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New Horween Seconds in stock!

Floral Embossed Leather

New Embossed Leather Colors Every Month!

Sharing “secrets” at 36th annual boot and saddle maker trade show • SHARING “SECRETS” AT 36TH ANNUAL BOOT AND SADDLE MAKER TRADE SHOW

And the winners are…

Summerland Brush Inc announces sale of Desert Equestrian and associated brands to Old West Brands

Old West Brands announces sale of Tex Tan, Hereford, and Imperial Saddle Brands to Welhausen Legacy LLC of Yoakum, Texas

LEARNING WITH LIISA

THE HIDE REPORT

Years in the Making

For Australian saddler Peter Horobin, it’s horse before rider

Braiding Expert to lead courses on Learn with Illume

A Business Built on Tradition: Joe’s Harness Shop • A Business Built on Tradition

Sea Bass Leather

Four-Strand Braid

The Entrepreneur’s Path: Building Stronger Teams and Businesses • A hypothetical scenario to highlight challenges and triumphs on an entrepreneur’s path to building stronger teams and businesses.

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