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
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 20 & 21st.
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 2025 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!
Check out the schedule of Maker Demos!
Art of the Bridlehorse
Makers Market Vendors
Working art, preserving tradition....
The vendors below will be exhibiting at Art of the Bridlehorse ~ 2025 on September 20th & 21st and are listed in no particular order. Vendors will be added to this list as they confirm their attendance.
Market hours will be: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat & 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sun.
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