tack – COWGIRL Magazine https://www.cowgirlmagazine.com COWGIRL inspires the Modern Western Lifestyle Thu, 28 Mar 2024 04:37:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://www.cowgirlmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png?t=1712073607 tack – COWGIRL Magazine https://www.cowgirlmagazine.com 32 32 Patterned Bits For A Wild Ride https://www.cowgirlmagazine.com/patterned-bits-for-a-wild-ride/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:50:00 +0000 https://www.cowgirlmagazine.com/?p=75915 Cowgirls love their bold and beautiful tack! They aren’t afraid to saddle up with wild colors and unique patterns. If you’d like to spice up your tack collection, then consider a colorful bit. There are endless varieties available! LMBTack has you covered.

Barrel racers, trail adventurers, and everyday riders… Let’s have some fun with your tack!

Patterned Bits

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Patterned bits by LMBTack.

Choose from sparkly pink, sunset cactus, turquoise, lavender, sage sparkle, cheetah, and many others! You can even customize one with your favorite pattern or color. As far as the actual mouthpiece, there are egg butt smooth snaffles, slow twist wire snaffles, copper roller smooth, among others. They come in 4″, 4.5″, 5″, 5.5″, and 6″. Talk about variety! If you can dream it, then you can make it a reality.

Bits can take 3-4 weeks to be custom made and shipped.

Patterned Bits, $35.00 (Sale Price), LMBTack

Lauren Marie Brock is the owner and designer of LMBTack. Back in 2014, she was on a mission to find the perfect halter for her horse, Abe. When Lauren realized what a challenging task this would be, she decided to learn how to resource and design a halter for him on her own. Nowadays, her company ships and sells mule tape halters, beaded tack, and colorful bits all across the United States and world. What an inspirational cowgirl! You can buy one of her bits and support a small business owner. It’s a double win!

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Add A New Roping Bit To Your Collection https://www.cowgirlmagazine.com/add-a-new-roping-bit-to-your-collection/ Fri, 16 Feb 2024 01:50:00 +0000 https://www.cowgirlmagazine.com/add-a-new-roping-bit-to-your-collection/ There’s truly no such thing as too many bits! We’re specifically talking to all of our ropers this edition because we’ve rounded up four of the most trusted and timeless roping bit staples to add to your collection.

Tyler Magnus Series Loose Ring Port

Cowboy Tack

This Tyler Magnus Series of Bits is one every team roper will want to have in their arsenal! This bit has a little more “bite” than others, giving you the ultimate control to lead you and your equine partner to success in and out of the arena.

Rickey Green Spoon Bit with Copper Roller

Classic Rope Company

Designed by the legendary team roper Rickey Green, this bit is a must-have for every tack room. The unique mouthpiece provides ropers with the perfect level of control!

Floral Scroll Tool Box Straight Shank 

Classic Equine

This straight shank bit is a horseman’s go-to! Perfect for correcting a horse’s poll position and softening its mouth, this is definitely one you’ll wanna keep around!

Tyler Magnus Series Ported Link

Cowboy Tack

How pretty is this piece! With four moving parts to this bit, both shanks move as well as the port moves where it is linked together. This gives the rider the ability to apply pressure on a specific spot while putting less pressure on another. Making it the perfect bit for your next run!


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The Benefits Of Mohair Tack https://www.cowgirlmagazine.com/the-benefits-of-mohair-tack/ Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:50:00 +0000 https://www.cowgirlmagazine.com/the-benefits-of-mohair-tack/ Mohair tack is here to stay! These gorgeous tack pieces are handcrafted from the luxurious nature fibers of Angora goats. Cowgirls are choosing mohair breast collars, cinches, and headstalls because of their numerous benefits. Once you try this tack, you won’t ever go back to cotton, rayon, or neoprene.

Mohair Benefits

This natural fiber is highly desirable because of its many benefits. While it can be expensive, this tack is worth it!

  • It’s very durable!
  • It’ll be soft and comfortable on your horse. It won’t rub!
  • The material is all-natural and eco-friendly. Angora goats are sheared twice a year for their comfort.
  • Mohair is breathable and has moisture-wicking qualities.
  • The tack is easy to clean. A soft brush and spray of the hose is all that’s necessary.
  • There’s little to no shrinkage. Your tack will hold its shape.
  • It comes in fun and vibrant designs. The fiber holds dye easily.
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A collection of mohair cinches. Photo by LBArrowCinchCo on Etsy.

There are so many great options when looking for mohair tack. LB Arrow Cinch Co. on Etsy has gorgeous cinches, breast collars, and bronc halters available to purchase. You can get an entire matching collection. Your horse will be very appreciative!

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Finding Your Horse’s Best-Fitting Saddle Pad https://www.cowgirlmagazine.com/finding-your-horses-best-fitting-saddle-pad/ Wed, 16 Aug 2023 01:50:00 +0000 https://www.cowgirlmagazine.com/finding-your-horses-best-fitting-saddle-pad/ Each horse has a unique back and body composition and finding the perfect saddle pad is crucial to their comfort and success. Over the years, a horse’s body changes, as well as their needs and support levels. Being conscious of their needs can insure a proper saddle fit and great performance. We’ve found a few of our favorite saddle pads to keep your horse feeling and looking its best!

Contour Saddle Pad

Impact Gel

$345.00 on Amazon

If your horse has trouble finding the perfect fit, look no further! With contoured cushioning and gel inserts, this pad is designed to create the perfect fit. Not to mention, the leather tooling and the perfect stylish flair!

1 1/8″ Extra Thick Rancher Western Saddle Pad

5 Star

$359.95 on Amazon

Extra thick, for the horses that need a little extra love. This quality sponge blend is perfect for creating the ideal amount of support and cushioning for those who need it most.

 1″ Comfort-Fit Steam Pressed Felt 

Professionals Choice

$130.99 0n Amazon

Pressed felt to absorb all the shock and stress placed on your horse’s back. This quality felt is one your budget and horse will love!

Sensorflex Wool Top

Classic Equine

$259.00 on Amazon

Keep your horse feeling and looking great with this stylish saddle blanketed topped, wool pad! Not only are we loving this classic design, but the comfort is also truly unmatched.

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A Complete Horse Camping Checklist https://www.cowgirlmagazine.com/a-complete-horse-camping-checklist/ Fri, 07 Jul 2023 17:01:14 +0000 https://www.cowgirlmagazine.com/a-complete-horse-camping-checklist/ What’s more enjoyable than camping with your horse! You can bring your whole family on a summer adventure. There’s so much to experience and see. You can explore new and exciting trails with your four-legged best friend. It’s important you create a checklist before you set out for this camping trip though.

Horse Camping Checklist

  • Your horse’s regular food (hay, grain, supplements)
  • Some of those 5-gallon water jugs filled with your horse’s barn water
  • Riding gear (saddle, breast collar, pad, headstall)
  • Halter and lead line
  • Grooming supplies (especially a hoof pick)
  • Hobbles, portable corral, or high line kit
  • Saddle bag
  • Fly mask and bug spray
  • Pitchfork or shovel for manure
  • Manure bucket
  • Sleeping bag
  • Toiletries
  • Proper riding attire (boots, jeans, gloves)
  • Helmet
  • Rain slicker or jacket
  • People bug spray
  • Sunscreen
  • Simple meals and snacks (like trail mix or protein bars)
  • Plenty of water for yourself
  • First-aid kit
  • GPS
  • Bear spray
  • Lighter
  • Duct tape
  • Batteries
  • Flashlight
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Tents set up for camping. Photo by Alexander Klimm.

Your individual circumstances will dictate specifics that you need. It’s a great idea to get your horse trailer serviced before you go on a trip. If you’re trailer doesn’t have living quarters, then you’ll need a cabin or tent. There are many places that offer horse facilities like a corral for overnight use. Your camping adventure can be as rustic or glamorous as you make it!

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Get In The Groove With New Pad Designs From Impact Gel https://www.cowgirlmagazine.com/impact-gel-releases-too-groovy-collection/ Sat, 06 May 2023 02:50:00 +0000 https://www.cowgirlmagazine.com/impact-gel-releases-too-groovy-collection/ Look good, feel good, as we always say! Showing up to the arena in style is always a game-winning strategy and your horse deserves to be included. Impact Gel just dropped a stylish line of saddle pads that are not only fun and stylish but also ideal for comfortable training sessions and show days – meet the Too Groovy collection!

The Too Groovy collection includes three hippie-approved colorways:

MUST BE GROOVY

FLOWER POWER

LEAF HIPPIE

To all the cowgirls who love to embrace their free-spirited side, these saddle pads are the summer VIBE. The Too Groovy collection is part of the Legend Elite Series – pads that are designed for maximum support and comfort for both horse and rider. From Impact Gel:

The Legend Elite Series saddle pad is revolutionary, patented, and versatile. This pad was developed by the pros with professional horsemanship in mind with critical attention to every detail. It is impeccably designed with close contact features including a contour cut at the spine and extended cutaway at the gussets.

The gel technology is shaped and placed strategically to fit the placement of the saddle. The underside allows air between the pad and horse, improving circulation. These features provide flexible energy absorbing fit, resulting in high performance, non-slip, non-rollover protection for you and your horse. 

So what are you waiting for? Get a little groovy on impactgel.com.

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Cool Patterns For Your Western Tack https://www.cowgirlmagazine.com/cool-patterns-for-your-western-tack/ Tue, 02 May 2023 17:11:19 +0000 https://www.cowgirlmagazine.com/cool-patterns-for-your-western-tack/ Treat yourself to some new tack this spring! With beautiful riding weather ahead, it’s only fitting to update your collection. You can find gorgeous patterns to complement your horse’s color. There’s a fun design for every cowgirl from cactus and rose prints to dinosaurs and unicorns.

Tack With Gorgeous Patterns

This ‘howdy’ pattern comes in a hay bag, grooming tote, splint boots, and bell boots. The print features a fun orange color, white steer skulls, and blue gems.

A cute western print and glitter… what’s not to love?!? Cowgirls, don’t miss out on these!

Even your horse’s breast collar can have a fun design. Check out these bold mohair options. They’re stunning!

Which one will you choose? From the beautiful pink flowers to the adorable rainbow unicorns, the options are endless.

@theglamorouscowgirl has done it again with these eye-catching halters. The beautiful blue and sassy animal print are so striking together!

How fun are these patterns!?! Your tack doesn’t have to be bland and boring… Spice it up!

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Step Into Spring With Floral Tack https://www.cowgirlmagazine.com/step-into-spring-with-floral-tack/ Fri, 24 Mar 2023 16:50:00 +0000 https://www.cowgirlmagazine.com/step-into-spring-with-floral-tack/ Who’s excited for spring? Bring on the warmer weather and greenery. Flowers will start blooming any day now. Your tack can reflect your excitement! Tooled floral designs are a must have this season. From hand-painted to neutral leather tones, the options are endless!

Tack for Spring

Lovely floral designs stand out against a black background in this dreamy collection.

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The Floral Tooled Tack Collection, $335.00, The Glamorous Cowgirl

How striking are the flowers on this headstall and breast collar? The colors have a fresh and fun feel to them!

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The Floral Vine Tack Collection, $135.00, The Glamorous Cowgirl

Your horse can sport a gorgeous bronc halter in teal (or your favorite color) with a floral-tooled noseband. You can even have it personalized with their name!

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Floral Tooled Skinny Bronc Noseband, $75.00, RachelFailCustomTack

Here’s one cowgirls will love! This collection has sunflowers, teal backstitch, and rich chocolate leather.

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6 Piece Horse Tack Set, $213.00+, SaddlesTack

Most floral-tooled saddles are stunning, and this one is no exception! It has a dark antique leather look with basket weaving and floral designs. It’s perfect for pleasure and trail riders!

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Antique Leather Tooled Saddle, $499.99, SaddlesOnline.com

Which collection is calling your name?

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Five Favorite Roping Bits https://www.cowgirlmagazine.com/five-favorite-roping-bits/ Sat, 18 Feb 2023 02:50:00 +0000 https://www.cowgirlmagazine.com/five-favorite-roping-bits/ Calling all ropers, we’ve got the bits for you! Finding the perfect bit for your rope horse can be challenging and the combinations are endless. Don’t stress, we’ve rounded up a few of our most reliable roping bits!

Tyler Magnus Series Loose Ring Port

Cowboy Tack

$114.99 on Amazon

This Tyler Magnus Series of Bits is one every team roper will want to have in their arsenal! This bit has a little more “bite” than others, giving you the ultimate control to lead you and your equine partner to success in and out of the arena.

Rickey Green Spoon Bit with Copper Roller

Classic Rope Company

$69.99 on Amazon

Designed by the legendary team roper Rickey Green, this bit is a must-have for every tack room. The unique mouthpiece provides ropers with the perfect level of control!

Floral Scroll Tool Box Straight Shank 

Classic Equine

$99.99 on Amazon

This straight shank bit is a horseman’s go-to! Perfect for correcting a horse’s poll position and softening its mouth, this is definitely one you’ll wanna keep around!


All Around Snaffle 7 1/4in. Cheek 5in. Mouth Piece

NRS

$57.16 on Amazon

This bit was made with all horses and riders in mind! This classic snaffle has an elevated copper look and is the perfect bit to add to your collection!

Tyler Magnus Series Ported Link

Cowboy Tack

$109.99 on Amazon

How pretty is this piece! With four moving parts to this bit, both shanks move as well as the port moves where it is linked together. This gives the rider the ability to apply pressure on a specific spot while putting less pressure on another. Making it the perfect bit for your next run!


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