I have spoken to thousands of people over the years on mating selection. Of course, not everyone I speak with has done business with me; that would be awesome if […]
If you’re shopping for a new headstall be sure to consider the way the bit ends of the headstall are designed. The bit ends are the pieces of leather that […]
Have you ever seen an accident caused by a latigo or off billet breaking? Too many people have stories of totally preventable falls from worn out latigos. Latigos, also called […]
What makes a champion? What makes them different than the rest? What gives them the edge that elevates them above all the rest out there? What is in the heart […]
A mecate is a real handy type of direct rein! Mecates (also called McCarty’s) are made of long pieces of twisted horse hair or nylon and they are used on […]
Happy New Year! I am still in awe of my mare Face The Attitude and her win at the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Futurity. I could not be more […]
In 2007, I was introduced to the tremendous principal of “Good, Better, Best” by a remarkable man, Dallin H. Oaks. He is a leader within my church; I’ve never met […]
Are slobber straps really for slobber? Slobber straps have an odd name considering their main purpose is to add extra weight to the bit ends of a mecate. This added […]
This is Shella again, with Buffalo Ranch. I get the awesome opportunity to write this edition of the SDP blog. First, I would like to wish EVERYONE a very merry […]