Ryan Erickson

Ryan started his journey into building bits and spurs in 1994. His education in the builder’s trade came from riding with horsemen and working cowboys who were skilled in the finer points of communication between man and horse. His own experiences – from riding pens in feed yards, working for cow/calf and yearling operations to training cutting and ranch horses – have emphasized the fact that a great horseman or woman needs exceptional gear to achieve the highest levels of performance with their equine partner.

A graduate of Texas Christian University’s Ranch Management Program, Ryan and his wife, Kathryn, currently raise, train and show horses primarily in ranch events, operate a small alfalfa hay operation, and build custom made horse gear in western Nebraska.