Futurity Bit - #7

Encore 2023

With the Futurity Bit, Capron was interested in turning a solid, proven bit into something that stands apart — not just in how it looks, but in how it rides. The shanks, Capron said, are drawn from a well-known pattern introduced by his friend, Jim Edwards, while the mouthpiece is a variation on a trusted and widely used design that Capron’s mentor, TCAA emeritus bit & spur maker Greg Darnall, has produced for years. Then, to bring his own story to the mix, Capron added relief-engraved scrolls and 24K gold inlays. The bit also features fine silver and 24K gold pinstripes that frame the work and give it balance. The result, Capron said, is a bit that catches the eye while staying true to its purpose.

Wilson Capron, Bit & Spur Maker (Member)
Christoval, Texas

Wilson Capron grew up in far West Texas with a family background in ranching. He graduated from Texas A&M University-Commerce in 1996 with a degree in agricultural economics with a business minor. The same year he began to apprentice under bit and spur maker Greg Darnall. He then opened Capron Bits and Spurs in 1999. Capron’s unique designs also stem from the influence of his father, artist and cowboy Mike Capron. Wilson lives in Christoval, Texas, with his wife, Katy, and daughters Macy and Emmy.