Bret Haskett Bret Haskett grew up on a small cattle ranch located at the Fort Hall Indian Reservation where he still lives today but no longer ranches. Currently he is the Director of Fish and Game for the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. He became interested in braiding rawhide cowboy gear at an early age beginning with repair … Read more
Edward Waldner Hi I’m Edward Waldner, I live in Alberta on a family ranch with my wife and two kids. I have been around horses most of my life, from starting colts to strait up in a bridle, have always been fascinated in the old tradition way of doing things, which leads to making your … Read more
Joel Otley Joel Otley is a fifth-generation rancher currently residing near the Oregon/Nevada border. Joel began his braiding career while studying at Eastern Oregon University. His initial interest in braiding was to build usable tack for himself and close friends and family. After graduating from college, he began his career cowboying for several operations throughout … Read more
Nyk Feller Born and raised in the Dakotas, Nyk started making rawhide and braiding horse gear at the age of 16 for a homeschool project. After reading “How to Make Cowboy Horse Gear” by Bruce Grant, he contacted accomplished braiders who generously shared their knowledge and began critiquing his work regularly. Over the years, he … Read more
