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If Spurs Could Talk: JB “Barry” Guillory’s Drive to Carry on Tradition

For Louisiana bit and spur maker JB “Barry” Guillory, the true art of his craft lies in the one-to-one connections he makes with his clients, and in his one-at-a-time approach to his product.

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A Craftsman’s Calling: Saddlemaker Monty Reedy

Monty Reedy discovered his passion for leather at an early age, and his commitment to the craft is evident in every piece he makes.

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True Colors: The Team of Arrow M Leather Work

Pro Rodeo header Zane Murphy and fiancée Jordan Crouch craft bright and bold leather products from home and while on the rodeo road.

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Monumental: Behind the Scenes with Award-Winning Artist and Team Roper Chris Navarro

Team roper Chris Navarro is an award-winning artist best known for his monumental sculptures, but his grit and try—the keys to his artistic success—are monumental in their own right.

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The Meaning Behind RaShel Richards Leatherwork

Arizona team roper RaShel Richards prides herself in creating meaningful custom leather products for her customers.

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Tinkering Around: Casey Tew Custom Leather

Casey Tew messed around at a young age with leather goods, and now is building a high-quality product that the professional cowboys and cowgirls are using today.

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The Roper’s Bit Man: Paul Petska

Rodeoing and training horses has always been a part of the Petska legacy, but the claim to fame are Paul Petska’s Petska Bits that are ridden by nearly every team roper around the world.

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The World’s Greatest: Preston Williams Hardware

Arizona team roper, trainer and bit and spur maker Preston Williams strives for perfection in everything he creates. He was also crowned 2009’s World’s Greatest Roper

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Overcoming Challenges with TM Leather’s Taylor Meeske

Colorado team roper, leather- and saddle-maker Taylor Meeske is working as hard as ever to continue to provide top-of-the-line leather goods despite a recent roping accident leaving him with one thumb.

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True Cowboy Art: Wilson Capron

Texas bit and spur maker Wilson Capron’s products speak for themselves with elaborate engraving and designs that are pleasing to the eye.

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