2026 Cowboy Arts and Gear Show & Auction

Pictures of our 2026 Fresno bits and rawhide romal reins are coming soon!

Online Auction: January 17th – 30th, 2026

Register to bid on some beautiful pieces of functional art!

Special thanks to Western Trading Post for hosting the auction. The Cowboy Arts & Gear Museum is grateful for their generosity and expertise in our mission to promote gear making, honor makers, and preserve this timeless trade.

Please contact the museum with any questions.


Meet the 2026 Makers:

Bit Makers
Rein Braiders

Want to see last year’s contest entries – Check them out here!

Want the full setup? This set is ready to go and waiting on your bid! Check out the last lot on our auction page as ALL proceeds support the museum.

***Pictures coming soon!***

Bit made and donated by John Wright, Spiked Triangle Silver
Rawhide Romal Reins made and donated by Bret Haskett
Headstall made and donated by J.M. Capriola

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