The 23rd Annual National Reining Breeders Classic, set for April 12-19 at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, Texas is known for its exceptional awards and prizes. Nowhere is that more evident than with the buckles which are given at the prestigious event. Skyline Silversmiths of Marysville, California, creates them each year for the NRBC.
NRBC President Tom McCutcheon noted, “It’s always been part of the NRBC culture to have great awards and these buckles represent the NRBC well. People are always proud to wear them as a symbol of their accomplishments. We are glad to have Skyline on our sponsorship team and appreciate their support of the NRBC.”
Dave Hammond of Skyline Silversmiths and Vaquero Trophy & Tack said, “It is a real honor to be the official buckle maker for the million-dollar NRBC. The NRBC is one of the crown jewels of the Reining Horse industry and we are proud to be a part of it.”
NRBC Secretary-Treasurer Cheryl Cody noted, “Besides the Custom engraved buckles with the signature tooling that are given to Champions and Reserves in the NRBC Classic and Classic Challenge, there is another set of buckles that are extremely popular. The high point winners of the double slate of NRHA Classes also receive unique custom Skyline Silversmith buckles. This year those high point categories are Open, Intermediate Open, Limited Open, Rookie Professional, Novice Horse Open L1, Novice Horse Open L2, Novice Horse Open L3, Non Pro, Intermediate Non Pro, Limited Non Pro, Novice Horse Non Pro L1, Novice Horse Non Pro L2, Novice Horse Non Pro L3, Rookie Level 1, Rookie Level 2, Rookie Prime Time, Green Reiner Level 1, Green Reiner Level 2, Unrestricted Youth, Youth 14-18, Youth 13 & Under, Short Stirrup, and Youth Walk Trot.”
Skyline Silversmiths and Vaquero Trophy & Tack have been designing and making custom hand-crafted buckles, jewelry, and silver items for over 40 years. Hammond noted, “Our silversmiths come to work every day to our shop in Marysville, California, and create buckles that will represent lifetime accomplishments.”
Co-owners Ryan Fowler and Dave Hammond have competed in the rodeo and horse show world and know what winning a trophy buckle means. Hammond said, “We are proud that our buckles will represent the hard work, skill and competitive spirit that it takes for you and your horse to be a winner.”
For information on Skyline Silversmiths, visit the website at skylinevaquero.com or call Dave at 916 801 9465.