Matt Humphreys roots run deep in the ranching heritage.
His grandfather, Jim Humphreys, is only the sixth man to have managed the famous
Pitchfork Land & Cattle Company. Matt grew up in Dickens, Texas, and
learned much of his spur and bit making techniques from helping and watching his dad, Jimbo. Matt took an interest
in the craft and started making spurs and bits in his spare time while still in high school.
While on a break from classes at Texas Tech University in
Lubbock, Matt attended a series of engraving classes at Johny
Weyert’s in Alpine, Texas. By the time that he graduated from Texas Tech
with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Animal Science, he had already set up his
own bit and spur shop in Lubbock. He now resides with his wife, Drew, and daughters, Laleigh and Berkley in Spur
working out of his new shop right beside his house.
Humphrey’s work is turning heads from coast to coast by cowboys
and collectors alike. He has also built pieces for J. Martin Basinger, Red
McCombs, Trent Willmon, Sandra Day O’Connor, and Antonin Scalia. He has
been making the trophy awards for the legendary Motley-Dickens County Old
Settlers Reunion at Roaring Springs, Texas, Ranch Cutting Horse Association, and
Western Heritage Classic. He has been featured in multiple publications including the Western Horseman and
American Cowboy. Matt was awarded the "Best of Show" at the Trappings of Texas in 2011.
He was awarded the Aldolf Bayers Spur Maker of the Year award in 2012.
Matt tries to make his work unique and utilizes modern equipment and techniques to get the job done.
His main goal is to be as different as possible and still produce a very durable and attractive product.
Although most his time is spent making bits and spurs he also designates time to build and machine a wide variety of products for the agricultural, oil field, racing, architectural, and electrical industries.
His grandfather, Jim Humphreys, is only the sixth man to have managed the famous
Pitchfork Land & Cattle Company. Matt grew up in Dickens, Texas, and
learned much of his spur and bit making techniques from helping and watching his dad, Jimbo. Matt took an interest
in the craft and started making spurs and bits in his spare time while still in high school.
While on a break from classes at Texas Tech University in
Lubbock, Matt attended a series of engraving classes at Johny
Weyert’s in Alpine, Texas. By the time that he graduated from Texas Tech
with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Animal Science, he had already set up his
own bit and spur shop in Lubbock. He now resides with his wife, Drew, and daughters, Laleigh and Berkley in Spur
working out of his new shop right beside his house.
Humphrey’s work is turning heads from coast to coast by cowboys
and collectors alike. He has also built pieces for J. Martin Basinger, Red
McCombs, Trent Willmon, Sandra Day O’Connor, and Antonin Scalia. He has
been making the trophy awards for the legendary Motley-Dickens County Old
Settlers Reunion at Roaring Springs, Texas, Ranch Cutting Horse Association, and
Western Heritage Classic. He has been featured in multiple publications including the Western Horseman and
American Cowboy. Matt was awarded the "Best of Show" at the Trappings of Texas in 2011.
He was awarded the Aldolf Bayers Spur Maker of the Year award in 2012.
Matt tries to make his work unique and utilizes modern equipment and techniques to get the job done.
His main goal is to be as different as possible and still produce a very durable and attractive product.
Although most his time is spent making bits and spurs he also designates time to build and machine a wide variety of products for the agricultural, oil field, racing, architectural, and electrical industries.