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Volume 3, No. 10
October 2, 2008
We've got everything for ridin', ropin', rodeoin' Jeans, hats, and boots & tack for showin' We've got it all from tack to ties So cowboy up down at Roy Frey's!
| Halloween Costumes |
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All little trick or treaters want to be cowboys, cowgirls or
bull riders for Halloween this year. RFW can outfit your little goblin from
head to toe with a new cowboy hat, shirt, scarf, belt, jeans, boots, spurs,
chaps, rope and stick horse. The new chaps in metallic colors are the kid’s
favorites and very economical. Check out the new “stick bull” (instead of a
stick horse) that will complete the bull rider outfit! Get a free “trick or
treat” bucket with purchase of an outfit for Halloween.
Extreme Mustang Makeover
- Finalists
Congratulations to Cindy Branham and Moses for winning 5th place in the
Extreme Mustang Makeover in Fort Worth! Also, congratulations go to Ryan
Branham, (Cindy's Husband) for his 7th place finish & Joanne Thompson,
(Cindy's Apprentice), for her 3rd place finish in the Extreme Mustang
Makeover, Yearling Addition! Three finalists from one barn! For more
information on Cindy’s Extreme Mustang Makeover experience go to
http://www.rockin-rc.com/. We are very proud of Cindy, Ryan and Joanne!
Prime Hunting or Horse Land Auction -
Wamego
On Monday, October 6, 2008, at 5:30 pm – Burgess Farms will be selling 352
acres located west of Wamego on Hwy 24 to Salzer Road then North. Prime
hunting, new home or horse facility location. Selling 352 total acres divided
into 7 tracts. Will sell individually and combined. For more information
contact Vern Gannon at 785-539-2316 or
www.gannonauctions.com.
Wrangler Ultimate Riding Jeans
Wrangler jeans. They’re known for comfort. A great fit. And an incredible
look. And now Wrangler has done it again. Introducing the Ultimate Riding
Jean. These jeans were designed by cowgirls for cowgirls and they offer the
best of both worlds. A fit that’s made especially for riding with a great
look. So whether you’re in the saddle or out on the town, you’ll love
the way the Ultimate Riding Jean from Wrangler feels and looks on you. And to
prove it, Wrangler is offering you a free gift. Come into Roy Frey Western in
September and try on a pair of Ultimate Riding Jeans. When you do, we’ll give
you a free candle. Just for trying them on. Ultimate Riding Jeans from
Wrangler. It’s time to saddle up and stand out. Offer good while supplies
last. Limit one candle per person. Purchase not required.
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5th Annual Anniversary
Sale
October 31, November 1 & 2 – mark these dates on your calendar for Roy Frey
Western’s 5th Annual Anniversary Sale. Anyone coming in wearing a Halloween
costume on Friday will receive a western CD their purchase! Watch for special
savings on boots, men’s shirts, ladies blouses, leather jackets and a
storewide discount plus much more! This is a great time to do your Christmas
shopping and get something for yourself with your savings!
BOTAR Tablescapes
The annual BOTAR Tablescapes Luncheon that kicks off the American Royal and
raises money for scholarships was a great success. Roy Frey Western was
excited about being one of 50 designers chosen to participate and of course,
Marilyn Domer’s creation (RFW store designer and creative genius) had people
saying our table was the BEST! RFW is grateful to Montana Silversmiths for
partnering with us to use their Vintage Ranch dinnerware and statues as the
table’s focal point. The large mural screen used as the backdrop was hand
painted by Marilyn and echoed the “Sittin Pretty” statue by Steve Miller in
the foreground. Visit
www.royfreywestern.com to see photos of our tablescape.
50th Anniv. NFR Giveaway
– Register Now at Roy Frey’s
580 WIBW and 94.5 Country are giving away a trip for two to the 50th
Anniversary (Sold Out) National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, December 2008. One
listener is going to win a prize that includes: Tickets for performances Dec 9
& 10th; non-stop airfare for two to Las Vegas from Wichita; and four nights
stay at the Flamingo Resort and Casino.
All you have to do is stop by Roy Frey Western and register!!
Western Dishware and Towels
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Accessorize your table with the Montana Silversmith “Vintage Ranch” dishware
and brands glassware shown with western table runners giving your table the
finishing touch for your next dinner party or family get together.
Come select from the buckaroo stoneware or the barb-wire or old west dishware patterns complimenting one another for a unique western look at your table. Add matching table runners, chargers, cowhide placemats, silverware, knives, bowls, mugs, and glassware for a wonderful western dining experience.
Does your bathroom need a new set of towels or just a little refreshing? A little change will make for a big new look. Check out the new towels, bath mats and bathroom accessory pieces. These are “cowboy” friendly and will look great in his bathroom.
Justin J-Flex Roper
October Special Sale
For the month of October, RFW is having a special clearance sale on men’s
Justin J-Flex Ropers in black and marbled brown for only $74.95 (regular price
is $90). Quantity is limited – stop in today to get a pair!
Fall Jackets
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Authur Court Aluminum
Serveware Great pieces to add an elegant western accent to your table or these pieces make great awards for your equine organization. Wonderful Christmas presents, too! Care of Your Aluminum Serveware from http://www.arthurcourt.com/: Each piece is individually crafted and polished by hand. Flawless perfection can only be achieved on an assembly line, and is not our intention. Variations in the product reinforce the fact that every piece is made by hand, and therefore is unique. Wash your Arthur Court Designs aluminum serveware by hand with mild dishwashing soap and dry immediately. DO NOT WASH IN DISHWASHER. The brilliant polished luster of your aluminum will be permanently dulled by the high heat of a dishwasher or oven. To prevent stains, remove all food and liquid - especially fatty acids, vinegar or salad dressings - from platter and vessels after use or insert a glass liner for food service. It is recommended that just prior to serving, your piece be wiped or sprayed with vegetable oil. By doing so, the oil will act as a barrier against highly acidic or salty foods, which may otherwise dull or discolor the finish. Unlike silver, our aluminum products do not require regular polishing. As needed, pieces can be brightened with Cape Cod rubbing cloths, or other fine silver polishing compounds. |
New Bedding and Pillows
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Quote for October
Always saddle your own horse.
- Connie Reeves
New Painted Ponies
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Kachina
Pony and For Spacious Skies – two of the new Summer releases
From
http://www.trailofpaintedponies.com/fm-new-ponies.htm -
By Popular Demand - That's how we are describing the latest release of eight
new Painted Ponies figurines because the selections were made in response to a
question in the Gallop Poll: What are your favorite Painted Pony designs? Most
of you said you liked Native Ponies best. In second place was Western, and
then came Patriotic Ponies.
With this in mind, the Summer 2008 release consists of four Native Ponies,
three Western Ponies and one Patriotic Pony.
A range of expressions can be found in the Native Ponies. Two of the Ponies -
"Wounded Knee" and "Runs the Bitterroot" - are moving tributes to tragic
events in tribal history. "Sundancer" captures the essence of a powerful
ceremony that was believed by Plains Indians to restore their early glory, and
"Kachina Pony" wonderfully represents a Native spirit of hopefulness. Since
the start of The Trail, Native America has been a rich source of creativity
which is continued with this release.
Roy Frey Western has a standing order for all new releases (first edition)
Painted Ponies. Stop by today and add to your collection. Painted Ponies are
great gifts!
New Western Art
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We have just received a new shipment of western art. The
frames and prints are just breathtaking! From large framed western art for over the fireplace or sofa to smaller more unique shaped frames for those hard to work with areas, we have many pictures to help you spruce up your walls with a new western look for the holiday season. |
New Fall Fashions – Arriving Daily
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New Western Books
Bob Fudge, Texas Trail Driver, Montana Wyoming Cowboy 1862-1933
This is a great book by Jim Russell. I couldn’t put it down. The stories he tells about roping wolves and swimming rivers were unbelievable and fascinating. It is just facts, no fluff or fancy words describing the hard, but interesting life and times Bob Fudge lived driving herds of horses and cattle from Texas to Montana during the day of the open range. I highly recommend it for anyone, any age to read. I am so glad that we have authors like Jim Russell and Bob Sullivan (Camp Coffee: Tales of a Wyoming Cowboy) who took the time and put forth the effort to preserve the history and lives of these remarkable cowboys who touched so many lives.
John Wayne – A Western Celebration – This is very large, colorful coffee table book filled with wonderful pictures and recounts each of the western movies that John Wayne starred in. A synopsis of the film accompanies each poster and rekindles our memories of hours of entertainment watching John Wayne ride across the silver screen. Quotes from the movie are also included. This is a great birthday or Christmas present for the John Wayne fan!
From the movie “Big Jake”, a quote from Jacob McCandles (John
Wayne):
“You’re short on ears and long on mouth!”
Montana Silversmith
Cowboy Kickers
Come try on a pair of the fun and warm “Cowboy Kickers” from Montana
Silversmiths! Give yourself “happy feet”! Perfect for Christmas presents for
your friends and family. These are going so fast that we have had to re-order!
Get two pair – one for yourself and one for a gift!
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Topeka Boulevard Bridge
Open
After two long years of repair work, the Topeka Boulevard bridge is now open!
Yeah! What that means is the next time you are at the Kansas ExpoCentre for an
equine event, you are only 10 minutes away from Roy Frey Western! No more
detours – it’s just a straight shot North on Topeka Blvd to Hwy 24East, then
just two blocks and you are at Roy Frey Western!
Petrol Jean Promotion
| Petrol Jeans is helping you get outfitted for fall with a
special promotion – purchase two pair of Petrol Jeans and receive a free hoodie! Come try on the great fitting Petrol Jeans for school, everyday, or riding. Great looking, fashion forward styling. Check out all the great styles at: http://www.petrol-jeans.com/ApparelOverview.asp?DepartmentId=3 |
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| KHC Membership Appreciation Trail Ride |
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The Kansas Horse Council is hosting their first annual membership appreciation – “Fall in the Flint Hills" trail ride Oct 18-19 at the Kansas Working Ranch Adventures, LLC, hosted by Brian and Lisa Keith, Allen, KS, just east of Council Grove. Enjoy long rides across the beautiful Flint Hills prairie and cross one of the longest stretches of wagon ruts from the historic Santa Fe Trail. We will be riding across 3,000 acres of tall grass prairie where you can ride for miles without seeing a road or power line. It doesn't get any better than seeing wildflowers, grazing cattle, prairie chickens and other wildlife along with scenic views across the prairie framed by great sunrises and sunsets. Come relax and enjoy the history of the Flint Hills, with good food, entertainment and fellowship! Trail ride is limited to 100 people. $75 for KHC members; $100 for non-members and $50 for non-riding guests. Primitive camping. Limited number of pens available by reservation only. Coggins required. No dogs. Bring own feed, hay & lawn chairs. For reservations, contact Pattie Stalder at 785-776-0662. www.kansashorsecouncil.com
Liz’s Trail Corner
Liz’s Trail Tips: This is from the AQHA America's Horse Newsletter:
The 10 Commandments of Trail Riding
1. Thou shalt not kill
the spirit of the ride.
2. Thou shalt not litter.
3. Thou shalt not steal
around another horse and rider upon the trail. Ask permission, then pass at a
moderate pace.
4. Blessed are the hikers
and bikers, though they fear horse manure, for they will be allies in trail
legislation.
5. Thou shalt not have
false expectations of the trail: Expect flies, expect mud, expect obstacles
along the way and preparest accordingly. (And don’t complain about acts of
you-know-who.)
6. Thou shalt hold the
health and safety of your horse and others above all personal desire for fun,
adventure or being first back to the trailer.
7. Thou shalt not covet
thy neighbor’s truck and trailer, nor park your horse where he might ding
them.
8. ‘Tis better to tie a
single red ribbon in your horse’s tail than to curse the person who rides into
the kick zone.
9. Thou shalt not assume
that other riders need or want your assistance or advice.
10. Honor thy horse’s natural
instincts above your own, forsaking gimmickry and false training.
Follow these and have more fun trail riding!
Galloping Grannies – New
Riding Group
A new riding group is starting up in the KC area. A group of women who were
members of the Red Hat Society in Indiana decided to start a group targeted
for women who ride. So, they started Red Hats and Purple Chaps, also known as
the Galloping Grannies. They have grown to over 200 members who ride in
parades, hold clinics and trail rides, and enjoy all kinds of "two-legged"
activities as well. Not all members own horses; some ride scooters, golf
carts, or serve as ground support during parades.
Red Hats and Purple Chaps is now starting up groups in other
states. Lisa Dunz has started Red Hats and Purple Chaps - MoKan, also known as
the Purple Posse. Membership is open to women and girls, ages 10 and up. If
you're over 50, you get to wear a red hat; members who have not yet achieved
this milestone wear pink hats. Members are encouraged to use a fun nickname
and dress in wild combinations of red and purple.
Visit our website:
www.blackswanstudio.com//RHPCMoKan/index.htm for more information.
The first activity will be a trail ride at LaCygne Lake at 10:00 am on October
12. Anyone is welcome to attend and learn more about our group.
American Royal Swings Into Full Gear
The American Royal has something for everyone this fall. Check it out at their
web site:
http://www.americanroyal.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1
Unbelievable Horse Happening
Be sure to go see or better yet, participate in the Oct 23-25th Unbelievable Horse Happening at Hale Arena. For more info go to: http://betterhorsesnetwork.com/. Ernie Rodina, Purina, and many others have done a great job organizing this event .
See the complete Unbelievable Horse Happening Rules at http://www.betterhorsesnetwork.com. Any rules not covered by rules and regulations posted will be decided by the show committee.
Entries must be postmarked by October 2. A late fee of $15 per class will be required on all entries postmarked after October 1.
Ribbons will be awarded to 10 places and all pre entries will be eligible for prize drawings in each class.
A Super horse and reserve Super Horse buckle will be awarded to the horse/rider combination with the highest point totals. Any ties will be broken by the most 1st places, then if needed most 2nd places, and on down until tie is broken.
Stalls open not before 3:00 Thursday, October 23 and must be vacant by Saturday, October 25 at the conclusion of the show. Other arrangements must be cleared through the show office.
All contestants MUST check in with show office before showing. Check in will begin Thursday, October 23 3:00-6:00pm. Coggins (within 12 months) and 4H ID papers must be shown at check in.
The 4H county with the most total class entries will win a $500 prize towards their 4H horse club.
Thursday evening costume class does not need to be pre entered and it does count towards the $500 prize. There is no entry fee. Prizes will be awarded.
Please join us for Thursday night activities:
3:00
Registration and check in for exhibitors.
6:00 Welcome
reception and dinner
7:00 Purina
evening including open costume class and Craig Cameron demonstration.
Saddle & Sirloin to Host National Championship Extreme Cowboy Race in November
Make plans to attend the exciting Extreme Cowboy Race National Championship at Saddle & Sirloin, 150th & Holmes Road, KCMO, this November 14-15-16th. For more information, visit www.saddleandsirloin.com or call Bill Hull at 913-208-6381.
Saddle & Sirloin Extreme Cowboy Race Now on RFD TV
RFD TV filmed Craig Cameron’s Extreme Cowboy Race at Saddle
and Sirloin last March 25-26. This race will air on RFD beginning September
4th. There will be 13 thirty minute episodes beginning with the preliminary
runs and concluding with the finals and awards ceremony that was filmed in the
Saddle & Sirloin Club House. Roy Frey Western and Ariat were proud sponsors of
this event.
Burlingame Saddle Club Trail Ride
October 3, 4 & 5th. Trail ride will leave from rodeo grounds at 1 pm Friday
and 9 am Sat & Sunday. Hot dogs and beverages provided Friday night. Ham &
Beans & beverage provided on Sat night – bring your favorite side dish. There
are no registration fees, however, a donation for operating costs of the
facilities will be accepted. Help cleaning up the building will be appreciated
after each meal. Please make reservations before Sept 21st. Call Al Bunting
785-256-2599; Virgil Scheid 785-828-4405; or Bill Zabokrtsky 785-633-8803.
The Burlingame Saddle Club will host a Fun Night, Oct 4th at 6 pm for kids of
all ages.
Flint Hills Riders Club “Saddle Up” Trail
Ride Fundraiser
The Flint Hills Riders Club is pleased to announce its Fall 2008 trail ride, October 10th through 12th, called “Saddle Up”. This will be cordially hosted at the Cowboy Way Ranch and Vacation Resort, near Westmoreland, KS. It will be set on a beautiful 1,000 + acres of rolling prairie, and over 100 established campsites. There will be 3 trails available, a beginner’s, an intermediate, and a more experienced rider’s trail with a wrangler guide for every one!
If you are looking for a weekend getaway not so far away, this is the spot for you! You can make it as eventful or as peaceful as you like it. Join the ride or just camp and relax. This will be fun for the entire family.
The best part is that we will all be coming together and contributing to some good causes! We simply ask participants to bring a 6 pack of Boost nutritional supplement that we can donate then to the American Cancer Society for its cancer patients. Additionally, your ride fee of $45 will cover our costs of wrangler and campsite fees plus great food, as well as allow donations to be sent to the Multiple Sclerosis Research Center and Chapman Disaster Relief. We have been fortunate to have sponsorship behind us of some terrific local businesses who believe like us that fellowship in the saddle and contributing to charitable causes in our society are a blessed thing that go hand in hand. For that, we will have a fun auction with some terrific items such as saddle pads, art work, livestock, and much more to come!
Agenda will be Friday October 10th, set up camp. Dinner on
your own. Saturday October 11th, breakfast provided, then ride. Lunch on your
own-saddle bag.
Saturday night-banquet style catered dinner and live auction fun, plus music
entertainment. Sunday October 12th, breakfast provided, then short ride. Lunch
provided, then break camp and head home.
We hope you join us in this weekend of fun and friends! For more information, contact: Jay Clingenpeel * 785-845-2438 - kansashorselady@hughes.net
Concert of Dancing Horses
October 11th at 7 pm - Come enjoy an evening at Kemper Arena with easy parking to experience some of the world’s finest and amazing Dancing Horses. In tradition of the Concert of Champions, the American Royal and Saddle and Sirloin are proud to present the Concert of Dancing Horses. This is a spectacular event with world class performers and world class horses of different breeds and is sure to be a crowd favorite this season. The beauty, grace, and showmanship of horses and performers from all over the country together with upbeat music, create a magical 2 ˝ hour performance that will captivate any audience. The equine performance is under the direction of Jerry Diaz Productions. Arena tickets are available at: www.americanroyal.com.
Improve Performance with
Centered Riding - Fall Clinic
Hidden Acres Farm in Meriden, Kansas, is pleased to offer an Open Centered Riding Clinic, beginning the evening of October 13, and continuing all day October 14 and 15, 2008. The clinician is Carol O'Donnell Wilson, one of just fifteen Level 3 Centered Riding Instructors in the United States. The clinic is open to riders of all levels and disciplines. Pre-registration is required for the clinic.
Centered Riding was originally developed by Sally Swift, and is used by riders of all ages, levels and riding interests, from beginners to Olympic competitors. Centered Riding emphasizes good use of the body in horse and rider, and a creative and effective way to apply aids, resulting in a more balanced, athletic performance of horse and rider.
"Centered Riding is a way to improve how your ride, applicable to all riding disciplines", said Carol O'Donnell Wilson, clinician. "Riders are discovering how helpful Centered Riding principles can be! Slight adjustments to their position and the use of Centered Riding techniques can greatly improve the rider's security and confidence, and the performance of their horse!"
Carol O'Donnell Wilson is a Level 3 Centered Riding Instructor and Clinician, with more than 35 years of experience teaching and training. She has studied riding under numerous riders and instructors of national and international acclaim. Her students have been competitive in Hunt Seat, Jumping, Dressage, Combined Training, Trail, 4-H and Western events for many years. Carol's extensive training in horseback riding and her excellent communication skills combine to deliver a pleasant, supportive learning environment for horse and rider. In addition to teaching Centered Riding and TTEAM* clinics in the U.S., Carol currently teaches and trains at her farm in Meriden, Kansas.
For more information about the clinic or to register, call 785-484-3570 or hiddenacresfarm@embarqmail.com.
National Rescue Ride and Walk – Kanopolis
On Sunday October 19, 2008, Rainbow Meadows will join with
horse rescue organizations across the country in the National Rescue Ride and
Walk to bring attention to the plight of the thousands of horses in America
which suffer neglect, abuse, abandonment and risk of slaughter.
Our event will take place at Kanopolis Canyon State Park (http://www.stateparks.com/kanopolis.html)
near Lindsborg, Kansas from 10:00 - 3:00 p.m. The trails are wonderful and the
views across the lake are magnificent. Riders and walkers will enjoy their day
on separate trails for safety. Day fees and/or camping fees (if applicable)
will apply.
Interested participants can register at
www.nationalrescueride.org.
Once at the site, click on the menu under the NRR logo where it says "Find a
Ride/Registration". On the registration page, go to page 4 and find Rainbow
Meadows. Then click "register" right beside our logo. Complete all the
required information. The cost to register with the National Rescue Ride and
Walk is $20.00 which will include a t-shirt and a breakfast on-site prior to
the ride.
Riders and walkers alike are asked to solicit donations from
friends, family members and co-workers to support our rescue efforts. Those
funds will be collected the day of the event.
Supporters of Rainbow Meadows, who live in other states, can
participate in a event local to them but send their designated donations to
Rainbow Meadows. Please review the list of scheduled events across America and
participate there if you cannot join us at Kanopolis.
Put this date on your calendar and SIGN UP NOW!!! Join us for
a day of fun and friendship, FOR THE HORSES. For more info call:
Karen Everhart MEd
Co-founder and Executive Director
Rainbow Meadows Rescue and Retirement, Inc.
Serving the equine companions who have so loyally served us...
www.rainbowmeadowsranch.com
620-725-3402
Women and Horses Event to
be Held in Sedalia
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A three-day event will be held Oct. 24-26 in Sedalia, Mo. that is geared
toward women involved in the horse industry. The event is a celebration of
Women and Horses. It is aimed at horsewomen, whether they are first-time horse
owners, long-time horse owners, horse enthusiasts, professional horsewomen or
horse-related business owners.
The concept for this event came out of the Women and Horses
Mind, Spirit and Body seminars that are conducted by Cheryl Childs and her
staff. The seminars deal with assisting women in overcoming fears and bad
experiences that may be stopping them from enjoying their horses.
“It’s about how women relate differently to their horses, and
to problems with their horses, than most men do, Childs explained. Out of that
came the concept for an event aimed at horsewomen. “
Women are just going crazy over this event said Childs, owner
of New Visions Marketing & Promotions, an equine advertising/marketing
business that is co-producing the event. We are getting calls from all over
the country from women wanting to attend, participate and be vendors, she
said. We have had women call and say they heard about the event while they
were riding with friends.
It appears that horsewomen are willing to support this event in every way they can whether it’s attending, participating in breed or discipline demonstrations, being vendors, presenting, or lecturing. Women represent 80 percent of the market and want to be recognized as the driving force in the horse industry by companies that they patronize.
Along with a trade show featuring the latest and most
innovative products for horses and their owners, there will be breed
demonstrations, a stallion showcase, stallion parades, and a daily parade of
breeds. An Equine Art contest and a Women and Horses Stall of Fame honoring
horsewomen and their accomplishments are being planned for the run of the
expo. There will be a host of speakers and lecturers presenting a wide variety
of topics.
Julie Goodnight, of RFD-TV’s Horse Master television show,
will be presenting several times during the event. Singer/songwriter Templeton
Thompson will perform with her horse Jane. Imagine a Horse will entertain and
inform with enlightened trick training. Cheryl Childs of Women and Horses,
Mind, Spirit and body will speak during the event. Claudia Misner, who is a
German trained dressage rider and judge, will perform dressage demonstrations
at beginner and advanced levels and Lyn Walker of Lynwood Equine will be
joined by other guest speakers. Gary Norris of Quarter Ridge Trailers will
present Trailer Safety and Backing demonstrations (men are welcome). The Royal
Friesians of Kansas City, an all-Friesian, all-woman drill team, will perform
daily.
Corporate sponsors for the event include 2010 World Equestrian Games sponsor Alltech, as well as Smartpak and Agrifresh, maker of an odor eliminator for horse stalls. Watch for more corporate sponsors in anticipation of the success of this event, and find more information at www.WomenandHorsesExpo.com.
Ultimate Horsemen’s
Challenge Association
Want To Have Some Fun? Come Ride With Us!
The Ultimate Horsemen’s Challenge Association (U.H.C.A.) invites you to come ride with us and have fun on horseback in 2008. The events will be similar to the Extreme Cowboy Race with the association providing a regional format with different ability level classes to encourage riders of all skill levels to become involved and sharpen their horsemanship skills.
The founding members of the U.H.C.A. come from both sides of the Missouri-Kansas state line. All are from a diverse background of horses and good horsemanship. The clinics and challenges (events) will be held on both sides of the Mo-Kan state line, however, competitors are welcome from anywhere.
Points for year end awards will be kept throughout the year. Riders need not make every event as points from an individual’s top five finishes will determine the teams (rider/horse) year end standings.
Each challenge will consist of four core classes: Youth 17 & under, Novice Amateur, Amateur and Open. Nominated members of the U.H.C.A. will have points kept by the association secretary for year end awards.
The U.H.C.A. invites you to come learn, ride and enjoy the challenges of the outdoor obstacle courses. We are dedicated to having fun, riding safe and enjoying fast-paced events for riders of any level.
There will be several professional training clinics offered throughout the year. These are designed to help horse and riders with any problems they might encounter and advance their training levels.
U.H.C.A. 2008 Schedule
October 11 & 12 – Clinic/U.H.C.A. Challenge (Ranch Horse Trail Race)—Simms Cattle Co.—Butler, MO. Contact Scott & Cheri Simms at 660-679-1833 or 660-679-6338.
November 22 – Year End Awards—Board Meeting/Open Membership Meeting.
Additional information including membership applications,
rules, nomination form, and the schedule of events my be found at the U.H.C.A.
website— www.ultimatehca.org or
contact us at ultimatehca@msn.com or
Ultimate Horsemen’s Challenge Association, 12051 246th St., Lawrence, KS
66044—785-312-9348. —Come ride with us!
30 Horse & Rider Teams Compete for $6,000
in Cash Prizes in Craig Cameron's Extreme Cowboy Race™ at EquiFest of Kansas!
WHAT IS THE EXTREME COWBOY RACE™? Craig Cameron will not only present
clinics at the 2008 EquiFest of Kansas in Wichita, Kansas, but he will conduct
his Extreme Cowboy Race™ each day at the event. The Extreme Cowboy
Race™—as seen on RFD-TV— is a timed and judged race through an obstacle course
that is designed not only to push horse and rider teams out of their
traditional “comfort zones,” but also to test communication between horse and
rider and the horsemanship skills and athletic abilities of each competitor.
Spectators will find the competition exciting and entertaining to watch while
contenders will address its challenges in a race for $6,000 in cash prizes,
and the title of “Extreme Cowboy Race Champion.”
A LITTLE BACKGROUND: The Extreme Cowboy Race™ was created by Ryan Dohrn of HorseCity.com along with Craig Cameron, who has designed and hosted three races at his Double Horn Ranch in Bluffdale, TX, since 2005. HorseCity.com decided to name the event the Extreme Cowboy Race™ to challenge typical reality TV shows with an infusion of horseback riding thrills. Each season Craig Cameron assembles an impressive roster of competitors from around the country who compete for the title of Extreme Cowboy Race Champion. The Extreme Cowboy Race™ spans 15, 30-minute episodes featuring horse and rider teams as they complete the various rounds of the race course. The Extreme Cowboy Race™ airs on RFD-TV and is also available on HorseCity.com for those who do not get RFD-TV.
THE EXTREME COWBOY RACE AT EQUIFEST OF KANSAS: Although the Extreme Cowboy Race™ at EquiFest of Kansas is not currently scheduled to be filmed for broadcast, the competition will include all of the same elements, excitement, and prizes associated with Craig Cameron’s televised productions in Texas. A maximum of 30 horse/rider teams will be selected by Mr. Cameron for participation in the race. The first 15 teams will compete Friday, February 13th with the remaining 15 teams competing Saturday, February 14th. The top ten horse and rider teams will advance to the Extreme Cowboy Race™ finals on Sunday, February 15th.
THE RACE COURSE: The race course will be constructed within the parameters of the arena and will feature obstacles similar to those featured in previous races as well as several new obstacles designed specifically for the race at EquiFest of Kansas. The course is likely to include obstacles and activities such as: saddling the horse, dragging logs, jumping obstacles, loading into a trailer, backing up through a pattern, pole bending or roll backs, navigating a log jumble, penning cattle and working gates, conquering dirt terrain, crossing water obstacles, etc.
OBJECTIVES AND JUDGING: The Extreme Cowboy Race™ will be a timed event during which the performance of each horse and rider team will be judged on each obstacle for quality of horsemanship. Judges will award points on a scale of 1-10 for the horse and rider’s performance through each obstacle based on the following criteria: horsemanship, cadence, control, horse’s attitude, and overall execution. Horses and riders will be required to complete each obstacle within a given time in order to receive points. If an obstacle is not completed within the given timeframe, the contestant will be flagged and must move on to the next obstacle. Times will be translated into points, with the highest overall score winning the race.
ILLEGAL EQUIPMENT: Exhibitors will be disqualified for use of the following equipment: Mechanical Hackamores Tie Downs
PRIZES: Cash prizes will be awarded to the top four finishers. The first place team will receive $2,400 and the title of “Extreme Cowboy Race Champion”; the second place team will receive $1,800; the third place team will receive $1,200; and the fourth place team will receive $600. Prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of the final phase of the race on Sunday.
HOW TO APPLY: The Extreme Cowboy Race™ will be open to all riders age 18 years and older and horses of all breeds. All horse and rider teams will compete against each other; there will be no “divisions” based on gender or age.
The entry fee for each horse/rider team is $350. Individual riders may compete with more than one horse in the race, but they must submit a separate application and fee for each horse they wish to enter in the race. Applications and videos will be received by EquiFest of Kansas and then forwarded to Craig Cameron who will select up to 30 competitors for the race. Applications should be submitted by December 10, 2008, in order to be included in the “first batch” of applications forwarded to Mr. Cameron for his review. Applications will be considered until 30 contestants are confirmed.
Once selections have been made, contestants will be notified by phone. Any applicants who are not selected will receive notification by mail along with their entry fee checks. Entry fees of accepted contestants will not be refundable.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT COMPETING IN THE EXTREME COWBOY RACE™ AT EQUIFEST OF KANSAS:
• Because of stall limits, each contestant will receive one stall for the weekend. Check into the stall office Thursday, February 12th from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm or Friday morning from 8:00 am – 9:00 am. If you need to make other arrangements for arrival you must call the office in advance as limited times are available for move-in once the event begins.
• One horse stall will be provided for each contestant in the race. Participants are responsible for bringing their own feed and bringing or purchasing their own bedding (no straw). Shavings will be available for purchase on site.
• The Extreme Cowboy Race™ at EquiFest of Kansas will offer a unique and exciting opportunity to test your horsemanship and compete for valuable prizes. However, applicants should be aware that the race will be conducted in a large arena where there are likely to be large crowds in attendance and activity surrounding the arena. While there will be an arena available on a limited basis for schooling and exercising horses, opportunities to warm up or practice in the race arena will not be available. If you and/or your horse cannot function well in such an environment, we cannot encourage you to apply.
• All horses brought to EquiFest of Kansas must be free of illness and infectious disease.
All horses must be accompanied by:
• a negative test result for equine infectious anemia (Coggins Test) dated
within 12 months of February 22, 2008
• A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (health papers) dated within 30 days of February 15, 2009.
A veterinarian will be at the event, and horse owners will be required to present their horses’ health papers upon check-in at the Stall Office.
ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE RACE? If you have any questions, please contact the event manager, Equine Promotions Inc, at (765) 655-2107, or via email at jjcloe@equinepromotions.net.
Go to
http://equinepromotions.net/EquiFest/EquiFestHome.html for the
application.
The Feed Bag - Saddle and Sirloin Cookbooks
Hot off the press are the new Saddle and Sirloin “Feed Bag” cookbooks – filled with lots of delicious recipes! Stop by Roy Frey Western to get your copy – only $15 – great gifts!
What’s Cooking? - At Roy
Frey Western Lifestyles
The Martha Stewart Living magazine for October featured as the Cookie
of the Month, Cowboy Cookies! The origin and original ingredients of this
popular cookie may be unclear, but there's no doubt it'll spur a stampede.
This version relies on oats, coconut, pecans, and chocolate for just the right
chewiness and gooeyness. Enjoy – it’s a good thing!
Cowboy Cookies
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Ingredients
Makes about 5 dozen
• Vegetable oil cooking spray
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup light-brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, cut into 1/4-inch chunks (1
cup)
• 3 ounces (3/4 cup) pecan halves
• 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350o. Coat baking sheets with
cooking spray, line with parchment, and spray parchment. Sift flour, baking
soda, salt, and baking powder into a medium bowl.
2. Beat butter and sugars with a mixer on medium-high until
pale and creamy, about 3 minutes. Reduce speed to medium. Add eggs, 1 at a
time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla.
3. Reduce speed to low, and slowly add flour mixture, beating
until just incorporated. Beat in oats, chocolate, pecans, and coconut until
combined. (Dough can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.)
4. Using a 1 1/2-inch ice cream scoop or a small spoon, drop
dough onto baking sheets, spacing 3 inches apart.
5. Bake until edges of cookies begin to brown, 11 to 13
minutes. Transfer baking sheets to wire rack, and let cool for 5 minutes.
Transfer cookies to racks. Let cool. (Cookies can be stored
up to 3 days.)
Prairie or Brome Hay for Sale
If you are needing good horse hay, either prairie or brome, in square bales, call David Wells at 785-246-2078 in Topeka. Our horses, Kitty, Dunny, Frostee, Kramer and Stoney, love eating David’s hay!
Dates & Events – Mark your calendars!
(Click on the tabs to
www.royfreywestern.com, “Events” for contact info)
October
Santa Fe Trail Days Parade (Overbrook, KS,
from October 03, 2008 08:00 AM to October 04, 2008 11:00 AM)
WANTED - Horses for Santa Fe Trail Days Parade, in Overbrook, Oct 3-4.
Burlingame Saddle Club Trail Ride
(Burlingame, KS, from October 03, 2008 01:00 PM to October 05, 2008 09:00 PM)
In addition to the 3 day trail ride, the Burlingame Saddle Club will host a
Fun Night, Oct 4th at 6 pm for kids of all ages.
Concert of Dancing Horses
(Kemper Arena, Kansas City, MO, from October 11, 2008 07:00 PM to October 11,
2008 10:00 PM)
October 11th at 7 pm - Come enjoy an evening at Kemper Arena with easy parking
to experience some of the world’s finest and amazing Dancing Horses.
Flint Hills Riders Club "Saddle Up"
Trail Ride Fundraiser (Cowboy Way Ranch, Westmoreland, KS, from
October 10, 2008 06:00 PM to October 12, 2008 06:00 PM)
The Flint Hills Riders Club is pleased to announce the 2008 Fall trail ride,
October 10th through 12th, called “Saddle Up”. This will be cordially hosted
at the Cowboy Way Ranch and Vacation Resort, near Westmoreland, KS. It will be
set on a beautiful 1,000 + acres of rolling prairie, and over 100 established
campsites. There will be 3 trails available, a beginner’s, an intermediate,
and a more experienced rider’s trail with a wrangler guide for every one!
Gypsum Hills Trail Ride - All Mule Ride (Medicine Lodge, KS, from October 11, 2008 12:00 AM to October 12, 2008 12:00 AM)
Improve Performance with Centered
Riding - Fall Clinic (Hidden Acres Farm, Meriden, KS, from October
13, 2008 08:00 AM to October 15, 2008 08:00 PM)
Hidden Acres Farm in Meriden, Kansas, is pleased to offer an Open Centered
Riding Clinic, beginning the evening of October 13, and continuing all day
October 14 and 15, 2008. The clinician is Carol O'Donnell Wilson, one of just
fifteen Level 3 Centered Riding Instructors in the United States. The clinic
is open to riders of all levels and disciplines. Pre-registration is required
for the clinic.
KHC Membership Appreciation Trail
Ride (Keith Ranch, Allen, Kansas, from October 18, 2008 07:00 AM to
October 19, 2008 05:00 PM)
The Kansas Horse Council is hosting their first annual membership appreciation
– “Fall in the Flint Hills" trail ride Oct 18-19 at the Kansas Working Ranch
Adventures, LLC, hosted by Brian and Lisa Keith, Allen, KS, just east of
Council Grove. Enjoy long rides across the beautiful Flint Hills prairie and
cross one of the longest stretches of wagon ruts from the historic Santa Fe
Trail. We will be riding across 3,000 acres of tall grass prairie where you
can ride for miles without seeing a road or power line. It doesn't get any
better than seeing wildflowers, grazing cattle, prairie chickens and other
wildlife along with scenic views across the prairie framed by great sunrises
and sunsets. Come relax and enjoy the history of the Flint Hills, with good
food, entertainment and fellowship! Trail ride is limited to 100 people. $75
for KHC members; $100 for non-members and $50 for non-riding guests. Primitive
camping. Limited number of pens available by reservation only. Coggins
required. No dogs. Bring own feed, hay & lawn chairs. For reservations,
contact Pattie Stalder at 785-776-0662. www.kansashorsecouncil.com
National Rescue Ride and Walk
(Kanopolis Canyon State Park, from October 19, 2008 10:00 AM to October 19,
2008 03:00 PM)
On Sunday October 19, 2008, Rainbow Meadows will join with horse rescue
organizations across the country in the National Rescue Ride and Walk to bring
attention to the plight of the thousands of horses in America which suffer
neglect, abuse, abandonment and risk of slaughter.
LSSC Tough Cowpoke Contest
(Lucky Spur Saddle Club, Oskaloosa, KS, from October 25, 2008 09:00 AM to
October 25, 2008 09:00 PM)
Lucky Spur Saddle Club, Oskaloosa, KS presents the first "Tough Cowpoke
Contest" October 25th. Registration at 9 am. Course walk thru at 10:30. Race
starts at 11 am. Two fun courses, three class levels. Concession on grounds.
November
URA Championship Finals (Kansas Expocentre,
Topeka, KS, from November 06, 2008 07:00 PM to November 08, 2008 11:00 PM)
The URA Championship Finals are returning to Topeka and the Kansas Expocentre
Nov. 6-8, 2008!
Extreme Cowboy Race National
Championship (Saddle & Sirloin, 150th & Holmes Road, KCMO, from
November 14, 2008 09:00 AM to November 16, 2008 09:00 PM)
Make plans to attend the exciting Extreme Cowboy Race National Championship at
Saddle & Sirloin, 150th & Holmes Road, KCMO, this November 14-15-16th. For
more information, visit www.saddleandsirloin.com or call Bill Hull at
913-208-6381.
Holiday Open House (121 NE
US Hwy 24, Topeka, KS 66608, from November 30, 2008 12:00 PM to November 30,
2008 04:00 PM)
Refreshments, drawings, storewide savings! Many gifts with purchase!
Better Horses Radio
Tune in Sunday mornings at 6:00 a.m. to 106.9 FM radio for the Better Horses show starring Ernie Rodina (Bronco Ernie) and co-host, Dawn Dawson. Ernie highlights area trainers and horse happenings. Listen for Jo & Dewayne to talk about trends in the industry and new product arrivals at Roy Frey Western. For more information, visit www.betterhorsesradio.com
Helping Hands Humane Society
Roy Frey Western encourages you to adopt a Helping Hands Humane Society, Topeka or Jefferson County Humane Society dog that needs a farm/ranch life and would be good around livestock. We are proud to help find these loving dogs a new home. Get a $10 cook book for yourself or give one as a gift and help the HHHS.
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