Photography by: Coralie Nairn, Connie Ellis, Audrey May and Photos by Jess
Photography by: Coralie Nairn, Connie Ellis, Audrey May and Photos by Jess
Photography by: Coralie Nairn, Connie Ellis, Audrey May and Photos by Jess
Want to be a part of the Makers Market? FILL OUT THE APPLICATION!
The Art of the Bridlehorse is proud to present this opportunity for makers of fine traditional working gear to showcase and offer their best work to more than 300 attendees of Art of the Bridlehorse and the BC Ag Expo on Sept 25th & 26th.
The artists who have honed the skills to make this fine, traditional gear deserve recognition and thanks for doing their part in keeping these traditions alive.
Check out the Vendors of the 2026 Art of the Bridlehorse Makers' Market!
Seeing these beautiful pieces of working art being displayed and shared at Art of the Bridlehorse is very important to the BCBHA! We are looking for braiders, leather workers, silversmiths, bit makers, makers of saddle pads, cinches, mecates, bosals, stirrups, knives and anything else that would be used by working cowboys!
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Do you make traditional gear?
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Don’t make gear but you like to use it?
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Do you want to be part of preserving Bridlehorse Heritage in BC?
Then you won’t want to miss this opportunity to find some of the finest hand-made tradition gear around!
Want to be a part of the Makers Market?
CONTACT US TO FIND OUT HOW!
Check our the gallery below for some examples of the kind of gear you will see at the Art of the Bridlehorse Makers' Market!
Photo by: Christa Miremadi
Richard Brooks Santa Barbra spade bit and silver sunflower conchos.
Custom made 17 strand straight cinch by Working Art Custom Mohair.
John Loree bosal
Richard Brooks Santa Barbra spade bit and silver sunflower conchos.
Makers Market Demos!!!
We are committed to helping to support the preservation of the knowledge, skill and art behind the incredible working gear used by those who love this style.
This year’s Art of the Bridlehorse’s Makers Market will not only be a great place to shop but also to learn! We are lucky to have so many talented, knowledgeable and experienced makers taking part in this event who are also willing to share a little about what they do. We're excited to announce that we’ve offered our Makers the opportunity to take the spotlight and share a little about their specific offering!
Art of the Bridlehorse
Makers Market Vendors
Working art, preserving tradition....
The vendors below are signed up to exhibit their goods at Art of the Bridlehorse ~ 2026!
This year's Maker's Market will be held on September 25th & 26th
Market hours will be: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday Sept 25th & 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday Sept 26th.
PLEASE NOTE! The Makers Market will be CLOSED on Sun to allow our makers to enjoy the show.
Dominic Valine
Dominic's Spurs & Silver
Dominic's Spurs & Silver offers custom made Spurs,Belt Buckels,and other special order metal artworks.
Craig & Judy Bird
High Valley Custom Tack
Western crafts, custom gear and tack repair
David & Jordan Ciriani
Flying V Stirrups
Beautiful, practical metal clad working cowboy stirrups.
Alana Vos Lindsay
Rockin Anchor Leather
Handmade - One of a kind, & One at a time
Stefanie Travers
Stefanie Travers Fine Art
Horses and Art...and the exploration of both.
Grant & Jessica
Handlebar J Metalworks
Specializing in black iron products and essential gear for ranches, cowboys, and camp hosts—perfect for brandings, gatherings, and BBQs.
Katie & Kerry Tucker
KK Custom Creations
Kerry & Katie create custom artisanal & bespoke hardwood furniture, home decor, jewelry and more, centered around live edge lumber that is urban salvaged and ethically sourced from Canada.
Taylor Grier
Lucky Coyote Co
custom stickers and vinyl prints that are made to last and designed to stand out.