Western Tack & Saddlery — Hamilton, Montana
Bos Saddlery is a western tack and saddlery shop in Hamilton, Montana, serving riders across the Bitterroot Valley — Corvallis, Stevensville, Victor, Darby, Lolo, and Missoula. The shop carries everything a western rider needs: bits, headstalls, reins, cinches, saddle pads, breast collars, ropes, and saddles, alongside custom Wade saddles built by hand.
Dealer lines carried include McCall Saddle Company, Martin, Circle Y, Pro Choice, Jeremiah Watt Products, Classic Equine, Five Star Equine, and Double Diamond, plus handmade pieces built in-house. A small selection of consignment saddles and used gear rounds out the shop for riders looking for quality equipment at a range of price points.
Getting the Right Fit
A saddle that doesn't fit causes problems fast — sore backs, uneven movement, a horse that won't settle. The same goes for a headstall that's too tight or a cinch that's the wrong width for the horse's barrel. Bos Saddlery fits saddles and tack in person, working with the horse in front of her rather than guessing from measurements alone.
Choosing the Right Tack
A working ranch horse, a barrel horse, and a trail horse don't need the same gear. Roping calls for a low horn and a strong tree. Barrel racing calls for a lighter saddle and a snug-fitting cinch. Trail riding calls for comfort over long hours in the saddle. Bos Saddlery carries gear suited to all three, and can help match the right bit, headstall, and saddle to the job the horse is actually doing.
Caring for Western Tack
Leather tack lasts for years with the right care — cleaned and conditioned regularly, kept out of direct sun and damp storage, and checked for wear at the stitching and buckles before it fails out on the trail. Bos Saddlery carries leather cream and care products alongside the tack itself, and can advise on keeping gear in working condition.
A full line of western tack and saddlery, a working saddle maker, and gear chosen by someone who rides and works horses herself — that's what sets Bos Saddlery apart from a catalog page. Call (406) 370-6469 or email boslady93@outlook.com.
