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Styling Your Leather Belt: Men
Posted by Brit Ellerman on
Alright fellas, the women in your life had their moment in our previous post, but now it’s your turn to kick things up a notch, style-wise. Now, we know what you are thinking, “I have 125 demands on my plate at any given time – I don’t have the time or bandwidth to learn about accessorizing!”. Yes, it can definitely be overwhelming to learn about style (especially if you are not exactly “fashion inclined”), but...
- Tags: Accessories, Belts, custom, Durable, Genuine, Leather, Men, Texas Saddlery

Styling Your Leather Belt: Women
Posted by Brit Ellerman on
It seems like each morning there is a new fashion trend making the rounds on social media. While it is probably best to avoid the ever-troubling low-rise jeans fad, one thing is for sure – a belt is always in style! Belts can be used in a myriad of ways and should be a staple in any woman’s wardrobe. Because a belt is such a versatile piece, it is worth making an investment in a higher quality option, like leather, that remains timeless amidst the constantly revolving door of fashion trends.
- Tags: Accessories, Belts, custom, Durable, fashion, Genuine, Leather, Texas Saddlery, women

History of American Cattle Ranching
Posted by Brit Ellerman onCattle ranching is essential to our economy and life here in the United States of America. Texas alone holds 130.2 million acres devoted to farms and ranches and generates billions in revenue each year. According to the USDA, “Cattle production is the most important agricultural industry in the United States, consistently accounting for the largest share of total cash receipts for agricultural commodities” and would bring in $391 billion in 2021. With such a monumental industry in our own backyard, do you wonder how it all began?

Western vs. English Saddle
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Have you ever wondered if a Western and English saddle were really that much different from each other? I mean, they’re both just saddles used for riding on the back of a horse, right? Yes and no. While they’re both used for riding, there are some notable distinctions...
- Tags: Cantle, custom saddles, Saddles, Stirrup, Texas Saddlery, western Saddle

Constructing a Western Saddle
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How much do you know about Western horse saddles? Are you just getting into horseback riding and wanting to learn more about the parts of the saddle? Or, maybe you have some knowledge already but would like to learn more about the construction process behind a saddle. If so, keep reading!
- Tags: custom saddles, Dale Martin, Durable, Handmade, High Quality, Saddles, Skirt, Stirrup, western Saddle