Book Reviews

"The Martins, once again, have come along with an impressive volume that every collector and aficionado of cowboy paraphernalia will want in his or her library. It is a real pleasure to see how far artistic creation in hand with modern technology, has taken the craft of making these tools of the horseman. These men and women are setting the standard for the next generation of artisans."

~Bill and Jean King
Bozeman Trail Gallery and Don King Museum
Sheridan, Wyoming

"This third major publication on bits and spurs by Ned and Jody Martin will not only assist those who desire to build collections of quality contemporary bits and spurs, it will establish communication between the men and women who are pursuing this time-honored trade. The market has changed; new materials and techniques are in vogue, but it is apparent that the quality of work may be at an all time high."

~Don Reeves, Curator and
McCasland Chair of Cowboy Culture
National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma