Silver & Saddles: December 2009

The concept for this one-of-a-kind Midnight Rider Tundra Tailgater by Brooks & Dunn was developed through Toyota’s partnership with Brooks & Dunn. Inspired by the music duo’s large truck-devoted fan base, Toyota wanted to push the boundaries of bed utility and capture the imagery of the truck trucker. Built by The B.A.D. Company, the customized Toyota Tundra CrewMax Limited full-size 4×2 V8 pickup was a perfect fit for the ultimate tailgating vehicle.

The exterior is accented by custom western-engraved silver door handles, a front grille adorned with a chrome Brooks & Dunn logo steer skull, a chrome-accented steer skull tailgate handle, and a hand-tooled black saddle leather-trim tonneau cover surrounded with custom Brooks & Dunn silver conchos, all created by internationally acclaimed silversmith, artist and horseman, Clint Mortenson of Mortenson Silver & Saddles.

The interior (not shown) is a hand-tooled silver cupholder faceplate and custom saddle horn shift knob highlighted with a silver cap, as well as custom hand-tooled silver license plate frames also created by Clint.

Check out Farm Journal's blog entry below:

Farm journal

September 14th, 2010
Aloha,
Just wanted to drop a note to say Mahalo and Aloha for getting this deal done. These conchos are so nice. I can't even describe my face when I opened the box today. They are just DROP DEAD GEORGEOUS ! ! ! !
Thank you so much for including the wood screws----I was not even thinking about how I was going to change them out when they get here. You made it so easy for us.
I would like everyone to know how great you folks were to deal with and how wonderful your conchos are.
Again,
Mahalo and Aloha,
Moana Kea

August 25th, 2010
Thanks Clint we really appreciate how great you are to work with and the nice job you do. You can’t believe the comments we get on your buckles!
Karen
Montana Reined Cow Horse Futurity

August 13th, 2010
I got my buckle today. It was awesome better than I had hoped it would turn out!
Thanks,
Bud Worley
Carthage, TX

August 10th, 2010
The county buckles were incredible! The detail work on the logo is UNREAL!
THANK YOU! I truly appreciate the work and talent that went into those buckles, as did our contestants!
Jasmin Arpin
Deuces Wild Rodeo Co.

July 22, 2010
Thank you for the wonderful job you did on the buckle. My nephew absolutely loves it.
Thank you,
Kevin Murphy

July 19th, 2010
Hi! We received the buckles in good time and awarded them on Sat. Everyone raved and we thought they were just gorgeous! All the winners say this is the buckle they'll be wearing on their "going to town clothes" Thank you again and we will surely sing your praises to all who ask. Very very nice work!
Sincerely,
Becky Potmesil

July 9th, 2010
Received the buckle today, absolutely love it,incredible workmanship!
Sharron

June 28th, 2010
We are in receipt of your beautiful buckles...they are wonderful....
They will be a treasured heirloom...
Thanks
Martha

June 19th, 2010

June 9th, 2010
Just rec’d buckles…they are terrific! We will be proud to present them to the winners.
Van
Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club

June 4th, 2010
The buckles are everything and more we expected from ya’ll we love them.
Thank you so much.
Have a great weekend
Sheila Williams

Lone Star Arena
"Cowboy Capital of the World"

June 4th, 2010
Buckles are beautiful. I really like my son's now I want one!
Mel

April 28th, 2010
Just a short not to let you know how pleased I am with the saddle, belts and buckles. These items will be appreciated for many years to come, as will the time and personal attention that went into getting it all "just right". Thank you for the extra mile.
Stephen

April 17th, 2010
I received my buckle and could not be more pleased. The great work yall do does not compare to any silversmith I have seen. Yall also have great customer service. Keep up the good work. I am planning on using yall in the future on some ropings thanks,
Brady

We received the buckles yesterday thank you so much. They are BEAUTIFUL!
Denton Moffat
Kymm

March 12, 2010
My son won the Top Hand Buckle at NRS Beginners Team Roping clinic last week. I would like to express what a beautiful and superior craftsmanship is in this buckle. Brendan is very proud of this buckle. He has won buckles in the past and by far is most proud of his Mortenson buckle.
Thank you,
Jean Butterfield

Thank you so much for the buckles. They were a big hit!!! Everyone thought they were AWESOME!! - Dana Haviland

The belt buckle is awsome, Mortenson is an awessome craftsman! By far the nicest buckle I've ever owned!! - John Sanchez

I just received the Cottonwood belt buckle and I am speechless! it is so fantastic and amazing!!!! Thank you so much for a beautiful piece that will be forever treasured. Thank you, thank you, Carla

What a beautiful buckle! We love it. - Michelle Robinson

I just received the spurs you made for me and they are, by far, the nicest piece of horse tack I have. The workmanship is great and I am very pleased with what you guys have done.
Thanks,
Ira Southerland
Emerson Construction Company

Your Buckles Are Awesome - Dave Langley

"Dear Clint and Wyatt,
Thank You so much for coming to Rancho Corazon Riders Camp and teaching our campers how to rope! They loved it!
You were so kind to give up your time to come and teach our students! We truly appreciated it! Megan wrote in her journal at home that it was her favorite part of Thursday! You two make a terrific team! Thank you, Thank you!
Megan, Maclean Budhi and Patricia, Jeanne and Amanda

I received the buckle in the mail this morning - it is absolutely gorgeous! Thank you so much! - Tana Bailey

Hi, Sorry it took me so long to contact you, But I been looking for the words to say. I love the saddle and it fits my horse and you did a excellent job on the rigging over rides. Your communication through emails are the best!! If I could give you 110% on feed back I'd sure do it. You are over and beyond any other seller I bought from and you are the only seller that I have on my top seller ist. When I get some more money saved up I'm going to contact you to buy my son a saddle. Thank You so much; It has been a joy to buy from you!!! - Marti