Donley Rawhide

Donley Rawhide Donley Rawhide, owned by award-winning rawhide braider and western artist Vince Donley & wife Judy
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What began as a pastime turned into a 35-year journey of making custom-braided rawhide horse gear by Vince Donley. Throughout that journey, he has strived to keep the functional traditions of the American cowboy, while accepting the challenge of creating unique, one-of-a-kind pieces to accommodate collectors and show ring competitors. Inspired by the late braider Jack Sheppard, Vince has been enco

uraged by fellow cowboys and saddle makers Don Butler and the Don King family and by clinician Buck Brannaman. His refined techniques are reflected in complementary color-interwoven patterns and braided transitions found throughout his quirts, bosals, and rein/romal sets. With the resurgence of interest in the skills of the vaquero and the demand for quality, hand made gear, Vince remains ever-focused on his goal of producing traditional American cowboy horse gear. Vince's braided works have been exhibited in the "Trappings of Texas Show" in Alpine, Texas, for many years. He has also exhibited in the "I See by Your Outfit, You are a Cowboy" show in Sun Valley, Idaho, the "14th Annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering" in Elko, Nevada, the "Heart of the West" show in Lander, Wyoming, and "The Art of the Horse" show in Cody, Wyoming. Recently, Vince was selected "Braider of the Year" by the Academy of Western Artists. Donley's pieces run the gamut from everyday work quality to fancy and show quality. Custom elements and orders made-to-suit are welcomed and encouraged. Standard "stock" pieces are available for purchase and can be shipped.

Have made some dandy romal sets this winter, if anyone is looking, they can email us or contact by phone. Please only se...
04/18/2025

Have made some dandy romal sets this winter, if anyone is looking, they can email us or contact by phone. Please only serious inquiries.

Had another 2 rein set that I hadn't sold yet while Vince worked on orders: It is an Amansador style 12 plait 3/8" bosal...
01/29/2025

Had another 2 rein set that I hadn't sold yet while Vince worked on orders: It is an Amansador style 12 plait 3/8" bosal in dark brown w tan gaucho braided nose. Nice 22' mane hair mecate to go with.

Love this photo- mostly because he & his owner are doing something “relaxing” - not in training, not with an agenda
01/17/2025

Love this photo- mostly because he & his owner are doing something “relaxing” - not in training, not with an agenda

This big boy is in training for horseback archery- he looks w anticipation on this journey with his new bosal
01/10/2025

This big boy is in training for horseback archery- he looks w anticipation on this journey with his new bosal

Just continuing to work on orders in the shop- here’s another set going out to Texas, intended for cow work competition,...
01/06/2025

Just continuing to work on orders in the shop- here’s another set going out to Texas, intended for cow work competition, so they are longer & a shade heavier than our regular 12 plait romel sets

Have just a few adjustable braided rawhide hat bands left. Give a shout for one if you want
12/18/2024

Have just a few adjustable braided rawhide hat bands left. Give a shout for one if you want

This 3/8” Amansador style bosal setup is something special… in dark brown w natural color interwoven string
12/13/2024

This 3/8” Amansador style bosal setup is something special… in dark brown w natural color interwoven string

This is a complete matching set up: 12 plait one of a kind romal set in dark brown dyed rawhide w color interwoven butto...
12/13/2024

This is a complete matching set up: 12 plait one of a kind romal set in dark brown dyed rawhide w color interwoven buttons & braided connectors. It has a matching color interwoven 3/8” bosal w 3/8” mane hair mecate, which I will post next

Have a few 5/8” hackamore setups also. All we need is a muzzle measurement to make sure your 1/2 draft or Arab head size...
12/07/2024

Have a few 5/8” hackamore setups also. All we need is a muzzle measurement to make sure your 1/2 draft or Arab head sized horses will have as a good fit as the standard sized muzzles

Didn’t know if anyone needed a 2-rein outfit. Had a couple from earlier this year…
12/06/2024

Didn’t know if anyone needed a 2-rein outfit. Had a couple from earlier this year…

This guy has been Christmas shopping & came home with a new outfit!
12/05/2024

This guy has been Christmas shopping & came home with a new outfit!

This guy has been Christmas shopping & came home w a new outfit!
12/04/2024

This guy has been Christmas shopping & came home w a new outfit!

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