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Well I want my daughter to just buy a real nice clean looking set but she is stuck on a high bling set.
So my questions...
What brand do you recommend?
How do they hold up overtime?
The ones she was looking at say not to use or store in temps under 50 degrees, I informed her were not moving to florida so she can have a lil bling goin on.
You can PM me if you dont feel comfortable posting negatives about a company on here.
http://www.rockinslytack.com/BlingTack.html
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | If a company doesn't guarantee their crystals for a lifetime...pass...
Rode Drive and Luans guarantee theirs. Not sure on others.
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| Nevertooold - 2013-12-22 6:01 PM
If a company doesn't guarantee their crystals for a lifetime...pass...
Rode Drive and Luans guarantee theirs. Not sure on others.
Those Luans look sweet! |
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Location: IL | LanternLaneCreations.com |
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| I had that exact set in the picture you posted. I loved it until it started to chip and crystals fell off. That particular brand of tack does not last very long or stand up to much use  |
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Location: Florida | Check Mandyscustomtack.com
She has some GREAT tack available now and very reasonable !!
Or or you can custom build your own....the quality is unbelievable.. |
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Location: Texas | Why don't you just buy some nice tack at Riataleather.com and get some conchos and doll it up? Pretty reasonable way to go.
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Location: On a paint horse... | I bought a set from www.luansleathers.com years ago and its still going strong! Highly recommend her and she will customize one to her liking. Give her a gift cert for Christmas and let her design her own |
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Location: Where the pavement ends and the West begins Utah | That breast collar has a lot of holes in it for each concho that goes on . Look at Riata leather.com they have some nice tack. |
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Location: Centerville, TN | I only use mine at barrel races. When I take my saddle off, I'll get a towel and wipe the sweat off and put oil on the back side of the breast collar and head stall. For everyday use, the tried and true leather no bling for everyday. |
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Location: Southern Pennsylvania | Mimi barrel racer - 2013-12-22 8:27 PM
I only use mine at barrel races. When I take my saddle off, I'll get a towel and wipe the sweat off and put oil on the back side of the breast collar and head stall. For everyday use, the tried and true leather no bling for everyday.
Ditto!
I had someone make conchos. Also, she painted flowers. However, she didn't do the flowers correctly so I redid them the correct way. In the end it was the same result as buying conchos and a nice breastcollar. I still only use it for shows (but I go less than most people). The rest of my tack has silver dots and nice leather. I'm dolling up my saddle with picture conchos for mChristmas! (BTW: I paid $95 and the cost of paint)
-The leather makers mentioned are amazing. If you can go that route they are worth the money. They are made to withstand the test of time. I couldn't justify buying one for the amount of shows I go to. :)
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | You need to check out RunningRoan's tack, Heather makes some really nice tack sets and she's one of our own.... 
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | Itsme - 2013-12-22 6:09 PM Nevertooold - 2013-12-22 6:01 PM If a company doesn't guarantee their crystals for a lifetime...pass...
Rode Drive and Luans guarantee theirs. Not sure on others.
Those Luans look sweet!
I have Luans sets. I have a leopard hair on set that I've had since 07 or 08. I don't use my sets just for barrel races, they get used for daily riding along with working cattle. They stand the test of time. IMO they also stay classy looking and don't go out of style. Well worth the money. |
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Location: Texas | LANTERN LANE CREATIONS!! |
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A Somebody to Everybody
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | I also have Luann's tack set, its beautiful, it's beaded inlayed with the crystal conchos, awesome set.  |
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Location: My own little world! | I've had my Luan's set since 07 or 08 as well. I don't change mine out, it gets used for every day riding. I don't really do any special care for it.............and it has held up great!! It is hair on with crystals and conchos. |
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| I really like the quality of TroubleMaker Tack....
http://troublemakercustomleather.com/
This is a lady that does it on the side. She is Jane Melby's tack sponsor-and her quality for the price is reasonable.
It is not the cheapest place to go, but not the most expensive.
Just ordered a custom bronc halter from her-love it! |
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| Well, the first question is how much are you looking to spend? The one in the picture is around $250 for the combo- Luann's, Heritage, Crown Leather, etc can be $600-$700. If you are looking for something AMAZING, by all means, stick with the better stuff...but if this is for a child (and to be honest, if I wouldn't buy something like that for myself...my kid ain't getting one, either, LOL) they may ruin it. Would you be upset with them or yourself if this happened? |
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