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Location: Dubach, LA | Really? Who does that? I look at all the pretty $400 breastcollar/headstall sets and wonder about them. Today I saw one for over $700. Is there really a market for those and am I the only cheap barrel racer in the world? |
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Location: ohio-in my own little world with pretty ponies :) | CanCan - 2014-02-11 7:41 PM
Really? Who does that? I look at all the pretty $400 breastcollar/headstall sets and wonder about them. Today I saw one for over $700. Is there really a market for those and am I the only cheap barrel racer in the world?
I would never spend that much! I would be too scared to put it on my horse! I've inly ever spent a couple hundred bucks per set I've owned. I like to know my tack is going to hold up but I don't go for the "high end" stuff |
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Location: Qld Australia | I wish I could AFFORD a $700 tack set lol. |
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Location: Somewhere between raising hell and Amazing Grace | I personally know people who have paid that much for sets....but I can't answer your question as to why....... |
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 I'm Here!!
Posts: 4583
Location: Is it Summer Yet? | I have spent 200 on a headstall but that's where my obsession with fancy tack starts and ends. I like blinky headstalls and plain breastcollars. So I would never spend 700 on a set. |
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| I spent $20 on a Billy Cook breast collar once. It has lasted me 5 years so far and my horse runs just like everyone else's horse. On all four legs around three then home. With the grace of God. |
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The Advice Guru
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| I have and I do believe you get what you pay for, heritage brand, and Luann's warranty their craftsmanship for life, I have one set from heritage brand that has been well used for 10 years, I sent it back last year for a free cleaning and a couple crystals reattached it now looks brand new.
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I Am a Snake Killer
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Location: Golden Gulf Coast of Texas | Someone that has the money! To each his own!  |
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 You get what you give
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Location: Texas | I've been lucky that i've won most of my Luann's leathers sets. I did get a set once but it was no $700 one. I love Heritage Brand and Luann's Leathers. you get what you pay for! |
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| only two kinds of people... lucky or hard working. I cant say I NEVER would.. I probably could..don't feel the need. I just bought a couple $25 plain head stalls.. work just fine. bling wont make you ride better, or your horse run faster. |
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Miracle in the Making
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| i can/t ride now but i promise you no way would i spend 700 on a set i work to hard to for my money to each their own |
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Posts: 7545
| Why does anyone do anything? Mostly because they have the money and want to. Just as you can spend your hard earned money on simple tack the fits the bill, another can spend their hard earned money on a fancy tack set.
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Location: Broxton, Ga | No.......does not make my horse run faster......... |
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Married to a Louie Lover
Posts: 3303
| I splurged on a custom headstall when I got an unexpected reimbursement check in the mail from escrow on my old house... but still no where near $700. Nor would I go that high. I could have gotten the headstall and a PHT blanket for that and still had enough left for entry fees the next weekend! |
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| I know little girls who haul(with a handful of horses) with one 400+ set on each horse. Personally I would LOVE to buy one that could be used on both of my horses but for some reason all those pennies I keep saving for it keep running away!  |
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| Know people have spent that much and upward! Wouldn't spend more than like 300/400 just would be terrified of it being hurt when I put it on a horse! I would never want it to get dirty! Haha But hey if you got the money, go for it I guess! |
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Addicted to Baseball
Location: Where the stars at night are big and bright, TX | People who are apparently immune to the economy - wish I was one of those. lol |
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Common Sense and then some
Location: So. California | I can't bring myself to spend that $$ on a tack set. I do know quite a few ladies that have and they usually own more than one set. You get what you pay for. It's like buying saddles, some have a $500 saddle some want the $3,000 one. It's a personal choice. |
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Location: Phoenix | I would probably draw my set limit at like $450. |
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Elite Veteran
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| Anniemae - 2014-02-11 7:48 PM
I can't bring myself to spend that $$ on a tack set. I do know quite a few ladies that have and they usually own more than one set. You get what you pay for. It's like buying saddles, some have a $500 saddle some want the $3,000 one. It's a personal choice.
I agree. I by no means have the money to spend that much but if I felt like the quality was worth the money and would last me. . um the rest of my life, I would save for a while and have a set like that. I always try not to buy the cheapest because it never lasts. I would personally only spend about 3-400 and it would be custom, hand painted, and probly a present lol but Im cheap too so idk |
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 The BHW Book Worm
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| not going to lie IF I had the money to spend just laying around and IF I really loved the set I would be a buyer!! but I don't have money LOL I do have a really nice saddle though!! and a 150 dollar tack set I bought on sale going on a couple years now. |
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 Blaines and Beauty
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| I am guilty! I designed my set with Crown Leather and I LOVE it! Its black/silver gator w/ AB crystals. I got it for my Birthday/Anniversary/Christmas about 3 years ago and every single crystal is still on it and the leather looks brand new. I have worn it at every barrel race (and I go ALOT!) for those years. I look at it as people spend money on their cars, homes, etc to make them nicer and I like my horse to look pretty...LOL! |
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 A Somebody to Everybody
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | The most I have ever spent on a set and its a Lunan's inlayed beaded with crystal's and was used other wise there is no way I could have bought it brand new, I payed 400.00 for it and it was still in new condition and still is, I take really good care of it. |
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 I don't want to screw up!
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Location: North Dakota -> Colorado | Yes I would drop that much on a tack set. As to why, I like the quality that tack sets in that price range. JMO |
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Location: a secret | I do I do ....... If I really love it I will it has to wow me not blind me lol
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Location: Alberta | My husband is a saddle maker, so all my sets are custom and would cost around that or even more depending on what's on them.....
I do agree you get what you pay for, but who am I to tell someone what they should buy.... |
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Posts: 2594
| I spent $1,000 once......
HAHA...just kidding!!!
So would if I actually had the money to spend on that. But for now I will stick to blinging up my old tack and cruising Ebay, with the occasional drool over all the nice tack sets that show up on my FB news feed. |
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 Winner winner chicken dinner
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Location: California | FlyinByU - 2014-02-12 6:34 PM I am guilty! I designed my set with Crown Leather and I LOVE it! Its black/silver gator w/ AB crystals. I got it for my Birthday/Anniversary/Christmas about 3 years ago and every single crystal is still on it and the leather looks brand new. I have worn it at every barrel race (and I go ALOT!) for those years. I look at it as people spend money on their cars, homes, etc to make them nicer and I like my horse to look pretty...LOL!
Me too and I LOVE my set. I justify the cost because I had the money from selling a saddle I never used, I hadn't bought a set in 10 years and I had my first new horse in 13 years. I try to buy good quality stuff and take care of what I have. |
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Location: Probably On the Road to the Next Barrel Race! | phillyincal - 2014-02-11 9:25 PM FlyinByU - 2014-02-12 6:34 PM I am guilty! I designed my set with Crown Leather and I LOVE it! Its black/silver gator w/ AB crystals. I got it for my Birthday/Anniversary/Christmas about 3 years ago and every single crystal is still on it and the leather looks brand new. I have worn it at every barrel race (and I go ALOT!) for those years. I look at it as people spend money on their cars, homes, etc to make them nicer and I like my horse to look pretty...LOL! Me too and I LOVE my set. I justify the cost because I had the money from selling a saddle I never used, I hadn't bought a set in 10 years and I had my first new horse in 13 years. I try to buy good quality stuff and take care of what I have.
haha! Yes I would pay $650...this exact set on the buckskin horse in this avatar, is what I am ordering from Crown. I am not very original, but I know what looks good...i saw this set on their website, and plan to order it. I bought a set from Luans 4 years ago for $400, I sold it recently for $300, so that's how I justify the money (ie, it's only $350 LOL).
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Winner winner chicken dinner
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Location: California | CrossCreek - 2014-02-12 7:41 PM phillyincal - 2014-02-11 9:25 PM FlyinByU - 2014-02-12 6:34 PM I am guilty! I designed my set with Crown Leather and I LOVE it! Its black/silver gator w/ AB crystals. I got it for my Birthday/Anniversary/Christmas about 3 years ago and every single crystal is still on it and the leather looks brand new. I have worn it at every barrel race (and I go ALOT!) for those years. I look at it as people spend money on their cars, homes, etc to make them nicer and I like my horse to look pretty...LOL! Me too and I LOVE my set. I justify the cost because I had the money from selling a saddle I never used, I hadn't bought a set in 10 years and I had my first new horse in 13 years. I try to buy good quality stuff and take care of what I have.
That's my Josie girl :-) You will not be disappointed in you Crown set. I use mine everyday and it is still in perfect condition. The quality is amazing.
Do you have a buckskin too? The gold croc is amazing on mine! |
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Location: Central Montana | To each their own. If I had it to spend on something frivolous (sp?) like fancy tack I wouldn't do it anyhow. There are always better ways to spend it.
I was just on vacation with a group of family and friends (a cruise), my cousin dropped over $10,000 on a ring for herself. I can't see spending that kind of money on jewelry either, like the tack, if I had that kind of money to spend on something frivolous, I could put it to better use. I'm glad she has it to spend to treat herself but I work d@mn hard for my money and even when I have a good amount saved I am more frugal. |
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Keeper of the King Snake
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Location: Dubach, LA | GoinJettin - 2014-02-11 9:53 PM To each their own. If I had it to spend on something frivolous (sp?) like fancy tack I wouldn't do it anyhow. There are always better ways to spend it.
I was just on vacation with a group of family and friends (a cruise), my cousin dropped over $10,000 on a ring for herself. I can't see spending that kind of money on jewelry either, like the tack, if I had that kind of money to spend on something frivolous, I could put it to better use. I'm glad she has it to spend to treat herself but I work d@mn hard for my money and even when I have a good amount saved I am more frugal.
You can be my friend. I've paid less for good horses than some folk pay for tack. You get what you pay for? Naw. I've got a $90 Billy Cook breastcollar that a Texas BB painted for me 9 years ago. It still looks good. |
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| If my colt wins one of the big futurities or gets to the NFR you bet I would buy one...but if I got to the NFR I would hope that someone would be OFFERING a free one for me to wear in a sponsorship deal. Of course, like mentioned before, it does not make my horse run any faster...so until I get there, I will be running in my plain tack. LOL |
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Location: Wyoming | My husband who is a tight-wad actually bought me one that was a little over 700.00 I couldn't believe it I almost fainted it was about 7 years ago. I have used it once to afraid to mess it up. |
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Location: In my own little world | I more than got what I paid for then! I recycled an old leather breastcollar that had some braided rawhide wrap on it that was all frayed. Took that all off, did some beadwork on it and it looks really nice. Probably paid $25 max for it originally. For me $700 is a lot of entry fees and time only fees on a colt but that is where my priority is. |
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Location: Florida | I know someone who spent more than that on a Rodeo Drive tack set. |
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Industrial Srength Barrel Racer
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| Not I - oh, and I won't pay $25,000 for a "prospect" either! |
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| Yes, I have. Why? Because I could and it made me happy. But then again, we never take vacations so we spend where we want.
To each their own and it's a personal decision on where you spend YOUR money.
But then again, if I had $60,000 to spend on a horse that I really wanted, I'd do it in a heartbeat.
If you pay all your bills, then I see no reason why you shouldn't buy whattever you want with the surplus? If it's a $700 tack set or a $10,000 vacation, who are we to judge? |
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 Shelter Dog Lover
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| When you have the finances to afford it, $700 for a tack set is not that big of a deal. I almost dropped that much for 3 fancy halters for my horses then realized they would be rolling after every run in those fancy halters and doing their best to get them dirty so stuck with what I had. We have the funds to comfortably buy what we want but we choose and pick our purchases. |
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Location: Kansas | I spent $400 on a tack set.....And I've had it 2 years now. I want to get another one that is yes....gasp..... $400.....but I feel my horses need to earn their bling. And we'll the Grey mare has been a pain on my behind so might be another year before I get one lol |
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Hungarian Midget Woman
Location: Midwest | I probably would not buy one, but no skin off my nose if someone else does. ETA: If I had the money, I totally would BTW lol
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Location: never in the right place | The one I want is $675 but I can't bring myself to actually buy it. lol. Crown Leather Tack has beautiful stuff. |
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| i personally wouldn't spend more than $300 for a tack set.
although i have drooled over the $700 ones before... and could see why they cost so much.
my biggest fear is i would splurge on a $700 set... and then get hit with an emergency vet bill that i couldn't pay...... My vet ( man do i love him! ) would sure give me crap about that! |
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Location: Foot of the Smoky Mtns, East Tennessee | We have spent anywhere from $350 - $650 and they have all held up really well. The only reason we have sold them is because we found something else we like. We sell them to buy something else. We only buy from reputable companies though. The more expensive ones we've bought have been custom made from cutting the leather for it to the very last detail. My daughter tends to spend more on hers. She used Birthday money, Christmas money and some winnings to buy her first one. She sold that one a year or sold later and ordered another one, etc. I tend to keep mine a little longer than her but do the same thing. I will try to post a pic of her newest one from KB Custom Kreations. It wasn't the most expensive one she's bought but it is GREAT quality!
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Location: Cap'n Joan Rotgut.....alberta | I have...couple times actually....and im eyeing another one.....but this is how I see it..its my money I work for it...I don't smoke..seldon drink..don't get fancy hair dos or fancy nails...so if I want to buy fancy tack sets thats my choiceM |
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| NeedMoreSpeed - 2014-02-12 8:41 AM
We have spent anywhere from $350 - $650 and they have all held up really well. The only reason we have sold them is because we found something else we like. We sell them to buy something else. We only buy from reputable companies though. The more expensive ones we've bought have been custom made from cutting the leather for it to the very last detail. My daughter tends to spend more on hers. She used Birthday money, Christmas money and some winnings to buy her first one. She sold that one a year or sold later and ordered another one, etc. I tend to keep mine a little longer than her but do the same thing. I will try to post a pic of her newest one from KB Custom Kreations. It wasn't the most expensive one she's bought but it is GREAT quality!
thats a beautiful set!
I see nice ones like that at bigger barrel races, and i tell myself "if i pull a nice check here i'll buy that tack set that i've walked past drooling 10x already."
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I Really Love Jeans
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Location: North Dakota | I have spent $500 on a set but I find that all the crystals and bling on the bridle make it stiff on the horses face. I have a cheap $20 bridle that I use mainly LOL! I can see paying that for a hand painted set but I will not invest in another set that has sooo many crystals!!! I have a bridle thats just plain leather that i have had my entire life, I think it takes more money now to get good tack because EVERYTHING is made in India or Pakistan now and does not last!!!! I want Made in America PLEASE! |
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 Underestimated Underdog
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Location: Minnesota | The set I want is $700. Its from Double J. I've been looking at it for over a year and still can't bring myself to buy it. It matches my saddle perfectly! My husband would have divorce papers drawn up so fast if I bought the set so I weighed my options and I like my husband more. Hoping one day I will find it for sale used.  |
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Location: South Dakota | I prefer plain high quality tack...emphasis on the quality...preferring my horse to provide the sparkle..at least that is the goal!
To each his/her own though...
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Location: The Oklahoma plains. | I would if I could! But like some ladies carry $750 purses or wear $1000 shoes- I would never- but I can see how they compare. We all have our things we splurge on.  |
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Location: southeast Texas | Runninformoney - 2014-02-11 11:18 PM My husband who is a tight-wad actually bought me one that was a little over 700.00 I couldn't believe it I almost fainted it was about 7 years ago. I have used it once to afraid to mess it up.
Use that tack set! Say a rat got into it and destroyed it.... |
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Shelter Dog Lover
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| I have a few Luann headstalls that I bought for my girls and I l only use one because the others are so heavy. I won a beautiful Double J belt headstall, single ear, lot of bling and big buckles. I used it at home a couple of times, adjusted the fit. It is very stiff and hard to adjust and does not really conform to the horses head. Went to a race this last weekend and 4 runs before I was up my horse shook his head and the headstall flew off :0. I got it back on and rigged it with some rubber bands to keep it on. My bit went back on my old headstall after that. |
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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR | I just bought a used Luann's piece and it looks brand new. There's something to be said for quality. I don't buy sets because I don't like to be too matchy, but I have drooled over some $500 headstalls. Champagne taste on a beer budget...used works well for me. |
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Location: In The Snow, AZ | Hubby bought me a $500 set from Heritage. It is beautiful. When I'm just trail riding, I try to use my cheap set though. I don't want to wreck the nice one. But it seems to be holding up beautifully. If I ever get the noseband to match, it will be a $650 set. It honestly is a ridiculous cost to me, but if it will last and be warrantied, it makes it more worth while. |
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 BHW Resident Surgeon
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | I'll admit I'm a sucker for nice tack and I have tack like that coming out my ears. Some of my tack would make Liberace green with envy! I've lost count!
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Location: When you hit the middle of nowhere .. Keep driving | TurnLane - 2014-02-12 8:25 AM
I would if I could! But like some ladies carry $750 purses or wear $1000 shoes- I would never- but I can see how they compare. We all have our things we splurge on.
I would and am likely going to in the next year. I can't decide on what colours to get. I have a lot of bay and sorrel horses and am thinking of turquoise with black and silver. But I also love royal blue and silver. So I may have to buy 2!
I do have a few $750 purses (regular price) ... I buy at outlets and on sale. I have never spent that much on a purse. I think the max I have spent is $200 on one. But my horses are different to me. I don't hesitate to spend on them.
There is a nasty little website called myhabit.com (runs through Amazon) and you can get some good deals on nice stuff. Eta: non horse stuff
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Location: MT | After getting $2700 of headstalls, bits and a brand new pulling collar stolen out of my horsetrailer when I lived in Utah..................I've decided that plain headstalls fixed with twine and baling wire might just be the way to go!  |
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Location: Dearing, GA | If I had the extra money laying around, I absolutely would jump on a nice tack set. But my horse isn't even running right now so I'm happy with my $130 matching set. That price includes custom conchos. |
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Location: Desert Land | I'm not saying this to brag or make anyone jealous, but to answer the OP. I have bought several tack sets from Clover D (Danyelle Campbell Bassett) and spent more than $700, but they are well worth it. And I USE them...they aren't just for running barrels. And they have held up very well because the quality of materials she uses and her craftsmanship. I have helped make tack and I know why its expensive...it's A LOT of work. I think at what I paid for them vs. material cost (silver is really expensive too) vs. profit...she is NOT making a killing on selling them.
I have bought several lower end tack sets and while they are nice enough and I am not knocking them...they are not near the same quality as Clover D. I even have a Heritage Brand that I like but don't think the quality is astounding and I paid a lot for it - but if they had put good quality silver hardware, not the cheapies they use, their tack sets would be at least $300+ more just because of that. I paid almost $300 (wholesale price) just for the Hansens Silver I had put on my last tack set. |
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A Somebody to Everybody
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | HotbearLVR - 2014-02-12 9:17 AM I'll admit I'm a sucker for nice tack and I have tack like that coming out my ears. Some of my tack would make Liberace green with envy! I've lost count!
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Location: 31 lengths farms | I probably would if I had the money to do so, though I am not a breast collar user for the most part except at Pendleton where I tend to like to run with a wee bit looser cinch than normal. |
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BHW Resident Surgeon
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | I'm pretty sure I have at least 6 sets from Luann's, but over the past couple years I bought another brand that is just as good as Luann's, only each set is pretty unique. I wish I could remember the line, but the name escapes me. Their workmanship is every bit as good as Luann's. If someone named it, I would recognize the name. I have another 5-6 of those as well! Heaven help me if I develop a saddle fettish like my tack fettish. This is what happens when a man gets involved in a sport that is dominated by women!! Oh well....there are worse things, I guess. |
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| HotbearLVR - 2014-02-12 9:20 AM
I'm pretty sure I have at least 6 sets from Luann's, but over the past couple years I bought another brand that is just as good as Luann's, only each set is pretty unique. I wish I could remember the line, but the name escapes me. Their workmanship is every bit as good as Luann's. If someone named it, I would recognize the name. I have another 5-6 of those as well! Heaven help me if I develop a saddle fettish like my tack fettish. This is what happens when a man gets involved in a sport that is dominated by women!! Oh well....there are worse things, I guess.
Pictures Doc, we need pictures!
Would I spend $700 on a tack set? Maybe. Maybe not, but I spent almost $300 on a Saddleright pad. If you'd have told me when I was 25 that I'd have to sell an old saddle to help pay for an almost $300 saddle pad I'd have called you a liar. But I did and I love it and I'll never have to buy another saddle pad again. To each his own. |
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A Somebody to Everybody
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | If I had the money to spend I would buy me another set, love my inlayed beaded set. But my addiction has been the 5 Star pads . One day I will get me another super tack set love them. |
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| I can honesty say that I do. I work hard for my money, i do not have kids so I spend it on my horses because its what makes me happy. |
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Rad Dork
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Location: Oklahoma | Southtxponygirl - 2014-02-12 11:35 AM If I had the money to spend I would buy me another set, love my inlayed beaded set. But my addiction has been the 5 Star pads . One day I will get me another super tack set love them.
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Rad Dork
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Location: Oklahoma | I probably would! I will first need a horse that is running so I'd have a way to display what I've bought...... so expensive tack is not happening anytime soon. I believe you get what you pay for. I'm the girl that carries LV purses, but can't stand paying very much for my clothes because I know I will either wear them out or hate them in a few months. There really is no rhyme or reason.
My husband and I don't have kids and both have full time jobs that provide a stable and predictable income. I think that would play a large role in someone's finances. |
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A Somebody to Everybody
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Longneck - 2014-02-12 11:47 AM Southtxponygirl - 2014-02-12 11:35 AM If I had the money to spend I would buy me another set, love my inlayed beaded set. But my addiction has been the 5 Star pads . One day I will get me another super tack set love them.
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Location: SoCal | Never paid a full $700, but I won a breastcollar and headstall, and still used a $100 certificate and paid at least $250 extra for all of it. I love my set though! Came with a wither band too! |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | brlraceaddict - 2014-02-12 11:26 AM HotbearLVR - 2014-02-12 9:20 AM I'm pretty sure I have at least 6 sets from Luann's, but over the past couple years I bought another brand that is just as good as Luann's, only each set is pretty unique. I wish I could remember the line, but the name escapes me. Their workmanship is every bit as good as Luann's. If someone named it, I would recognize the name. I have another 5-6 of those as well! Heaven help me if I develop a saddle fettish like my tack fettish. This is what happens when a man gets involved in a sport that is dominated by women!! Oh well....there are worse things, I guess. Pictures Doc, we need pictures! Would I spend $700 on a tack set? Maybe. Maybe not, but I spent almost $300 on a Saddleright pad. If you'd have told me when I was 25 that I'd have to sell an old saddle to help pay for an almost $300 saddle pad I'd have called you a liar. But I did and I love it and I'll never have to buy another saddle pad again. To each his own.
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Location: Somewhere between raising hell and Amazing Grace | I paid 550 for a set once. Beautiful set but the leather quality was less then desirable. Disappointing to say the least. Now I get sets from a friend of mine who makes me anything from full tack sets to wither straps, nosebands, plain head stalls, and anything else I want. |
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Location: You never know where I will show up...... | I've bought myself several spendy tack sets over the years. I don't mind paying that much money if the quality is good and the ones I've bought have lasted for years.
I just spend some of my horses'winnings on saddles, nice tack and equipment to use on them. I don't buy fancy clothes, boots, belts, jewelry, ect. for myself but my horses are going to look good and have well fitted, quality gear.
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| HotbearLVR - 2014-02-12 12:27 PM brlraceaddict - 2014-02-12 11:26 AM HotbearLVR - 2014-02-12 9:20 AM I'm pretty sure I have at least 6 sets from Luann's, but over the past couple years I bought another brand that is just as good as Luann's, only each set is pretty unique. I wish I could remember the line, but the name escapes me. Their workmanship is every bit as good as Luann's. If someone named it, I would recognize the name. I have another 5-6 of those as well! Heaven help me if I develop a saddle fettish like my tack fettish. This is what happens when a man gets involved in a sport that is dominated by women!! Oh well....there are worse things, I guess. Pictures Doc, we need pictures! Would I spend $700 on a tack set? Maybe. Maybe not, but I spent almost $300 on a Saddleright pad. If you'd have told me when I was 25 that I'd have to sell an old saddle to help pay for an almost $300 saddle pad I'd have called you a liar. But I did and I love it and I'll never have to buy another saddle pad again. To each his own.
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Location: Midwest | I love that set on your grey, Scott |
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| barrelracr131 - 2014-02-12 11:47 AM
I love that set on your grey, Scott
I was going to say the same thing. That is a gorgeous set on that grey horse! |
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | HotbearLVR - 2014-02-12 11:20 AM I'm pretty sure I have at least 6 sets from Luann's, but over the past couple years I bought another brand that is just as good as Luann's, only each set is pretty unique. I wish I could remember the line, but the name escapes me. Their workmanship is every bit as good as Luann's. If someone named it, I would recognize the name. I have another 5-6 of those as well! Heaven help me if I develop a saddle fettish like my tack fettish. This is what happens when a man gets involved in a sport that is dominated by women!! Oh well....there are worse things, I guess.
Is that South Grove Tack? Sherri is from Hartford, SD and does really unique work.
I like to spend money on nice good quality tack. I see cheap crap that's all blinged out and it looks like cheap crap.....JMO A lot of people that complain about someone spending money on things like a $700 tack set also probably have a closet full of $100+ Miss Me jeans that they think nothing of buying. What's the difference? I personally am too hard on jeans and won't wear them plus they make my butt crack show. |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | CYA Ranch - 2014-02-12 3:31 PM HotbearLVR - 2014-02-12 11:20 AM I'm pretty sure I have at least 6 sets from Luann's, but over the past couple years I bought another brand that is just as good as Luann's, only each set is pretty unique. I wish I could remember the line, but the name escapes me. Their workmanship is every bit as good as Luann's. If someone named it, I would recognize the name. I have another 5-6 of those as well! Heaven help me if I develop a saddle fettish like my tack fettish. This is what happens when a man gets involved in a sport that is dominated by women!! Oh well....there are worse things, I guess. Is that South Grove Tack? Sherri is from Hartford, SD and does really unique work.
I like to spend money on nice good quality tack. I see cheap crap that's all blinged out and it looks like cheap crap.....JMO A lot of people that complain about someone spending money on things like a $700 tack set also probably have a closet full of $100+ Miss Me jeans that they think nothing of buying. What's the difference? I personally am too hard on jeans and won't wear them plus they make my butt crack show.
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More bootie than waist!
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | Southtxponygirl - 2014-02-12 3:46 PM CYA Ranch - 2014-02-12 3:31 PM HotbearLVR - 2014-02-12 11:20 AM I'm pretty sure I have at least 6 sets from Luann's, but over the past couple years I bought another brand that is just as good as Luann's, only each set is pretty unique. I wish I could remember the line, but the name escapes me. Their workmanship is every bit as good as Luann's. If someone named it, I would recognize the name. I have another 5-6 of those as well! Heaven help me if I develop a saddle fettish like my tack fettish. This is what happens when a man gets involved in a sport that is dominated by women!! Oh well....there are worse things, I guess. Is that South Grove Tack? Sherri is from Hartford, SD and does really unique work.
I like to spend money on nice good quality tack. I see cheap crap that's all blinged out and it looks like cheap crap.....JMO A lot of people that complain about someone spending money on things like a $700 tack set also probably have a closet full of $100+ Miss Me jeans that they think nothing of buying. What's the difference? I personally am too hard on jeans and won't wear them plus they make my butt crack show.
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | CYA Ranch - 2014-02-12 3:54 PM Southtxponygirl - 2014-02-12 3:46 PM CYA Ranch - 2014-02-12 3:31 PM HotbearLVR - 2014-02-12 11:20 AM I'm pretty sure I have at least 6 sets from Luann's, but over the past couple years I bought another brand that is just as good as Luann's, only each set is pretty unique. I wish I could remember the line, but the name escapes me. Their workmanship is every bit as good as Luann's. If someone named it, I would recognize the name. I have another 5-6 of those as well! Heaven help me if I develop a saddle fettish like my tack fettish. This is what happens when a man gets involved in a sport that is dominated by women!! Oh well....there are worse things, I guess. Is that South Grove Tack? Sherri is from Hartford, SD and does really unique work.
I like to spend money on nice good quality tack. I see cheap crap that's all blinged out and it looks like cheap crap.....JMO A lot of people that complain about someone spending money on things like a $700 tack set also probably have a closet full of $100+ Miss Me jeans that they think nothing of buying. What's the difference? I personally am too hard on jeans and won't wear them plus they make my butt crack show.
My butt crack shows when I wear my designer jeans as well, so I buy the cheap ones that I can pull all the way up to my chest. It's OK because old men are supposed to look that way, so I get away with it. My son is always teasing me by saying I am getting an old man ass and now all I have is a crack in my back. God made us old men that way so we don't have to reach around to wipe....I just reach over my shoulder.
YES....South Grove Tack is the name I was trying to think of. The quality of her work is as good as Luanns....even better, because it seems like everything she makes is unique. That woman is toxic to me and if I see her tack for sale it's like I'm overcome with an irresistable urge... |
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Location: Jersey Girl | Not me.....I have spent almost $400 on a set but that is the absolute MAX...... |
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Location: Texas | If I was ever so lucky to have $700 randomly laying around somewhere, maybe I would. But I really don't see how a tack set could ever be priced so high. I think that's a bit on the side of ridiculous. The most I spent for a set was $200, and for me that was really pushing it. I'm cheap too. |
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Location: Living in my Promised Land | Doc, beautiful sets. I also like the black set on the gray. I buy nice things because I can and I do appreciate quality leather in my saddles and in my tack. I also like really nice leather purses. Enough true confessions for the day. |
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Location: Dubach, LA | I can't believe there are so many yeses. I didn't know so many rich folk frequented the board! I hope I wouldn't even if I could. I remember being at a penning years ago and noticing a lady's spur straps. I can't imagine the cost. They were big and blingy and eye-catching to say the least. Everything she and her horse wore was first rate. Crosses on everything. It may be small-minded, but I remember wondering if God would be more pleased if she gave all that tack money to a good cause. |
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Location: Eastern OH but my heart is in WV | I would MUCH rather spend $700 on a good trainer and improve my riding skills before I would spend that on tack |
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| CanCan - 2014-02-12 7:11 PM I can't believe there are so many yeses. I didn't know so many rich folk frequented the board! I hope I wouldn't even if I could. I remember being at a penning years ago and noticing a lady's spur straps. I can't imagine the cost. They were big and blingy and eye-catching to say the least. Everything she and her horse wore was first rate. Crosses on everything. It may be small-minded, but I remember wondering if God would be more pleased if she gave all that tack money to a good cause.
I guess my question would be how do you know that she hasn't already tithed or donated to charity? People who can not afford horses, trucks and trailers may look at those who do and think the same thing, they should not have those luxuries, regardless of what tack you have./span>
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Location: Dubach, LA | rodeomom3 - 2014-02-12 7:25 PM CanCan - 2014-02-12 7:11 PM I can't believe there are so many yeses. I didn't know so many rich folk frequented the board! I hope I wouldn't even if I could. I remember being at a penning years ago and noticing a lady's spur straps. I can't imagine the cost. They were big and blingy and eye-catching to say the least. Everything she and her horse wore was first rate. Crosses on everything. It may be small-minded, but I remember wondering if God would be more pleased if she gave all that tack money to a good cause. I guess my question would be how do you know that she hasn't already tithed or donated to charity? People who can not afford horses, trucks and trailers may look at those who do and think the same thing, they should not have those luxuries, regardless of what tack you have./span>
I knew this would come up. I figured it would hit too close to home for a few. Those that spend and give wouldn't identify with my statement.
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| CanCan - 2014-02-12 6:11 PM I can't believe there are so many yeses. I didn't know so many rich folk frequented the board! I hope I wouldn't even if I could. I remember being at a penning years ago and noticing a lady's spur straps. I can't imagine the cost. They were big and blingy and eye-catching to say the least. Everything she and her horse wore was first rate. Crosses on everything. It may be small-minded, but I remember wondering if God would be more pleased if she gave all that tack money to a good cause.
I'm sorry, but this statement is extremely narrow minded and has no basis.
We are all born into and create different circumstances that dictate our lives. Some may be viewed as rich, others not so much. Nothing in this world is equal. Let me ask you this... you wonder what if God would be more pleased if someone decked out in crosses gave that amount to charity... well isn't that judging? And does the Bible not say , "Judge not, least thee be judged" or something along those lines? You have no idea if that woman with crosses tithed or not. Maybe she did, maybe she didn't. But I'm sure if God has an issue with it, he will tell her about it when her time comes. |
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Location: North MS | I admit I buy expensive tack- but not $700 worth. I've bought all mine on eBay pretty much. I have a Luans that my husband bought for my birthday and he bought a beautiful and heavy duty Reinsman black and red croc set for Christmas for my other horse. Both around $400. I've used the luans for 3 years and my mare still gets compliments on how nice it looks on her. My gelding can pull off the larger Reinsman set due to his size and has worn it 2 years. Neither has lost a stone or spot. I also have a south grove tack breastcollar. It is in the photos she has on her website. Basic brown with a lot of multicolored tiny flowers on it. It was too cute to pass up. Now I need another new "outfit" for another gelding but he is going to have to win the money to get it. Buying quality is much cheaper than buying cheap and replacing all the time. |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | It's too bad that a light hearted thread has all of a sudden become a bit ugly. If I decide to spend an excess amount of money on something that is made and sold by hard working people, then I am rewarding them for their hard work. The people who work for them also benefit. People can be generous and altruistic in a lot of different ways. Besides, it's nobody's business but my own.
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| CanCan - 2014-02-12 7:31 PM rodeomom3 - 2014-02-12 7:25 PM CanCan - 2014-02-12 7:11 PM I can't believe there are so many yeses. I didn't know so many rich folk frequented the board! I hope I wouldn't even if I could. I remember being at a penning years ago and noticing a lady's spur straps. I can't imagine the cost. They were big and blingy and eye-catching to say the least. Everything she and her horse wore was first rate. Crosses on everything. It may be small-minded, but I remember wondering if God would be more pleased if she gave all that tack money to a good cause. I guess my question would be how do you know that she hasn't already tithed or donated to charity? People who can not afford horses, trucks and trailers may look at those who do and think the same thing, they should not have those luxuries, regardless of what tack you have./span>
I knew this would come up. I figured it would hit too close to home for a few. Those that spend and give wouldn't identify with my statement.
 That is judgemental. I guess you see everyones financial statements? Don't lump everyone into the same category because of a few. |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | CanCan - 2014-02-12 7:11 PM I can't believe there are so many yeses. I didn't know so many rich folk frequented the board! I hope I wouldn't even if I could. I remember being at a penning years ago and noticing a lady's spur straps. I can't imagine the cost. They were big and blingy and eye-catching to say the least. Everything she and her horse wore was first rate. Crosses on everything. It may be small-minded, but I remember wondering if God would be more pleased if she gave all that tack money to a good cause.
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Location: Florida.. | CanCan - 2014-02-12 8:31 PM rodeomom3 - 2014-02-12 7:25 PM CanCan - 2014-02-12 7:11 PM I can't believe there are so many yeses. I didn't know so many rich folk frequented the board! I hope I wouldn't even if I could. I remember being at a penning years ago and noticing a lady's spur straps. I can't imagine the cost. They were big and blingy and eye-catching to say the least. Everything she and her horse wore was first rate. Crosses on everything. It may be small-minded, but I remember wondering if God would be more pleased if she gave all that tack money to a good cause. I guess my question would be how do you know that she hasn't already tithed or donated to charity? People who can not afford horses, trucks and trailers may look at those who do and think the same thing, they should not have those luxuries, regardless of what tack you have./span>
I knew this would come up. I figured it would hit too close to home for a few. Those that spend and give wouldn't identify with my statement.
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Location: NOT at Wal Mart | I haven't spent 700.00 but I did spend 500.00 AND I just spent 7 times that on a pair of diamond ear rings! Oh and already this year I have donated to 2 animal rescues and donated to a club for a belt buckle for their spring series. (its early in the year, ask me in November how much I donated)  |
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| CanCan - 2014-02-12 8:11 PM I can't believe there are so many yeses. I didn't know so many rich folk frequented the board! I hope I wouldn't even if I could. I remember being at a penning years ago and noticing a lady's spur straps. I can't imagine the cost. They were big and blingy and eye-catching to say the least. Everything she and her horse wore was first rate. Crosses on everything. It may be small-minded, but I remember wondering if God would be more pleased if she gave all that tack money to a good cause.
Translation: "This thread didn't go my way, so I'll just insult everyone that took the time to reply. Oh right, and use God/faith to throw salt in the wound, that'll show 'em!"
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Location: You never know where I will show up...... | HotbearLVR - 2014-02-12 7:49 PM It's too bad that a light hearted thread has all of a sudden become a bit ugly. If I decide to spend an excess amount of money on something that is made and sold by hard working people, then I am rewarding them for their hard work. The people who work for them also benefit. People can be generous and altruistic in a lot of different ways. Besides, it's nobody's business but my own.
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Location: My happy place | I have and would. However I always wonder how much and why people pay to tattoo themselves. At least if you hate your tack set or it is poor quality you can sell it. JMO
ETA: Sorry just watched american idol and more painted than not.
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| I've never spent that much but have spent $500 on tack sets and $2,000 plus on saddles. Why? Because I love it and it makes me happy. There isn't much that gives me more joy than to see my horse decked out in something beautiful that I worked hard for. |
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Location: East of the Pecos | CanCan - 2014-02-12 7:11 PM I can't believe there are so many yeses. I didn't know so many rich folk frequented the board! I hope I wouldn't even if I could. I remember being at a penning years ago and noticing a lady's spur straps. I can't imagine the cost. They were big and blingy and eye-catching to say the least. Everything she and her horse wore was first rate. Crosses on everything. It may be small-minded, but I remember wondering if God would be more pleased if she gave all that tack money to a good cause.
Are you a Democrat?(joke). Spreading the wealth mentality.
I would hate to add up the cost of all my saddles, tack, and especially duplicate bits, multitude of saddle pads (2 good pads will total $700). I buy what appeals to me, and like some of the others here, I don't spend money on myself, it's mainly for the horses. When you add in truck, trailer, vet bills, feed, entry fees (many weekends over $700) for a hobby that consumes your every spare minute, a $700 tack set seems small by comparison.
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| Bug Is Alive - 2014-02-13 7:38 AM CanCan - 2014-02-12 7:11 PM I can't believe there are so many yeses. I didn't know so many rich folk frequented the board! I hope I wouldn't even if I could. I remember being at a penning years ago and noticing a lady's spur straps. I can't imagine the cost. They were big and blingy and eye-catching to say the least. Everything she and her horse wore was first rate. Crosses on everything. It may be small-minded, but I remember wondering if God would be more pleased if she gave all that tack money to a good cause. Are you a Democrat?(joke). Spreading the wealth mentality.
I would hate to add up the cost of all my saddles, tack, and especially duplicate bits, multitude of saddle pads (2 good pads will total $700). I buy what appeals to me, and like some of the others here, I don't spend money on myself, it's mainly for the horses. When you add in truck, trailer, vet bills, feed, entry fees (many weekends over $700) for a hobby that consumes your every spare minute, a $700 tack set seems small by comparison.
To each his own. If you have the money or work hard, or save hard, it's your choice.
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Location: Dubach, LA | I've been cooped up too long in the house. Seriously, I did qualify my statements by admitting that I was small-minded and this might be unique to my region. I guess I should have added unique to my life-experiences. I taught school in poverty regions for 17 years. True: the few kids that had "normal" lives tended to be selfish; they were very unlikely to share. Also true: the poor kids shared everything they had.
I'm super sorry for offending. I should keep my thoughts to myself. This is usually what happens when I think out loud. Sorry for the struck nerves on the board. It is your money. You may spend it however you like.
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| CanCan - 2014-02-13 8:53 AM
I've been cooped up too long in the house. Seriously, I did qualify my statements by admitting that I was small-minded and this might be unique to my region. I guess I should have added unique to my life-experiences. I taught school in poverty regions for 17 years. True: the few kids that had "normal" lives tended to be selfish; they were very unlikely to share. Also true: the poor kids shared everything they had.
I'm super sorry for offending. I should keep my thoughts to myself. This is usually what happens when I think out loud. Sorry for the struck nerves on the board. It is your money. You may spend it however you like.
Your thoughts are just as important and are allowed just like everyone that said "yes". Not everyone has to think a like and agree and no one should be battered for it. Your life experiences have led you to view things differently than others, there for your opinion is different, and it's OK! Although I might spend it if I had it I can understand those that think it's crazy. At this moment in my life, I think it's crazy to spend that much. Give me a few years and a few extra dollars and my view may be different.
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | CanCan - 2014-02-13 8:53 AM I've been cooped up too long in the house. Seriously, I did qualify my statements by admitting that I was small-minded and this might be unique to my region. I guess I should have added unique to my life-experiences. I taught school in poverty regions for 17 years. True: the few kids that had "normal" lives tended to be selfish; they were very unlikely to share. Also true: the poor kids shared everything they had.
I'm super sorry for offending. I should keep my thoughts to myself. This is usually what happens when I think out loud. Sorry for the struck nerves on the board. It is your money. You may spend it however you like.
Just look in the mirror next time you decide to judge others before thinking, and ask yourself if you are being a hypocrite.
Unless you are a monk or a nun, my guess is that you have a few excesses of your own......starting with a horse, possible pickup, trailer, clothes, jewelry, etc... Somewhere I'm sure you have a few things that could be considered unnecessary. None of us is 100% frugal all the time.
Then there is this persistent idea that poor people are best served when something is given to them...ie: "charity". While in certain circumstances charity is necessary and honorable, the best way a person can create opportunities for "upward mobility" is through promoting commerce. That is the ultimate, long term solution for the vast majority of needy people. If I am at a barrel race and I see some enterprising young lady selling reins that she made by hand, I will go out of my way to buy a set or two from her, if they are fairly decent. A person can always use an extra set of reins, plus you are rewarding her for her willingness to be productive and innovative. If that same person is sitting outside the arena entrance with a coffee can asking for money for whatever, and I give her $10, all I am doing is rewarding her for sitting on her ass, and encouraging her to continue down that path.
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| CanCan - 2014-02-13 8:53 AM
I've been cooped up too long in the house. Seriously, I did qualify my statements by admitting that I was small-minded and this might be unique to my region. I guess I should have added unique to my life-experiences. I taught school in poverty regions for 17 years. True: the few kids that had "normal" lives tended to be selfish; they were very unlikely to share. Also true: the poor kids shared everything they had.
I'm super sorry for offending. I should keep my thoughts to myself. This is usually what happens when I think out loud. Sorry for the struck nerves on the board. It is your money. You may spend it however you like.
Your experiences are valid, but is a small sample size. Not all poverty stricken children share everything, and not all well provided for children are selfish.
The part that has my back up is the part what it comes across as since I had a good childhood, then I must be selfish. And since I buy 700+ tack sets I must be selfish.
I personally believe in quality and craftsmanship. I believe you get what you pay for, and believe I would rather help out hard working tax paying fellow barrel racers, then supporting big named companies who hire illegals, pay them well below minimum wage, and are getting tax breaks from the government.
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| CanCan - 2014-02-13 7:53 AM I've been cooped up too long in the house. Seriously, I did qualify my statements by admitting that I was small-minded and this might be unique to my region. I guess I should have added unique to my life-experiences. I taught school in poverty regions for 17 years. True: the few kids that had "normal" lives tended to be selfish; they were very unlikely to share. Also true: the poor kids shared everything they had.
I'm super sorry for offending. I should keep my thoughts to myself. This is usually what happens when I think out loud. Sorry for the struck nerves on the board. It is your money. You may spend it however you like.
Whats funny about this is I WAS one of the "poor kids". Single mom with 5 kids... we had nothing, but we have all made our own destiny. My brothers and I are not rich (well, my one brother is), but we are comforable and we've worked our hineys off to get where we are today. If I (or anyone else) want to spend $700 on a tack set, I assure you that I, and my horse deserve it. Now, I look at the other "poor kids" and its half and half who has gone out and worked their hineys off to make something for themselves, and the ones who are still whining about being poor, but are reproducing like crazy. Funny thing, one of my "poor" friends has a little girl who she uses the food bank to feed, but she can afford a new hairdo and nails on a monthly basis(she learned my opinion on this when trying to guilt me into lending her money).
Sorry, no sympathy or guilt here... Im more than willing to volunteer my time (and do so on a regular basis), but I will not give my hard earned money away to someone who isn't willing to work as hard as I have... the government does that for me.
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Location: Dubach, LA | HotbearLVR - 2014-02-13 9:35 AM CanCan - 2014-02-13 8:53 AM I've been cooped up too long in the house. Seriously, I did qualify my statements by admitting that I was small-minded and this might be unique to my region. I guess I should have added unique to my life-experiences. I taught school in poverty regions for 17 years. True: the few kids that had "normal" lives tended to be selfish; they were very unlikely to share. Also true: the poor kids shared everything they had.
I'm super sorry for offending. I should keep my thoughts to myself. This is usually what happens when I think out loud. Sorry for the struck nerves on the board. It is your money. You may spend it however you like.
Just look in the mirror next time you decide to judge others before thinking, and ask yourself if you are being a hypocrite.
Unless you are a monk or a nun, my guess is that you have a few excesses of your own......starting with a horse, possible pickup, trailer, clothes, jewelry, etc... Somewhere I'm sure you have a few things that could be considered unnecessary. None of us is 100% frugal all the time.
Then there is this persistent idea that poor people are best served when something is given to them...ie: "charity". While in certain circumstances charity is necessary and honorable, the best way a person can create opportunities for "upward mobility" is through promoting commerce. That is the ultimate, long term solution for the vast majority of needy people. If I am at a barrel race and I see some enterprising young lady selling reins that she made by hand, I will go out of my way to buy a set or two from her, if they are fairly decent. A person can always use an extra set of reins, plus you are rewarding her for her willingness to be productive and innovative. If that same person is sitting outside the arena entrance with a coffee can asking for money for whatever, and I give her $10, all I am doing is rewarding her for sitting on her ass, and encouraging her to continue down that path.
That's why my willingness to buy a few expensive tack pieces is doing a few people some good.
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | I married a Sugar Daddy and if I want a $700 tack set by George I'll buy it.....that is all.
In all reality I had my tax appt yesterday. When the totals are black and white right in front of your face and you see exactly what is spent you do realize that barrel racing is most definately a luxury. |
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| Bottom line, you can't judge a book by it's cover or a horse by what trailer it rolls up in, or a person for what they dress their horse in. What was insulting is to imply that those who identified with your statement did not give or were not charitable and nothing could be furthur from the truth. |
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Location: South Dakota | If I spent $700 on a tack set I guarantee you the very next day I'd find one I liked better. As it is, the people I am around daily (non-horse) would croak if they knew the amount of money I spend on my horses and that is just for the basics. I think God made us barrel racers a little different anyway!
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Location: Benton City, WA | CYA Ranch - 2014-02-13 9:39 AM I married a Sugar Daddy and if I want a $700 tack set by George I'll buy it.....that is all.
In all reality I had my tax appt yesterday. When the totals are black and white right in front of your face and you see exactly what is spent you do realize that barrel racing is most definately a luxury.
Couldn't agree more!! Barrel racing (or even owning a horse) is most definitely a luxury.
I don't have a sugar daddy, but if I want to buy my horse something nice, by gawd I will!!!!
Interestingly, I drive a 99' pickup that I have had since I was 16- should I be judging others for spending the $$ to buy new pickups? No, of course not. But those cost a lot more than $700.
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Location: When you hit the middle of nowhere .. Keep driving | I donate $ when I can and when I feel it will be put to good use, or for something I believe in sometimes the percentage that actually goes to the cause makes me cringe. It could it be more... but choose to donate more of my time as well. I have taken part on numerous habitat for humanity builds, helped organized and run local events and help wherever and whenever I can. I enjoy some expensive things and save for them to and work hard for what I have. I hope I don't sound rude but I find nothing wrong with what I do.
Eta : I am working on a business plan right now and part of it is giving back. I am hoping if I get it going to start a scholarship for local kids to succeed, as well as some other community bonuses to help locally. Where I live there aren't many jobs and poverty is high and how I plan on infusing the money back in will benefit people differently.
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | Timber Creek - 2014-02-13 12:01 PM If I spent $700 on a tack set I guarantee you the very next day I'd find one I liked better. As it is, the people I am around daily (non-horse) would croak if they knew the amount of money I spend on my horses and that is just for the basics. I think God made us barrel racers a little different anyway!
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Location: Dubach, LA | ndiehl - 2014-02-13 12:12 PM I donate $ when I can and when I feel it will be put to good use, or for something I believe in sometimes the percentage that actually goes to the cause makes me cringe. It could it be more... but choose to donate more of my time as well. I have taken part on numerous habitat for humanity builds, helped organized and run local events and help wherever and whenever I can. I enjoy some expensive things and save for them to and work hard for what I have. I hope I don't sound rude but I find nothing wrong with what I do. Eta : I am working on a business plan right now and part of it is giving back. I am hoping if I get it going to start a scholarship for local kids to succeed, as well as some other community bonuses to help locally. Where I live there aren't many jobs and poverty is high and how I plan on infusing the money back in will benefit people differently.
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Location: Buffalo, TX | CanCan - 2014-02-13 8:53 AM I've been cooped up too long in the house. Seriously, I did qualify my statements by admitting that I was small-minded and this might be unique to my region. I guess I should have added unique to my life-experiences. I taught school in poverty regions for 17 years. True: the few kids that had "normal" lives tended to be selfish; they were very unlikely to share. Also true: the poor kids shared everything they had.
I'm super sorry for offending. I should keep my thoughts to myself. This is usually what happens when I think out loud. Sorry for the struck nerves on the board. It is your money. You may spend it however you like.
Maybe the best way for some of those who need more money or feel resentful would be to learn the craft of making these beautiful sets and then selling them for $700 to the ones who can afford them?.....just a thought....... |
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Location: Buffalo, TX | CYA Ranch - 2014-02-13 11:39 AM I married a Sugar Daddy and if I want a $700 tack set by George I'll buy it.....that is all.
In all reality I had my tax appt yesterday. When the totals are black and white right in front of your face and you see exactly what is spent you do realize that barrel racing is most definately a luxury.
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Location: Down the Gravel Road near the Missouri River, SD | I seen this ad your talking about and I do appreciate good work but I have to justify a purchase like that to more then myself at the end of the day.. I do have to say 'you lucky woman" whoever has that option.
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Location: Down the Gravel Road near the Missouri River, SD | with that being said...I have full intentions of ordering myself a G-G barrel saddle where the bottom dollar on a basic is $1900. I dont barrel race for a living, I dont train anything but my own but I dang sure love the way the sit a horse and I think they would be pretty comfy to ride in. lol
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | Cindy Hamilton - 2014-02-13 12:31 PM CYA Ranch - 2014-02-13 11:39 AM I married a Sugar Daddy and if I want a $700 tack set by George I'll buy it.....that is all.
In all reality I had my tax appt yesterday. When the totals are black and white right in front of your face and you see exactly what is spent you do realize that barrel racing is most definately a luxury. Does he have a brother?...LOL
LOL no he actually doesn't. Poor guy. It was a joke when we got engaged. A local farmer told my dad my fiance was just after my family's farm land. My dad busted out laughing and said - you don't know my daughter that well do you. She's a pain in the arse.....he didn't say arse. LOL |
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Location: /ARKANSAS | I have not yet!! I have shopped and drooled for years, would love to have a set, I have picked out what I wanted at Luan's site a couple of times! Just cant break loose of that much money at one time. So I ordered conchos and dressed up a set of my own and I decided that a tack set for under 500 dollars was not a stretch, that is hard work! |
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| I have an (almost) $800 set all picked out. It's perfect for me. I've never seen another expensive set that said 'me' as much as this one does. At some point in time this year I will fully recover from the effects of being unemployed for the past year. After that time I will begin to amass (lol there!) extra income by about $600 per month since I have half as many horses this year than last (half the feed costs). If, after a few months of wallowing in such excessive extra income, I decide to part with the $760 for the set, I might.
However, I will NOT consider donating to any organization that will waste 90% of the donation on adminstrative (read: salaries and bonuses) costs.
I earn it. It's mine (minus the 30% taxes). I will choose to do with it as I will, no matter who calls me selfish.
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Location: South Dakota | CYA Ranch - 2014-02-13 12:15 PM Timber Creek - 2014-02-13 12:01 PM If I spent $700 on a tack set I guarantee you the very next day I'd find one I liked better. As it is, the people I am around daily (non-horse) would croak if they knew the amount of money I spend on my horses and that is just for the basics. I think God made us barrel racers a little different anyway!
Do you think I'm......"different"?
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Location: South Dakota | Rodeo'nSDstyle - 2014-02-13 1:00 PM with that being said...I have full intentions of ordering myself a G-G barrel saddle where the bottom dollar on a basic is $1900. I dont barrel race for a living, I dont train anything but my own but I dang sure love the way the sit a horse and I think they would be pretty comfy to ride in. lol
Me too. My husband has a G Bar G ranch saddle that I love. I sat in a couple at the stock show and would love to have one. |
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Location: Living in my Promised Land | I was gone for the day and am happy to have read CanCan and HotbearLVR's posts and to see that we can all see both sides. I was getting a new phone. Who here want to pay $649 for an I Phone that is guaranteed to be outdated in 18 months? I did cut my expenses with the horses when several years ago it topped out over $20,000, and I realized that I could support a small village in Africa for what I was spending. I do agree with Scott about buying locally often. I support our Amish leather craftsmen because they are such hard workers. |
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | Timber Creek - 2014-02-13 1:26 PM CYA Ranch - 2014-02-13 12:15 PM Timber Creek - 2014-02-13 12:01 PM If I spent $700 on a tack set I guarantee you the very next day I'd find one I liked better. As it is, the people I am around daily (non-horse) would croak if they knew the amount of money I spend on my horses and that is just for the basics. I think God made us barrel racers a little different anyway!
Do you think I'm......"different"?
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Location: NE Texas | lonely va barrelxr - 2014-02-13 1:12 PM I have an (almost) $800 set all picked out. It's perfect for me. I've never seen another expensive set that said 'me' as much as this one does. At some point in time this year I will fully recover from the effects of being unemployed for the past year. After that time I will begin to amass (lol there!) extra income by about $600 per month since I have half as many horses this year than last (half the feed costs). If, after a few months of wallowing in such excessive extra income, I decide to part with the $760 for the set, I might.
However, I will NOT consider donating to any organization that will waste 90% of the donation on adminstrative (read: salaries and bonuses) costs.
I earn it. It's mine (minus the 30% taxes). I will choose to do with it as I will, no matter who calls me selfish. You would die if you knew what it actually cost to make that set. I work for a manufacturing/wholesale company in the western industry. We make belts, handbags, jewelry, flip flops, etc.....any type of accessory you can think of. I guarantee you the cost to make that set is under $60....$80 at most being that it has several buckles on it. Working in this industry has absolutley ruined any type of shopping for me. LOL So nope, i'm out on the $700 tack set. My taste is more......brown.....than most anyway. That being said, I do spent stupid money on other gadgets for my ponies. However, ya'll that do have the pretty tack sets I have to admit do looks super purdy!
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Location: Sunnyland Florida | SKM - 2014-02-12 7:25 AM Yes, I have. Why? Because I could and it made me happy. But then again, we never take vacations so we spend where we want.
To each their own and it's a personal decision on where you spend YOUR money.
But then again, if I had $60,000 to spend on a horse that I really wanted, I'd do it in a heartbeat.
If you pay all your bills, then I see no reason why you shouldn't buy whattever you want with the surplus? If it's a $700 tack set or a $10,000 vacation, who are we to judge?
Loved your response SKM and agree with it.......but in the background I heard Bobby Brown singing "it's my prerogative", I made this money, you didn't.
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | I think there is a lot on this thread that is a good indication of how people are beginning to feel about entitlements, etc...
Nobody wants to be calloused toward the less fortunate and the truly needy within our society. We all want to lend a helping hand to those who, through no fault of their own, have fallen on bad times. Politics has used this inherent goodness in people as a tool in recent years....even decades. People have been forced into feeling "guilty" because of their success, and this idea that we should all be forced or compelled into "spreading the wealth" has been an enormously successful tool by politicians. Our government is the main reason why more and more people are becoming trapped into a life of entitlements. When it is easier to simply not work because of all the freebie enticements and offerings, then people simply surrender and cease any efforts at trying to help themselves. It's hard to really blame them.....I mean, in some areas, a person skilled in working the system can rake in upwards of $60,000 in freebies by doing nothing. That same person tries to break free soon realizes his income might be slashed in half because he does the "honorable" thing....thus, he does what is easiest and most expedient. ObamaCare uses this principle, in some ways. I could go on and on..........
Bottom line is I think we are beginning to see more and more people speak out. That's what happened here, in a way.
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Location: Washington | I guess none of you will buy this for me then.....
http://hitchedhorsehair.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5&Itemid=4 |
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Location: My happy place | fatchance - 2014-02-13 3:47 PM I guess none of you will buy this for me then.....
http://hitchedhorsehair.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5&Itemid=4 Nope not me ....... are you looking for an hand out?
Sure is pretty and looks like a lot of work.
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Location: Washington | Palopony - 2014-02-13 12:54 PM
It's a work of art. I got to see it in person 2 years ago at the Charlie Russell Western Show. They do fantastic work.
I have one horse hair hitched bridle, love them. We use to have others but we sold them.
The old ones especially prison made command top dollar. It's so fun to see them and to know they were used daily and are still as useful and beautiful today as when they were made 80 years ago.
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Location: NE Texas | I have one hitched horsehair bridle and two regular braided horsehair headstalls and don't use any of them. All three were sent from Mexico as samples to my work and once we decided we weren't doing tack, I bought them at cost. They are very pretty, the hitched one especially. Maybe i'll try again. |
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Location: Washington | Herbie - 2014-02-13 1:19 PM I have one hitched horsehair bridle and two regular braided horsehair headstalls and don't use any of them. All three were sent from Mexico as samples to my work and once we decided we weren't doing tack, I bought them at cost. They are very pretty, the hitched one especially. Maybe i'll try again.
Like all things from Mexico, some are good and some are poor quality. Would love to see the hitched piece! |
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Location: NE Texas | I'll try to get a pic for you. It's not nearly as elaborate as the image in the link you posted, but it is a nice headstall. Something you wouldn't feel horrible about using everyday, but still nice. While you are correct about the goods from Mexico, the artist who made these also makes the belts some in the King Ranch magazine.....which they purchase from us. Small world, isn't it! |
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Location: Washington | Herbie - 2014-02-13 3:02 PM I'll try to get a pic for you. It's not nearly as elaborate as the image in the link you posted, but it is a nice headstall. Something you wouldn't feel horrible about using everyday, but still nice. While you are correct about the goods from Mexico, the artist who made these also makes the belts some in the King Ranch magazine.....which they purchase from us. Small world, isn't it!
All of my hitched pieces came out of Deer Lodge Prison. Lenny Spurlock was my favorite hitcher, then he got out and his prices went sky high, the last belt he made for a client of mine was $1,200. that was about 20 years ago and it looks as good today as the day he got it. |
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| Herbie - 2014-02-13 2:23 PM
lonely va barrelxr - 2014-02-13 1:12 PM I have an (almost) $800 set all picked out. It's perfect for me. I've never seen another expensive set that said 'me' as much as this one does. At some point in time this year I will fully recover from the effects of being unemployed for the past year. After that time I will begin to amass (lol there!) extra income by about $600 per month since I have half as many horses this year than last (half the feed costs). If, after a few months of wallowing in such excessive extra income, I decide to part with the $760 for the set, I might.
However, I will NOT consider donating to any organization that will waste 90% of the donation on adminstrative (read: salaries and bonuses) costs.
I earn it. It's mine (minus the 30% taxes). I will choose to do with it as I will, no matter who calls me selfish. You would die if you knew what it actually cost to make that set. I work for a manufacturing/wholesale company in the western industry. We make belts, handbags, jewelry, flip flops, etc.....any type of accessory you can think of. I guarantee you the cost to make that set is under $60....$80 at most being that it has several buckles on it. Working in this industry has absolutley ruined any type of shopping for me. LOL So nope, i'm out on the $700 tack set. My taste is more......brown.....than most anyway. That being said, I do spent stupid money on other gadgets for my ponies. However, ya'll that do have the pretty tack sets I have to admit do looks super purdy!
I think you are talking about mass produced machine line assembled manufactured.
Whereas I am talking 100 per cent hand cut/tooled with the finest leather. I have a girlfriend who makes saddles and headstalls, and have seen the time she puts into just to stain the leather let alone hand carve it.
I completely understand how a set can be 700.
The tools needed to build tack is not cheap either, ask Any saddle maker.
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | Just Plain Lucky - 2014-02-12 10:04 PM CanCan - 2014-02-12 8:11 PM I can't believe there are so many yeses. I didn't know so many rich folk frequented the board! I hope I wouldn't even if I could. I remember being at a penning years ago and noticing a lady's spur straps. I can't imagine the cost. They were big and blingy and eye-catching to say the least. Everything she and her horse wore was first rate. Crosses on everything. It may be small-minded, but I remember wondering if God would be more pleased if she gave all that tack money to a good cause. Translation: "This thread didn't go my way, so I'll just insult everyone that took the time to reply. Oh right, and use God/faith to throw salt in the wound, that'll show 'em!"
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Location: western Nebraska | I make beaded sets and I know that when I make a headstall, breastcollar, stirrups and matching over and under it is a little more than 700. I have also figured out that I must love to bead because there are some sets that I make about 6 dollars an hour to finish.
I love to see pretty things on pretty horses.
I always think that if I can't win at least my horses look good. And I don't spend any money on me as my friends will tell you. I am a slob.
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Location: NE Texas | Oh wow, I'd love to see that belt, fatchance! Sounds beautiful. Those people who are hitching/braiding artisans are so few and far between. We even have trouble finding people who can do that, and braid rawhide well.Cheryl, while we are talking about the same thing, I agree with you In that the small custom maker does have more cost per unit due to the cost of tools, machines, chemicals and materials, not to mention our time is worth more to us than alot of people in mexico or anywhere other than the US. But even when product is ordered in bulk, someone actually has to dye the leather, set the stones, and all of the other small details by hand. They are able to make tooling dies for embossing, but most other manufacturing is still done by hand. Every crystal on every conch is hand with tweezers one at a time. Its pretty amazing to see. We still offer product that is hand made start to finish just like your friend does. It is time consuming without a doubt and beautiful work. I wasn't discounting the job these custom makers do, in fact I love looking at it. Just simply saying that in the line of work I do, it has taken all of the joy out of shopping for anything.....and that goes from tack sets to jeans to anything else. Manufacturing ruined me! LolNow everybody keep posting these taxi sets so I can keep drooling! :)
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | doglady - 2014-02-13 6:53 PM
I always think that if I can't win at least my horses look good. And I don't spend any money on me as my friends will tell you. I am a slob.
this reminded me of the time I ran at a rodeo over in IL and had a less than stellar run. I was wearing a sparkly sequin top, etc....when I circled to a stop, I said to the judge who was a friend...whew what a crappy run.....and a lady on the other side of the fence said "But you looked pretty, sweetie"...... |
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Location: NE Texas | doglady - 2014-02-13 6:53 PM
I make beaded sets and I know that when I make a headstall, breastcollar, stirrups and matching over and under it is a little more than 700. I have also figured out that I must love to bead because there are some sets that I make about 6 dollars an hour to finish.
I love to see pretty things on pretty horses.
I always think that if I can't win at least my horses look good. And I don't spend any money on me as my friends will tell you. I am a slob.
I'd come closest to giving that kind of money for one of your sets. Beeeeeeeautiful work, doglady!!!! |
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Location: Idaho | I personally have not paid $700+ for a set... however, I do have expensive taste, I love buckstitch, I love good tooling/carving... so for Xmas, my lovely boyfriend is having Christine Davi make me a custom set plus custom conchos for it... total of the set is about $750... I love him, we've been together a while now and I did get him an Ipad for xmas LOL. But it is non of my business what someone else pays for something, as it is not their business what I paid for my tack or trailer or horse, etc. |
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| Herbie - 2014-02-13 6:56 PM
Oh wow, I'd love to see that belt, fatchance! Sounds beautiful. Those people who are hitching/braiding artisans are so few and far between. We even have trouble finding people who can do that, and braid rawhide well.Cheryl, while we are talking about the same thing, I agree with you In that the small custom maker does have more per unit due to the cost of tools, machines, chemicals and materials, not to mention our time is worth more to us than alot of people in mexico or anywhere other than the US. But even when product is ordered in bulk, someone actually has to dye the leather, set the stones, and all of the other small details by hand. They are able to make tooling dies for embossing, but most other manufacturing is still done by hand. Every crystal on every conch is hand with tweezers one at a time. Its pretty amazing to see. We still offer product that is hand made start to finish just like your friend does. It is time consuming without a doubt and beautiful work. I wasn't discounting the job these custom makers do, in fact I love looking at it. Just simply saying that in the line of work I do, it has taken all of the joy out of shopping for anything.....and that goes from tack sets to jeans to anything else. Manufacturing ruined me! LolNow everybody keep posting these taxi sets so I can keep drooling! :)
I re read your first post, and you said we would all be surprised the 700 tack set costs 60-80 to make, and in this post you are saying we are talking about the same companies,
Sorry but it doesn't cost heritage brand, Luann's, crown leather, running roan, etc 60-80 dollars to make their set, it may cost that in supplies alone, not including their wages, and overhead costs.
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Location: NE Texas | No, I didn't say same companies and of I did, I meant same thing. Not trying to argue, you missed my point. I concede. They're beautiful pieces of work no matter the cost to manufacture or purchase. Carry on..... |
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Mrs. Troy
Location: western Nebraska | Herbie - 2014-02-13 7:57 PM doglady - 2014-02-13 6:53 PM I make beaded sets and I know that when I make a headstall, breastcollar, stirrups and matching over and under it is a little more than 700. I have also figured out that I must love to bead because there are some sets that I make about 6 dollars an hour to finish.
I love to see pretty things on pretty horses.
I always think that if I can't win at least my horses look good. And I don't spend any money on me as my friends will tell you. I am a slob.
I'd come closest to giving that kind of money for one of your sets. Beeeeeeeautiful work, doglady!!!!
Thank you I have been beading forever it seems like. |
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A Somebody to Everybody
Posts: 41354
Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | NJJ - 2014-02-13 7:00 PM doglady - 2014-02-13 6:53 PM
I always think that if I can't win at least my horses look good. And I don't spend any money on me as my friends will tell you. I am a slob.
this reminded me of the time I ran at a rodeo over in IL and had a less than stellar run. I was wearing a sparkly sequin top, etc....when I circled to a stop, I said to the judge who was a friend...whew what a crappy run.....and a lady on the other side of the fence said "But you looked pretty, sweetie"......
Love it, and classy too I bet |
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 Oh excuse me!
Posts: 2473
Location: S. California Beach | I have a problem with custom tack and saddles.
Thankfully (?) I am weird in that I do not like matching tack sets...
I like my breastcollar to match my saddle only lol!
I have a trailer full of really nice headstalls.
After working in a leather shop, making tack and saddles...you would know why its $700...lots of work in it and leather has almost tripled in the last few years.
I saw and priced the most stunning inlaid beading/tooled/dyed background no bling tack set for $900 that was a little shocker for me but so pretty |
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