BETWEEN GRASS & SKY: TRAPPINGS OF A RANCH LIFE
March 29, 2009 by Saddle Sense
Filed under Happenings
The Western Folklife Center in Elko, Nevada has another wonderful exhibit on the craftsmanship of the tools of the working horseman’s world. Some of today’s finest custom saddle makers and spur makers were invited to show off there work. Most of the pieces are offered for sale.
The exhibit is called “Between Grass & Sky: Trappings [...]
Plastic Western Saddles?
December 19, 2008 by Saddle Sense
Filed under General Saddle Topics, Happenings, Saddle Types
Sound crazy? Well, it’s true. During a short period of time in the 1940’s, the All Western Plastics Company in Nebraska produced plastic saddles.
It was a short-lived venture with only 65 saddles produced, but they are a highly collectible item. Wyoming rancher, Tom Harrower, owns 46 of them and is always on the hunt for [...]
Olympic Equestrian Events
August 7, 2008 by Saddle Sense
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It’s Olympic time! I am so excited. While I wish they included some western events such as reining and cutting, I still love to watch the Olympic equestrian events.
There are three main event categories in the Olympic Equestrian competition: Dressage, Show Jumping and Eventing.
You can find all the information (schedules, explanation of the events, [...]
Bonanza Creek Country: Living The Cowgirl Life
June 17, 2008 by Saddle Sense
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I’ve blogged previously about Bonanza Creek Country, a working cattle guest ranch in south central Montana. I first came eight years ago and haven’t missed a year since. The owners, June and David Voldseth are now like family. Just wonderful people.
So, this week I’m writing this post from Bonanza Creek. I thought you might enjoy, [...]
It’s Quarter Horse Congress Time!
October 22, 2007 by Saddle Sense
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October means Quarter Horse Congress time! This year’s dates are October 6th-28th.
The All American Quarter Horse Congress is the World’s Largest Single-Breed Horse Show. Held in Columbus, Ohio for more than 40 years, Congress is a combination horse show, trade show, educational [...]
