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Step 1
Choose a large buckle. Country Western fashion dictates that belt buckles be oversized, and this is especially true for the rodeo crowd. Consider buckles that are about 3 inches in diameter or larger.
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Step 2
Avoid belt buckles that look too much like rodeo prize buckles. Rodeo contestants work quite hard to earn their belt buckle prizes, and it may be seen as offensive if you buy and wear a "knock-off" prize buckle.
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Step 3
Opt for a rodeo belt buckle made of silver. Traditionally, rodeo belt buckles are made of silver and feature an engraved design. Choose solid sterling silver over silver-plated buckles. Silverplating rubs off over time and leaves your buckle looking shabby. Solid sterling buckles will usually be stamped with a number like 925 (which indicates the amount of pure silver used).
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Step 4
Design your own custom belt buckle. Choose the size you want, and draw out the design that you want engraved into the buckle. Keep in mind that the more detailed your design is, the more expensive it will be to have it made. Take your design to a silversmith or custom buckle maker to have your design turned into a rodeo belt buckle.
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Step 5
Buy a flashier rodeo buckle with gold inlays for nights on the town. Evening silver rodeo buckles often feature gold ornamentation such as a gold silhouette of a bucking bronco.
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Step 6
Show your allegiance to your rodeo event by wearing belt buckles that feature images from your sport. Specialty buckles are available for events from bull riding to barrel racing, and come in a wide variety of styles.
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Step 7
Choose elaborate buckles over plain designs. The most admired rodeo buckles are highly engraved and have attached figures. Some even have moving parts and semi-precious stones attached.
