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Tack Shop Deals in All Things BIOTHANE®

Coated polyester strapping is a popular choice among Amish communities in Millersburg, Ohio — and beyond

By Lynn Ascrizzi

A line of Petz Product assembled dog leashes, ready for someone’s Fido.

If you visit Millersburg, Ohio, you’re in Amish Read more

Three-Generations of Legendary Artistry

Harris Leather & Silverworks sets the standard for the show horse community

A show horse decked out with a custom Harris saddle enhanced with ornate silverwork.

By Lynn Ascrizzi

Anyone deeply involved in big-time show horse events, such as Read more

Keystone Leather and RJF Leather: Service That’s a Cut Above

Keystone has the capability to cut soles on demand.

By Nick Pernokas

It seems like Dave Schall, the president and co-owner of Keystone Leather in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, was always destined to fill this role.

Now 58, Dave Schall finished Read more

Creative Customization is Their Forte

ColsenKeane Leather is celebrating its successful, first decade

By Lynn Ascrizzi

A rugged, hefty cowhide handbag finished in ColsenKeane’s signature “Crazy Horse” style of leather, rubbed with special-purpose waxes to give the cowhide a distressed, “antique” patina that will Read more

Maker’s Leather Supply: New Ideas for a New Generation

By Nick Pernokas

Aaron and Janie Heizer stock a very large quantity of all sorts of leather which can be purchased in small amounts.

In a cynical world that has moved past Roy Rogers and John Wayne, a world Read more

POP! Goes the West

Andy Warhol Went Thataway

New Exhibition Spotlights the Artist’s Love of the Cowboy Way

Andy Warhol, Cowboys and Indians: John Wayne, 1986 The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh; Founding Collection, Contribution The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc.1998.1.2493.1

Heritage Brand: A Family Brand

The Heritage Brand leather shop in Tumalo, Oregon, where all HB products are manufactured.

By Danna Burns-Shaw

Did you know that family businesses account for 64% of U.S. gross domestic product? They generate 62% of the country’s employment and Read more

STIEFELwerk: Bespoke in Brooklyn with Anne Marika Verploegh Chassé

Anne Marika Verploegh Chasse moved to New York from her native Switzerland 20 years ago and opened her Brooklyn bespoke boot and shoe shop 15 year ago. Her visual arts background makes her footwear creations unique and distinctive.

By Read more