Molly Rush is the owner of
Molly's Custom Silver where she began a
trade out of the need of competitive pricing for the Awards of Trophy
Buckles. A few years ago, her local equestrian club asked her, “What do
you want for the Year End Awards.” The answer was easy for Molly. “
I
want a Trophy Buckle” stated Molly who has worked several disciplines
both English and Western along with carriage driving skills. Although,
the club could not afford expensive buckles being offered on the market
ranging from several hundred to thousands of dollars.
Molly researched
the market of
Trophy Buckles seeking an affordable means to develop the
product without excessive costs that would meet any organization’s
budget. Molly’s Custom Silver is the name that comes to mind while satisfying custom silver needs in the present-day equine industry.
One of any Cowboys or other equestrian’s proudest moment is the victory
and possession of earning a
Trophy Buckle. Molly’s Custom Silver has
made it a little easier for those equestrians clubs to be able to
provide without giving up on quality. She can create buckles with a huge
variety of themes by adding figures for all equine styles. In
addition to horses they include other figures for just about anything
else, fishing, hunting, livestock, dogs, wildlife, sports, shooting,
shotguns, pistols, badges, mounted officers, golf and even bowling.
Molly stated, “If you don’t see what you looking for, just ask. We are
always pleased to assist your trophy buckle needs.
Molly’s Custom
Silver, Riverside, California.
Molly began her equestrianism during childhood. Like many young girls
growing up, she too, had the desire to own a horse. Although, this was
not in the immediate family budget as
Molly assisted her mother
delivering newspapers. “We had a large route of approximately 600
customers,” states Molly as she explains her early life. “I was up at 2
a.m. to roll the newspapers, then ride along with my mother and throw
them before school. My mother was smart; she strategically placed a
large apartment complex at the end of our route which encouraged me too
make good time so that my class mates did not see me throwing their
newspaper. I would put on the canvas bags which carried the newspapers
over my shoulders and run through the complex throwing papers hoping
that no one was awake to see me!” states Molly. “After school we either
canvassed new areas trying to sell newspapers or went to the presses
and packaged up advertising inserts to have them ready for the Sunday
newspaper.”
“My mother had horses before she had children. She always talked about
her adventures and love of horses. When I was 12 years old and begging
for a horse, she told me that I would have to earn the money before we
could go look at any for sale. At that time we collected door to door
with the newspaper route,” continued Molly. Post review on our Yelp profile:
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| Molly Rush Carriage Driving |
“My mother found an untrained 2 year old quarter horse
for sale. In order to buy the horse, we would have to collect $200
which the owners wanted for the horse. The newspaper was $2 a month so
we had to hit 100 new customers first. My mother didn’t want to make
this too easy for me, but we got it done,” stated Molly. “Babe”
(registered as “Rosalito”) became my first horse,” Molly replied.
Since the days of her first horse, Molly has owned several different
breeds of horses perfecting each riding style both Western and English.
She also has learned from many great trainers. “I greatly value the
lessons I learned while riding hunt seat and dressage using those skills
in my western riding and carriage driving. I have a great respect for
what we can learn from other disciplines, it is all related because no
matter what breed or style you choose they are still horses and they
still operate basically the same way, mechanically and mentally,” Molly
stated. She currently owns a Paint Mare and a pair of driving
Haflingers.
Her horse was untrained and the family lacked the funds to hire a
professional trainer. Molly learned to become an equestrian through
trail an error. Some might call it the school of hard knocks trying to
ride before performing ground work. “Thankfully, Rosalito was a good
minded horse that put up with me,” she added. Rosalito became Molly’s
best friend as she spent ever available minute learning to ride, being
bucked off and trying again. “The first time that horse went home
without me, my mother panicked and searched for me. After that time she
just told everyone “Don’t worry, Babe is here and Molly will soon be
home.” Walking home after getting thrown a few times was the start of
building my skills. Maybe not the best way, but it worked,” states
Molly.
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| "Katie" |
Molly used several different horses through her career.
Before retiring, she purchased her Overo Paint “Katie.” The preferred
horse of the department was large Bay Geldings. The department was not
pleased with the lighter Buckskin Overo Mare. Although, there was no
assignment to tough for Molly or her partner “Katie” nor any place she
could not ride her with full control, including on the freeway, into
buildings (one occasion into a restaurant) and even into a Photo booth
during the Orange County Fair where she carries the photos still today.
“My partners thought I was nuts asking the guy that operated the photo
booth to allow us both in for a picture” Molly laughs about today.
“Katie” may not have been favored by other department members, although
she did bring home the high score on the annual recertification
testing for Orange County Sheriffs Department along with her superb
performance outside the department. “Katie has never been spooked and
loves children,” states Molly as she talked about working with her horse
at elementary schools. While with the department, Molly also met her
husband who also worked with the department.
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| Molly's Custom Silver |
Since her retirement, she has created several businesses
which keep her busy, including a Security Guard Agency and Real
Estate. The buckle business started merely by accident when Molly
realized the difficulty equestrian clubs had to afford superb quality
trophy buckles. Molly’s first step in the business was contacting a
silversmith whose father she had known while growing up. She explains
what she desired and their aid directed her into the right path. Today,
Molly’s Custom Silver
www.mollyscustomsilver.com
has grown manufacturing USA made buckles for nearly any budget. Last
year, Molly’s Custom Silver became a proud sponsor for ACTHA, the
American Competitive Trail Horse Association. “ACTHA is a wonderful
organization that provides much needed financial support to horse
rescues all over the USA, great trail rides for members, a great
fundraiser event for small clubs that host rides and they are very good
to their sponsors too,” states Molly.
Among the offered range, you would find specialty buckles, 3-piece buckles, Conchos, western buckles and many more. All these buckles are designed with utmost precision and care that there is no flaw in design and their appearance. It is also a fact that these buckles are made in accordance with the requirements stated by the clients. While you are looking for these buckles for individual use, these buckles can also be used in various club events as well.
