"Bridle Set" by Jay Adcock

This unique bridle set is braided with burgundy dyed rawhide harvested from seasoned cowhide and decorated with over 170 natural colored calf rawhide knots. The single ear headstall was inspired by the work of Leland Hensley, and it carries a sterling overlaid Fresno pattern bit with a half breed mouthpiece crafted by Ernie Marsh. Marsh also made the sterling silver inlaid buckles for the fore top and curb strap adjustments. The 12 strand reins and 16 strand romal are accented with a Chuck Stormes popper.

Jay Adcock grew up amongst a ranching family in Oklahoma. He was inspired by his grandfather to work with rawhide and leather at an early age. He spent some time with Oregon rawhide braider Frank Hansen and honed his craft while working on various ranches across the Western United States. Adcock went through the Texas Christian University Ranch Management Program in 1992 and was awarded the Academy of Western Artists Braider of the Year Award in 2006. He braids rawhide full time and lives with his daughter Ella on a cow-calf operation outside of Pawhuska, Oklahoma. He also has a son, Hayden, who resides in Butte, Montana.

Prices shown reflect an additional processing fee. 

The Traditional Cowboy Arts Exhibition will be available for viewing through January 2, 2024. Ownership of piece transfers to the buyer at time of purchase. Piece will stay on display in the exhibition until January 2, 2024. Shipment will then be arranged with the buyer and buyer is responsible for all shipping fees. 

Please note: Buyers shipping or picking up in the state of Oklahoma must pay Oklahoma sales tax. Change of address post-sale may result in additional sales tax fees at buyer's expense. Sales tax exemptions must be presented at time of purchase.

To arrange for shipping, contact Whitney Batres at (405) 838-1953 or wbatres@nationalcowboymuseum.org.