whip Buying Guide: Length, Leather, and What to Look For
How I'd choose an over and under whip: long on the horn or short on the wrist, why weight and...
How to Choose Western Reins: A Rein Maker's Guide
My guide to choosing western reins: split vs one-piece, the right length and width, weight and drape, water loops vs...
