Trappings of Texas gear

[hmw]

Hello folks. Here is 3 pieces that will be going to the Trappings of Texas exibit in Alpine Texas. 2 pr Spurs and one pr oxbow stirrups all done in high relief with inlayed borders. Wish I had a better picture takin machine, this one is so old it has a little man inside chiseling the pictures out on a slate

 

[John B.]

Some beautiful gear, thank you for sharing.
Any chance in seeing the stirrrups from an angle that shows the foot rest area?

 

[hmw]

Yes John, Here is a few more shots of a frontal view and the off side of the stirrups. Thank you for your kind words! Herman

 

[John B.]

Thank you for the additional photographs, Herman.
Beautiful stirrups, great inlay and braiding. Wonderful lettering on the display stand too.
Even though being brought up in the horse world I had never seen stirrups with a round contour foot rest, thank you for showing me.
Is this style comfortable to ride with?

 

[hmw]

Yea, John they are pretty comfortable, and pretty popular with the ranch cowboys and the cutters. These are what I learned to ride in, and have trouble keeping my foot in a wide tread stirrup. I would imagine a fella would have a hard time making weight with these on a flat, cause they weigh about a pound each! Also you dont want to loose your foot from one of these if a horse takes to bucking, they will play heck with your shins , not to mention a cracked nose when they really get to flopping around!

 

[leroytwohawks]

Very nice indeed!!!

Kevin

 

[maplesm]

My old home town. Stop by the crystal bar and have a Lone Star for me.

mike

 

[txtwang]

Beautiful stuff Herman. I hope you do well in Alpine. I know you worked hard on these.
I am also proud to say that I spent a week with Herman Wells a couple of years ago with him teaching me the basics of spur and bit making. I feel I learned from one of the best. Thanks Herman

Jerry Gant

 

[Mike Anders]

Herman those are very nice pieces. Is this your first time to show in Alpine? Take care, Mike Anders

 

[docmike]

Herman, Those are great, I hope they do well, Thank you for showing us
Mike

 

[bronc]

Beautiful work herman. I look forward to seeing them in person.

Maplesm, one of my favorite parts of going to the Trappings every year is spending some time in the Crystal. It's my kind of bar.

Stewart

 

[eastslope]

Cool stuff! I hope you do well with them in TX. Thanks for sharing with us, Seth

 

[hmw]

Thanks guys for the positive words. Maplesm, I will sure make a circle thru the Crystal! I have been a patron of that establishment off and on since about 1977. Remember the old Stetson Club? Yes, Mike this is my first trip to the Trappings, and looking forward to meeting you guys in person. I havent been getting around much to these functions in the past due to other obligations, and I am really looking forward to this. Herman

 

[John B.]

Hi Herman,
Thanks for the information.
They do look a little substantial and weighty for the jockey business.
Bet they would get your attention if they were swinging loose, as you say.
Hope they, your bits and you are well received at Trappings.
Have a great show.
Best.

 

[Curtis Wilson]

Very nicely done, thanks for sharing.
Curtis Wilson

 

[Emily.Dale]

All I have to say is "WOW!".

Coming from a "cowgirl's" perspective: Those are awesome. Very pretty!

 

[ddushane]

Nice work! Thanks for posting,

Dwayne