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| I would really love to see the hand carved tack come back into style. I have a set from Heritage that is 100% hand carved with antique copper spots and plain, copper conchos. It just looks so class. But, I also have another set that is white croc with silver studs and clear crystal conchos. It is still classy looking, not over the top in any way.
In my opinion, people have over the top, flashy, fringy tack to distract from their runs. They don't want people watching them make a run, so they distract with the crazy tack and clothing choices.
I really am into the solid color shirts with classy, clean looking tack. You don't need over the top to look cool. |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | Everything goes in circles so I really don't look at things as being fads as more as being in style.
I've never liked fringe whether it be on a horse or on a shirt. We all have individual likes and dislikes. It's what makes the world go round. |
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| Longneck - 2015-03-17 11:41 AM brlraceaddict - 2015-03-17 12:43 PM Longneck - 2015-03-17 9:01 AM I love that buck stitching is getting popular. I think it's a flashy, but subtle way to show color... especially when paired against dark tack.
I'm just really not into beading for my horses. I love it on hatbands and bracelets and what not, but not so much for my tack.
And... my current favorite trend... COPPER!! My new saddle has copper dots along the border, copper stirrups, conchos, buckles... etc. Pictures? I want to order new conchos for my new to me saddle I just bought and I want to see what the copper ones look like on a saddle. Thanks!
Here are some pictures from my Pinterest board I used to keeping track of details:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/495536765223735885/
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/495536765223735861/
Thank you! I like the copper a lot! |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | brlraceaddict - 2015-03-17 4:41 PM Longneck - 2015-03-17 11:41 AM brlraceaddict - 2015-03-17 12:43 PM Longneck - 2015-03-17 9:01 AM I love that buck stitching is getting popular. I think it's a flashy, but subtle way to show color... especially when paired against dark tack.
I'm just really not into beading for my horses. I love it on hatbands and bracelets and what not, but not so much for my tack.
And... my current favorite trend... COPPER!! My new saddle has copper dots along the border, copper stirrups, conchos, buckles... etc. Pictures? I want to order new conchos for my new to me saddle I just bought and I want to see what the copper ones look like on a saddle. Thanks!
Here are some pictures from my Pinterest board I used to keeping track of details:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/495536765223735885/
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/495536765223735861/
I love the looks of the first saddle! One of my first pleasure saddles had buck stitching on it. Loved that saddle and someone stole it. |
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| The crazier the better for me! Newest addition is a shiny rainbow stingray set with crosses and lots of bling! |
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Location: sunny california | Nevertooold - 2015-03-17 4:22 PM brlraceaddict - 2015-03-17 4:41 PM Longneck - 2015-03-17 11:41 AM brlraceaddict - 2015-03-17 12:43 PM Longneck - 2015-03-17 9:01 AM I love that buck stitching is getting popular. I think it's a flashy, but subtle way to show color... especially when paired against dark tack.
I'm just really not into beading for my horses. I love it on hatbands and bracelets and what not, but not so much for my tack.
And... my current favorite trend... COPPER!! My new saddle has copper dots along the border, copper stirrups, conchos, buckles... etc. Pictures? I want to order new conchos for my new to me saddle I just bought and I want to see what the copper ones look like on a saddle. Thanks!
Here are some pictures from my Pinterest board I used to keeping track of details:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/495536765223735885/
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/495536765223735861/
my buckstitch saddle got stolen too! I really like the buckstitch saddle in the first pic |
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Location: Who knows | Don't like the fringe or a lot of bling, but if something is nicely done and balanced, I don't mind beaded or painted tack. |
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Location: Oklahoma | kwanatha - 2015-03-17 8:48 PM Nevertooold - 2015-03-17 4:22 PM brlraceaddict - 2015-03-17 4:41 PM Longneck - 2015-03-17 11:41 AM brlraceaddict - 2015-03-17 12:43 PM Longneck - 2015-03-17 9:01 AM I love that buck stitching is getting popular. I think it's a flashy, but subtle way to show color... especially when paired against dark tack.
I'm just really not into beading for my horses. I love it on hatbands and bracelets and what not, but not so much for my tack.
And... my current favorite trend... COPPER!! My new saddle has copper dots along the border, copper stirrups, conchos, buckles... etc. Pictures? I want to order new conchos for my new to me saddle I just bought and I want to see what the copper ones look like on a saddle. Thanks!
Here are some pictures from my Pinterest board I used to keeping track of details:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/495536765223735885/
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/495536765223735861/
I ordered a 2" hot brand to brand my new saddle with! Might not really deter someone from stealing it, but maybe they'll think twice!
I contacted my dealer today and Double J told him they were shipping it tomorrow!!! So hopefully I'll have pictures sooner than later! |
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| IRunOnFaith - 2015-03-17 12:21 PM I don't like seeing all the fringe on all the tack... I like it when they are standing still or in a parade or something but...
How can I put this... The horses look so... weighted down... Does that make sense? LOL
For exmple... Baby Flo in this pic looks like there is so much weight everywhere with all of the mess going on... Just my opinion... (And no i'm not saying weighted down in reference to the riders weight so no flames, talking about tack lol)
Whereas Louie looks like he is breezing through the pattern and isn't hindered by Lisa's tack choice. BUT Her tack is still tasteful.
I guess I'm old fashioned too...
I know it has nothing to do with it but at the same time, I don't like seeing it in action. Just on the shelf or standing still 
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | CYA Ranch - 2015-03-17 1:01 PM hlynn - 2015-03-17 12:19 PM I love all of my beaded stuff. I had a full set made in honor of my Mom. It turned into an "in memory" in the process. I have a bronc halter, over/under, spur straps and stirrup hobbles that are all beaded inlay with buckstitch. My friend made all of it and I LOVE her work. It's fantastic. I am not a fan of the fringe. ESPECIALLY on a head stall or halter. Just NO. And the angora is hideous too. Can't stand it. Looks like one of those little ugly yappy dogs got glued onto a breast collar. Here are some photos of my tack set. thank you
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Location: TN | I have used the same stuff for 10+ years now. I change up color with polo's.
would like some of the old buck stiched stuff tho. Not much for feathers or other junk to "dress up" a horse.
Some of the stuff spooks my girls.
Knew a guy stat stripped every thing off a saddle to make it lighter, even the horn. So i figure there are folks who take it to the extreme both ways
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | Southtxponygirl - 2015-03-17 10:34 PM CYA Ranch - 2015-03-17 1:01 PM hlynn - 2015-03-17 12:19 PM I love all of my beaded stuff. I had a full set made in honor of my Mom. It turned into an "in memory" in the process. I have a bronc halter, over/under, spur straps and stirrup hobbles that are all beaded inlay with buckstitch. My friend made all of it and I LOVE her work. It's fantastic. I am not a fan of the fringe. ESPECIALLY on a head stall or halter. Just NO. And the angora is hideous too. Can't stand it. Looks like one of those little ugly yappy dogs got glued onto a breast collar. Here are some photos of my tack set. thank you
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| I'm starting to like the looks of fringe on some things, but it really depends. I love bling, but I have my capri blue gear right now. Fringe would make my tank of a mare look even bigger, and she already looks really weighed down. haha I got this tack set at Josey Ranch, really nice set that isn't overly blingy.
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Location: Oklahoma | FlyingHigh1454 - 2015-03-18 10:24 AM I'm starting to like the looks of fringe on some things, but it really depends. I love bling, but I have my capri blue gear right now. Fringe would make my tank of a mare look even bigger, and she already looks really weighed down. haha I got this tack set at Josey Ranch, really nice set that isn't overly blingy.
 HOLY SMOKES!! That is one BIG horse!!! May I ask how tall and round about what he weighs? He's gorgeous!!! |
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Location: The best kept secret in TX | sodapop - 2015-03-17 10:01 PM IRunOnFaith - 2015-03-17 12:21 PM I don't like seeing all the fringe on all the tack... I like it when they are standing still or in a parade or something but...
How can I put this... The horses look so... weighted down... Does that make sense? LOL
For exmple... Baby Flo in this pic looks like there is so much weight everywhere with all of the mess going on... Just my opinion... (And no i'm not saying weighted down in reference to the riders weight so no flames, talking about tack lol)
Whereas Louie looks like he is breezing through the pattern and isn't hindered by Lisa's tack choice. BUT Her tack is still tasteful.
I guess I'm old fashioned too...
I know it has nothing to do with it but at the same time, I don't like seeing it in action. Just on the shelf or standing still
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Location: Somewhere around here | Longneck - 2015-03-17 11:01 AM
I love that buck stitching is getting popular. I think it's a flashy, but subtle way to show color... especially when paired against dark tack.
I agree with this but I think it would be pretty cool of they did colored buck stitching, like teal against black leather or black stitching on a light oiled leather saddle!
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Location: The best kept secret in TX | cecollins0811 - 2015-03-18 3:39 PM Longneck - 2015-03-17 11:01 AM I love that buck stitching is getting popular. I think it's a flashy, but subtle way to show color... especially when paired against dark tack. I agree with this but I thin it would be pretty cool of they did colored buckstitching, like teal against black leather or black on a light oiled leather saddle!
My horse can't pull off purple but I love this saddle!!!
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| CYA Ranch - 2015-03-17 1:01 PM hlynn - 2015-03-17 12:19 PM I love all of my beaded stuff. I had a full set made in honor of my Mom. It turned into an "in memory" in the process. I have a bronc halter, over/under, spur straps and stirrup hobbles that are all beaded inlay with buckstitch. My friend made all of it and I LOVE her work. It's fantastic. I am not a fan of the fringe. ESPECIALLY on a head stall or halter. Just NO. And the angora is hideous too. Can't stand it. Looks like one of those little ugly yappy dogs got glued onto a breast collar. Here are some photos of my tack set. thank you
CYA Ranch I would sport one of those in a heartbeat lol. I saw someone with a black one on a buckskin..it looked soooo good! |
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Location: Somewhere around here | IRunOnFaith - 2015-03-18 3:47 PM
cecollins0811 - 2015-03-18 3:39 PM Longneck - 2015-03-17 11:01 AM I love that buck stitching is getting popular. I think it's a flashy, but subtle way to show color... especially when paired against dark tack. I agree with this but I thin it would be pretty cool of they did colored buckstitching, like teal against black leather or black on a light oiled leather saddle!
My horse can't pull off purple but I love this saddle!!!
Exactly!!! Purple isn't my thing either though haha!
Am I the only one that will be happy to see the zebra fad going away?? I don't mind the leopard but never liked the zebra. |
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Location: Nowhere Special | I just wish something I like would come in style. But then again I am pretty simple, not a lot of flash, good quality leather that FEELS good.. I prefer to blend into the dirt i don't like people watching me.. LOL I have seen some BEAUTIFUL tack sets but I have way better things to do with $500+ like shoes, feed, vet, ect then buy a few articles of tack, so its best nothing comes along I like that much |
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