• A gorgeous collection of handcrafted leather headstalls.  All double sewn leather, soft calf lining, durable cowhide outer leather, various colors. All Silver is sterling overlaid and hand engraved.  Made in the shop at Y6 Bruneau, Idaho Average QH size. Special order for smaller or larger sizes available** special orders not eligible for sales or promotions.
  • Martin Black is one of America's most celebrated horsemen, one who has spent his life ranching, riding, training horses, starting young horses, working cows, and roping in the Great Basin tradition. Martin tirelessly shares his knowledge and experience with folks serious about improving themselves and their horses. He has written extensively, authoring both books (the Western Horseman book on Cow Horse Confidence and co-authoring the ground-breaking Evidence-Based Horsemanship) and articles that share his thoughts and experiences on horsemanship. Now for the first time, all of Martin's major articles, most from Eclectic Horseman magazine, are being collected into three handy volumes titled: The Essential Martin Black. This book, "Volume No. 1, Horseback," includes 28 articles with photos relating to riding topics. Whether you're a long time student of Martin's or just beginning to explore the realm of horsemanship, Martin's articles will get you thinking and offer ideas for improving your horse relationships.  
  •   Martin Black is one of America’s most celebrated horsemen, one who has spent his life ranching, riding, training horses, starting young horses, working cows, and roping in the Great Basin tradition.  Martin tirelessly shares his knowledge and experience with folks serious about improving themselves and their horses.  He has written extensively, authoring both books (the Western Horseman book on Cow Horse Confidence and co-authoring the ground-breaking Evidence-Based Horsemanship) and articles that share his thoughts and experiences on horsemanship. Now for the first time, all of Martin’s major articles, most from Eclectic Horseman magazine, are being collected into three handy volumes titled: The Essential Martin Black. This book, Volume No. 2, Philosophy, includes 24 articles with photos relating to riding topics.  Whether you’re a long time student of Martin’s or just beginning to explore the realm of horsemanship, Martin’s articles will get you thinking and offer ideas for improving your horse relationships. Softcover, 114 pages, black and white photos by Kim Stone.
  • All Rawhide 5/16" Bosal with rawhide core — 12 plait with 24 plait noseband. Choose between three options: The under bridle bosal measures 5" x 9" - it is intended to be used under a bridle with a 1/2", 3/8" or 5/16" bridle lead. The regular two-rein bosal measures 5" x 10" - it is intended to be used in a two-rein setup with a 3/8" 0r 5/16" mecate. The large two-rein bosal measures 5" x 10.5" - it is intended for the larger headed horse to be used in a two-rein setup with a 3/8" or 5/16" 22' mecate. Martin Black is very particular about how his gear functions, the bosal hanger plays a large role in that. Every bosal comes with a hand braided bosal hanger, made to Martin’s specifications. Leather used may not match bosal color. Bosals can be purchased without a hanger upon request.
  • Kangaroo-Rawhide 5/16" Bosal with rawhide core — 12 plait with 24 plait noseband. Choose between three options: The under bridle bosal measures 5" x 9" - it is intended to be used under a bridle with a 1/2", 3/8" or 5/16" bridle lead. The regular two-rein bosal measures 5" x 10" - it is intended to be used in a two-rein setup with a 3/8" 0r 5/16" mecate. The large two-rein bosal measures 5" x 10.5" - it is intended for the larger headed horse to be used in a two-rein setup with a 3/8" or 5/16" 22' mecate. Martin Black is very particular about how his gear functions, the bosal hanger plays a large role in that. Every bosal comes with a hand braided bosal hanger, made to Martin’s specifications. Leather used may not match bosal color. Bosals can be purchased without a hanger upon request.  
  • Kangaroo-Rawhide 5/16" Bosal with rawhide core — 12 plait with 24 plait noseband. Choose between four options: The small under bridle bosal measures 5" x 8"- it is intended to be used under a bridle with a 3/8" or 5/16" bridle lead. The under bridle bosal measures 5" x 9" - it is intended to be used under a bridle with a 1/2", 3/8" or 5/16" bridle lead. The regular two-rein bosal measures 5" x 10" - it is intended to be used in a two-rein setup with a 3/8" 0r 5/16" mecate. The large two-rein bosal measures 5" x 10.5" - it is intended for the larger headed horse to be used in a two-rein setup with a 3/8" or 5/16" 22' mecate. Martin Black is very particular about how his gear functions, the bosal hanger plays a large role in that. Every bosal comes with a hand braided bosal hanger, made to Martin’s specifications. Leather used may not match bosal color. Bosals can be purchased without a hanger upon request.
  • Rawhide-Kangaroo 5/16" Bosal with rawhide core — 12 plait with 24 plait noseband. Choose between three options: The under bridle bosal measures 5" x 9" - it is intended to be used under a bridle with a 1/2", 3/8" or 5/16" bridle lead. The regular two-rein bosal measures 5" x 10" - it is intended to be used in a two-rein set up with a 3/8" 0r 5/16" mecate. The large two-rein bosal measures 5" x 10.5" - it is intended for the larger headed horse to be used in a two-rein setup with a 3/8" or 5/16" 22' mecate. Martin Black is very particular about how his gear functions, the bosal hanger plays a large role in that. Every bosal comes with a hand braided bosal hanger, made to Martin’s specifications. Leather used may not match bosal color. Bosals can be purchased without a hanger upon request.
  • Kangaroo-Rawhide 5/16" Bosal with rawhide core — 12 plait with 24 plait noseband. Choose between four options: The small under bridle bosal measures 5" x 8" - it is intended to be used under a bridle with a 3/8" or 5/16" bridle lead. The under bridle bosal measures 5" x 9" - it is intended to be used under a bridle with a 1/2", 3/8" or 5/16" bridle lead. The regular two-rein bosal measures 5" x 10" - it is intended to be used in a two-rein setup with a 3/8" 0r 5/16" mecate. The large two-rein bosal measures 5" x 10.5" - it is intended for the larger headed horse to be used in a two-rein setup with a 3/8" or 5/16" 22' mecate. Martin Black is very particular about how his gear functions, the bosal hanger plays a large role in that. Every bosal comes with a hand braided bosal hanger, made to Martin’s specifications. Leather used may not match bosal color. Bosals can be purchased without a hanger upon request.
  • All Kangaroo 5/16" Bosal with rawhide core — 12 plait with 24 plait Choose between three options: The under bridle bosal measures 6" x 9" - it is intended to be used under a bridle with a 1/2", 3/8" or 5/16" bridle lead. The regular two-rein bosal measures 6" x 10" - it is intended to be used in a two-rein setup with a 3/8" 0r 5/16" mecate. The large two-rein bosal measures 6" x 10.5" - it is intended for the larger headed horse to be used in a two-rein setup with a 3/8" or 5/16" 22' mecate. Martin Black is very particular about how his gear functions, the bosal hanger plays a large role in that. Every bosal comes with a hand braided bosal hanger, made to Martin’s specifications. Leather used may not match bosal color. Bosals can be purchased without a hanger upon request.  
  • All Kangaroo 5/16" Bosal with rawhide core — 12 plait with 24 plait Choose between three options: The under bridle bosal measures 5" x 9" - it is intended to be used under a bridle with a 1/2", 3/8" or 5/16" bridle lead. The regular two-rein bosal measures 5" x 10" - it is intended to be used in a two-rein setup with a 3/8" 0r 5/16" mecate. The large two-rein bosal measures 5" x 10.5" - it is intended for the larger headed horse to be used in a two-rein setup with a 3/8" or 5/16" 22' mecate. Martin Black is very particular about how his gear functions, the bosal hanger plays a large role in that. Every bosal comes with a hand braided bosal hanger, made to Martin’s specifications. Leather used may not match bosal color. Bosals can be purchased without a hanger upon request.  
  • All Kangaroo 5/16" Bosal with rawhide core — 12 plait with 24 plait Choose between four options: The small under bridle bosal measures 5" x 8" it is intended to be used under a bridle with a 3/8" or 5/16" bridle lead. The under bridle bosal measures 5" x 9" - it is intended to be used under a bridle with a 1/2", 3/8" or 5/16" bridle lead. The regular two-rein bosal measures 5" x 10" - it is intended to be used in a two-rein setup with a 3/8" 0r 5/16" mecate. The large two-rein bosal measures 5" x 10.5" - it is intended for the larger headed horse to be used in a two-rein setup with a 3/8" or 5/16" 22' mecate. Martin Black is very particular about how his gear functions, the bosal hanger plays a large role in that. Every bosal comes with a hand braided bosal hanger, made to Martin’s specifications. Leather used may not match bosal color. Bosals can be purchased without a hanger upon request.  
  • All Kangaroo 5/16" Bosal with rawhide core — 12 plait with 24 plait noseband. Choose between four options: The small under bridle bosal measures: 5" x 8" - it is intended to be used under a bridle with 3/8" or 5/16" bridle lead. The under bridle bosal measures: 5" x 9" - it is intended to be used under a bridle with a 1/2", 3/8" or 5/16" bridle lead. The regular two-rein bosal measures 5" x 10" - it is intended to be used in a two-rein setup with a 3/8" or 5/16" 22' mecate. The large two-rein bosal measures 5" x 10.5"- it is intended for the larger headed horse to be used in a two-rein setup with a 3/8" or 5/16" 22' mecate. Martin Black is very particular about how his gear functions, the bosal hanger plays a large role in that. Every bosal comes with a hand braided bosal hanger, made to Martin’s specifications. Leather used may not match bosal color. Bosals can be purchased without a hanger upon request.
  • All Rawhide 5/8"  Hackamore with rawhide core — 16 plait with 32 plait noseband. This hackamore can be used with a 3/4", 5/8" or 1/2" mane hair mecate, depending on your personal preference. Martin Black is very particular about how his gear functions, the hackamore hanger plays a large role in that. Every hackamore comes with a hand-braided hackamore hanger, made to Martin's specifications. Hackamores can be purchased without a hanger upon request. Directions for measuring the best  hackamore fit: https://martinblack.net/on-the-road-with-martin-black/getting-the-right-hackamore.html Small – Measures 5” x 10.5″ – This hackamore is for a small-headed horse, such as an Arabian or fine-boned QH. If your horse/pony is under 900 lbs and wears a small size halter; this hackamore is for you. Regular – Measures 5″ x 11.5″ – This hackamore is one size fits most. If your horse is between 900 and 1300 lbs and wears a regular size halter; this hackamore is for you. Large – Measures 5” x 12.5” – This hackamore is for a large-headed horse, such as a draft horse or large Warmblood. If your horse is over 1300 lbs and wears a large size halter; this hackamore is for you.
  • Kangaroo- with beautifully Heathered Rawhide 5/8"  Hackamore with rawhide core — 16 plait with 32 plait noseband. This hackamore can be used with a 3/4", 5/8" or 1/2" mane hair mecate, depending on your personal preference. Martin Black is very particular about how his gear functions, the hackamore hanger plays a large role in that. Every hackamore comes with a hand-braided hackamore hanger, made to Martin's specifications. Leather used may not match hackamore color. Hackamores can be purchased without a hanger upon request. Directions for measuring the best  hackamore fit: https://martinblack.net/on-the-road-with-martin-black/getting-the-right-hackamore.html Small - Measures 5” x 10.5" - This hackamore is for a small-headed horse, such as an Arabian or fine-boned QH. If your horse/pony is under 900 lbs and wears a small size halter; this hackamore is for you. Regular - Measures 5" x 11.5" - This hackamore is one size fits most. If your horse is between 900 and 1300 lbs and wears a regular size halter; this hackamore is for you. Large - Measures 5” x 12.5” – This hackamore is for a large-headed horse, such as a draft horse or large Warmblood. If your horse is over 1300 lbs and wears a large size halter; this hackamore is for you.
  • Kangaroo-Rawhide 5/8"  Hackamore with rawhide core — 16 plait with 32 plait noseband. This hackamore can be used with a 3/4", 5/8" or 1/2" mane hair mecate, depending on your personal preference. Martin Black is very particular about how his gear functions, the hackamore hanger plays a large role in that. Every hackamore comes with a hand-braided hackamore hanger, made to Martin's specifications. Leather used may not match hackamore color. Hackamores can be purchased without a hanger upon request. Directions for measuring the best  hackamore fit: https://martinblack.net/on-the-road-with-martin-black/getting-the-right-hackamore.html Small - Measures 5” x 10.5" - This hackamore is for a small-headed horse, such as an Arabian or fine-boned QH. If your horse/pony is under 900 lbs and wears a small size halter; this hackamore is for you. Regular - Measures 5" x 11.5" - This hackamore is one size fits most. If your horse is between 900 and 1300 lbs and wears a regular size halter; this hackamore is for you. Large - Measures 5” x 12.5” – This hackamore is for a large-headed horse, such as a draft horse or large Warmblood. If your horse is over 1300 lbs and wears a large size halter; this hackamore is for you.
  • Kangaroo-Rawhide 5/8"  Hackamore with rawhide core — 16 plait with 32 plait noseband. This hackamore can be used with a 3/4", 5/8" or 1/2" mane hair mecate, depending on your personal preference. Martin Black is very particular about how his gear functions, the hackamore hanger plays a large role in that. Every hackamore comes with a hand-braided hackamore hanger, made to Martin's specifications. Leather used may not match hackamore color. Hackamores can be purchased without a hanger upon request. Directions for measuring the best  hackamore fit: https://martinblack.net/on-the-road-with-martin-black/getting-the-right-hackamore.html Small - Measures 5” x 10.5" - This hackamore is for a small-headed horse, such as an Arabian or fine-boned QH. If your horse/pony is under 900 lbs and wears a small size halter; this hackamore is for you. Regular - Measures 5" x 11.5" - This hackamore is one size fits most. If your horse is between 900 and 1300 lbs and wears a regular size halter; this hackamore is for you. Large - Measures 5” x 12.5” – This hackamore is for a large-headed horse, such as a draft horse or large Warmblood. If your horse is over 1300 lbs and wears a large size halter; this hackamore is for you.
  • Kangaroo- with beautiful heathered Rawhide 5/8" Hackamore with rawhide core — 16 plait with 32 plait noseband. This hackamore can be used with a 3/4", 5/8" or 1/2" mane hair mecate, depending on your personal preference. Martin Black is very particular about how his gear functions, the hackamore hanger plays a large role in that. Every hackamore comes with a hand-braided hackamore hanger, made to Martin's specifications. Leather used may not match hackamore color. Hackamores can be purchased without a hanger upon request. Directions for measuring the best  hackamore fit: https://martinblack.net/on-the-road-with-martin-black/getting-the-right-hackamore.html Small – Measures 5” x 10.5″ – This hackamore is for a small-headed horse, such as an Arabian or fine-boned QH. If your horse/pony is under 900 lbs and wears a small size halter; this hackamore is for you. Regular – Measures 5″ x 11.5″ – This hackamore is one size fits most. If your horse is between 900 and 1300 lbs and wears a regular size halter; this hackamore is for you. Large – Measures 5” x 12.5” – This hackamore is for a large-headed horse, such as a draft horse or large Warmblood. If your horse is over 1300 lbs and wears a large size halter; this hackamore is for you.
  • Kangaroo-Rawhide 5/8" Hackamore with rawhide core — 16 plait with 32 plait noseband. This hackamore can be used with a 3/4", 5/8" or 1/2" mane hair mecate, depending on your personal preference. Martin Black is very particular about how his gear functions, the hackamore hanger plays a large role in that. Every hackamore comes with a hand-braided hackamore hanger, made to Martin's specifications. Leather used may not match hackamore color. Hackamores can be purchased without a hanger upon request. Directions for measuring the best  hackamore fit: https://martinblack.net/on-the-road-with-martin-black/getting-the-right-hackamore.html Small – Measures 5” x 10.5″ – This hackamore is for a small-headed horse, such as an Arabian or fine-boned QH. If your horse/pony is under 900 lbs and wears a small size halter; this hackamore is for you. Regular – Measures 5″ x 11.5″ – This hackamore is one size fits most. If your horse is between 900 and 1300 lbs and wears a regular size halter; this hackamore is for you. Large – Measures 5” x 12.5” – This hackamore is for a large-headed horse, such as a draft horse or large Warmblood. If your horse is over 1300 lbs and wears a large size halter; this hackamore is for you.
  • Kangaroo- with beautiful heather Rawhide 5/8"  Hackamore with rawhide core — 16 plait with 32 plait noseband. This hackamore can be used with a 3/4", 5/8" or 1/2" mane hair mecate, depending on your personal preference. Martin Black is very particular about how his gear functions, the hackamore hanger plays a large role in that. Every hackamore comes with a hand-braided hackamore hanger, made to Martin's specifications. Leather used may not match hackamore color. Hackamores can be purchased without a hanger upon request. Directions for measuring the best  hackamore fit: https://martinblack.net/on-the-road-with-martin-black/getting-the-right-hackamore.html Small – Measures 5” x 10.5″ – This hackamore is for a small-headed horse, such as an Arabian or fine-boned QH. If your horse/pony is under 900 lbs and wears a small size halter; this hackamore is for you. Regular – Measures 5″ x 11.5″ – This hackamore is one size fits most. If your horse is between 900 and 1300 lbs and wears a regular size halter; this hackamore is for you. Large – Measures 5” x 12.5” – This hackamore is for a large-headed horse, such as a draft horse or large Warmblood. If your horse is over 1300 lbs and wears a large size halter; this hackamore is for you.
  • Kangaroo-Rawhide 5/8"  Hackamore with rawhide core — 16 plait with 32 plait noseband. This hackamore can be used with a 3/4", 5/8" or 1/2" mane hair mecate, depending on your personal preference. Martin Black is very particular about how his gear functions, the hackamore hanger plays a large role in that. Every hackamore comes with a hand-braided hackamore hanger, made to Martin's specifications. Leather used may not match hackamore color. Hackamores can be purchased without a hanger upon request. Directions for measuring the best  hackamore fit: https://martinblack.net/on-the-road-with-martin-black/getting-the-right-hackamore.html Small – Measures 5” x 10.5″ – This hackamore is for a small-headed horse, such as an Arabian or fine-boned QH. If your horse/pony is under 900 lbs and wears a small size halter; this hackamore is for you. Regular – Measures 5″ x 11.5″ – This hackamore is one size fits most. If your horse is between 900 and 1300 lbs and wears a regular size halter; this hackamore is for you. Large – Measures 5” x 12.5” – This hackamore is for a large-headed horse, such as a draft horse or large Warmblood. If your horse is over 1300 lbs and wears a large size halter; this hackamore is for you.
  • Kangaroo-Rawhide 5/8"  Hackamore with rawhide core — 16 plait with 32 plait noseband. This hackamore can be used with a 3/4", 5/8" or 1/2" mane hair mecate, depending on your personal preference. Martin Black is very particular about how his gear functions, the hackamore hanger plays a large role in that. Every hackamore comes with a hand-braided hackamore hanger, made to Martin's specifications. Leather used may not match hackamore color. Hackamores can be purchased without a hanger upon request. Directions for measuring the best  hackamore fit: https://martinblack.net/on-the-road-with-martin-black/getting-the-right-hackamore.html Small – Measures 5” x 10.5″ – This hackamore is for a small-headed horse, such as an Arabian or fine-boned QH. If your horse/pony is under 900 lbs and wears a small size halter; this hackamore is for you. Regular – Measures 5″ x 11.5″ – This hackamore is one size fits most. If your horse is between 900 and 1300 lbs and wears a regular size halter; this hackamore is for you. Large – Measures 5” x 12.5” – This hackamore is for a large-headed horse, such as a draft horse or large Warmblood. If your horse is over 1300 lbs and wears a large size halter; this hackamore is for you.
  • Kangaroo-Rawhide 5/8" Hackamore with rawhide core — 16 plait with 32 plait noseband. This hackamore can be used with a 3/4", 5/8" or 1/2" mane hair mecate, depending on your personal preference. Martin Black is very particular about how his gear functions, the hackamore hanger plays a large role in that. Every hackamore comes with a hand-braided hackamore hanger, made to Martin's specifications. Leather used may not match hackamore color. Hackamores can be purchased without a hanger upon request. Directions for measuring the best  hackamore fit: https://martinblack.net/on-the-road-with-martin-black/getting-the-right-hackamore.html Small – Measures 5” x 10.5″ – This hackamore is for a small-headed horse, such as an Arabian or fine-boned QH. If your horse/pony is under 900 lbs and wears a small size halter; this hackamore is for you. Regular – Measures 5″ x 11.5″ – This hackamore is one size fits most. If your horse is between 900 and 1300 lbs and wears a regular size halter; this hackamore is for you. Large – Measures 5” x 12.5” – This hackamore is for a large-headed horse, such as a draft horse or large Warmblood. If your horse is over 1300 lbs and wears a large size halter; this hackamore is for you
  • All Kangaroo 5/8" Hackamore with rawhide core — 16 plait with 32 plait noseband.

    This hackamore can be used with a 3/4", 5/8" or 1/2" mane hair mecate, depending on your personal preference. Martin Black is very particular about how his gear functions, the hackamore hanger plays a large role in that. Every hackamore comes with a hand-braided hackamore hanger, made to Martin's specifications. Leather used may not match hackamore color. Hackamores can be purchased without a hanger upon request. Directions for measuring the best  hackamore fit: https://martinblack.net/on-the-road-with-martin-black/getting-the-right-hackamore.html Small – Measures 5” x 10.5″ – This hackamore is for a small-headed horse, such as an Arabian or fine-boned QH. If your horse/pony is under 900 lbs and wears a small size halter; this hackamore is for you. Regular – Measures 5″ x 11.5″ – This hackamore is one size fits most. If your horse is between 900 and 1300 lbs and wears a regular size halter; this hackamore is for you. Large – Measures 5” x 12.5” – This hackamore is for a large-headed horse, such as a draft horse or large Warmblood. If your horse is over 1300 lbs and wears a large size halter; this hackamore is for you.
  • All Kangaroo 5/8" Hackamore with rawhide core — 16 plait with 32 plait noseband. This hackamore can be used with a 3/4", 5/8" or 1/2" mane hair mecate, depending on your personal preference. Martin Black is very particular about how his gear functions, the hackamore hanger plays a large role in that. Every hackamore comes with a hand-braided hackamore hanger, made to Martin's specifications. Leather used may not match hackamore color. Hackamores can be purchased without a hanger upon request. Directions for measuring the best  hackamore fit: https://martinblack.net/on-the-road-with-martin-black/getting-the-right-hackamore.html Small – Measures 5” x 10.5″ – This hackamore is for a small-headed horse, such as an Arabian or fine-boned QH. If your horse/pony is under 900 lbs and wears a small size halter; this hackamore is for you. Regular – Measures 5″ x 11.5″ – This hackamore is one size fits most. If your horse is between 900 and 1300 lbs and wears a regular size halter; this hackamore is for you. Large – Measures 5” x 12.5” – This hackamore is for a large-headed horse, such as a draft horse or large Warmblood. If your horse is over 1300 lbs and wears a large size halter; this hackamore is for you.

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