NBSSCA The National Bit, Spur & Saddle Collectors Association Winter/Spring 2013 PO Box 1969, Addison, TX 75001 2013 Calendar of Events Always contact the show for last minute info or scheduling changes. Jan 23, 2013 - Prescott, AZ - 7th Annual Cowboy Collectors Gathering Prescott Rodeo Grounds - 9am to 4pm - Admission $5 Tables Available - Contact: Larry Howard 928-710-8255 Larry Peck President Villines-Spurgeon Crisis Fund 903-564-7797 [email protected] Jan 24, 2013 – Mesa, AZ –NBSSCA Board Meeting. All Invited. Contact: www.nbssca.org or [email protected] Jan 26,27, 2013 - Mesa, AZ - High Noon Western Americana 22nd Annual Show & AuctionMesa Convention Center, 263 N Center St, Mesa, AZ 85201 Contact: High Noon LA, Inc., 9929 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034 Telephone: (310) 202-9010, Fax: (310) 202-9011, [email protected] Walt Roberts 512-751-2384 [email protected] Jan 26,27, 2013 - Monterey, CA - The West in Art and Artifacts Show Contact Paula & Dick Plum, 619-670-4803 or [email protected] Web site: indianartsmarkets.com John Balsiger (405) 260-0775 [email protected] Jan 26, 2013 - Rapid City SD - BLACK HILLS STOCK SHOW FOUNDATION COWBOY HERITAGE XIX...The 19th Old West Cowboy Collectors Auction, Rushmore Plaza Civic Center American Cowboy...bits, spurs, cowboy leather , U.S. Cavalry, Antique Firearms, Rodeo Memorabilia, Brand Books, Western Art, Western Americana and Native American collectibles. Contact: Win Bauer 605/[email protected]. www.bhssf. com Peg Schaffer Secretary/Treasurer [email protected] Feb 22-23. 2013 - Alpine, TX - 27th Annual Trappings of Texas Contact: Museum of the Big Bend, www.sulross.edu/museum Feb 23, 2013 - Prineville, OR - Annual Antiques and Collectibles Auction, Prineville, Or ; Contact Ramona Hulick, Turmon Auction Service Inc, www.auctioneer-4u. net, 541 815 6115 or 541 548 5770 John Clark 952-380-8081 [email protected] Scott Tarbell 913-406-8057 [email protected] Mar 8-9, 2013 - Amarillo, TX - 29th Annual Western Collectible Show New Schedule - TWO DAYS ONLY! Contact: Judy Hoodenypyle at [email protected] or 580-512-1940, Dwight & Linda Huber at [email protected] or 806-206-6934 Apr 6-7, 2013 - Tulsa, OK - Wanemacher’s Tulsa Gun Show www.tulsaarmsshow.com 919-491-0401 Joe Flores 806-396-5538 [email protected] April 13-14, 2013 - Dallas, TX - Dallas Arms Collectors 2013 gun, knife, and western heritage show. Market Hall, Stemmons Expressway (Interstate 35 East) Dallas, Texas. Contact show chairman at (972) 369-6062 or www.dallasarms.com Ramona Turmon Hulick Hall of Fame Chair 541-416-9348 [email protected] May 3-4, 2013 - Redmond, OR - Annual Cowboys, Indians, and Antique Auction; Deschutes Co Fairgrounds, Redmond, Or; Contact Ramona Hulick,Turmon Auction Service Inc, www.auctioneer-4u.net, 541 815 6115 or 541 548 5770 May 8-12, 2013 - Abilene, Texas - Western Heritage Classic Contact: [email protected] George Gill 580-695-5000 [email protected] John Upton Holden Vice President 214-356-4074 [email protected] May 18,19, 2013 - Pasadena, CA - The West in Art and Artifacts Show Contact Paula & Dick Plum, 619-670-4803 or [email protected] Web site: indianartsmarkets.com Dave Wilson 406-925-2788 [email protected] June 8-9, 2013 - Dallas, TX - Dallas Arms Collectors 2013 gun, knife, and western heritage show. Market Hall, Stemmons Expressway (Interstate 35 East) Dallas, Texas. Contact show chairman at (972) 369-6062 or www.dallasarms.com NBSSCA PO BOX 1969 ADDISON, TX 75001 [email protected] NBSSCA.ORG 2013 Calendar of Events June 14-16, 2013 - Deadwood, SD - 6th Annual Dakota Plains Show & Auction at the Deadwood Grand Casino and Convention Center. Contact: Rick and Margi Oleson, 605-209-4322, [email protected] or www.dakotaplainsauctions.com Jun 21-23, 2013 - Denver, Co - Brian Lebel’s Denver Old West Show & Auction Contact: P.O. Box 2038, Carefree, AZ 85377 - 480-779WEST Deb Broussard, Show Manager, deb@denveroldwest. com - 480-250-7515 Brian Lebel, Director, [email protected], 602432-7602 Jul 12-14, 2013 - Cody, WY - 2nd Annual New Frontier Show & Auction Contact: Scott Tarbell, 913-406-8057 Jul 12 - 14, 2014 - Cody, WY - 38th Annual Winchester Gun Show Contact: Margi Oleson, [email protected] Nov 9-10, 2013 - Tulsa, OK - Wanemacher’s Tulsa Gun Show www.tulsaarmsshow.com 919-491-0401 Nov 2013 - Santa Ynez, CA - Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum’s 29th Annual Vaquero Show & Sale Contact: Chris Bashforth, Ph: (805) 688-7889 Fax: (805) 688-1109 Email: [email protected] www.santaynezmuseum.org Nov 30/Dec 1, 2013 - Dallas, TX - Dallas Arms Collectors 2013 gun, knife, and western heritage show. Market Hall, Stemmons Expressway (Interstate 35 East) Dallas, Texas. Contact show chairman at (972) 369-6062 or www.dallasarms.com Dec 1-2, 2013 - Sacramento, CA THE WEST IN ART AND ARTIFACT SHOW Freeborn Hall, University of California Davis, Sacramento/Davis Ca. Contact: [email protected] Dec 13-15, 2013 - Monterey, CA - Monterey Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival Monterey Convention Center Tickets at 800-722-9652 or montereycowboy.org Jul 18-21, 2013 - Dayton, WA - Mule Mannia Contact: [email protected] Aug 3-4, 2013 - Albuquerque, NM - NMGCA Old West and Military Collectible Show Contact: www.nmgca.net or PO Box 13687, Albuquerque, NM 87192, 505-262-1350 or [email protected] Sept 5, 2013 - Jackson Hole, WY - Western Design Conference Exhibit and Sale Sept 5-8, 2013 - Lubbock, TX - 25th Annual National Cowboy Symposium Contact: Monica Hightower, P.O. Box 6638 Lubbock, TX 79493 [email protected] (806) 798.7825 Sept 21-22, 2013 - Dallas, TX - Dallas Arms Collectors 2013 gun, knife, and western heritage show. Market Hall, Stemmons Expressway (Interstate 35 East) Dallas, Texas. Contact show chairman at (972) 369-6062 or www. dallasarms.com www.tulsaarmsshow.com 919-491-0401 Sept 27-29, 2013 - Montrose, CO - 20th Annual Montrose Western Show & Auction Montrose County Fairgrounds - Charlie Kaupke, Auctioneer - Consignments now being accepted. Contact Joe & Carol Rinderle 970-523-5377 or email [email protected] Oct 25-27, 2013- Fort Worth, TX - 22nd Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering www.redsteagallcowboygathering. com Contact Tonya Ward at [email protected] or 817-454-3859 Nov 7-10, 2013 - Amarillo, TX - WRCA Finals www. wrca.org For additional information, please see advertisements in this publication. Please contact the show directly for any last minute information. Have a new show or auction in your area that the NBSSCA should publicize? We often list other shows, auctions, sales so that our membership can have as many options as possible. Let us know of your event/show/auction so that we can help to send both Dealers and Shoppers to your next event. The National Bit, Spur & Saddle Collectors Association PO Box 1969 - Addison, Texas 75001 [email protected] - www.nbssca.org https://www.facebook.com/#!/NBSSCA Annual Membership - $40 Life Membership - $300 News from the Range October 2012 The Texas Style Bit & Spur Makers Association made a generous donation of $5423 to Women’s Protective Services in memory of Jerry Cates. Jerry founded the TSBSM and would have been so proud of his group for donating to such a great cause. Sent in by Cecil Blasingame, Canyon, Texas October 2012 Congratulations to Linda Kohn and Joseph Sherwood, Los Angeles, CA on the birth of their first grand daughter. September 2012 Wedding Congratulations to Melissa McCracken and Brian Lebel on their recent wedding. From Hawkhill Press - Jody and Ned Martin - A request for any one who has a special hitched horsehair bridle made in prison that has provenance. They are gathering information and images for their next great book! Contact them at [email protected] or www.hawkhillpress.com Congratulations to Denise & Barry Burgess A beautiful ranch wedding is hard to beat! Congratulations to Denise and Barry Burgess on their September 2012 wedding held in Hendricks, Oklahoma. That handsome man to the left is our own Walt Rambo of Durant, Oklahoma who among his other talents of noted author, accomplished spur maker, educator and world traveler is also able to perform marriage ceremonies. Congratulations to Barry & Denise on their marriage. The NBSSCA Pony Express is back in production. We can’t please everyone but we do it for those that want to keep in touch on a monthly basis with news of shows, auctions and other informations that is timely. Show Safety - We all feel that we are with family and friends at the shows and by and large that is true. However, the changing times bring the need for us all to be a bit more cautious. Here are some proactive ideas for keeping you and your business safe. 1. A Picture is Still Worth A Thousand Words - Upon completion of show set up - take several pictures of your booth/ table space with your cell phone. If something turns up missing - or if you think something is missing you can refer to the photos. Often we learn that the item was accidentally left at home but if it is stolen, it will be helpful to have a picture to share with the authorities or for insurance purposes. 2. Get a Bank Account at Wal-mart - We all seem to carry a lot of cash and foolishly we carry it with us - usually in a big bank bag! We often make ourselves a huge target. Wal-mart is open 24/7 in most areas and you can make daily deposits before or after show hours to put cash/checks in for safe keeping. Alternatively, get a money order with that cash and put it in an envelope and send it home. Have a good idea? Let us know so we can all have a safe show season! Have news to share? Send it in to us at [email protected], pictures always appreciated and we’ll get it out to the membersip. The Hitchcock Museum - Hitchcock, SD Ray and Rita Waldner have a story to share. Their museum in Hitchcock, SD is a treasure trove of western memorabilia and historical artifacts. It was 1998 when Ray & Rita first opened the doors to the Hitchcock Museum, acquiring the former Kingdon Variety Farm Store building owned by the Kingdon family. It was quite a task to organize and display their 40 years of collectibles and antiques. It consists of homestead items, western memorabilia, Dakota Territory items, Indian artifacts, hardware store items, a license plate collection, lots of old pictures of families from the Hitchcock and newspaper articles from Hitchcock and the surrounding area towns, and much much more. It has been fun, interesting, time consuming, and a learning adventure. We feel the museum is an asset to the community, by preserving the history for our children and grandchildren. Visitors have come from 36 states in the US and from 3 foreign countries. It is free to visit and any donations go to help maintain the upkeep and daily operation of the museum. In 2005, Bob Brown, known as the Leonardo of leather, created a picture of Chief Joseph out of leather for the museum in Hitchcock, South Dakota. Bob was 95 years old at the time. Ray and Rita received a letter on Bob’s letterhead from Bob on July 17, 2005. It states, – ”Here is a picture carved for your museum of Chief Joseph, great chief of the Nez Pierce Nation. I have spent two weeks carving and creating this personally for you. Hope you enjoy it. Say hello to your 112 townspeople for me. Let me hear from you when you receive this. No one can carve like this regardless of age. You have a prize.” Bob Brown.” In September of that year, Bob’s family sent his obituary. Bob was 95 at the time of his death. Also, Jim and Kathie Smith, Bob’s daughter and son-in-law, sent a book that Bob Brown wrote – Bob Brown Remembers. For more information or to see more images from the museum, go to www.hitchcocksd.com The Hitchcock Museum is open Sunday from 12:00 to 4:00 PM May through October, or by appointment by calling 605-266-2769 or by writing to PO Box 5 Hitchcock, SD 57348. Any donations can be sent to Hitchcock Museum in care of Ray or Rita Waldner PO Box 5 Hitchcock, SD 57348. Spurrin’ On - Charlie Kaupke Not to try and reinvent the wheel, or in this case the spur, I am led to share some thoughts about spurs. Many books on the history of spurs and spur makers have been written and are available. There is no need to go there. This article is about spurs and us today. First, I think it must be said that spurs are on the top of the list of cowboy tools. They make a statement, represent a culture, a love, the Cowboy Spirit. To believe this, puts us in a group or culture of our own. Next, why do people buy and own spurs? If you ask that question to more than one, the answers will be varied. Here are some of the reasons the author would like to share: 1. Use as a cowboy tool 2. Decorate a home, office, business, etc. 3. Sell for a profit 4. Collection addition 5. Addition to a western memorbilia or gun collection 6. Investment 7. Heirloom 8. Combination of the above. My wanting spurs go back to a very young age and has never left me. It started with wanting a pair of Crockett Toots Mansfield spurs at 8 or 10 years old. It never happened. Later Dad bought me a pair of inside marked eagle Crockett spurs at a Wichita junk store, for around eleven dollars. That kind of done it and I have been involved with spurs ever since. Today, my enthusiasm is still as strong as ever. I find my reasons for owning spurs to fall mainly under three of the above listed reasons. They are for profit, investment, and/or collecting. Profit is not a bad thing. Many want to be a part of the “Spurs for Profit” scene. It is not that easy, there are no how-to books, no easy way to learn. It is a school of “Rowel Marks”. I still like the buying, selling, and trading part. It provides part of my livelihood. Also it has provided an avenue to make many good friends. I will probably go to my grave swapping spurs and other western items. The investment concept has been good over the last 30 to 40 years. Between inflation, increased collector demand, increasing maker prices, some makers destined for notoriety, spur investing has been a good thing. What the future holds, no one knows. I do know that I will continue to buy and invest in spurs, looking for the next rising star or stars. My area of concentration, in this article, is the collecting of spurs. Beyond being a cowboy tool, I still believe the collector has been the driving force behind the spur culture. It has and I believe it will continue to be centered around collecting and the collector. When I think of collecting, it is not just about the dollars. It is about a goal, a mission, a statement, a purpose. Collecting requires focus, patience, and determination. I like to look at and admire the spurs that I buy for an investment. Some can be called art and some are truly cowboy tools. Whatever they are, they have a different meaning than the spurs acquired for “The Collection”. These are the ones that stop me and I want to really look at. They have a significance that speaks out. Together we are going to look at four pair of spurs that have been around my casa for quite a while. I am not saying these are great or would make the cut for many collections. To me, they are important and represent things that make them collectible and set them apart. The first is an unmarked pair that have Candy Hamer engraved on them. Candy Hamer is listed on the employee list of the 101 Ranch. It has been documented that he was involved in the rodeo business in the 1930’s. They are of a style I have never seen before, but do have California flair. Whoever it was did a fine job of work. They represent rodeo and wild west history, the 101 Ranch, and Oklahoma history. The next pair belonged to Fred Hunt, a marshal in the 20’s and an Oklahoma prison warden from 1935 to 1943. They have his ranch brand on them and that brand was listed with the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Assoc. up into the 1970”s. I would say that they were made in the Oklahoma prison system, during his tenure there. They represent law enforcement, ranching, a colorful man of his era, and Oklahoma history. The third pair belonged to silent Movie actor Jack Holt. He was the father of B movie actor Tim Holt. It was said that Jack Holt played polo with Will Rogers, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., and other Hollywood celebrities. They are totally encased with engraved sterling silver and are a polo style. Though unmarked, they show the Hollywood style of silver work. The Holts were from Oklahoma and these spurs ended up with the prominent Overholster family of Oklahoma City and were sold at an estate auction. They represent the Silver Screen, Hollywood flair, an equestrian event, and a movie star with Oklahoma ties. The last pair to discuss is a pair of E. F. Blanchards. These were made in Datil, N. M. for a rancher and carry his brand. The man ranched in New Mexico and east Texas. He later became a livestock inspector in New Mexico. These are far from being highly finished. I was told that they were one of Mr. Blanchards earliest stainless steel spurs. These say so much it is hard not to take hold of them and look closely and listen. They represent a sure ‘nuff cowboy, a highly collectible maker, ranching history, and a regional style. While writing this, it makes me stop and think about the spurs I have owned and did not or could not keep. It makes me stop and appreciate some I have, as only I can. What they mean to me is a personal thing. At the same time, yours are most special to you. Collecting is a personal thing, do not chase another’s likes. In the Bible, Book of Hebrews 10:24, it reads, “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds (NIV)”. It is something I try to be better at, everyday. As you go down the trail in pursuit of your next spur treasure, I hope something said here will spur you on. No matter how much we like spurs or how many we have, the spurrin of one another on in love and good deeds is what it is all about. God did say he would bless the joys of our hearts. We put him first, not because of the blessings, but because that is what He wants us to do. I hope you are blessed with the pair your collection needs, the pair that will speak out to you, the pair that keeps spurrin you on. Charlie Kaupke is from Stillwater, Oklahoma and owns a wholesale horse equipment company, auctioneers, host a Christian radio show, and can be seen at some the regional bit and spur shows. A New Association has Arrived! The EUROPEAN COWBOY GEAR MAKER & ARTIST Association A few months ago with the impulse of famous saddle maker Pedro Pedrini this new association was created. The goal of this new group is to promote the art & tradition of hand made saddle making and cowboy horse gear and to share with others their knowledge of these unique arts. (Saddle making, leather carving, braiding, silver engraving, cinch making and more) Most of the members are master saddle makers & artists and have won many awards over the years at many saddle making contests in the States for their work. For the first time 10 wonderful hand made saddles and horse gear were exhibited during Equita’Lyon, the largest international horse show held in Lyon, France in November of each year. Founding Members: France: Yves LESIRE (President), Michel GIGANDET (Secretary), Alex NANTON (Treasurer), Cody GIGANDET, Alain EON, Julie DIAZ, Patrick LLOYD MARCET, Jean –Luc PARISOT, Sylvain CHAMPLOIX, Raphael SULTAN. Switzerland:Pablo ULLI, Yves HIRCHY Germany: Wolfgang FEY, Fritz RIEDEL Spain: Carlos BALLESTER USA: Pedro PEDRINI Congratulations to this fine group for their work in preserving the artistry and crafts of our Western heritage. We look forward to all that they do in the coming years. Matt Humphreys - 2012 Adolph Bayers Spur Maker of the Year Matt Humphreys is so very deserving of the honor of Adolph Bayers Spur Maker of the Year. Several years ago when J. Martin Basigner and the NBSSCA teamed up to present this annual honor, Matt and Russell Yates each made one of the trophy spurs which were awarded to Billy Klapper and the late Jerry Cates. This prestigeous award was established in 2007 and the recipients have been the Who’s Who of spur making. Billy Klapper, Jerry Cates, Kevin Burns, Bill Adamson, Russell Yates, Jerry Wallace and now, Matt Humphreys. Matthew Humphreys roots run deep in the ranching heritage. His grandfather, Jim Humphreys, is only the sixth man to have managed the famous Pitchfork Land & Cattle Company. Matt grew up in Dickens, Texas, and learned much of his spur and bit making techniques from helping and watching his dad, Jimbo, who manages the Guitar Ranches at Spur. Matt took an interest in the craft and started making spurs and bits in his spare time while still in high school. While on a break from classes at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Matt attended a series of engraving classes at Johny Weyert’s in Alpine, Texas. By the time that he graduated from Texas Tech with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Animal Science, he had already set up his own bit and spur shop in Lubbock. He now resides with his wife in Spur working out of a shop he just recently built. Humphrey’s work is turning heads from coast to coast by cowboys and collectors alike. He has also built pieces for J. Martin Basinger, Red McCombs, Trent Willmon, Sandra Day O’Connor, and Antonin Scalia. He has been making the trophy awards for the legendary Motley-Dickens County Old Settlers Reunion at Roaring Springs, Texas, Ranch Cutting Horse Association, and Western Heritage Classic. Matt tries to separate his work from others by trying new designs and using gun style engraving techniques. He gives credit to most all bit and spur makers for there generosity and willingness to share thoughts and ideas. Matt finds inspiration in everything from custom built motorcycles to state of the art architecture. Although his wife is his toughest critic he gives her credit for her patience and support in everything he does. On behalf of J. Martin Basinger and the National Bit Spur & Saddle Collectors Association we congratulate Matt on this honor and look forward to all that he creates in the future. L to R - Bill Adamson, Jerry Wallace, Perky Cates, Matt Humphreys, J. Martin Basinger, Billy Klapper Upcoming NBSSCA News NBSSCA Scholarship Forms Now Available The forms are now available for the 2013 NBSSCA Scholarship Program. Any member or immediate family member is eligible to apply for college or trade school scholarship. Contact Director John Balsiger or email [email protected] for forms. Completed applications are due by April 1, 2013 with the awards announced in May 2013. NBSSCA Hall of Fame Nominations Nominations for the NBSSCA 2013 Hall of Fame are now being accepted. If you would like to nominate a deserving member who has had significant impact on the betterment of the association, please contact Director John Clark. Nominations need to be in writing and please provide a brief description of the person and their merits for this award. Directors are no longer eligible for nomination and the vote will be done by the Board. Member voting no longer accepted. NBSSCA Board of Director Nominations Five of the Eleven Board seats are up for election this Spring. Directors Flores and Wilson have decided to step down so their seats will be open. Directors Peck, Gill and Schaffer have opted to run again if nominated. If you know of someone who would be good on the Board and should be nominated to participate, please send your nominations in writing to any Director to [email protected]. Written nominations only will be accepted. A Director who is not up for re-election will be appointed to accept the votes and to organize the counting committee at the Western Heritage show in Abilene, Texas this May. Ballots will be mailed later in the year and votes will be cast by return ballot only. Email voting is no longer accepted. CUSTOM MADE SADDLES Antique Leather Restored for Collectors ED’S SADDLE SHOP 33 N. DOGWOOD LANE SALMON, IDAHO 83467 ED GUYTON 4 GENERATIONS OF SADDLE MAKING 208-756-2674 [email protected] Lucky Stars Ranch ...where the Old West is Remembered GREAT GIFT FOR THE COWBOY OR COWGIRL IN YOUR LIFE MADE IN TEXAS - BY TEXANS! www.luckystarsranch.com 214-912-8896 [email protected] Western Heritage Gallery Denton, Texas Made in America 5800 N. I-35 - Stonehill Center www.thewesternheritagegallery.com Support NBSSCA Members and Makers! This is a 16” Visalia on Ken Raye’s own bar design. This saddle was a winner at the 2009 Boot and Saddlemakers Roundup in Wichita Falls, TX. It is equipped with a rifle scabbord, saddle bags, swell bags, 15” eagle beak tapederos, and a cantle pouch. All Pieces on the saddle are geaometric stamped and buckstiched with kangaroo lace. All hardware on this saddle is handmade by David Andrews. This lwill BISCHOFF saddle is a collector piece, but is very rideable, and fit a horse well, as it has Ken Raye’s very popular bar design. 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