Maynard Buckles

ntestant at the
College National Finals for three years, winning the Rocky Mountain
Regional Championship for two years, the Southwest Regional Gold Plus
Champion in 2003 and more recently the New Mexico Rodeo Association
Champion Breakaway Roper in 2004 for the third time. Her many other wins
are displayed by trophy buckles, plaques, trophies and tack
She was actively involved in rodeo activities and desired a business
venture of her own. Growing up in her father's business was the most-likely
choice, and a choice she readily made. Her father was excited to hand over-the
reins so that he could pursue ranching, hunting and fishing. The buckles epitomizing the' glamorous image of the rodeo star attracted
the attention of the rodeo world when Maynard embraced the art and craft of
the Indian silversmith, utilized the finest materials available and focused on
attractive and affordable buckles that far surpassed what was available. In
addition, Maynard guaranteed rapid delivery for the champions of rodeo. Maynard who rode professionally for ten years relied on the strength of
his good name and his knowledge of rodeo to build a business recognized
throughout the United States. The business expanded, to include handmade
trophy saddles, spurs, trophy watches with hand-tooled bands and custom designed
faces, and other Jewelry, gifts and accessories. His creations consist
of 16 gauge' sterling silver or sterling filled material. The designs, events and
lettering are generally crafted from 22 gauge Jewelers gold filled, Jewelers
gold, copper sterling overlay, sterling silver or 10 karat gold-filled material. If
a design can be imagined, it can be brought-to life by Maynard's artistic staff. As popularity and mystique of the rodeo design buckles increased,
specialty design buckles and items came into vogue for country western
singers, football players, car racing fans, tennis and golf toumament
promoters, dignitaries and the like, allowing Maynard to expand his creative
energy, widening the field for new ideas. With the territory, came a wide-eyed
break-a-way team roping all-around cowgirl riding on success, energy and
talent. Kelsi, the younger entrepreneur tailored the family business and used
the same design tools as her father. The yellow-lined paper and a pencil finds
its way from one desk to the next until reaching the skillful silversmith who
creates a uniquely beautifully finished product prized by the rodeo world and
others. Not only have the Maynard's produced buckles for the National
High School Rodeo Association but have been recently named the official
buckle maker for the IPRA, having the CNFR, the USTPA and the All
American Futurity also to their credit among many other associations. The strength of the company is gaining momentum from their well-renowned
reputation. Just ask any rodeo cowboy who has been a recipient of
a Maynard's buckle. Maynard's have pride in making them and the buckles
that cinch the belts of rodeo cowboys and cowgirls symbolize the pinnacle of
success in one of the world's toughest sports.