Traditional Rawhide and Leather Gear For Sale

Mecates
Bosals
Rawhide Reins
Bits
Reatas, Ropes and Hondas
Spurs
Miscellany

In old California, in the days of the vaqueros, the Hackamore, Two-rein and straight up in the Bridle was the procedure. But in the Great Basin, the snaffle bit was typically used first, followed by the hackamore, two-rein and then straight up in the bridle. The reason was, with the developing of the new land, hundreds of thousands of driving horses and Army Remount horses were needed and were required to be handled in a snaffle-bit.

People and horses with less experience can usually get the job done better with a snaffle bit. The ways of the vaqueros took much more experience and skill. We can start our horses in the halter or hackamore to give our horses a better understanding, and at the same time we can get a better understanding because we cant be as forceful and intimidate the horse the way we can with a bit in their mouth.

“If you want to improve your horse you can try changing the bit you use. If you want to improve your horsemanship try changing the use of your hands.” Martin likes to use this traditional gear because he wants to learn how to develop more feel and understanding instead of by passing the opportunity and using the quicker methods as a short cut. In the end, he believes a better horseman will develop if we try to learn to adjust to the horse instead of the horse having to adjust to us.

Being a horseman and braider Martin has maintained some of the old time traditional design and function of the "jaquima" with shorter nose buttons to give them better balance, blocked heel knots which fit the horses jaw better and do not pinch the end of your hair mecate which allows the wraps to lay better. The nose bands are not raised to allow a better fit to the conture of the horses nose and allow more contact with the inside of the bosal or hackamore.

All of the leather products on this website are made by Custom Saddle makers, and is the same variety as used by Martin Black.

Our braiders are working as fast as they can, but since we are not willing to compromise on quality, most of our rawhide and kangaroo items will have to be special ordered. Therefore please allow up to 12 weeks for delivery of gear. Other gear listed is usually in stock. Please use the PayPal button's provided to make your purchase. Thank you!

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Tradtional Rawhide and Kangaroo Bosals
Handbraided quality bosals for show or daily use.

Detail of 16 plait 1/4" bosal,
rawhide and kangaroo.

Detail of 16 plait 1/2" rawhide bosal.

All Rawhide

Rawhide & Kangaroo

All Kangaroo

1/4" 12 plait with 16 plait noseband

$135

$165

$205

3/8" 12 plait with 16 plait noseband

$145

$175

$215

1/2" 16 plait with 16 plait noseband

$160

$190

$240

5/8" 16 plait with 16 plait noseband

$170

$200

$250

3/4" 16 plait with 16 plait noseband

$180

$220

$270

Hackamore/Bosal Hanger
These are hand braided on your hackamore or bosal by Martin and they each have a slightly unique pattern. You must purchase a bosal in addition to the hanger.
$50

Rawhide Reins and Romal
Handbraided quality reins and romal for show or daily use

Kangaroo 12 plait romal reins.

Detail of 12 plait kangaroo reins.

Rawhide 16 plait romal reins.

Detail of 16 plait rawhide reins.

All Rawhide

All Kangaroo

8 plait

$225

-- not available --

12 plait

$325

$475

16 plait

$500

$675

Santa Ynez

$700

$925

Leather Rein Connectors (Pair)
For 7’ romal reins
$15


Mane Hair Mecates Please specify in an email the color mecate you wish to purchase. Available in any color combination. Colors are sorrel, white and black. Types of color patterns are solid (all one color), barber pole (bands of solid color) or mixed. Below are some samples to help you describe what you are looking for. For Barber Pole and Mixed mecates, colors can be divided into thirds.


Mixed: 1/3 white 1/3 white/sorrel 1/3 sorrel	Mixed: 2/3 black/white 1/3 white/ sorrel	Barber Pole: 1/3 white 1/3 black 1/3 sorrel	Mixed: 2/3 white/sorrel 1/3 white/black
	15'	22'
1/4"	$75	$80

3/8"	$80	$90

1/2"	$85	$100

5/8"	--not available--	$110

3/4"	--not available--	$120

Rawhide Reatas, Ropes and Hondas

Rawhide Reata -
65ft with Fancy Hondo
$600

50' nylon xxs 3/8” ranch rope
$50

50' nylon xxs 3/8” w/rawhide hondo
$115

Fancy Rawhide Hondo
$65

Bridle Bits
Information coming soon!

Spurs

Silver-inlaid Spurs
Starting at $325
Call for availability 208-337-8438

Miscellaneous Leather Goods and Accessories

Bridle Chin Strap
$10

Hackamore/Bosal Hanger
These are hand braided on your hackamore or bosal by Martin and they each have a slightly unique pattern. You must purchase a bosal in addition to the hanger.
$50

Leather Rein Connectors (Pair)
For 7’ romal reins
$15

5/8” Brow-band or Double Split-ear Headstall
With stainless or brass hardware
$75

Small Breast-Collars
Measures 12” on breast plate, fits horses from 600-1100 lbs
$70

Therefore please allow up to 12 weeks for delivery of gear. If the color/size doesn't work for you please send it back and we will work with you to find just the right piece of gear for you. Please use the PayPal button's provided to make your purchase. Thank you!