Harnessing A Family Tradition 

By B. Crawford 

If you look on the wall of the Shanahan Harness workshop, you will see the realization of a dream, a handsewn harness built by Garnet Shanahan in 1968. Making that Read more

Linda Lucas and Coopermill Harness  

By B. Crawford 

When the world ran on horse power (and I mean real horse power, not gas-powered horsepower) leatherworkers provided the steering, transmission, starter motor and every other direct connection Read more

by Gene Fowler 

When you purchase equine gear from Runningwater Draw Mohair & Tack in Ransom Canyon, Texas, you’re getting fine equipment that has been skillfully produced. Operated by husband-and-wife team Tyler and Kristin Rice, Runningwater Draw offerings include, Read more

Leatherwork as the Hobby that Hones and Heals 

by Gene Fowler 

Adrian Petersen has a problem. Actually, he has a lot of problems. And he embraces each one, ravishes them, devours them, adorns his life and world with Read more

Careful planning and a good deal of footwork turned a challenge into a success.   

By Lynn Ascrizzi 

When one door closes, another door opens.  

That old saying pretty much sums up what John Raber, owner and operator of Read more