Bringing Music Out to Equestrian Tack Pasture |
| 7/12/2010 12:30:55 PM |
 The best part about going home past seeing the family is the refreshing days out amongst the trees and wide open spaces. I grew up in a forested part of the country that even in the summer sees rain once in awhile. People who live there complain about the rain but from my perspective after living in two hot climates of California and Arizona for the past 6 years, the... Read More |
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Decorating with Conchos |
| 5/30/2010 1:20:29 PM |
My niece loves to ride horses. I would have to say her favorite outdoor activity is horseback riding which is why her parents bought her a horse of her own a couple of years ago. Since that time almost every waking moment has been spent involved with the horse on one level or another other than time in school. Horses require a lot of care, grooming, feeding and exercising.... Read More |
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A Picture With Her Show Halter and Conchos |
| 5/18/2010 8:21:05 PM |
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Wow, my best friend's granddaughter is graduating high school next month. I can't believe the time has gone by so fast. I remember when her daughter got pregnant, and we were rushing everywhere to get her all the baby things she would need...or not.
My best, Diane, and I always loved horseback riding. I remember us doing a lot of that sport from a very young age. Since... Read More |
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Conchos for Western Saddles, Great Decorative Pieces |
| 5/12/2010 1:29:54 AM |
 Conchos are a decorative piece used in western saddles for horses. They come in many styles and shapes. I was looking at them on a website recently and was amazed by the different kinds there are out there for horse saddles. I saw silver and gold, ones with rhinestones and swarovski crystals, plain and laser cut designs. There were heart shapes, circles, flowers and... Read More |
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Conchos Are Not Just For Cowboys |
| 4/2/2010 7:45:17 AM |
Conchos are those varied shaped metal pendant-type pieces that adorn a horse halter, saddle or reins. They can be found on cowboy or cowgirl chaps and hats. Conchos have branched out from the cowboy scene and can be found on womens purses. I see a lot of conchos on motorcycle riders clothing and equipment. I have even seen religious symbols imprinted on conchos. I believe... Read More |
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The Equestrian Tack Worked The Crowd |
| 3/17/2010 2:43:11 AM |
My daughter, Roxie, always loved horses. She learned to ride when she was about five-years-old. That girl was fearless...regardless of the horse's size, she would get on-board and ride! As she got older, we got her a horse of her own. The horse was named Princess, and she was all that and more. What a beautiful horse...not too big, and what a luscious color. There... Read More |
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Conchos and Cowboy Wear |
| 3/3/2010 4:54:55 AM |
Conchos are the thing to decorate cowboy wear. They are different shaped pieces of metal that are stamped with designs or made with cut outs. I have seen conchos used on shirts, hats, belts, purses, chaps and pants. The use of metal conchos are many and it is up to the eye of the beholder.
I recently ordered some cowboy conchos online for my boyfriend, I used them to... Read More |
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Birthday Gift to Match Conchos Sure to Be a Hit |
| 2/27/2010 4:55:37 PM |
 I feel that I got really lucky today when I was shopping online for a gift for my daughter. She absolutely loves horseback riding and wears her favorite conchos whenever she rides. I knew that if I could find a ring to match some of the conchos of hers, she'd be really pleased. I was thrilled to find this beautiful 18 Karat & Silver Bali Ring that matches several of her... Read More |
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Making Decorative Use of Conchos |
| 2/12/2010 12:36:17 PM |
I like to do crafts. One of the items I have been dabbling in is conchos. I have been using the conchos to jazz up a cowboy hat or a leather purse. The conchos are easy and fun to work with when applying them to felt and leather. I have a special tool that makes the job go quickly.
I have found my conchos and tools to go along with them on line. It wasn't difficult to find... Read More |
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Conchos for Cowgirl |
| 2/3/2010 5:26:23 AM |
Conchos are stamped out pieces of metal that are used on horse halters, riding chaps and saddles. But conchos are not just for equestrian tack and cowboys. I am sure you have seen them on clothing or handbags as decoration as well.
I have taken the opportunity to check out what kind of conchos are actually available on line. I was amazed to find they come in all kinds of... Read More |
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Conchos Aren't Just for Cowboys |
| 1/22/2010 5:04:49 AM |
Conchos play an important role in the cowboy's life. They adorn the length of one's chaps, the sides of saddles and bridles. I have found that conchos seem to be working well in other worlds too. How about heart shaped conchos on a women's leather hand bag or conchos that depict a person's favorite car on a leather key chain? Yes, it seems conchos have comfortably found a... Read More |
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The Cowboy Conchos and More |
| 1/19/2010 4:38:32 AM |
I have learned that conchos are not only decorative but are also functional in cowboy clothing. The cowboy will use conchos in his riding gear. From belt buckle sets, show halters, bridles, bits and breast collars. I have even seen conchos used decoratively on horse trailers.
If you are in the market for any kind of concho shopping on line is the answer. I have found... Read More |
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The Art of Equestrian Tack |
| 1/7/2010 5:45:18 AM |
My eldest daughter has become quite the artist as of late. This hidden talent became apparent as she took college courses in photography and then drawing. She never showed a real interest in the arts until recently so it was a pleasant surprise to see just how talented she truly is.
Her younger sister is into horses and is a great rider. We attend many horse shows... Read More |
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Traditional Native American conchos |
| 11/22/2009 9:40:45 AM |
Growing-up in the southwest, I have seen my share of beautiful western wear and notably the leather belts with conchos on them. You may not be familiar with the name conchos, but it is a familiar adornment on belts and saddles. Conchos are the round or oval silver discs that decorate the saddles, bridles and are used as jewelry for belts, hats and the bolo ties. The... Read More |
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Looking the Part with Conchos |
| 11/12/2009 2:16:10 PM |
 This past Friday and Saturday, I was in Vegas celebrating a friend’s birthday. There was one distinct difference this time while walking the strip. There was a surplus of people wearing cowboy boots, hats, blue jeans and belts laden with conchos. At first glance, I thought cowboys must really enjoy Sin City but after further investigation and driving by a arena the... Read More |
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