Ode to the Spur
“Spurs are the stuff of passionate debate as well as endearing admiration.”
Vaquero Horsemanship Part 1
“I would like to explain the way my dad and I start and train all of our horses on the Wald Ranch”
Vaquero Horsemanship Part 2
“For those of you who didn’t catch my last post, I discussed the history of vaquero horsemanship as much as I know it.”
Vaquero Horsemanship Part 3
“For the last few weeks I’ve described the history and gear of the vaquero in my own words and from my own experiences.”
TCAA 2010 "A Saddle Story"
“Discriminating cowboys have always had a flare for blending function and art. They need a saddle that is serviceable but they want it to make a statement that tells a story as well”
Learning the Ropes
“Ok, just to say this before I start, I am no expert on this subject! This time, I’m gonna talk about the different kinds of ropes that I know about.”
Observations on the Hair Rope Mecate
“It’s been eighteen years since a friend gave me my first hair rope, it was a nice little sorrel and white mohair Mecate and at the time, I didn’t have a clue how to use it on my horse”
Introduce the Hackamore to Your Horse
“The traditional hackamore, known in classical terms as the Jaquima is a versatile tool that can be applied to any discipline and any breed of horse.”