STS Ranch STS Ranch Sliding Ear Headstall Rifleman

This sliding ear headstall is built for a customized fit and clean, refined feel. Made from hand-finished Weaver exclusive Canyon Rose harness leather and paired with STS Ranch hardware style, it reflects honest craftsmanship and hard-earned reliability Stran T Smith values in his tack.

Stran T Smith built his career on grit, resilience, and perseverance. Raised on a ranch in the rugged terrain of the Texas Panhandle, he became a World Champion Tie-Down Roper, a ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductee, and an 11-time NFR qualifier. But it wasn’t just the victories that shaped him, it was the setbacks and the comebacks.

After winning a world championship following a stroke, heart surgery, and career-threatening injuries, Stran stopped chasing gold buckles. He turned his focus to building a family and STS Ranch, a brand focused on faith, integrity, quality and purpose. It was a change of mission that redefined what success really meant.

That philosophy drives STS Ranch Signature Tack, built in partnership with Weaver Equine and handcrafted in the USA. Designed for riders who value integrity, hard work, and gear that’s made to last, every piece reflects the lessons Stran learned both inside and outside the arena— it’s not just about the wins, it’s about how you ride through the challenges, and what you can count on along the way.

A buckle can say a lot. Like World Champion, for example. But the buckles on these headstalls say Stran wanted a personal tie to this tack collection, something to honor the horses that shaped his career. This headstall is named after Rifleman:
Rifleman, registered Kiddo Doc, had as much personality as any horse Stran ever owned. Bold, moody, but steady and reliable when it mattered most, Rifleman helped Stran win his first professional rodeo in Vernon, Texas. Voted 1997 AQHA Horse of the Year, Rifleman was a strong-minded character who fit Stran perfectly, both on the ground and in the arena. The Rifleman buckle with matching keeper is buff black with simple, classic engraved silver accents. Like the horse, it shines in the spotlight, but is built for strength and function.

Crafted in the USA: Built by the Weaver Equine team with pride and precision