These Were The Vaqueros by Arnold R. RojasWhen Hitching Post Supply began this was one of the very first books we carried. It was a definitive look at the vaquero and totally mesmerizing. It has always been a reference book for us and our vaquero inspired buckaroo gear. Arnold Rojas ( 1898-1988) tells the stories of the first vaqueros of California. With this re-issue many more will now be able to learn from “Chief Rojas” about the history of the Spanish land grants, of wild horses, wild cattle, the legends and campfire tales of the early vaquero. Rojas describe in detail how the vaqueros tamed and turned wild horses into working cow horses and offers a lifetime of study in bits and bitting. This book is a classic for both the modern horsemen and students of western history.
B1528 $30.00 Softcover
Luis Ortega's Rawhide Artistry:Braiding in the California Tradition
Luis Ortega’s Rawhide Artistry is a biography filled with over 100 illustrations, 70 of them in color and depict both his life and the intricacy of his rawhide work. Mehl Lawson provides a personal insightful forward to Chuck Storms and Don Reeves collaboration which captures the essence of the craftsman and his work. Detailing his and his families vaquero traditions this is a fascinating look at the California vaquero from beef, to hide, to finely braided rawhide horse gear. Telling a compelling and interesting story of the time. Anyone who uses, collects rawhide gear, or is a student of western art or history would find this book fascinating.
Luis Ortega’s Rawhide Artistry is a biography filled with over 100 illustrations, 70 of them in color and depict both his life and the intricacy of his rawhide work. Mehl Lawson provides a personal insightful forward to Chuck Storms and Don Reeves collaboration which captures the essence of the craftsman and his work. Detailing his and his families vaquero traditions this is a fascinating look at the California vaquero from beef, to hide, to finely braided rawhide horse gear. Telling a compelling and interesting story of the time. Anyone who uses, collects rawhide gear, or is a student of western art or history would find this book fascinating.
B1527 $30 Softcover
