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 Bridle: Labeled Diagram, What Each Part Does, and How It Should Fit
Every part of a western bridle labeled by a working tack maker: what each piece does, what separates good leather...
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...
What Are Stirrup Hobbles? A Tack Maker Explains
Stirrup hobbles tie your fender and stirrup leathers together above the stirrup so nothing twists or gaps. A tack maker...
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...
Over and Under Whip Buying Guide: Length, Leather, and What to Look For
A good over and under whip comes down to three things: the material, the build, and the length. Buy doubled...
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...
How Tight Should a Curb Chain Be? The 2-Finger Rule Done Right
How tight should a curb chain be? Two stacked fingers of slack, lying flat in the chin groove. A tack...
