{"product_id":"professional-s-choice-heavy-oil-1ear-headstall-w-rwhd-2-buckle-5-8","title":"Professional's Choice Heavy Oil One Ear Headstall with Rawhide Accents \u0026 2-Buckle Adjustment - 5\/8\"","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience the Broken-In Comfort of the Professional's Choice Heavy Oil 1-Ear Headstall\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is nothing quite like the feel of quality harness leather that has already been put to work. The Professional's Choice Heavy Oil 1-Ear Headstall with Rawhide accents is designed to bypass that stiff \"new leather\" phase, offering a supple, hand-rubbed finish that feels great in your hands and even better on your horse from the very first ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstructed from 5\/8\" single-ply harness leather, this headstall is treated with a rich blend of tallows and oils. This traditional process does more than just make the leather soft; it creates a weather-resistant barrier that stands up to the sweat, dust, and long hours of ranch work or performance training. From the raw-hide accents to the durable hardware, it is built for the long haul.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmediate Suppleness:\u003c\/strong\u003e The heavy oil treatment ensures the 5\/8\" harness leather is soft and flexible right out of the box, preventing the rubbing and discomfort often caused by stiff new tack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfectly Balanced Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Featuring a double-buckle adjustment, you can ensure the bit sits perfectly level in your horse's mouth by adjusting both sides symmetrically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffortless Buckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed with oval-punched holes, this headstall allows the buckles to slide into place easily, saving you time and frustration when tacking up in the barn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeather-Resistant Durability:\u003c\/strong\u003e The hand-rubbed oils protect the leather fibers from moisture and salt, ensuring this piece remains a reliable staple in your tack room for years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Western Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e The rawhide accents on the single-ear loop provide a classic, professional look suitable for reining, cutting, or everyday ranch work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern performance riders and ranch hands\u003c\/strong\u003e looking for a \u003cstrong\u003edurable, ready-to-use headstall that provides a balanced fit for leverage bits.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eQ: Can I use this Professional's Choice 1-Ear Headstall with a snaffle bit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile you can physically attach one, one-ear headstalls are traditionally designed for use with leverage bits (shank bits). Because there is no throatlatch or browband, the downward pressure of a leverage bit helps keep the ear loop secure during performance or ranch work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eQ: What size horse does this headstall fit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is sized for the \"Average Horse.\" However, the double-buckle adjustment offers a wide range of sizing flexibility to accommodate most Quarter Horses and similar breeds comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number\/SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e RH5E25\/8-RAW\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Professional's Choice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47994055065821,"sku":"RH5E25\/8-RAW","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/8748\/7965\/files\/professional-s-choice-heavy-oil-one-ear-headstall-with-rawhide-accents-2-buckle-adjustment-5-8-rh5e25-8-raw.webp?v=1780469536","url":"https:\/\/hoovesandpaws.com\/products\/professional-s-choice-heavy-oil-1ear-headstall-w-rwhd-2-buckle-5-8","provider":"Hooves and Paws","version":"1.0","type":"link"}