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Does Your Horse's Blanket Fit Correctly?

Does Your Horse's Blanket Fit Correctly?

We understand that there is a debate in the horse world whether to blanket or not to blanket. To that notion, we suggest that you know your horse best and should make a decision to blanket your horse based on their age, breed, body condition, climate and work level.
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Funny Horse Photos To Brighten Your Day

Funny Horse Photos To Brighten Your Day

Let’s face it, we all get down from time to time – and for no particular reason, yesterday was that day for me. Instead of sulking, I took to social media and asked our amazing fans for a pick me up!
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Talk the Talk and Walk the Walk

Talk the Talk and Walk the Walk

For three decades I’ve been in the business of sharing insights and principles of horsemanship. These guiding principles help me as I help horses be the best they can be. I also compete in the National Reined Cow Horse Association. Like everyone else, when I compete, I want to win.
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Do You Have the Right Size Cinch For Your Horse?

Do You Have the Right Size Cinch For Your Horse?

One of the most essential pieces of tack a horse owner can have is a cinch. But let’s face it, many horse owners aren’t aware of how to measure their horse for a cinch, or how important it is to buy the correct size. In this article, we will help you navigate how to measure your horse for the perfect sized new cinch!
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Learn By Doing With Stacy Westfall

Learn By Doing With Stacy Westfall

I recently took a trail ride with a local 4-H club, Boots and Buckles, which was sponsored by Weaver Leather. This is our second year of partnering up to support a local 4-H group with an outing…and a few other surprises.
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How to Fit a Nylon Halter

How to Fit a Nylon Halter

Let’s face it, when it comes to leading and handling your horse, a halter is the first and sometimes only safety feature. Having a halter that is durable and is both safe for handlers and comfortable for horses are important considerations when purchasing a halter.
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Learning the Ropes

Learning the Ropes

So if you follow our blog posts, you may remember that after watching the NFR in 2017 I got a bug in my britches that I wanted to learn how to team rope. Well… just a few weeks ago, I took a beginners roping clinic!
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Montana Cowboy Makes it Professional

Montana Cowboy Makes it Professional

Growing up on a Montana ranch, Brad Barkemeyer started his first colt when he was 12. By the age of 14, Brad was training horses in different disciplines for the public. This early experience served him well throughout his career as a professional horseman and trainer.
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Style Meets Function!

Style Meets Function!

I love shopping for my horse….well if we have to be honest….myself too! I have to be very careful to allot myself a certain budget for boots, western shirts, cowboy hats, jewelry and then the BIG ticket items – horse tack!
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The Perfect Connection You Didn't Know You Needed

The Perfect Connection You Didn't Know You Needed

Over the years my tack room has become filled with many different pieces of equipment. Hanging on the wall I often find myself reaching for “the perfect connection”. A connection piece that is not necessarily common to all, but one that really comes in handy as a great training piece.
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Unique Horseback Activities

Unique Horseback Activities

Horses are my passion! I really couldn’t imagine life without them. I am 26 years old and I know there are many chapters of my horsemanship journey that are still waiting to be uncovered.
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Well This IS My First Rodeo… A look Back at My First NFR

Well This IS My First Rodeo… A look Back at My First NFR

When I was given the opportunity to travel to Las Vegas in December of 2017 to work during the National Finals Rodeo, I quickly jumped at the chance to go. Being relatively new to Weaver Leather and having a primarily English background, I was excited to immerse myself in the rodeo world.
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