John Willemsma

2026 marks Willemsma’s 50th year as a custom saddlemaker. To celebrate this achievement, he chose tame roses to adorn this canvas of leather. Fully leather lined with cut rope edge accents, the saddle’s large square skirts, classic cut fenders and buckstitched inlaid padded seat all add to this celebration of art and function.

Scott Hardy’s sterling silver buckles and conchas, including the large cantle concha with the TCA logo, add distinction. A fine hand-tied horsehair cinch with rings built and engraved by Troy Flaharty, who also engraved the saddle dees, serves as an excellent companion. Pablo Lozano — who became a TCA member the same year as Willemsma — contributed the rawhide reata bearing an engraved metal honda fashioned by Ernie Marsh, and secured in place with a rope strap buckle crafted by Wilson Capron.

These 28-inch tapaderos with mixed floral tooling are reimagined as wonderful and exquisite table lamps — each complemented with sterling silver conchas created by Mark Drain, including two that feature 14K gold TCAA logos.

This pistol case is lined with sheepskin and has a zippered gusset for easy access. A silver tip and keeper set contributed by Scott Hardy complete the pocket on the back for storing extra ammunition clips. Suitable for the finest handgun, this pistol case is finished in a rich antique color to highlight the intricate layout and design of the floral carving.