John Willemsma

Willemsma’s half-scale Western side saddle is built to the design Charles Goodnight commissioned for his wife in 1870. The fine mixed flower carving is complemented by silver trim created by TCAA silversmith Scott Hardy. The saddle is completely hand sewn with European linen thread at ten stitches per inch.

Not only will this classic leather briefcase carry your most important documents, Willemsma notes, it will also distinguish its owner from the crowd. Fully leather lined and adorned with hand-tooled tame roses and a mixture of original wildflowers, a sterling silver three-piece buckle set crafted by TCAA silversmith Beau Compton completes this wonderful ensemble.

Nothing says elegant like simplicity, and this simple yet elegant shoulder purse is leather lined with hand tooled bouquets of daffodils. TCAA silversmith Beau Compton crafted the delicate sterling silver buckle on the shoulder strap.

“To be one’s best, one must stand apart,” says Willemsma. With this year’s saddle, he moves beyond earlier projects by sharing his vision for blending art and function. Through the original mixture of hand-tooled wildflowers and the timeless Wade saddle design, this fully leather lined saddle with the iconic exposed stirrup leathers and loop seat — all complemented by sterling silver conchas and buckles created by TCAA silversmith Scott Hardy — is truly a Horseman’s Dream.