I LIVE THE WESTERN LIFESTYLE

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS WITH SILVERSMITH BEAU COMPTON

What is your occupation? I am a western Silversmith, and a member of the TCAA (Traditional Cowboy Arts Association). What’s a typical day for you?

I get up at 4:30am, read the bible, sketch/draw then head to the shop to work on a custom silver order. Evenings are dedicated to my family, green horses and roping. What are some causes you care about? As a member of the TCAA, I care about their mission which is to preserve western trades through education in our four disciplines, (saddlemaking, bit & spur making, rawhide braiding and silversmithing).

Hand sculpted bronc ,“Cool Morning” is made out of a solid piece of silver. Beau added 24k gold for the mane and tail.

How do you think your colleagues would describe you?

I hope they would say that I am creative, that I strive to be my best, and that I run my business with integrity.

Who is the greatest love of your life?

My wife and kids.

Who do you admire?

My dad has passed away, but I’m still going to say my dad and my father-inlaw for being hard working and always taking care of their families. Flashback to when you were 10 years old. What did you want to be when you grew up? I was obsessed with team roping. I dreamt of qualifying for the NFR. What publications do you regularly read? The Team Roping Journal, Western Horseman and Table Talk. What do you think are the best skills that you bring to your job? Being artistic and having the determination to constantly stive to do the best work I possibly can. Would you rather live on a farm or a ranch? A Ranch!

Tell me three pet peeves?

Lying, stealing and a compact car blocking the diesel pump.

Which talent would you most like to have? I would love to be able to sing.

Custom Belt for Zane Compton

On Sunday mornings I am... With my family at Christ Community Church in Sierra Vista, Arizona, or at a Junior Rodeo.

What make you, #westernaglife? #TCAA #westernsilversmith #ranching #teamroping

Contact Beau for your custom order: 719-661-4959 or beaucompton@hotmail.com

2019 TCAA show: Beau Compton with wife Marlo, son Zane, and daughter Macy.