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Do you need to know how to do a horse budget? Here are some things to consider! I’m sure you already know that horses can
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Do you need to know how to do a horse budget? Here are some things to consider! I’m sure you already know that horses can

Saddle Trees Most saddles, but not all, are made with the base. The base of most saddles is a saddle tree. First, there are a

Do you dream of barrel racing? Whether you do or not, I will tell you that Carlee Thomure of Racing Roan Designs does dream of

Lets talk mule saddles I have seen the topic of mule saddles turn into a heated debate a lot. I had some Mule Riders come

Let’s talk about your Cinch A common question I get in the saddle shop is “what kind of girth or cinch works best?”. Well, there

Is your horse talking to you? A common problem that people have when they come into the shop is Bits. They are looking to purchase

Cowboy & Cowgirl New Year Resolutions It is a new year, a clean slate, fresh beginnings in the air and new year resolutions on our

Finding Your Favorite Bit So your struggling to find your favorite bit? Maybe you have tried several different kinds? But you still aren’t getting the

Ride This Holiday The holidays are upon us. So, first and foremost, let’s not forget the reason we really celebrate the season.  Next, lets slow

What do you do when you suffer from horse allergies and you love your horse? Why do you ride? I like to think I ride because

How to ride a horse: through the eyes of a six year old. Simply stated, even though this is an explanation from a six year

Essential Oils Do you love essential oils? Maybe you have never used them? Are you thinking that an oil couldn’t possibly fix my horse? Well,

What is a Flex Tree? A flex tree saddle is built with a tree that typically has a dual-bar system which is intended to provide

Can oil change the life of my horse? Or at least help it? Let me start out by saying that essential oils have changed my

You might have met Hud Roberts of HR Saddlery located in Farmersville, Texas, but more than likely you haven’t heard his company’s American roots story.

What is Cowboy Specialist? Are you looking for answers? Do you know how to fit a saddle or pick out the right bit for your

Four things to do for your saddle to make it last longer. Basic saddle care can be simple and painless. Here is how… 1. Clean

Saddle Fit: Keep It Simple People travel all over the country to bring their horses to our shop to have them properly fitted to a

Why would you buy C&L custom made or handmade products? As I was pondering and going through ideas to write about, I stumbled on “why

Aren’t we all creatures of habit? It is a common goal among most of us to live healthy happy lives. Let’s admit it, its not

Maybe once a year its okay to be fooled, but that is only on April 1st. Hay, however, is one area we don’t want to

We would love to come ride in Eminence, but where do we park our trailers or stay with our horses? Fortunate for you, there are

John Wayne once said “Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway.” Success is not always measured in dollars and wins, sometimes the

How Often Do You Ride? Almost daily I have someone come into my shop looking for that special saddle, bit, pad or perfect combination of
Here at Cowboy Specialist, we pride ourselves in both our custom & handmade quality products & our partners products by providing common sense education and the ultimate friendly buying experience. We don’t just have customers we have friends. Remember you don’t have to buy anything to come visit.
Ryan is a writer, rider, roper, saddle maker, leather craftsman, artist, business owner, teacher, ordain minister, word and silversmith.  In addition, he went to horseshoeing, saddle making and auctioneering school.  He also has a degree in Agriculture Science, but his passion is horses and anything that has to do with them.  He hopes we can help you spend more time enjoying your horses and less time obsessing about them.