For most of America, and for much of the world, we are entering one of the best riding seasons. Do you look forward to seeing the grandeur of fall leaves changing, as much as I do? As much as I do relish Spring & Summer, the relief of cooler weather and fewer bugs is remarkable.

So, in preparation for this riding season, Cultured Cowboy is making a few recommendations. These recommendations are based upon what you, our friends, have appreciated in the past few years. And upon some of the latest products found in our world of horsemanship.

Cultured Cowboy has suddenly, in the past two years, been selling more trail saddles than any other category. We have added the Cashel saddles, made by Martin Saddlery. Still our biggest sellers are the Cordura/leather combos by Fabtron and BigHorn, & the SilCush BigHorns. And speaking of Cashel, did you know this is one innovative group?  Cultured Cowboy revamped their offerings on our site with novelties that will become staples in our personal trail riding gear.

Last long ride I took, I marveled at God’s creation. I marveled at colors, wildlife, streams, and mountain features. I marveled at how sore my thighs got. (Maybe I need a SilCush for myself, in addition to my favorite hard seat roper. Maybe over 50 is a time for creature comforts?)  

Time is so short, for me, that the addition of more saddle bags, horn bags, pocket pads and trailer organizers allow us to be ready to go at a moment’s notice. (Sometimes, that’s all we get.) So we can now better plan and stock our gear, for when opportunity to ride together does come, we don’t have to spend hours packing the trailers. (See these bags at the Weaver Leather & Cashel parts of our website.

There’s a young rider whom I kinda have taken under my wing for a while. I think this ride was the first time she actually had gone, as prepared.  She, and other riders appreciated that I had a plastic baggie to put the cell phones into, inside my horn bags.  Our phones worked when we finished the ride! (All our jeans were soaked, even with the dusters, I should invest in those rain pant cover things.)

Easyboots are becoming a viable solution for horses like mine. My riding is sporadic. Although I know how to shoe a horse as well as any, getting a degree in farrier science confirms that if a horse can go barefoot and natural, it is best to keep angles and points trimmed in shape, so nature can do its work. The Easyboot option allows us to give extra protection when it is needed, and still allow natural flexing of the hooves, unrestricted by necessary nails and steel plate. Davis Boots are an easier to apply solution for riding around your property.

Ok, with the cooler weather comes a need for coats, jackets & dusters. Choose among Schaefer, Outback Trading, or Kakadu. These guys have the market covered on stylish water proof and resistant clothing. All are good products that can be rolled onto your skirt, behind the cantle, and jerked out fast in case of rain. Also, coming soon are Key Industry coats. Cultured Cowboy has been selling the Key brands, Lakin McKey & Key, in our store for a few years. They have Carhardt type products, sturdy workwear, hoodies,& such at a very good price.

I guess some would call me a “clothes horse”. Not that I wear fancy stuff, but I do get to try out all sorts of things for all sorts of weather. This time of year, I like layers. It is really cool in the mornings, noon to 3 gets downright hot again, then you would sweat and freeze when evening came again, if you had to wear all that warmth during the day.

Fly season is done, but now we need to look at horse clothing. Weaver, and others have good canvass turnout rugs, and stable blankets. The Sleazy that looked so cool at the show arena makes a great inner liner too.  Call us for some special prices, and to let us know what options you need for your horses. I like leg straps, closed fronts, and layers that don’t twist around easily, but that doesn’t work for everybody.

Christmas is coming. Don'tcha imagine some great trail riding stuff would sure be appreciated from Santa. If you need Santa’s helpers, here we are - www.culturedcowboy.com  !!!

God Bless you & your horses,

  
Chuck

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