Today, Todd lives in Crossville, TN where he enjoys the challenges of raising, training and showing their Futurity and Derby Reining horses. The International Guild of Bit and Spur Makers membership elected Todd to the Board of Directors in March 2012. All of his work is stamped with the approved Guild Stamp. ![]() In the fall of 2010 Todd's work as a Bit and Spur Maker was juried into the prestigious International Guild of Bit and Spur Makers. Todd’s spurs are influenced by the advice and knowledge of reining, cutting, pleasure, and rope horse trainers from across the United States. Handcrafted Bits, Spurs, and Cowboy Gear. The need for better tools led to the founding of Bowman Custom Spurs. Soon after, 'non-pro reiners' requested him to create spurs that allowed them to better communicate with their own horses. To compensate for one leg being shorter than the other, he started tinkering and building different kinds of spurs, simply because the tools he needed were not available on the shelf at the local western stores. If you have any questions about your Joseph Lamdin Bit or Spurs please get in touch with us: Brooks handmade spade bits, spur straps, silver jewelry,belts. Showing and training his own horses was a challenge, especially considering his physical limits from the skydiving accident. Todd’s college interest in reining horses resurfaced and by 2000, he was showing at a competitive level. He retired from the rodeo business in 2003. 130.00 Title Quantity Add to cart L.Brooks marked stamped spur straps. Honoring tradition yet spurring innovation for you & your horse. See Vernon's Bits, Spurs, Buckles and more: Handmade Bits Custom Handmade Spurs Handmade Belt Buckles Saddle and Bridle Silver Jewelry and Misc. Each is made with pride & used successfully for improved performance by both western & English horse owners on the ranch, on the trail & in the arena. Vernon's work has gone to many parts of the world. ![]() ![]() His “no excuses” philosophy, coupled with being able to get back to riding horses as part of his rehabilitation, allowed him to return to saving cowboys from bulls and skydiving. Les Vogt’s Silver Bits & Spurs offers you what has become a four-decade tradition of handcrafted bits & spurs. Todd’s rodeo career slowed in 1998, when a near death skydiving accident crushed his legs, pelvis, arm and face. Now you can have the custom look and fit of quality, handcrafted spurs, bits, buckles and western silver jewelry. During his rodeo career, Todd Bowman was able to observe horsemen across the country communicate with their horses while they competed in a variety of equine disciplines.
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