Starting at a young age, Dennis learned that the world of tack needs to be approached from a “function over fashion” mindset. Surrounded by livestock on a small family ranch, and working at his father’s feedstore, three-year-old Dennis and his pony Tinker became a common sight along the streets in Goldthwaite, Texas. Through these early years of riding, cowboying, and watching local craftsmen, Dennis grew familiar with the ins and outs of what makes good leather, and how that leather can make exceptional tack. Working on a ranch during his early 20′s, Dennis would frequent a saddle shop in Nebraska for the tack he needed. The owner of the shop was always busy building saddles,” Dennis recalls. “I’d come in needing something built a certain way and he’d say ‘If you want it built that way, do it yourself.’” So Dennis started doing just that.
I totally disagree. I've been using split reins for a long time. I'm not pulled forward at all. Only an inexperienced rider would be pulled forward. My horse works off his rear.
Awesome. Thank you Dennis! I use to do this years ago...but could not remember exactly how to secure the latigos. And, now that I am riding western again I want those strings outta my way, unless used!
I always enjoy your videos Mr. Moorland. Years ago l purchased one of your mohair chinchas. Best chincha l have ever owned . Now needs new string, contact ed you awhile back to send it in . Well...l procrastinated and didn't do it . I recently went to youth website and found out that you have retired. Just want to sincerely wish you a happy retirement and thank you for sharing your knowledge and skill in the tack industry.
David, It's great to hear you like the videos and that the cincha has been the best you've had. Thanks for your kind comments. I am still making some tack and I'd be happy to restring your cincha buckles. Send me an email at dmtackshop@outlook.com and I'll let you know where to send your cincha for restringing. Have a great day and I look forward to talking to you. Dennis
I have a showman bridle set and although it does not provide me with the string knots as yours does, it does have a screw. I do not know the kind so do not know how to listen this screw to attach my bit and reins. HELP!
My father is Chuck Fraser and he invented this Bridal. It’s spelt Fraser not Frazier and he hasn’t seen a scent from it for over 50 years. How can you sell this Bridal and not give credit where credit is due. Chuck Fraser is one of the most famous cowboy’s in all of Texas. This bridal has been a major contribution to the cutting horse industry and I can’t believe that no one from the Dennis Moreland Tack Company ever reached out to my father about this amazing bridal. It’s un-American.
If you are going to tell people how to use ROMAL reins, do it right. The ONLY class there is a penalty when using ROMAL reins properly in an AQHA class is in the reining. The reined work portion of the cow horse class is exempt from the reining rule.
@petebowling4717 Avila does not necessarily follow the Californio tradition. But my point is that Texans seem to co-opt all the California traditions and events.