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Customer Reviews for The Rancher

The Rancher

Genuine North American deerskin gloves for roping, riding and working. The Rancher gloves feature a gun cut finger treatment. No finger seams on the palm side of these gloves for a far more comfortable feeling. Elasticized wrist gives you an easy on and off glove. Imported.
Average Customer Rating:
4.556 out of 5
4.6
 out of 
5
(18 Reviews) 16
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating breakdown 18 reviews
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Star
1
16 of 17(94%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for The Rancher
Review 1 for The Rancher
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Soft as butter

June 3, 2013
ByCrazyHorseLady1950
fromLongview, Texas
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - Western
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
These gloves are soft, smooth, flexible & fit good. Excellent riding glove because you can still feel the rein in your hand. I plan to purchase another pair.
Review 2 for The Rancher
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

work gloves

July 29, 2012
Byluvlabs
fromN.J.
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Trainer
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Excellent fit comfortable and wear well around the barn
 
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Review 3 for The Rancher
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

As good as a custom glove

April 9, 2012
ByNoelleSophy
fromRedmond, WA
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:All Around
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
I am spoiled. For years, I had a person make my gloves from a template of my hand. When he retired, I thought no problem, plenty out there on the market. How wrong was I! The fit, the quality, the performance all paled in comparison to my custom gloves until I found the SSG Rancher gloves. They are the closest I have found to my well-loved custom gloves. They are of very good leather, high quality, great stitching, and amazing fit. The downside is that you sacrifice some durability for comfort, which I am willing to do. My custom gloves lasted about 9 months, where these last about 6 months of daily use. I am an SSG buyer for life.
Review 4 for The Rancher
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Tough and comfortable

December 27, 2011
ByMerri
fromCape Cod, MA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
Fits very well, and is very tough. But not very warm. Wish I got the lined ones for working in winter weather.
Review 5 for The Rancher
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great gloves!

November 15, 2011
Bygdent
fromMA
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
I love these gloves. I have always used work gloves but the ssg ranchers are the best for barn work and riding. They are tough enough for working around the barn and thin enough to ride in without losing contact/feel for the reins.
Review 6 for The Rancher
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Decent work/riding glove, but...

August 11, 2011
ByAppearanceIsEverything
fromIllinois
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Fit
Average
Excellent
I bought these gloves because I'm sick and tired of gloves that fall apart in 3 months or less. I have large hands, with wide palms and long fingers, so I ordered a 9. They're just a little bit too big- not enough that they're uncomfortable to ride in, but I do have to pay attention so that the fingertips don't get stuck while I tighten the girth. I really wish they offered 1/2 sizes, as I know for a fact that the 8's are too small. They have fairly good grip on the reins, and certainly don't cause rubs or blisters, but they do stain my hands yellow, if I have a particularly sweaty ride. I have a feeling that these will be relegated to the work glove category, as soon as I find gloves that fit me well, and actually LAST!!
 
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Review 7 for The Rancher
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

I wouldn't buy them again

February 18, 2011
Bypierdr
fromMemphis, TN
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Fair
Excellent
I bought a 7, my usual glove size and they ran very large! I was never able to wear them because they always slid off my hands. When I wasn't morving, the gloves fit well in the fingers (length wise), but everything was just proportioned bigger. The elastic at the wrist isn't very tight so they wouldn't stay on. I know they are meant to be a looser fitting glove, but I just couldnt get them to work for me. The seams in the fingers were bulky and made my hands feel cumbersome, but man oh man are they warm! I really do wish they had fit me better!
Review 8 for The Rancher
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

love these gloves

January 25, 2011
Byryder
fromArkansas
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
I haven't been able to use this product for years!! I am thrilled to be wearing them again!!I wear these gloves ALL the time!!! I ride in them, work in them and even wear them around town when my hands are cold--vourse I live in an area where a lot of men wear cowboy hats too!
Review 9 for The Rancher
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

These gloves are the greatest

August 5, 2010
ByBettyAnne
fromNew Hampshire
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
I absolutely adore these gloves. The Ranchers are buttery soft, yet grippy. I purchased them in a size 7, my normal glove size, and they are a tiny bit big. Even with the little bit of extra room, the gloves conform to my hands and allow me to have excellent feel while riding. I have used my Ranchers on very hot, humid days and they have remained tacky enough to give me a good grip on the reins despite my mount's sweat. Also, my hands have not gotten too hot or too sweaty, as the leather really breathes.
Review 10 for The Rancher
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Tough gloves for everything

July 18, 2010
ByHorses and dogs oh my
fromSC
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Trail Riding
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
These are tough gloves for any work around the house or barn or even for riding. I like how long they held up versus other leather gloves I have tried yet still remain butter soft. I also like the fact they come in larger sizes to accomadate my long fingers. I just bought my second pair as my first ones are getting a little thin after 2+ years of use.
Review 11 for The Rancher
Overall Rating:
1 of 5
1 of 5

Not What They Used To Be

June 2, 2010
ByAppaloosa
fromBoise, ID
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Trail Riding
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
1 of 5
1 of 5
Value:
1 of 5
1 of 5
Durability:
1 of 5
1 of 5
Fit
Fair
Excellent
I've used and loved SSG Rancher gloves for years, but I must agree with another reviewer who said the quality of these gloves has slipped - this is unfortunately true. The leather quality and craftsmanship are now poor, and I won't be purchasing any more of these gloves in the future. What a pity.
Review 12 for The Rancher
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great gloves for hard riding!

April 10, 2010
ByDressageCowgirl
fromRye NH
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
2 of 5
2 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Good
Excellent
I love these gloves for the fall/spring riding seasons. The leather is soft but very durable. They have great grip and good feel (not too thick). They hold up to a lot of wear - the one glove I was not able to wear holes through in a couple months.
Review 13 for The Rancher
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Durable, Comfortable and Surprisingly Warm!

January 13, 2010
ByBrigitte
fromLong Island, NY
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
My title says it all. My pair of these gloves are going on their 3rd year and still are flexible and have no rips or holes. They are my everyday gloves for everything from riding to barn chores. I have long fingers and most women's gloves do not fit my hand properly. These fit perfectly. I was even happily surprised to find they keep my hands quite warm on all but the coldest of days. Worth the money if you're hard on gloves and want a pair that can take whatever working around horses can dish out.
Review 14 for The Rancher
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Good schooling glove

October 26, 2009
ByLargo
fromAtlanta. GA
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
I prefer deerskin gloves, which limits my available glove options; these are pretty good although I think that I like the SSGs a little better. I tend to wear mine only for riding and switch to rugged work gloves for mucking/chores, so that may be why they are holding up pretty well.
Review 15 for The Rancher
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Warmest riding gloves I've ever had

January 23, 2009
ByMarla
fromHartford, CT
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Fit
Average
Excellent
My hands are always cold in the winter, and they were toasty through my entire ride.
Review 16 for The Rancher
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great all-purpose glove

April 9, 2007
ByLydia
fromIllinois
I keep several pairs of these gloves around the barn because they're so useful. My "clean pair" I lunge and ride in and my "dirty pair" I clean hooves and apply hoof medicine with. They're also durable enough for barn and farm chores like cleaning stalls, fixing fence and weeding. Did I mention they were durable?
Ratings-Only Reviews for The Rancher
Based on the average of (2) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Would recommend? Yes 2 out of 2
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
4.5 of 5
4.5 of 5