Born in Paducah, Texas, Joe J. Spiller was raised on ranches all over West Texas.  He has been involved in the livestock industry his entire life. His experience includes hosting riding clinics, bit clinics, training horses for the public, roping, horseback hunting trips, ranch foreman and day work for various outfits in Texas and New Mexico.

Spiller Spurs & Bits is located near Wingate, Texas between Abilene and San Angelo. Joe and his wife, Baru raise and train foundation bred ranch horses

Styles range from conservative to elaborate, depending on the customer’s taste. 
Materials used may include sterling silver,
gold in various colors, nickel silver,
jeweler’s bronze, and semi-precious stones.

 
 As a testimony to his talent and accomplishments, in 2000, Joe was selected as one of the Top Ten Spur Makers by the Academy of Western Artists.