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22 Sep

What vitamins and minerals are essential for your horse and why should you not overfeed them?

Posted Sep 22, 2022 by Admin / Category: On The Ranch

Vitamins and minerals are not only what humans need to function but horses too. If you’re new to the equine lifestyle you may be asking yourself, “What vitamins and minerals are essential for my horse?” ....

15 Nov

Sitka Hunting Apparel

Posted Nov 15, 2021 by Admin / Categories: Fashion | Home & Ranch | Lifestyle | On The Ranch

Every hunter knows the importance of having hunting apparel that is tough, quiet, and weather-ready. Made for the professional hunter as well as the seasoned hobby hunter, Sitka is considered by many to make some of the world’s most advanced technical apparel for Whitetail, Waterfowl, and Big Game Hunting.....

08 Nov

South Texas Tack Saddle Shop

Posted Nov 8, 2021 by Admin / Categories: Lifestyle | On The Ranch | Saddles | Tack

If you have ever visited South Texas Tack in person, you know that when you enter, you are immediately hit with the scent of fresh leather. When you explore the store you see a wide variety of leather tack, but most are unaware that many of these products are hand-made in-store.

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18 Oct

Coolers, Sheets, Blankets, and Slinkies? What's the Difference?

Posted Oct 18, 2021 by Admin / Categories: Home & Ranch | On The Ranch | Tack

Learn more about coolers, sheets, slinkies & blankets for horses. What are the differences and why they are beneficial for your horses? Learn how to measure your horse for sheets and blankets and more at South Texas Tack.....

11 Oct

Anderson Bean, Rios of Mercedes, and Olathe Trunk Show!

Posted Oct 11, 2021 by Admin / Categories: Fashion | Lifestyle

On October 23rd, 2021 STT Round Top will be hosting the Anderson Bean, Rios of Mercedes, and Olathe Boot Co. trunk show! Come by from 11 am-2 pm to design your own pair of custom boots and enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.....

05 Oct

Professional's Choice Boot Up!

Posted Oct 5, 2021 by Admin / Categories: On The Ranch | Tack

Professional’s Choice is consistently creating innovative equine products. They run rigorous testing and research on all of their products, and use the finest materials, so you can be assured that you’re getting a great product. Some of their most popular items come from the Professional’s Choice line of equine Sports Medicine Boots.....

27 Sep

What Vaccines do we carry at South Texas Tack?

Posted Sep 27, 2021 by Admin / Category: Home & Ranch

At South Texas Tack we carry many different vaccines to help protect your horses. While there is no existing vaccination program that fits the needs of all horses, many people work with their veterinarians to develop a vaccination schedule specific to each horse. The best way to approach a vaccine schedule for your horse is to have a conversation with your vet.....

31 Aug

What You Need as a Beginner Calf Roper

Posted Aug 31, 2021 by Admin / Categories: Let's Rope | Lifestyle | On The Ranch

In the Old West, if a rancher had an injured or sick calf, they would rope the calf to immobilize it and make veterinary treatment easier to accomplish. Over time the ranch hands and ranchers would brag about how quickly they could rope and tie calves. This quickly turned into local competitions. ....

24 Aug

How do you clean Navajo Pearls?

Posted Aug 24, 2021 by Admin / Category: Fashion

Made using sterling silver beads, Navajo pearls are hand-made by melting silver down, hand stamping, or carving each bead. Traditionally, these beads were used to pass down stories for many generations. Each bead had a different carving used to tell the story and come in many different shapes. The beads were unique which only added to the value traditionally and monetarily.....

16 Aug

The Importance of Fly and Mosquito Control.

Posted Aug 16, 2021 by Admin / Category: On The Ranch

If you’ve ever seen your horses’ tail swishing, body twitching, feet stomping/kicking, or whipping their tail you may have a fly and mosquito problem on your property. These nuisances will not only irritate your horse but can spread many dangerous diseases.....

09 Aug

What do certain parasites do to your horse?

Posted Aug 9, 2021 by Admin / Category: On The Ranch

Parasite, the name is enough to give most people the shivers. Many different parasites can infect our horses and if not treated they can cause significant health issues.....

31 May

Two for the Show

Posted May 31, 2021 by Admin / Categories: Let's Rope | Lifestyle | Tack

Paul Eaves Scores Second PRCA World Championship
By Megan Arszman....

12 Apr

Two Point Two Seconds

Posted Apr 12, 2021 by Admin / Category: Let's Rope

Breakaway roper J.J. Hampton knows how to win fast.
By Allison Armstrong Rehnborg....

05 Apr

Making a Name for Himself

Posted Apr 5, 2021 by Admin / Categories: Let's Rope | Lifestyle

World champion calf roper Shad Mayfield uses grass ropes, Rattler strings and a positive mindset to ensure victory in the roping pen. By Allison Armstrong Rehnborg....

29 Mar

Cactus Ropes: Right from the First Swing

Posted Mar 29, 2021 by Admin / Category: Let's Rope

A successful run started with one crucial moment.
By Megan Arszman....

22 Mar

Texas Bred

Posted Mar 22, 2021 by Admin / Categories: Let's Rope | Lifestyle

Creativity and precision have helped Lone Star Ropes grow from its humble beginnings in Buffalo, Texas. By Kristin Pitzer....

15 Mar

Colby Lovell Relishes First World Championship

Posted Mar 15, 2021 by Admin / Categories: Let's Rope | Lifestyle

After six trips to the NFR, Colby Lovell finally clinches the gold buckle. By Megan Arszman....

18 Jan

The Importance of Spring Vaccinations

Posted Jan 18, 2021 by Admin / Category: On The Ranch

The importance of spring vaccinations.....

11 Jan

Get Back Into Riding with this Spring Riding Checklist

Posted Jan 11, 2021 by Admin / Category: Tack

Spring riding checklist....

04 Jan

The Do's and Don'ts of Storing Your Felt Hat

Posted Jan 4, 2021 by Admin / Categories: Fashion | Lifestyle

How to store a felt hat....

17 Dec

Question & Answer with Quinn Kesler

Posted Dec 17, 2020 by Admin / Category: Let's Rope

We asked Quinn Kesler, 2X NFR Qualifier and Utah ranch owner a few questions about his rodeo tactics as well as his favorite Kimes product.....

30 Nov

Born to Ride

Posted Nov 30, 2020 by Admin / Categories: Let's Rope | Lifestyle

[INVALID] Madison Outhier is one fast breakaway roper… balancing her laser-focused competitive drive with her high school commitments. By Abigail Boatwright....

23 Nov

WALT WOODARD: Roper's Collection

Posted Nov 23, 2020 by Admin / Categories: Let's Rope | Tack

[INVALID] “We have the low down on Walt Woodard’s new Roper’s Collection and his partnership with Metalab. Walt is a living legend in the world of team roping. He has qualified for the NFR over 15 times and has accumulated over 1 Million Dollars in lifetime earnings. He currently holds two world titles and is considered to be one of the best ropers in the industry.”....

16 Nov

This Changes Everything. AGAIN.

Posted Nov 16, 2020 by Admin / Category: Let's Rope

[INVALID] The Tipping Point in Rope Technology. By Jordan Hunter....

09 Nov

You may have seen one, you may have heard about it... and yes, it is true.

Posted Nov 9, 2020 by Admin / Category: Let's Rope

[INVALID] Rattler Rope created the first rope ever made specifically for the sport of breakaway roping. By Jordan Hunter....