Pablo Lozano

This quirt, with a 16-plait rawhide body braided over a 6-plait rawhide core, features a masterfully executed handle that Lozano constructed using 92 strands of 1mm rawhide in an intricate herringbone pattern.

For this set of braided rawhide hobbles, Lozano incorporated a 14-strand Trenza Patria flat braid along with 12-strand round braids along the sides and center that combine to form each neck topped with a herringbone button that provides a secure closure. Fabricated by TCAA bit & spur maker Troy Flaharty, the steel center ring with sterling silver inlay features on the reverse “Lozano – Flaharty” and “TCAA – 2025.”

This 5/8-inch hackamore features a 16-plait natural rawhide body over a 6-plait braided core and a nose button in a herringbone pattern consisting of 32-plait natural rawhide. The heel knot was braided in a herringbone pattern and finished with a concha featuring the TCAA logo made by TCAA emeritus bit & spur maker Ernie Marsh.

Lozano’s robust softened rawhide hobbles are fabricated with Shorthorn hide from his ranch. The rawhide is in two layers and features imbedded rawhide stitching on the inside for durability and to protect the horse. The outside features a decorative high relief stitching.

The centerpiece incorporates a metal ring inlaid with silver designed and fabricated by TCAA emeritus bit & spur maker Ernie Marsh. The metal ring is secured in place between the softened cowhide and the braided rawhide. The French grey finish of the metal ring serves as a frame and contrast with a central gaucho button and is flanked by one gaucho button on each side. The 8-plait round braid and fancy button closure ensures the hobble’s strength and functionality.

Lozano crafted the nose button of this bosal using a twisted pattern style, known by seamen as “crowning,” which was common on 19th century California ranches. The bosal body he created using a 14-strand Trenza Patria flat braid, while the heel button — which features the maker’s stamp “P. LOZANO” — boasts fanciful braid work of Lozano’s own creation. A Hermann Oak leather hanger is included.

To handcraft this fancy hatband — which was inspired by a hatband of John Wayne’s displayed at Stockyards Museum in Fort Worth, Texas — Lozano used 12 strands of 1mm natural rawhide to create a smooth surface, while a combination of natural color rawhide braided buttons ensures the perfect fit. Each end of the round braid is finished with a long herringbone button.

Lozano fashioned this elegant lady’s necklace using a 12-plait round braid. Nine darker rawhide buttons in a herringbone pattern accent the natural rawhide round braid for contrast. Balanced with a long herringbone button on either side, a smaller herringbone button at the back secures the closure.