Every Equestrians dream! ~ I found $500 Boots at this tack sale!

[@AliceSmith-d2h]

Really impressed with your knowledge about your purchases. You really have the right idea on how to make money for yourself and still save the buyer money!

[@kgoak5765]

The cat vomit comment was laugh 😂 out loud funny!!

[@triciamoran4996]

Yea that was pretty funny !! 😂

[@cherylmillard2067]

The Santa Barbara spade and snaffle bits are collectable especially the Garcia maker, but you more likely than not already know that. I used to do the same thing after thrift shopping, add up the full retail prices to see how good of a deal that I got. This was a fun video!

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

I found a vintage Garcia snaffle on a ratty old bridle at a tack auction once. It is my favorite bit and such an amazing find!

[@jito7377]

I like, that you not only comment the price and value during the video. The whole haul with writing really got the number across. Thanks for puting in the extra effort.

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

Glad you liked it!

[@phyllishamilton165]

What a great video! Having spent many wonderful years at tack sales, I so appreciate all the great bargains you discovered! I confess, when you panned around the different areas, all I could say was, wait, wait! I want to look at that again! I commend your solid experience and skill set, both in behavior-shaping, retraining, health and dietary management, and simply depth of love and determination to give every horse the best possible outcome into a new life of love and care! From an old horse gal, looking hard at 80, but still turning around to see spring pastures with a solid partner under me.

[@triciamoran4996]

❤

[@karenmcdonough3614]

Please show some of the boots and saddles after you clean them up. Also, could you do a video showing some of what you learned about custom built saddles? I’d love to learn more. Great video!

[@gmariet1391]

It's fun watching you buz around and explain your thinking as you shop ! Great work !

[@BlueStarEnergyHealer]

I love the complete narration and thought process that goes into what you are doing xoxo

[@dressageponi]

A while ago, I bought a used leather saddle that had some areas that were squished from being stored wrong. I found out if you place a damp cloth on the leather and then hold a hot iron on it you can get the leather to straighten out. It might work for your dressage saddle.

[@thegusk520]

Good idea. Are you a woodworker? That's also the way to get small dents out of wood.

[@PoM-MoM]

Exactly. Moisture swells and or relaxes, just not too much. Start with a fine mist spray and literally drops of water. Just like if you have a wrinkled shirt but no iron just put the shirt on a hanger and fine mist it and without stretching it out of shape you can gently pull the wrinkles out and then just it air dry.

[@margomoore4527]

What do they stuff those rolls with? Perhaps you could locate a shoe or tack store to open it up, re-stuff, sew shut for a reasonable price. Curious what stuffed with. Foam? Feathers or down? Woolen fabric? Scrap leather?

[@paillette2010]

No that’s foam inside the knee roll which has collapsed . It might be wool, but centaur isn’t a fancy brand, so it needs restuffing.

[@annmarie3520]

As you were stating prices new for your items I just kept saying WOW! Horses are expensive!!!❤

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

Right?!

[@melevin3]

Knowledge is power. You did great.

[@juliederry3719]

Wow that’s what you call a massive bargain, what a saving, well done you, fantastic haul, tfs x Julie 🇬🇧

[@phoebebrown2883]

I would love to see them when they are all cleaned up.

[@loisadams837]

Clever Cowgirl… for me this video proves exactly why your video channel name IS Clever Cowgirl! Wow! You have to have a massive knowledge of horse tack to be able to go through a tax sale like you videod! I love it! You will make a ton of money and Skeletor will have great quality stuff. As I’ve said before I am a city girl from Chicago and I can go through a sale at a thrift store here and pick out great quality clothes. Maybe you can too..that’s why you are the Clever Cowgirl, but there’s no Wayne could go through a sale and pick out tack like you did. Yay! Saving money is always like eating dessert first😀😀😀

[@Dan.Whiteford]

Once again a terrific video with outstanding commentary about a fabulous auction.

[@judypierce7028]

This video certainly brought back memories of my horse farm. It was great. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it. You do a great job explaining each item that you are searching. People watching the channel who are unfamiliar with horses or equipment would understand what you are sharing. Thank you for putting forth the effort to do this.

[@_sockninja_]

I think it is marked Whippy, Stegalite, London, England. I believe this company is out of business and went under Whippy; Whippy & Co. ; Whippy Steggall ; Whippy, Steggal & Co ; Whippy, Stegall, Fleming. They made saddles, harnesses , bits as well as other non equestrian related leather products. Hope this helped.

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

That is what I though too! It is a relatively nice bit

[@bonitaharrison4736]

What a savvy shopper. You know your stuff.

[@AndyTheCornbread]

Holy #$%! you made out like a bandit at that sale! Even though the 17" saddle was too big for most horses and riders I might have snagged that too just because of its quality, that was a nice saddle. I too am a bit of a saddle snob, but my go to riding/working saddle was made for a horse my brother had in high school by a maker in AZ who is long since passed away. When I got out of the Marines I asked my brother if he still had it and he said it was in my aunt's barn and I could have it if I wanted it. Still riding in it all these years later although this year I did try out a Tucker trail saddle for some leisure rides, I don't recommend them, really comfy but very low quality for the price. On the Chicago screws if I find a headstall I really like that has those I buy it and remove the screw and the post and then put another hole in it on each side so I can run them with a blood knot. I hate Chicago screws in anything leather from holsters to headstalls they are one of the worst ideas ever.

[@irishphilly]

Somewhere, I lost my genome for shopping---strangely turned into one of those shop by necessity, for exact things, get in & out nerds. (I don't do Self Check-out, so stores have to hire people I can chat with or annoy.) One exception: I love our local therapeutic riding stable's open Saturdays Tack Shack. So, I really enjoyed & learned from this vid. You've got a very respectful way of seeing, evaluating, appreciating, & releasing what isn't right for now. Plus, you're a power ranger horse ninja ACTION figure. Given what you passed up, your 'haul' was still impressive. (I laughed when you breezily referred to taking a saddle making class---naturally, it's all that spare time.) TY

[@dorothydecesare1607]

‘A Power Ranger Horse Ninja ACTION figure’….😂 that’s our Clever Cowgirl, for sure!

[@deborahharker4392]

I had a very wealthy boyfriend once and he was the first person who taught me about buying second hand. I will never go back to buying brand new! Loved going shopping with you ❤

[@jacquelinestephenson2101]

Holy cow the price of tack has sure gone up since I had horses!!! Talk about inflation, geez

[@Therapisity]

Nothing like finding a good deal!

[@michelleharrell8452]

Thankyou for the correct word pronounce of Dressage. Its a sidesaddle & women ride horses dressed in drop dead show dresses. I am so glad that you bargains for yourself & your horses.

[@marymathis9299]

Was surprised at all the various pieces of equipment needed for the horse business, and I realise this is not all, just the riding part...no trailers, etc. involved here!!! I am continually gob-smacked!!! Great video, super content! Thanks a ton!!! ❤❤❤

[@JulianaBlewett]

I got a used English saddle back in 1990, and it was 75 years old then, and paid $75 for it. I still have it and recently cleaned and oiled it. Very nice saddle.

[@virtualselfie6899]

What a good consumer! Great savings!

[@myra-n3d]

Nearly every Never Rust from England I had came down throughout the family or friends pipeline. They were decades old and in excellent shape. Even those I bought new, maybe eight or so were made in England and were great. The horses mouths stayed moist but not drooly. If you find any stamped Eldonian grab them.! They stopped making them decades back. sad as the quality was great.! They even made some Western ones.

[@janetmarshall7171]

My Goodness, how did you find these great deals?? Thats the way that you find things!! I love 💕💕💕💕 your Channel and I have told people to subscribe to your Channel ☺️☺️!! Thank you for everything you do!!

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

Thank you so much!!😀

[@janetmarshall7171]

You are so welcome!!

[@dagmarwulfe]

This was a really fun video to watch. You showed us the Wintec and I was like, “Wintec! I remember when those first came out!” Things sure have changed since then. I didn’t know Wintec even made dressage saddles, but it makes sense that they would by now. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Ijustmetagirlnamedmaria]

Your heart is beautiful.. so merciful with your horses .. lovable girl 🎉 always thinking on her horses

[@susanbeesley8299]

Good luck with your plans for Skeletor becoming a dressage horse xx

[@squeezebox7458]

Very enjoyable video! I felt like I was right there looking at all that tack with you. What a great eye you have for bargains!

[@sisken12]

Pawn shops are good for tack also.

[@johnnorman1793]

WOW..!! you killed the pig.!, you really are a clever cowgirl, and shopper.🤣🤣🤣

[@marilynhaycock3476]

Wow, a fast and fun shopping trip with you. It was educational too. Thank you.

[@kimgower1347]

WOW! Some great scores! LOVE that Colorado saddle.

[@TheStuport]

"I'm a Saddle Snob" Too Funny Cowgirl! Saddle Aficionado sounds perfect!🤣You do quite well at these Bargain Sales and Auctions and probably have a mental list of what you are leaning towards but I bet there are still times you go and EVERYTHING you see is "smiling and waving" at you in hopes of being taken home!😉 All funning aside, I learn a ton listening to you explain the differences in materials used, why certain pieces are an absolute steal and when you keep it real in saying, " I can't take everything!" Great discipline in letting some things go and not grieving over it later! You Absolutely Saved Some Serious Coin on your shopping! Thank you for bringing us all along !Cheers From COW-lumbus, Ohio To The Clever Cowgirl Community!👋

[@lindsaysnyder2200]

Colorado Saddlery is my favorite!!! They last FOREVER.

[@aleb_equine]

I also love 2nd hand shopping hooray

[@pjday9722]

Great video, very informative and engaging!

[@pinkywilliams8063]

That was a great haul today.... I'm impressed

[@danamelby4090]

Great job thanks for taking us along

[@glitterprincess5672]

I definitely would love to get some tips on your Thrifting. You’re just absolutely amazing at everything you do you’re so smart at saving money. You’re so smart at helping animals just a well-rounded human.

[@stevec7712]

You got some great buys - Thanks for sharing 😊

[@michaelj2439]

Great video. Liked & subscribed. I’d be interested in seeing a video of you refurbishing a saddle. Keep up the excellent work!

[@nanny8675309]

I would love to see more videos on the in-depth workings of everything you do😊

[@patriciagrande311]

I love watching you shop

[@tobyb9605]

You could take out the screws and add a hole punch. Then you can take a strip of leather and run it through both holes and tie it off

[@Snarkwing]

“Even with this cat vomit on it…” 😮

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

It'll wash off 😁

[@luvastandardbred8270]

😂

[@mousiebrown943]

I'm rewatching in Oct '24, & thinking of Skeletor 😢

[@TammySaj-zm6kr]

I have brown leather English riding boots with zippers, my son got for me. I ride western, but like the English boots 👢 they are higher .

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

Check out bucksaroo style boots!

[@gaypreator8547]

Not much better than those “Screaming Deals”. Damn ! 👍

[@kymlouise]

Those Petrie boots were an absolute bargain 🥰

[@Agapanthah]

you are amazing. Merry Christmas!

[@kimcain5895]

Way to go!

[@bexbee2]

Love your vid's & keep up the awesome work. They are definitely not britches 😂😂😂 they were 100% jodhpurs that you picked up 🤔 😂.

[@DotAPimp116]

holy savings omg! loved the videos, keep it up!!!

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

I have an auction scheduled for the next 3 weekends!!! Should be really fun!

[@DotAPimp116]

@@TheCleverCowgirl omg yay im so excited!, thats just around the corner :D!!!

[@frankfischer1281]

Good stuff.

[@vicfanny]

Love used tack sales!

[@tash4122]

I love the this one !!! I bought a little jewellery box with odds and ends for 5$ and I was able to sell some of the stuff inside for 800$ . So really enjoyed this vid

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

That is awesome!

[@DS-ky9dl]

I love your shopping trip and thrifting videos... your knowledge will serve you well in the future. Thanks for taking us along.

[@marcdeveraux4100]

Chicago screws need to have a adhesive dabed on the threads to be safe

[@annierush3223]

AMAZING! Clever girl😉

[@cherjohnson5807]

Thank you👍🏽👍🏽

[@mereedebeaugrine2078]

Chicago screws, put nail polish on the screw part and when you screw it in they stay really well. But not like if you used lock tight so you could get them undone if needed.

[@DinahMcKim]

You go girl!

[@dorothydecesare1607]

You are a self confessed ‘saddle snob’, does anyone else see a disconnect between your collection of fancy saddles and the sad and torn ‘saddle’ on the ATV you drive all around to do your chores everyday? Me thinks you deserve to treat yourself better….🥰🐎🐴💗🐈

[@Bodiy]

To get to go to that sale would be better than going to heaven that is some awesome deals😃

[@thegusk520]

Nice vid, you certainly are clever.

[@zymurgea]

I noticed on your home KZbin channel there are no links to any of your stores.

[@avagrego3195]

Happy for you.

[@undersixty]

When you showed the brushes for grooming I saw combs. Are they only used for the manes and tails or can you use them on the horses body during shedding???

[@jacqueline-w6i]

Very impressive shopping and selling skills!

[@annegribben444]

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR GREAT BUYS... ❤

[@AliceSmith-d2h]

Was happy to join you on your shopping trip!

[@mollyshort2390]

😊wow you did good

[@carleenjohnson9063]

What exactly is a Chicago screw, how can a person tell pls? We used to buy older saddles (1940-1960) as well at tack auction, high backs, anyone sitting in it felt safe, usually only needed some saddle soap or oiled.

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

They are where the bit attaches to the headstall, I show them in the video!

[@carleenjohnson9063]

@@TheCleverCowgirl oops, I will have to rewatch as I somehow missed that. Thanks for letting me know.

[@nicolaxoxo1]

Great sale, wish I was there!

[@kathrynkole6982]

I would have picked up that $700 saddle and clean it up. Looks like an awesome saddle to ride in or even just as a decoration. 🙂

[@michellegregoire5611]

You needed to bring a small wagon 😂

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

Now that is a great idea!

[@judithburke1539]

One of those fold-up canvas ones would be handy.😊

[@lindaross4331]

yay..Well done!

[@lindaross4331]

PS. Nothing wrong with Australian Stock saddles. Very comfortable and excellent for stock work and the mountains. Though I think that one said Argentinian.

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

True, but these ones were very poor quality, They were made from some kind of weird composite paper material.

[@connienana1623]

Beautiful place you have ❤ !

[@dawnmaclellan7831]

The one snaffle made in England did it say Frankie? If so they are mid grade bits

[@make725daily1]

This video is genuinely inspiring! _ "Embrace your aspirations with unwavering determination and unwavering resolve."

[@erinmaclean5064]

It looked like the Ariat boots had a hole at the top of the ankle. Is that an easy repair? Also, on used boots, do you replace the insole, or do they remold to the new wearer's foot? The concept of reuse, recycle, and repurpose is huge for me, but footwear can be a tricky area for that

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

Its cloth, so a super easy patch! You can always have them resoled to bring them back to life!

[@barbarawalker3620]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@AndyTheCornbread]

I am trying to get a hold of a very specific helmet made by Champion Helmets. The Helmet I am looking for is the "Champion Revolve X-Air MIPS Skull Cap". They make other ones with similar names but that specific one with all those words is the one I am looking to get. I also want it in black if at all possible. Dover Saddlery has it for $469.95 with free shipping but that is the only place I can find it here in the US. There are a couple things I would like to know. One do you know anywhere I can get it cheaper? If I purchased it in the UK it would run me around half that so I'd really like to find a better price and also do you know anywhere in Montana that stocks Champion helmets so I can go try them on to be sure my normal hat size of 7-1/4 (which I "think" is like 59cm) actually fits? I'd hate to spend all that money (even if you know somewhere cheaper than Dover) only to find out it doesn't fit correctly. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you! - Andy

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

eBay. You can set up an alert so you’ll know every time one is listed. I don’t know anyone in Montana that stocks them u fortunately.

[@generalputnam2990]

There are two head shape types, roundish & oval. Your local Tipperary helmet dealer can fit you - & then go from there. Can also sign in to ebay UK (at least one used to be able). Good luck 👍🏼.

[@cracktivitieSs]

I’m so dumb😭 I bought and English saddle about a year ago for only 50 bucks. He had multiple other saddle for the same price. One Happened to be a wintec dressage saddle. It was in really good shape too. I should have bought it and re sold it😭

[@generalputnam2990]

They are actually quite comfortable & easy maintenance for casual riders.

[@paillette2010]

2:40 that’s a half pad.

[@corinakostreba8752]

Wow. You like to shop.

[@tonycamarato4582]

Hi, did you ever find out what kind of bit that was? I found a Whippy Bit, from London England. They were selling for a lot more than $2.

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

It must be a bit they produced at one point. It is a nicely made one for sure!

[@lindag4484]

Do you still have the English bit with the hard-to-read stamping? I think it may be a Pelham (?) but the stamp says: Whippy STEGALITE London England. There is a different kind of bit (a vintage polo bit) on eBay right now with that same stamp.

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

I think I still have it, I can't remember if I sold it or kept it for the collection

[@tomhermens7698]

You need a week to go through all this

[@dawnnovack1184]

They are all great prices. Where was this sale?

[@MMSGEE]

i think those dressage boots where the best deal!

[@anitamorales1506]

💜💜💜

[@jannford6916]

❤

[@paillette2010]

God, Monty Roberts, such a charlatan. But if you make a few bux, party on.

[@RecklessRavenFarm]

What are those Calvary saddles worth? I don’t know much and thinking of eBay ing mine. Have old Calvary spurs as well. ( all found in central VA)

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

It can vary greatly depending on the maker, condition, and if all the fittings are still intact. Couple hundred for just the tree looks like!

[@RecklessRavenFarm]

That’s cool, thank you. I found it on the property I bought here. We have a couple pre civil war outbuildings. {Wanted to move to Whitehall MT, (2016) because my mother in laws is there in Boulder. }But we ended up in Virginia because it was more land and much cheaper. It’s all original saddle, leathers been chewed by mice and stuff. I guess Lee’s army had moved right through here. The spurs are in perfect condition. Anyway keep up on the videos I love them!

[@dyenahh]

So poignant all your plans for Skeletor ❤❤❤