DaVee Chaffin Greer Custom Horsehair Hitching and Braided Rawhide Tack In 1990, DaVee and her family moved to North Central Washington. She loved living in the high desert and riding for a local ranch.  Shortly after moving, DaVee discovered how long the winters were. She first taught herself how to braid rawhide and then, after being given “The Art of Horsehair Hitching” authored by Eugene Barnett, tackled learning hitching. It was the intricacies of design and all the different combinations of color that made this her favorite art form. DaVee’s thoughts on gearmaking: “After hitching & braiding for this many years I am still discovering new designs and uses for this type of art. In the busy technological world we live in, it is sometimes hard to remember that for centuries cowboys were making their own gear to use. By doing this type of work, you are reminded daily of how fortunate we are to turn out a useable piece just like they did in days gone by, when life was a lot slower paced.. When you’re out working cows on the ranch (& using traditional gear) you can truly understand why those that have chosen to be cowboys are. To be a small part of keeping the western gearmaking tradition alive is truly an honor and a pleasure. Thank you, DaVee Chaffin Greer Bosal & headstall... rawhide and hitched hair.  Yep...and our horses. Contact DaVee directly at:  509-745-8598 or email Hitchalot1@cs.com Click on photos for larger views. Shown below are some examples of hitched hair and braided rawhide accessories and tack made by DaVee.  She makes bosals, quirts, reins and other horse gear.  Contact her directly for current stock. Quirts     Multi-color hitched hair quirt:  SOLD quirt details Natural hitched hair quirt:  $800 Reins: 8-plait braided rawhide split reins:  $600 Bosals and Bosalitos or Pencil Bosals   Made for Gwynn Weaver Two views of an under-bridle bosal that sold at the Californios 07 SOLD Under-bridle bosal....no taper nose..12 plait 3/32" rawhide.  Hitched horsehair pencil bosal signed and numbered #1 Silver by Mark Dahl SOLD 3/8" black kangaroo bosal with hitched headstall.  3/8" mecate by Sara Hagal.  SOLD All hitched pencil bosal signed and numbered #2 Signed silver by Mark Dahl SOLD DaVee Chaffin Greer PO Box 147 Waterville, Washington 98858 509-745-8598 cell:  509-670-1120 hitchalot1@cs.com