Legacy Apprenticeship Sponsors at the $100,000+ level make a lasting investment in the future of traditional cowboy trades by directly supporting extended or multiple apprenticeships under master craftspeople. This level of support provides essential funding for tools, materials, instruction, and the time required for meaningful, long-term skill transfer. In recognition of this commitment, Legacy Apprenticeship Sponsors receive premier acknowledgment on Saddle Up! exhibit signage, printed materials, and the Cowboy Trades Association website, and are permanently associated with the CTA Apprenticeship Program—helping ensure these trades are not only preserved, but carried forward with integrity for generations to come.

Apprenticeship Sponsors support the next generation of traditional cowboy artisans by funding one full Cowboy Trades Association Apprenticeship. This sponsorship provides hands-on training under an experienced master craftsperson, along with essential mentorship, tools, and materials needed to develop professional-level skills. In recognition of this commitment, Apprenticeship Sponsors receive prominent acknowledgment on Saddle Up! exhibit signage, printed materials, the Cowboy Trades Association website, and other related materials, reflecting their role in sustaining these time-honored trades.

Presenting Sponsors at the $25,000 level provide essential support for the Saddle Up! traveling exhibit, including artisan honoraria, educational programming, and dedicated scholarship funding. This sponsorship helps ensure that traditional cowboy trades are presented to the public with accuracy, respect, and depth, while expanding access to learning opportunities for emerging artisans. In recognition of this support, Presenting Sponsors receive logo or name placement on major exhibit signage, printed materials, and the Cowboy Trades Association website.

Education & Scholarship Sponsors at the $10,000 level help remove financial barriers for emerging craftsmen by funding scholarships that offset the cost of training, tools, and essential materials. This support allows dedicated apprentices and early-career artisans to focus on learning their trade and building a solid foundation rooted in time-honored practices. In recognition of this contribution, Education & Scholarship Sponsors are acknowledged on printed materials and the Cowboy Trades Association website.

Artisan Support Sponsors at the $2,500 level contribute directly to scholarships and program expenses that sustain the future of traditional cowboy trades. This support helps ensure that emerging and working artisans have access to the resources needed to continue their craft with skill, integrity, and respect for established methods. In recognition of this commitment, Artisan Support Sponsors are acknowledged by name on the Cowboy Trades Association website and in donor materials.

Supporters at contributions up to $2,499 provide general operating support for the Cowboy Trades Association, with a portion of each gift directed toward CTA Scholarships. These contributions help sustain educational efforts, public programs, and the ongoing work of preserving traditional cowboy trades. Supporters may choose to be acknowledged through an optional donor listing, in keeping with their preference.