Our Ranch Rawhide
Aaron is our braider extraordinaire. He makes our rawhide the traditional way, from cow to bosal. Click a picture for a closer look.

More about our bosals

A standard hand braided latigo hanger is included with the purchase of your bosal. A full hand braided latigo browband with throatlatch needs to be ordered with your bosal for a small additional fee. Bosalito hangers to tie to the forelock must be specified with your order but are included. For fancy bosalito or pencil bosal hangers, call to discuss your needs and for a quote.

California Classics' nosebuttons, prior to being bent into shape, come in two lengths to better fit your horse's nasal bones: just under 8 inches or 6.5 inches for the perfect fit and quick response. This is important because where the hanger sits changes the balance point of the bosal's action. When holding the side buttons at 4 inches apart, the inside measurement can be made. Most CC 5/8ths bosals are 11-11.5 inches inside and decrease in length with lessened diameter. We can easily make shorter or longer lengths. Call for details and measurements for special horses and ponies.

We offer the medium flex Californio with lots of feel and life. All have a rawhide core. Most are 16 strands with 32 strand nosebuttons. The smaller bosalitos have 12 strand bars. Pro-Trainers, which are somewhat stiffer, can be special ordered. All CC bosals come with a hand braided hanger and tie back (don't cut it off short, but tie it up, if not needed for a particular horse).

Our half inch 16 plait rawhide bosal features a 32 plait nose button and heel knot. This is an excellent bosal to use when starting in the two rein.

Glory (left) is a bridle horse, but she consented to model this exclusive hackamore. The rawhide 16 plait 5/8 this bosal is shown with one of our fine 8 strand mane hair 22 ft. mecates.

Hand braided browband and throat latch is seen on both mares.

This AQHA mare (right) isn't sure about having her picture taken, but she really likes the proper fit on her California Classics' rawhide and kangaroo bosal. She belongs to Robert Eichner of Germany. He has just purchased one of our beautiful spade bits and his mare is now going into the two rein.