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For this exhibition, master bitmakers were asked to create an upper palate style bit and to collaborate with a headstall maker and reins and romal maker to complete their bridle submission.  The end result of these collaborations in metal, silver, rawhide and leather is stunning. As noted, these items can be purchased as a set or as individual pieces.

Images of the fine work of the following makers can be seen in this photographic gallery: Christopher Cheney, Ricarda McCleary Clause, Mark Dahl, Arne Esp, Bruce Alan Haener, Todd Hansen (Best of Show Award), Chuck Irwin, Gene Klein, Ernie Marsh, John Mincer, Frank Schultz, Mike Vatalaro, and Gary Wiggins.

Artists collaborating with these bitmakers include: Bill Bean, Bill Black, Jay Black, Bob Burns, Ron Butler, Vince Donley, Keith Gertch, Greg Gommersall, Sarah Douglas Hagel, Mario Hanel, Leland Hensley, Robin Johnson, Juan Lara, Pablo Lozano, Teresa Marsh, Ron Mewes, Jeff Minor, Whit Olson, Bruce Sandifer, Chuck Sheppard, Ben Swanke, Nate Wald, Trina Weber, Kevin Willey, Warren Wright, Flat Hat Silver, Silver King, and others.

Master saddlemakers from as far away as Germany, France and Australia are represented in this collection of 21 saddles.  Hundreds of hours have gone into the creation of these pieces, with every detail, seen or unseen, given quality attention.  Customers of these craftsmen often wait years to receive a custom made saddle and this is a rare opportunity to invest in their work.

Images of the fine work of the following makers can be seen in this photographic gallery: Michael Bethel, Marc Brogger, Don Butler, Doug Cox, Keith Duncan, Aaron Fandek, Wolfgang Fey, Jeff Hanson, Nancy Hoggan, Wayne Kelly (Best of Show Award), Yves Lesire, Bill Maloy, Dan Mayer, Bob Ray, Jordie Regier, Fritz Riedl, Ron Rose, Cary Schwarz, Jesse Smith, Ken Tipton, Keith Valley, and Paul Van Dyke.