Texas Cattle Driver Spurs - #8

Texas is known for Longhorns and cattle drives and Capron’s family history is part of this epic story — a story told through his Texas Cattle Driver Spurs. Capron’s family history on his mother’s side goes back to Jim P. Wilson, who first trailed cattle from Texas to Kansas in 1880. Wilson’s brand — the 7W — features prominently on the inside heelband of each spur. To the right is the brand of Capron’s great grandfather who ran cattle and sheep in Ozona, Texas, while to the left is Capron’s father’s brand. The outside heelbands feature Longhorn skulls sculpted in sterling silver and flanked by yellow roses of 24K gold inlay, all framed by fine English scrollwork engraved into the steel.

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.