STS Ranch Signature Tack Harness Leather Split Ear Headstall, 1"

Crafted from oiled Canyon Rose harness leather, dressed with saddle butter and hand rubbed, this split ear headstall delivers a clean, minimalist feel with classic construction and lasting performance.

Stran T Smith built his career on grit, resilience, and perseverance. Raised on a ranch in the rugged terrain of the Texas Panhandle, he became a World Champion Tie-Down Roper, a ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductee, and an 11-time NFR qualifier. But it wasn’t just the victories that shaped him, it was the setbacks and the comebacks.

After winning a world championship following a stroke, heart surgery, and career-threatening injuries, Stran stopped chasing gold buckles. He turned his focus to building a family and STS Ranch, a brand focused on faith, integrity, quality and purpose. It was a change of mission that redefined what success really meant.

That philosophy drives STS Ranch Signature Tack, built in partnership with Weaver Equine and handcrafted in the USA. Designed for riders who value integrity, hard work, and gear that’s made to last, every piece reflects the lessons Stran learned both inside and outside the arena— it’s not just about the wins, it’s about how you ride through the challenges, and what you can count on along the way.

A buckle can say a lot. Like World Champion, for example. But the buckles on these headstalls say Stran wanted a personal tie to this tack collection, something to honor the horses that shaped his career. Choose from three exclusive buckle styles, each named after one of Stran T Smith’s most memorable horses.

• Split Ear Design: Keeps the headstall in place without a throatlatch, providing a clean, traditional silhouette
• Premium Leather Craftsmanship: Made from oiled Canyon Rose leather, dressed with saddle butter, and hand rubbed for a supple, broken-in feel
• Exclusive Buckle Options: Choose from Destiny, Topper or Ranger styles—each named after a standout horse from Stran’s career
• Chocolate Brown Kangaroo Lacing: Buckles are securely tied on with hand-laced chocolate brown kangaroo leather
• Water Tie Bit Ends: Provide a traditional look
• Handcrafted in the USA: Made by Weaver Equine using traditional methods and premium materials

The Horses That Shaped a Career, and Inspired These Buckles
Topper
Registered as Topofthemarket, Topper was indisputably one of the best calf roping horses ever. He was the horse Stran needed when he knew he needed the best Stran owned Topper only toward the end of Topper’s life, but they were old partners. Topper helped Stran fill his PRCA permit, qualify for multiple NFRs, and fight his way back after knee surgery, a stroke, and experimental heart surgery. Named AQHA and PRCA Horse of the Year twice, Topper was the horse that made Stran feel like Superman in the arena. The Topper is a 1” polished steel buckle with clean, simple engraving lines—classic with a little flash, like Topper himself.
Destiny
Destiny wasn’t just a good horse; she was an answer to a prayer when Stran needed one most. After losing Topper, the horse of a lifetime, and surviving career-threatening surgery, Destiny carried Stran to one of the most important comebacks of his life. Registered as Hickoryote Sue, this little bay mare helped him finish second in the NFR Average in 2007 and win the 2008 World Tie-Down Roping Championship, and NFR average. The Destiny is a 1” polished steel buckle with an engraved floral design, classy and hardworking, like Destiny herself.
Ranger
Steady, honest, and powerful, Ranger was the horse Stran could always count on to give 100%, no matter the conditions. Known for his big heart and no-nonsense reliability, Jennifer, Stran’s future wife at the time, was riding Ranger when Stran proposed to her. Ranger’s registered name, Texas Ranger, reflected his nature — strong, dependable, and stoic. The Ranger buckle is a plain 1” stainless steel cart buckle. No frills. No flash. Just here to get the job done, steady and honest, just like the horse it was named after.