Our Partners

Every buckle has a story, for American Quarter Horse Association competitors, these award buckles will tell the story of hard work and dedication. Each AQHA buckle is proudly made in the USA, crafted as a personalized tribute to the champion and their equine partner who earn them. We are proud to not only offer quality crafted award buckles showcasing silver artistry but also AQHA licensed products available for purchase for each member to show their pride and support of the organization.  

Montana Silversmiths understands that behind every champion is a story of purpose, preparation, and commitment. Montana Silversmiths is proud to reflect these characteristics for champions at every level through their People, Products, Programs, and Partnerships.

Every buckle has a story, for American Quarter Horse Association competitors, these award buckles will tell the story of hard work and dedication. Each AQHA buckle is proudly made in the USA, crafted as a personalized tribute to the champion and their equine partner who earn them. We are proud to not only offer quality crafted award buckles showcasing silver artistry but also AQHA licensed products available for purchase for each member to show their pride and support of the organization.  

Montana Silversmiths understands that behind every champion is a story of purpose, preparation, and commitment. Montana Silversmiths is proud to reflect these characteristics for champions at every level through their People, Products, Programs, and Partnerships.

The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) is the premier organization of sanctioned rodeo venues and events throughout North America. Montana Silversmiths is extremely proud to be the “Official Silversmiths of PRCA” since 1999 crafting the highest-level trophy buckles in our industry and offering PRCA members quality awards. PRCA champion earn what they win; it’s a passion, every buckle is important.

For over 64 years, Miss Rodeo America has traveled the length and breadth of our country, promoting and representing the great sport of professional rodeo and the western way of life. Montana Silversmiths first partnered with Miss Rodeo America, Inc., in August of 2001 as a major sponsor of the organization.

Founded in 1966, the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is an organization dedicated to the promotion of the reining horse. It serves as the standard setting body for the sport of Reining worldwide. Montana Silversmiths is a proud partner of National Reining Horse Association as the “Official Silversmiths of NRHA.”

Founded in 1984, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) is an organization dedicated to ensuring the future of elk. Since its humble start in the 1980's the foundation now has nearly 225,000 memebers. The support of these members helped complete 14,000 conservation and hunting outreach projects. These projects enhanced 8.9 million acres of wildlife habitat. The RMEF today is a strong voice for elk, elk country, hunters and public access.

The Congress is known as the world’s largest single-breed horse show, boasting more than 24,500 entries annually and housing nearly 6,000 registered American Quarter Horses during its three-week duration in Columbus, Ohio in the month of October. In 2012, Montana Silversmiths and the Ohio Quarter Horse Association signed a Corporate Partnership which recognizes Montana Silversmiths as a major sponsor of the National Youth Activities Team Tournament, which is the largest National Youth Team Tournament competition in the world. Montana Silversmiths sponsors over 400 Gold and Silver award buckles during the Quarter Horse Congress.

Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is an international breed registry serving members and Appaloosa enthusiasts by recording and preserving the horses' heritage and history, and by providing services that promote, enhance and improve the Appaloosa. Montana Silversmiths is the official Buckle Maker and Gold Corporate Partner of ApHC, providing jewelry, buckles and commemorative items for ApHC members, chartered regional clubs and ApHC events.

World Championship Barrel Racing is brought to you by The Women's Professional Rodeo Association which was formed in 1948 when thirty-eight cowgirls came together to create an organization dedicated to the promotion and advancement of women in the sport of rodeo. The WPRA features barrel racing and roping events as well as a junior and futurity/derby division. The WPRA is the oldest women’s sports association in the country and the only one governed entirely by women. Montana Silversmiths is proud to be the Official Silversmiths of Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA). Hand-crafting the one-of-a-kind World Class WPRA award buckles and creating other WPRA custom-made belt buckles.

The International Professional Rodeo Association (IPRA) has been sanctioning professional rodeos since 1957. The IPRA is proud to award our Champions Montana Silversmiths buckles and proud to recognize Montana Silversmiths as the “Official Silversmiths of the IPRA”. The IPRA sanctions hundreds of rodeos across North America each year.

AHA provides many opportunities for you to tap into the Arabian horse lifestyle. AHA is a full-service breed association and registry for owners of Arabian, Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian horses. Montana Silversmiths is a proud partner of Arabian Horse Association as the “Official Corporate Sponsor of AHA.” AHA is a full-service breed association and registry for owners of Arabian, Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian horses. Montana Silversmiths is a proud partner of Arabian Horse Association as the “Official Corporate Sponsor of AHA.”

FFA is not just for students who want to be production farmers, FFA also welcomes members who aspire to careers as teachers, doctors, scientists, business owners and more. Montana Silversmiths is a proud sponsor of the Montana Chapter by providing the state officer buckles and supports the National FFA organization.