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!

Celebrate Easter western style at Roy Frey Western! For your western Easter bonnet check out the new straw hats for cowboys and cowgirls; 
pink or red hats for little cowgirls; and camo hats for little cowboys! New square toe cowboy boots are all the style this spring. Spring apparel 
is arriving daily and the staff at Roy Frey Western will help you look your western best for the Easter egg hunt and Church. Colorful small buckets 
with a toy horse or dog inside make unique Easter baskets for the little cowboys and cowgirls and can be used to feed the horses later! 

RFD TV’s Julie Goodnight Book Signing April 17 at Store
RFD TV's Julie Goodnight is coming to Roy Frey Western, April 17, 5-7 pm to meet area fans and autography her latest book. She will also have DVD’s available. Stop by the store to meet Julie
in person. She will be conducting a horsemanship clinic at the Rockin V arena April 18-19. It is $25/day for anyone who would like to audit.

Home Décor and Tack Sections Updated
Marilyn Domer, RFW Store Designer, has been busy using her creative design skills re-arranging the store for a new look! Check out the new Western home décor display featuring western
dishware, silverware, glassware, cookie cutters, towels, table runners, accessories, centerpieces and chargers.

Check out the newly expanded horse care product section! Lots of new products for your horse:
        • EZAll Products
        • Pyranha Fly Spray (the best for flies and ticks)
        • Fly Masks from Farnam
        • Cowboy Magic Products
        • Gall Salve
        • Electrolytes
        • Tack Wipes – a must after every trail ride
        • Skidmore Leather - Preserves, protects and cleans anything leather
        • Rider’s Rasps
        • EZ Tear Vet Wraps
        • Buckets & Bucket ties
        • Oster Equine Care Series – Grooming bag & brushes in blue, pink, lime & violet – great way to contain your brushes in the trailer or barn
        • EQyss – we are now carrying this great line of horse care products:
                o Avocado Mist
                o Survivor – Super Detangler
                o Marigold Spray
                o McNasty – Anti-Chewing Spray

                o Micro Tek
                     4Shampoo
                     4Equine Spray
                     4Equine Gel
                     4Wrap & Blanket Wash
                o Premier Natural Botanical
                    4Shampoo
                    4Rehydrant Spray
                    4Cream Rinse
        • New Western Horseman Books:
                o Understanding Lameness
                o Well Shod
                o Backcountry Basics
                o Imprint Training
                o Martha Josey Barrel Racing

New Arrivals at Roy Frey Western -

        • Straw Hats! BIG Sombreros – the Doreman Burns Cowgirl Look!
        • Knit tops for cowgirls are here for spring! Cool, comfortable and great looking for work, dress or riding! Great cross-over styling!
        • Men’s long and short sleeve shirts in both buttons and snaps are arriving daily!
        • New Skyhawk rugs – These rugs are spectacular! In 2x4’, 8’ round or 2x8’runners for the hall way or living quarter horse trailers. Great colors and designs.

        • Barrel Racers – New from Alamo - Jewelry on Tack – chocolate with sparkles or zebra with fringe headstalls, breast collars, and spur straps!
        • Get ready for prom, graduation or spring weddings in a western Frock coat or tapestry vest. Don’t forget to register for your wedding gifts with us!
        • New spring denim capris with matching vests, jackets and tees in black or white accented with rhinestones and silver circle insets are so cute & comfortable!
          You will be looking your western best.

 
        • Stock up your horse trailer with these new items to make life on the road easy for everyone:
                o Abcess kits complete with boots, poultice, and pads – you never know when your horse will get a bruise!
                o The Ultimate hoof pick makes cleaning feet easy!
                o Equyss Marigold or Pyranha fly spray
        • While they last - Lou-ella peace symbol keychain gift with purchase of purse! See all the new styles and colors.
        • KixnBux Raincoat "Rider-designed, polyurethane-coated waterproof raincoat is perfect for work or play. Features include a seam-sealed fleece lined collar with snap-back flap;
           extended collar height for added protection; chest pockets with zippered interior access; reflective piping for increased visibility in low light; zippered underarm vents; interior storage
           pockets; gusseted hand pockets; and interior leg straps. High abrasion and tear resistant fabric is perfect for withstanding the elements. While riding, the coat covers the entire saddle
           including the horn and the horse’s rump for complete protection. Patent Pending." Designed by horse people for people who ride – from Cashel – perfect for Trail Riding!

April Showers? Stay Western Dry!

“A cold and moist April fills the cellar and fattens the cow."    – Old Farmers Alamac

Muck Boots are the perfect wet weather boot – comfortable, warm, light weight and will stay on when it gets really deep! Muck boots come in many different styles and heights. I love the
“Garden Shoe” to slip on for every day chores when it is damp out. The Mid-tack is my pick for the deep stuff. They have styles with heels for riding as well. If you don’t have a pair – it is
time to get one – they last forever!

Outback Packable Rain Coats come in both long and short lengths and are lightweight, breathable. These jackets are perfect for dress or to ride in and are can be monogrammed for awards.
Turn them inside out into the self-contained backpack to carry with you – perfect to take on a cruise or pack behind your saddle on a trail ride. Keep one in your trailer just in case a Kansas
thunderstorm pops up! Outback also makes rain pants.

Roy Frey Western also carries the Australian style oilskin dusters, liners, conditioner and hats.

Don’t forget to get a plastic hat cover to keep in your glove compartment to slip on your felt hat in case it starts to rain. If you do get your felt hat wet, just let it dry and bring it in to Mike and
Dewayne to clean and reshape. Don’t do anything while it is wet to damage the fibers.

Boot Special for April – Lucchese Exclusives 10% Off

The Lucchese Exclusive Collection offers a limited edition number of boots to our participating retailers. This limited collection is released four times a year – exclusive boots for both cowboys
and cowgirls. Roy Frey Western is proud to be a Lucchese Exclusive Dealer. Come in today to try on a pair of these unique boots.

Fun Fact for April
“The famous American actor John Wayne presented Queen Elizabeth II with the saddle he used in the making of the film, The Alamo.”
                    ~ 1000 Facts on Horses by Marion Curry, Barnes & Noble Books.

Quote for April
"Cowgirl is an attitude, really. A pioneer spirit, a special American brand of courage. The cowgirl faces life head on, lives by her own lights, and makes no excuses. Cowgirls take
stands. They speak up. They defend the things they hold dear. A cowgirl might be a rancher, or a barrel racer, or a bull rider, or an actress. But she's just as likely to be a checker
at the local Winn Dixie, a full-time mother, a banker, an attorney, or an astronaut."
                   ~ Dale Evans Rogers, Los Angeles, 1992

Liz’s Trail Corner
We’ve all heard the stories – an experienced rider and a dependable horse have an accident. It could be a major spook; an encounter with wildlife or maybe a saddle slid sideways. Whatever
the reason, when horse and rider part company, injuries can happen. We all know that if we ride long enough we might be thrown. Helmets are a smart pick for headgear every ride every time.
“When you’re young and you fall off a horse, you may break something. When you’re my age, you splatter.” ~ Roy Rogers

English riders are using them with great frequency and if you’re training a youngster or getting used to a new horse, they are mandatory.

Dr. Robert Miller, DVM (of imprinting fame) stated that he thought helmets were for other folks until he went trail riding with a good friend who was wearing a helmet. Miller made a comment
to his friend and was told that the friend was using a helmet because he was on a blood thinning medication and didn’t want to risk a head injury. Miller thought to himself realizing that he too
was on that type of medication. Since that ride Dr. Robert Miller, has become a helmet advocate.

At Roy Frey Western, we have a good selection of helmets for your riding experience be it training, trail riding, lessons, or pure pleasure riding. Helmets are a smart choice every ride, every time.

What’s Cooking? - At Roy Frey Western Lifestyles

Chicken with Peach Jam Glaze
2-3 chicken breasts or a cut-up chicken
Salt & pepper to taste
Lemon juice to coat chicken
Peach Jam to cover chicken
4-6 cloves Garlic finely chopped

Preheat oven to 400^o .  Place chicken pieces in baking dish. Season with salt & pepper and squeeze lemon juice over chicken. Stir jam and garlic together and spread over chicken.
Bake uncovered one hour or until juices run clear.

Donate Old Cowboy Boots to Winding River Girl Scouts
Winding River Camp & Equestrian Center, Dearborn, MO is in need of “well loved” and in good condition cowboy boots. Many of the 2nd – 8th grade girls may only get the opportunity
to come to Winding River once a year. They often do not have boots or helmets so Winding River provides them. This has become quite a challenge as well over a 1,000 young girls come
to Winding River for the Spring and Fall Program. We would welcome all sizes of used boots. Roy Frey Western in Topeka and Y Bar H in Olathe has offered to serve as drop off locations.
If you would like more information about Winding River you can go to: www.theranchatloneoak.com or contact Linda Grimmett (816) 914-0490.

Equine Events Happenings – Mark your calendars!
Visit www.royfreywestern.com and click on the Upcoming Events bar on the right for more equine event information. Here’s what’s happening:

Heartland Ranch X-Treme Race April 11
An Extreme Cowboy Association race in will be held Sat., April 11, at Heartland Ranch, Wakarausa, KS. Contact: Paul Rasmussen (785)836-2020/(785)969-9139 for entry information. www.ExtremeCowboyAssociation.com

Julie Goodnight Horsemanship Clinic April 18-19
RFD TV's Julie Goodnight is coming to Rocking V Equine Center, Wakarusa, KS April 18-19, 9am-5pm. $400 to ride both days – hurry - only one spot left. Come audit for only $25/Day.
To register call Brenda Beach at 800-225-8827 or online at www.juliegoodnight.com.
 
Julie's clear and gentle horsemanship techniques will help you accomplish most any riding goal - no matter your prior horse experience or age. Her varied background in dressage, jumping,
racing, reining, and wilderness riding helps Julie communicate clearly with all types of riders. She will help you become the leader and rider your horse deserves. Join her by watching or riding
in this clinic - you will build confidence and develop the ultimate relationship with your horse.

Come meet Julie at a book signing event at Roy Frey Western, Friday, April 17th from 5 pm – 7 pm.
 
Faith, Hope, and Love Trail Ride for Cancer April 25
A team fund raising event to benefit Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society.

This ride will be held April 25, 2009 at Rockhaven Horse Camp, Clinton Lake, 1050 E 700 Road, Lawrence, KS. Advanced registration accepted though April 11th. Advance Cost is $25
per rider. Cost after April 11 and including day of the ride is $30. On-site registration from 8:30 am - 9:30 am.
 
The trail ride will begin at 10 am and end approximately 4 pm. Sack lunch to be packed by the rider. No alcohol will be allowed on the ride itself. A BBQ dinner will be provided at the end
of the ride for paid participants. Those wishing not to ride, but wanting the dinner will be asked for a $10 donation.
 
Campsites available on a first come first serve basis at $6 per site (no reservations).
 
To register in advance or for more info contact:
        Paula Wunder 785-766-8259 onedrr@aol.com or Bobbi Mangas 785-266-1045 itsagalthing@yahoo.com.
 
Kansas Horse Council Promotional Trail Ride April 25-26
Join trail riding enthusiasts for a weekend of camping and riding the trails at beautiful Elk City Lake. Experience Ozark-like topography only open to horseback riders twice a year.

Ride limited to 75 riders. No camping fees on this special week-end. Pre-registration required for ride and meal, $20. Kids under 10 or non-riders meal $10. Register by April 15th. Sign in
at Shelter House upon arrival. Out of state riders must have Coggins papers. Proceeds benefit Kansas Horse Council. Contact Jim Thomas 785-528-4255, thomasj@kansas.net; or
Randy/Jennifer Carnahan 620-251-0512, jcarnahan@crmcinc.com.
 
April 25, 2009 - R&D Ranch & Cindy Branham Open House
Come join the fun at our annual open house. 11am-6pm
    Lunch
    Door Prizes
    Cindy Branham Clinics
    Jumping Demonstrations by Kylie Fowler
    Entertainment and More.....
Bill & Sharon Reed, R & D Ranch, 2131 SE 41st St, KS 66609, Tel: 785-266-4595
For more information see www.rockin-rc.com.

Parelli Level 1 & Progressing Level 2 – Jerry Williams Clinic
Jerry S. Williams, licensed Parelli 2 instructor, is hosting a Intro Level 1 Clinic and Progressing Level 2 Clinic, April 24-26 at new Corkill Indoor Arena, Topeka, KS.
Intro Level 1 Clinic - April 24th 9am-4pm $250, Auditors/$35. This is a one day introduction to the 7 games of the Parelli Program. Learn the basics of horse psychology, pre/predator relationships, and how to speak the Language of the Horse. This clinic will be all groundwork.

Progressing Level 2 Clinic April 25-26, 9am-4pm $365, Auditors/$35 day. This is a 2-day clinic for those studying Level 2 in the Parelli Program. Learn the patterns that teach horses responsibility, how to develop responsiveness and lightness in your horse, and how to develop harmony in your relationship with your horse.
Jerry will be available for lessons & assessments April 27-30. Call to schedule.
Where: Corkhill Indoor Arena 11731 SW 49th, Topeka, KS
Registration: Limited numbers so register early by contacting Bonnie Williams at 785-410-0386 or e-mail jerry_w@mac.com.

Lunch: There will be a 1 hour lunch break each day during which Jerry will speak with clinic participants. Please plan on bringing your lunch and joining us.
Parelli Equipment Required: halter, lead rope, carrot stick, savvy string. Additional equipment for L2 clinic - 22' rope, hackamore if you have one, saddle & pad. Loaner equipment available, please check when registering.

First Annual Larry Bogart Memorial Day May 2, 2009
Topeka Round-Up Club (TRC) located at 7843 SW 37th St., ½ mile east of Auburn Road. Fun Show at Noon, 3 PM Trail Ride on TRC’s 260 acres of beautiful trails, all you can eat barbeque and what would a Larry Bogart Memorial be without a barn dance? (Live band) Come on out to TRC on May 2nd to help us celebrate the life of this amazing cowboy. As per Larry’s wishes, all proceeds will be split evenly between the American Cancer Society and Topeka Round-Up Club.

Entry fees for the show are $5/class, with payback of $5 / $3 / $2 and the rest gets donated. $25 admission for the trail ride and the dance, otherwise it's $15 each.

Negative Coggins required for all horses. Call Jami 785-845-5052; Libby 620-794-3637; or Kylie 785-554-8879 for more info.
 
Spring Dream Ride in the Flint Hills May 1-3
Purina Mills and Purina Gold Dealers invite you to the 2nd Annual "Spring Dream Ride in the Flint Hills" at the Flying W Ranch. Come see the beautiful Flint Hills on a new ride on adjacent land. Ride limited to first 100 paid riders.
 
Free Purina STRATEGY and EQUINE SR horse feed. Water available. Bring your own hay. Limited number of 10x10 pens available at $40 per pen.
 
Three beautiful rides, great food, valuable door prizes, equine clinics and live entertainment. $135/rider. $70/non-rider.

For more information call Suzan Barnes at 620-273-6763 or suzan.barnes@sbcglobal.net or www.betterhorsesnetwork.com.

“Massage Your Own Horse” Clinics
Jacqueline Wilt, R.N., C.E.M.T. will be teaching horse owners how to “Massage Your Own Horse” at clinics in the Topeka area this spring.

This day-clinic is designed to teach the horse owner basic equine massage principles for application on their own horses. Participants will learn about massage therapy, how it works, why it works, basic massage strokes, common problem areas, and simple routines. Emphasis is on simplicity, safety, and improvement of equine well being. This is not a course meant to teach one how to massage horses for a business. It is for those wishing to enhance their own horses' well-being, improve their bond with their horses, and to learn more about equine massage therapy's benefits.

The course is one day, approximately 6-7 hours long. Participants will be required to bring their own horse (with current health papers and coggins required!!). Lunch will be served and is included in the clinic fee. Clinic is limited to 10 participants, no auditors allowed.

Dates are: May 23, and June 13. The clinics will be held at Duane Corkill’s awesome new equine facility, west of Topeka, 9-4 each day. Fee will be $89 per person. Call Jackie (785) 636-5446 or (785) 770-7017 or email at AlternativeEquine@hotmail.com. Visit www.alternativeequine.com for more info.

Additionally, Jackie has scheduled two 5-day massage certification classes, April 18-22 and June 27 - July 1. Call or email for more info or to enroll.

Wright Flight Trail Ride May 24th
Come ride the beautiful prairies of Eisenhower State Park, surrounding Melvern Lake, Lyndon, KS on the third annual Wright Flight Trail Ride “Helping Kids Reach New Heights” Sunday, May 24th. The trail ride will consist of a leisurely 2-3 hour ride, and will be followed by a catered barbecued pork dinner, which will include door prize drawings, a silent auction and a spirited live auction featuring lots of wonderful items including Ariat, Tony Lama, Road Wolf, Muck and Old West boots, Wall Jackets, Petrol Jeans, Cowboy Magic Products, and a spot for two riders on the Purina/Better Horses Network Fall Dream Ride!

Wright Flight, Inc. (www.WrightFlight.org) is named after the Wright brothers. Our mission is to use the inherent motivational power of aviation as a stimulus for students to set and achieve higher goals in their educational and personal development. We teach students, grades 6-12, that through commitment and hard work they can achieve the highest goals, including the opportunity to pilot a light aircraft.

Wright Flight, Inc. stresses the importance of education by requiring each student to sign a contract before beginning the program. This contract requires the students to raise a grade point in one of their weaker subjects (i.e. raising a math grade from C to B), in addition to staying in school, off drugs, and out of gangs. If this requirement is not met, even though the student passes the Wright Flight "History of Flight" test, the child is not allowed to participate in the graduation. Once that requirement is met, then the student may experience the graduation thrill of a hands-on flight in a small aircraft as a co-pilot.

The goal for this trail ride is to help raise money to offset the fuel costs accumulated by the pilots volunteering their aircraft, time and money for these flights. In 2007, volunteer pilots flew 124 kids from six different schools. 100% of all donations for putting on the event and funds raised at the event go directly to the Kansas/Missouri Wright Flight Chapter. This event is sponsored by Heritage Tractor, Eisenhower State Park, Better Horses Network, Purina, Osage County Economic Development, Black Eye BBQ and Roy Frey Western. Additional support from individuals and corporations would be greatly appreciated and welcomed.

The Wright Flight Program is a non-profit organization. Dewayne Burgess, a retired Air Force fighter pilot, and owner of Roy Frey Western in Topeka, KS, founded the original Kansas Chapter in 1997. He later encouraged friends in Missouri to establish a chapter and currently serves as President of the recently combined Kansas/Missouri Chapter.

Registration begins at 9:30 am on Sunday, May 24, 2009. Ride is from 11 am to 2 pm. Dinner and silent and live auction is immediately following the ride. Cost is $35 for ride and dinner; $15 for dinner and auction. Pre-register by April 30, 2009 to win Purina Feed from Heritage Tractor. Ride is limited to first 100 riders. Camping reservations can be made through Eisenhower State Park at 785-528-4102. This event will be held rain or shine.

For more information or to register for the trail ride, contact Dewayne or Jo at 785-232-0579. The new web site www.WrightFlightTrailRide.com is operational, (a big thank you to Carla Cook, CJ Designs, Lee’s Summit, MO for this), so you can download the registration forms. Thank you in advance for your support of this wonderful program!

Brent Wright/Dell Hendricks Reining Clinic Moved to Topeka!
The Purina Million Dollar Reining Clinic has been moved to the Kansas ExpoCentre in Topeka, KS. The dates are the same May 30th and 31st. On Friday, May 29th, we will have a Special HOW Event involving a Jackpot Reining Class that will be judged by Brent and Dell. After each run, Brent and Dell will spend a couple of minutes critiquing the run. We plan to add $250 to the class and will limit this class to 20 riders. Clinic participants will have first option to compete in this special class. After the clinic on Saturday night, you won't want to miss the Steak Fry along with some great entertainment. A few spots remain for the two-day clinic. For more information e-mail ernie@betterhorsesradio.com or call 785/418-6047. Roy Frey Western will be hosting an “Unbroken” Apparel Trunk Show at the Store on Sat. during this event. Saddle Up and get on down to Topeka for this fun week-end of equine education, entertainment, competition and retail therapy!

 
        April 18 Eagle Ranch Ultimate Horsemen’s Challenge—Eagle Ranch—Collins MO—Contact: Steve Choppell (417)275-1105
        NEGATIVE COGGINS REQUIRED

        May 9 FoxEye Ranch All Women’s Clinic—Lawrence KS—Contact: Chris Mensch (816)682-8785 cmensch@hughes.net

        June 13-14 Heartland Challenge—Ultimate Horsemen’s Challenge—Clinic/Event at Heartland Ranch—Wakarusa KS
        Contact: Paul Rasmussen (785)836-2020/(785)969-9139

        June 28 Northwest Missouri Ranch Horse Challenge at Mozingo Lake Maryville MO—Sponsored by Platte River Saddle Club
        Contact: Denise Redden (660)254-0840 Julie Schmitz (660)254-0460

        July 18-19 Rocking V Ultimate Horseman’s Challenge—Clinic/Event at Rocking V Ranch—Wakarusa KS
        Contact: Kate Fowler (785)845-6891/(785)478-3376

        August 8 FoxEye Ranch LLC Ultimate Horsemen’s Challenge—Lawrence KS
        Contact: Chris Mensch (816)682-8785 cmensch@hughes.net

        August 29—30 Flint Hills Challenge—Ultimate Horsemen’s Challenge—Clinic/Event at Flying W Ranch—Cedar Point KS—
        Contact: Gwen Hoy (620)274-4357 gwen@flinthillsflyingw.com Rex Buchman (620)794-5332 brbuchman@gmail.com

        September 20 Calamity Jane Horsemen’s Challenge at Princeton MO
        Contact: Runt Rageth (660)748-3696/(660)748-6497

        October 10-11 Simms Cattle Company Ranch Horse Challenge —Butler MO
        Contact: Scott Simms (660)679-6338/(660)679-1833 Cheri Simms (660)679-1133

June 6, 2009 - Trailer Crazy Day! - R&D Ranch Topeka, KS
Come work with Cindy Branham on loading your horse into different kinds of trailers in the morning . . .
After lunch, learn how to pull and back your trailer more efficiently on a coned course taught by Ryan
Branham- Driver for the Topeka Fire Department
    $155.00 per person
    Lunch included
If you need overnight board additional $20 a night for full care/ stall and hay.
R & D Ranch, 2131 SE 41st St, Topeka, KS 66609     Tel: 785-266-4595