Western Show Saddles

Welcome to WesternShowSaddles.net, Providing quality Western Saddles and Tack-Western and much more! Our site specializes in Equestrian riding equipment styles such as English, Western and Australian Riding Dressage. We strive to provide quality Equine products at Affordable Prices!

We have Riding Apparel, Leads, Bits, Irons, Spurs, Medicinals, Horse Blankets, Sheets, Horse Saddle Pads, Bridles, Headstalls Tack-Western, Bridlework, English, Western and Australian Saddles, Stable Supplies, Tack, Grooming Supplies, Whips, Crops, Halters and other Equestrian riding equipment.

We carry a full line of horse and rider equipment including boots, belts, jeans, hats, helmets, blankets, saddles and show clothing, COWBOY and BUCKAROO products and equipment.

We also carry a big selection of Billy Cook, ABETTA Saddles, Montana Silversmith, Weaver Leather, Saddle Barn, Colorado Saddlery, Simco-Longhorn, Alamo Saddlery saddles, Weaver Leather, Mayatex Blankets, Cashel Fly Masks and Fly Sheets, Big Horn Saddles and tack, Smart Cinch, Toklat Myler bits, Reinsman Tacky Too Bareback and Contour Saddle pads.

Western Pleasure Jackets

Western Pleasure Jackets. Western Horsemanship Pleasure Jackets Shirts, WESTERN PLEASURE HORSEMANSHIP RAIL JACKETS, Ladies Women Western Pleasure Horsemanship Show Jackets, TURQUOISE TIE DIE WESTERN PLEASURE RAIL SHIRTS JACKETS, YELLOW TIE DIE WESTERN PLEASURE RAIL SHIRTS JACKETS.

Rodeo Saddles and Supplies - Bronc Saddles, DRIZA-BONE Chaps

Rodeo Saddles and Supplies. Gold Seal Hamley 15" Assoc. Bronc Saddle, Jim Houston Burkburnett Texas Rodeo Bronc Saddle, Schaefer Outfitter Original Duster & DRIZA-BONE Chaps, Mens Wrangler Rodeo Shirts, Genuine Leather Rodeo Chaps, JOSEY POLE BASES HORSE RACING RUBBER, Rodeo Bronc Halter w/ Buck Rein Saddle.

Bridles, Headstalls Tack-Western - Vintage Silver Western Show Bridles

Western Tack Bridles, Headstalls. Vintage Silver Western Show Bridles, VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRIDLE and BREAST COLLARS, Barrel Racing BLING Pozzi Double J Breastcollar Sets, Parelli Bridles and Headstalls, Vintage Sterling Silver Broken Horn Headstalls, STERLING SILVER SHOW BRIDLES.

Visiting the Town of Calico, California

During my Army career, I've had a chance to travel to many places in the world, both on and off duty. One opportunity I had was a three year tour at Ft Irwin, California, just north of the town of Barstow.

Every day from Barstow, I would take the 45 mile drive into Fort Irwin to work. I would always pass a sign that advertised the town of "Calico", a ghost town just outside of Barstow.

Now of course I had heard about Calico, because I had lived in area for about a year or so. Since the California Desert is full of many old silver and gold mines, ghost towns and other historic landmarks, I just assumed Calico was just another silent relic from the past. After visiting Calico, I must say that it hardly a ghost town at all!

A little history about Calico
The 1880's was a time of the largest silver strike in California and Calico became one of the most popular mining camps in the west. Calico sits just below King Mountain, and was named after the variety of colors that make up the mountain. One man once described the mountain range "as purty as a gal's calico skirt" and Calico was named. At the height of its glory, Calico yielded $86 million in silver and $45 million in borax. The town also hosted a population of 1,200, had 22 saloons, their own version of "Chinatown," and even a red light district. Calico was a busy town during the Silver rush period from 1881 to 1896, but as the silver rush ended, folks began leaving the town behind. By 1904 Calico had become a lonely, desolate ghost town.

Calico Still Lives on with the Old West Spirit
Today, Calico still survives as a landmark of the Silver mining era of the Old West. Many of Calico's original buildings still exist. The rest of the town has been brilliantly restored and remains a popular tourist attraction. As I walked down Main St, I could still feel the spirit of the Old West, passing by the "Blacksmith Shop" and the General Store. I got some great photos of the "Old School House", and went on the "Maggie's Mine" tour. One of the attractions that draws a long line, is the scaled down mining train ride that circles the camp. If you love "live" country music, you will definitely have to visit Calico on a summer night weekend, you'll have a have a blast!

Calico remains as one of the very few spots where "Old West" marriages are still held to this day! Yes, you can get married in Calico! If you ever find yourself on Interstate 15 passing through Barstow, stop in at Calico and get a taste of the Old West, just as it was back then!

Tack-Western Saddles and Supplies - Billy Cook, Roping Saddles

Tack-Western Saddles and Supplies - Billy Cook, Roping Saddles. Billy Cook-Hard Seat, Wade Roping Saddle, M & W Trooper Saddle, Saddlesmith Of Texas Texas T Penner Saddles, Chavez show saddles.

Horse Back Riding Vacations

When one thinks of taking a vacation, you might think of fun in the sun on a beach, or perhaps an ocean cruise comes to mind. If all that doesn't suite your fancy, there is an alternative to the average vacation.

Horseback riding may not sound so strange, but a horseback riding vacation? Yes, you heard right, a vacation on horseback! Of course there's much more to it then that, because you can book a horseback vacation with a many variations.

Since your already in the wilderness, how about booking a vacation on horseback that also includes, salmon fishing, grizzly bear watching, big game hunting and camping? At the Mclean's Ts'ylos Park Lodge located at the north end of Chilko Lake, British Columbia Canada, you can choose a package that fits you and your family.

Now if your like me, you enjoy the warm sand on a tropical beach. An "Amelia Island Plantation" horseback riding vacation might be what your looking for. Amelia Island, located in northeast Florida, it's a tropical paradise that offers many outdoor activities.

The Baldwin Lake Stables located at Big Bear Lake, California is another scenic vacation spot for a great horseback riding vacation. In fact Big Bear is one of most popular vacation spots in California, both Winter and Summer.

If your not sure where you'd like to vacation, there are many companies like "Equitours", (see above picture) that offer tours worldwide.

There are many places all over the world that offer horseback riding as part of there vacation package. Why not take a break from the city and busy traffic and make it part of your next vacation!