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    Howdy Folks!

    Welcome to the J.M. Capriola Co in Elko Nevada. The store that has been outfitting working buckaroos to hollywood movie stars alike for nearly a century. Whether it's a custom saddle, a silver engraved bridle bit, or a pair of spurs we are sure to have something to suit your needs.

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    The J.M. Capriola Catalog

    J.M. Capriola Co. Since 1929. 15th Printing Catalog. Read about the history of J.M. Capriolas & Garcia Bit and Spur Co or get one sent to you today

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    Legacy of Silver & Saddles

    This excellently organized book spans 140 years and chronicles the history of two historic saddle companies, G.S. Garcia Saddlery and J.M. Capriola Co.

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    Capriola Cowboy Bed Roll Tarp

    Capriola Cowboy "Bed Roll" Tarp. Our Old Time Capriola Bed Tarp is made of heavy 15 ounce untreated canvas. We use a 17 foot long by 7 foot wide piece of canvas and put in rings and snaps down the center.

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Garcia Bits & Spurs

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The same fine craftsmanship that Garcia was known for nearly a century ago still exists in the products we sell today. When only the best will do, adorn your horse with the finest bits an spurs ever made!

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Our History

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Filling custom orders throughout northern Nevada since 1903 Garcia built an impressive list of customers included such well-known names as Will Rogers and Douglas Fairbanks.

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The Online Catalog

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The first resource to the finest quality products available for you and your horse. 100's of items to choose from and competitive prices.

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Welcome to J.M. Capriola Co.

Walking into the two-story shop with the red horse on the roof is a little like taking a trip back in time. Glass cases display the row upon row of handcrafted bits and spurs and the company's in-stock inventory now boasts more than 400 items. The company mails its catalog to customers with addresses all over the globe and many of its products can be seen and purchased here on this website. We hope you find the site informative and easy to navigate. If you have any question at all you can call the shop and talk to a live person. Toll Free 888-738-5816

Paula Wright 1952-2012

She will be greatly missed. Read more

In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to:
Silver State Stampede Centennial Event,
J.M. Capriola Co. 500 Commercial Street, Elko, NV

or any other charity of donor's choice.

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Capriola Custom & Trophy Saddles
Whatever you're doing - Ranch roping to doctor your cattle or team roping competions we got something for you! Each saddle is that craftsman's own "work of art". They are each marked by a serial number and recorded in our permanent files.

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» More saddle information: Trees, Patterns, and Rigging
» View our collection of bits & spurs
» Go check out Wright Bucking Bulls site!

 

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2013 News & Events

MAY
The Californios in Reno 11th-13th
Jordon Valley Big Loop 19th-20th
Mule Days Bishop Cal. 23rd-27th

JULY
National Basque Festival 3rd-8th
Old west Bronc Riding-12th, 13th, 14th
Silver State Stampede 100th year Prca Rodeo11th-15th
Elko leather show 20th-21st
Elko Youth Rodeo 28th-29th

AUGUST
Team Branding Carlin Nevada 3rd

SEPTEMBER
Elko County Fair August 24th -September 3rd

OCTOBER
Will James Society 5th-6th

NOVEMBER
Heber City poetry gathering Oct 31-Nov 4th

DECEMBER
National Finals Rodeo 6th-15th

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Italian cowboys will be showing at 2013 Cowboy Poetry Gathering

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