Horse Tack Accessories

Tie Straps, Off Billets, Bucking Rolls & Everyday Tack Accessories for Western Riders

• Tie Straps & Off Billets: Nylon and leather options in solid colors and fashion prints — including Aztec, Serape, and US Flag — built with doubled-and-stitched construction for secure cinch attachment during trail rides and arena work.
• Bucking Rolls: Leather bucking rolls in brown, black, floral, and tan — each with side-hole installation design that drops onto the swell of your western saddle without tools.
• Saddle Repair Supplies: Latigo leather laces, smooth leather off billets, latigo carriers, saddle strings, and repair bundles from Hilason and Weaver Leather — stocked for quick fixes on working tack.
• Grooming & Horse Care: Lycra tail bags, 500-count rubber braiding bands, plastic feed scoops, and horse treats — barn-approved basics for daily care routines.
• Hardware & Fasteners: Nickel-plated malleable iron center-bar buckles sold in packs of 2, 4, 8, or 16 — useful for tack rebuilds and custom harness work.
• Rope & Dally Accessories: Shock-absorbing dally wraps and elastic rope strap packs designed to secure rope coils under the saddle swell on roping runs.

How to Choose the Right Saddle Tack Accessories

Material: Nylon vs. Leather

Nylon tie straps and off billets — including 2-ply polyester HD tape versions — are lighter, resist moisture, and come in a wider range of colors and prints. Leather options like smooth skirting leather or latigo offer traditional stiffness and long-term durability, and are the go-to choice for saddle repair and replacement billets where stretch matters less than strength.

Fit & Compatibility

Tie straps and off billets are not universal. Width and length must match your saddle's rigging D-ring slot and your cinch ring size. Standard sizes in this collection include 1.5" x 6 ft tie straps and 1.75" x 36" off billets — verify your rigging style (full, 7/8, or 3/4) before ordering a replacement set.

Use Case by Discipline

Ranch ropers and team ropers benefit from dally wraps and elastic rope straps that keep coils controlled mid-run. Trail riders and endurance competitors often prefer nylon cinch tie sets for weight savings and easy cleaning. Bucking rolls are popular with cutters and ranch riders who want added security without changing saddles.

Common Mistakes When Buying Tack Accessories

Riders frequently order tie straps without checking their cinch ring slot width, resulting in straps too wide to thread correctly. A second common error is buying a full billet set when only the off billet needs replacing — check which side is worn before ordering. Finally, latigo carriers are saddle-specific; not all rigging plates accept the same carrier width.

Nylon vs. Leather Tack Accessories — Which Holds Up Longer?

Seasoned western riders often keep both in the barn. Leather latigo and off billets develop a natural set over time — they conform to the rigging and cinch rings, which many ropers prefer for consistent feel during dally work. Nylon and polyester options, particularly doubled-and-stitched constructions, resist sweat and weather better and are easier to rinse after a muddy trail ride. For everyday arena use and trail riding, nylon holds its own. For heavy ranch work and saddle repair where traditional rigging feel matters, leather remains the standard.

A tie strap (also called a latigo) runs through the rigging ring on the cinch side of your saddle and is used to tighten and secure the cinch. The off billet is the shorter, fixed strap on the opposite side that the cinch buckles onto. Both work together to keep your saddle secure — they are not interchangeable.

High-quality doubled-and-stitched nylon straps are very strong and resist stretching under load, making them reliable for trail riding and everyday arena use. Leather latigo traditionally has a slight advantage in feel and conformation to rigging hardware over time, which is why many roping disciplines still prefer it. For most recreational western riders, quality nylon performs comparably at a lower price point.

Hilason bucking rolls feature a hole on each side that slips over the saddle's front swell — no tools required. They sit at the front of the seat and provide thigh support for riders who want extra security during cutting, ranch work, or rough terrain riding without the bulk of a full-rigged saddle swap.

For most saddle repairs you will need: leather laces in the correct width (available in assorted lengths and colors), a replacement off billet or tie strap, saddle strings, and possibly a latigo carrier if the girth holder is cracked. Weaver Leather repair bundles include an assortment of leather pieces sized for harness, saddle, and general tack repairs — a practical starting point.

The most common tie strap dimensions for western saddles are 1.5 inches wide by 6 feet long, which fits the majority of full-rigged and 7/8-rigged western saddles. Always check your saddle's rigging ring slot width before ordering — some trail and endurance saddles use narrower 1.25" billets. When in doubt, measure the existing strap before replacing it.