Barbed Wire Headstall

The wire that won the West, barbed wire gained popularity, as well as disdain, among ranchers in the 1880s. While some ranchers favored barbed wire because it made raising purebred stock a possibility, there were other ranchers who preferred the traditional open range — thus the start of the infamous range wars. This single-ply chestnut skirting leather 5/8" headstall is stamped with a popular barbed wire pattern that captures this colorful era. Accented with kangaroo leather ties (including bit ends). Features double cheek adjustments. Nickel plated hardware. Horse size.