Headstalls all do the same job—but style and fit matter.
Browband headstalls give a balanced, traditional look and help keep things steady.
One-ear and split-ear styles are clean and minimal, great when you want less leather up top and like the simple look and feel.
Tooling, buckstitch, and engraved hardware dial the look up or down. For everyday ranch work, pick a durable, pre-oiled leather with stainless hardware; for the performance pen, match your horse’s build and your breast collar for a unified rig. If your saddle has floral tooling, a floral-tooled headstall ties everything together; if you like bold contrast, white or red buckstitch gets it done.
All western headstalls hold the bit and carry your cues—but the feel and look change with style. Browband headstalls balance the face and stay steady over long miles; they’re a favorite for ranch work. One-ear headstalls simplify the crown with a single ear loop. Split-ear keeps the forehead open and minimal.
Materials matter: full-grain cowhide oils in, resists stretching, and looks right under arena lights. Pair with stainless steel hardware for strength. Style it your way: floral tooled headstalls for classic, buckstitch headstalls for high-contrast pop. Fit for a Quarter Horse should land your cheekpiece holes near center with the bit sitting softly in the corners.
Match your
western breast collar and pad for a clean, unified rig. If your dog rolls with you, finish the look with a western dog collar in the same buckstitch color.
