Every cowboy, buckaroo, puncher and vaquero, has the trappings that make their job possible.

Here are a few of my favorites!

Folks are always asking about the gear I use. What makers do I use, where I order it, and how to order. I decided to include a page that links you to the artisans that I use the most. I have done some of the work for you. I know these people personally and have testing these products in my day to life, year after year.

Its worth noting…. I do NOT receive any commissions off of these endorsements. I want my friends and follow cowboy artisans to make the money they deserve for the work that they do. All the links will take you to a place to order directly from them. I am happy to assist you in the process.

Rawhide

Larry Morgan Rawhide
buckskinbraidn@yahoo.com

Three woven saddle stirrup straps on a wooden table, each with a handwritten tag.
  • Bosals

  • Bridle Reins

  • Quirts

CJL Rawhide Gear

Charles Liesen

Four traditional woven belts with decorative beads and leather accents laid out on a wooden surface.
  • Bosals

  • Bridle Reins

  • Quirts

Steve Harris - Rawhide Braider

Close-up of a woven leather ball with a leather patch engraved with 'REDHAWK MAKER STEVE HARRIS'.

harrisvaquerogear@gmail.com

  • Bosals

  • Bridle Reins

  • Quirts

A 5/8 inch 16 platinum latigo hacking horse bridle with latigo bars, roo nose, and heel

Horse Hair

Douglas Krause Saddlery

mecates@aol.com

Close-up of colorful, braided plant fibers with dangling feathery tips at the bottom.
  • Hair Ropes

  • Hackamore Hangers

  • Saddles

  • Cinches

thecolorfulcowgirl@gmail.com

www.thecolorfulcowgirl.com

The Colorful Cowgirl

Close-up of multiple colorful braided ropes with various shades of purple, brown, pink, orange, and yellow, with some white and black accents, intertwined and overlapping.
  • Hair Ropes

  • Cinches

Helen Dougal

doublejmecates19@gmail.com

Close-up images of various braided and woven rope and hair, including business cards for Helen Dougal Mecates, a person who makes ropes or braids.
  • Hair Ropes

  • Cinches


Saddles

Ron Butler - Butler Saddle Shop

cheryllbutler@gmail.com

A close-up of a decorated Western-style saddle placed on a woven blanket with geometric patterns, set on a wooden surface outside a building.
  • Saddles

  • Headstalls

  • All leather goods

RC Saddlery

rcsaddle@aol.com

Leather western saddle with intricate carving details placed on a wooden saddle stand outdoors.
  • Saddles

  • All leather goods

Gabe Williams Saddle Company https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063187001914

A detailed western saddle with intricate floral carvings, leather straps, and a horn on a black fabric background.
  • Saddles


Bits and Silversmiths

Bruce Haener

(805) 528-7236

A decorative antique-looking key attached to a black wine bottle with chains, set outdoors on a sunny day with a clear blue sky and a fenced planting bed in the background.
  • Bits

  • Spurs

  • Saddle Silver

  • Collectable rebuilds

Richard Brooks

Brooks Bits and Silver

A sculpture resembling a gun, made from metal parts with ornate engravings, set on a rock with a black background.
  • Bits

  • Jewelry

  • Conchos

Hansen Bit and Spurs

concho1@itstriangle.com

A round, metallic decorative plate featuring a detailed engraved design of a cowboy riding a bucking horse, with swirling patterns and clouds in the background.
  • Bits

  • Spurs

  • Saddle Silver

Close-up of a decorative silver buckle featuring a fairy with wings, surrounded by floral and scroll engravings, attached to brown leather with floral tooled designs.