• Extra heavy figure 8 Buckaroo Hobble.  Hand made with heavy latigo leather.  48" long by 1.5 inches wide
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Kangaroo-Rawhide 3/4" Hackamore with rawhide core — Measures: 5" x 12" — 16 plait with 32 plait noseband. This hackamore is intended to be used with a 3/4" or 5/8" mane hair mecate. 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. If you wish to purchase a hackamore without a hanger, please contact us. Directions for measuring the best  hackamore fit: https://martinblack.net/on-the-road-with-martin-black/getting-the-right-hackamore.html
  • Kangaroo-Rawhide 3/4" Hackamore with rawhide core — Measures: 5" x 12" — 16 plait with 32 plait noseband. This hackamore is intended to be used with a 3/4" or 5/8" mane hair mecate. 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. If you wish to purchase a hackamore without a hanger, please contact us. Directions for measuring the best  hackamore fit: https://martinblack.net/on-the-road-with-martin-black/getting-the-right-hackamore.html
  • Kangaroo-Rawhide 3/4" Hackamore with rawhide core — Measures: 5" x 12" — 16 plait with 32 plait noseband. This hackamore is intended to be used with a 3/4" or 5/8" mane hair mecate. 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. If you wish to purchase a hackamore without a hanger, please contact us. Directions for measuring the best  hackamore fit: https://martinblack.net/on-the-road-with-martin-black/getting-the-right-hackamore.html
  • Kangaroo-Rawhide 3/4" Hackamore with rawhide core — Measures: 5" x 12" — 16 plait with 32 plait noseband. This hackamore is intended to be used with a 3/4" or 5/8" mane hair mecate. 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
  • Kangaroo-Rawhide 3/4" Hackamore with rawhide core — Measures: 5" x 12" — 16 plait with 32 plait noseband. This hackamore is intended to be used with a 3/4" or 5/8" mane hair mecate. 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
  • Kangaroo-Rawhide 3/4" Hackamore with rawhide core — Measures: 5" x 12" — 16 plait with 32 plait noseband. This hackamore is intended to be used with a 3/4" or 5/8" mane hair mecate. 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
  • Kangaroo-Rawhide 3/4" Hackamore with rawhide core — Measures: 5" x 12" — 16 plait with 32 plait noseband. This hackamore is intended to be used with a 3/4" or 5/8" mane hair mecate. 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
  • All rawhide hackamore with rawhide core. Measures: 5" x 11" — 16 plait with 32 plait noseband. This hackamore can be used with a 5/8", 1/2" or 3/8" 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
  • All rawhide hackamore with rawhide core. Measures: 5" x 11" — 16 plait with 32 plait noseband. This hackamore can be used with a 5/8", 1/2" or 3/8" 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
  • Kangaroo - Rawhide 1/2"  Hackamore with rawhide core — Measures: 5" x 11" — 16 plait with 32 plait noseband. This hackamore can be used with a 5/8", 1/2" or 3/8" 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
  • Kangaroo- with heathered Rawhide 1/2"  Hackamore with rawhide core — Measures: 5" x 11" — 16 plait with 32 plait noseband. This hackamore can be used with a 5/8", 1/2" or 3/8" 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
  • Kangaroo- with heathered Rawhide 1/2"  Hackamore with rawhide core — Measures: 5" x 11" — 16 plait with 32 plait noseband. This hackamore can be used with a 5/8", 1/2" or 3/8" 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
  • Kangaroo- with heathered Rawhide 1/2"  Hackamore with rawhide core — Measures: 5" x 11" — 16 plait with 32 plait noseband. This hackamore can be used with a 5/8", 1/2" or 3/8" 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
  • Kangaroo-Rawhide 1/2"  Hackamore with rawhide core — Measures: 5" x 11" — 16 plait with 32 plait noseband. This hackamore can be used with a 5/8", 1/2" or 3/8" 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
  • Kangaroo-Rawhide 1/2"  Hackamore with rawhide core — Measures: 5" x 11" — 16 plait with 32 plait noseband. This hackamore can be used with a 5/8", 1/2" or 3/8" 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
  • Kangaroo-Rawhide 1/2"  Hackamore with rawhide core — Measures: 5" x 11" — 16 plait with 32 plait noseband. This hackamore can be used with a 5/8", 1/2" or 3/8" 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
  • Kangaroo-Rawhide 1/2"  Hackamore with rawhide core — Measures: 5" x 11" — 16 plait with 32 plait noseband. This hackamore can be used with a 5/8", 1/2" or 3/8" 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
  • Kangaroo-Rawhide 1/2"  Hackamore with rawhide core — Measures: 5" x 11" — 16 plait with 32 plait noseband. This hackamore can be used with a 5/8", 1/2" or 3/8" 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

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