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.
How to Choose a Saddle Water Bottle Holder: Horn, Back Cinch, or Rear Billet?
A tack maker compares horn, clip-on and rear billet water bottle holders for Western saddles: which one stays put at...
Parts of a Western Saddle: Labeled Diagram, What Each Part Does, and What Wears Out First
Every part of a western saddle on one labeled diagram: what each piece does, which parts wear out first, and...
How to Saddle a Horse - Western
Brush, pad, saddle, front cinch first, back cinch, breast collar, and unsaddle in the exact reverse order. A tack maker's...
How Tight Should a Back Cinch Be? The $12 Strap That Prevents Wrecks
A back cinch should sit snug against the belly, never drooping. A tack maker explains the wrecks loose rear cinches...
When Should You Replace Your Latigo? 5 Warning Signs Before It Fails
Replace your latigo at the first sign of cracks, stretched holes, or fraying. Here are the 5 warning signs and...
