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Cowboy & Western Radio Shows

Christmas Stuff

Tack Suppliers & Saddlemakers

Leather & Leathercraft Suppliers

Clothing, Hats, Wild Rags & Custom Boots

Artists

Things for the Home

Books, Videos & Posters

Music, Poetry & Entertainment

Horse & Cowdog Training & Cowboy Instruction

Dude Ranches & Vacation Rentals

Auctions

Gatherings & Vacation Spots

Horses, Cowdogs & Livestock

Real Estate

Wagons, Carriages, and Other Horse Drawn Vehicles

Miscellaneous Services

 

Cowboy & Western Radio Shows:

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Backforty Bunkhouse - Joe Baker's Backforty Roundup Compilation CD is released every month. Add your cowboy song, Western swing or cowboy poetry at cowboy prices, only $150 per track and get your material out to 130 Western music radio disc jockeys throughout the United States and Canada.

Clear Out West Radio Show - Listen to "Clear Out West" Radio Show for "Real" Cowboy entertainment with Andy and Jim Nelson. The "C.O.W.boys." You can listen to the radio show on this web-site or you can get a list of stations that carry Clear Out West. If your station doesn't carry the show, maybe you can convince them that they should.

 

Christmas Stuff:

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Brighton Feed & Saddlery - Your Western lifestyle gift headquarters. The area's larges selection of unique Western gifts!

D.W. Groethe - A Charlie Creek Christmas & Other Wintry Tales of the West, a collection of Christmas poems from the Badlands of Dakota and Montana. Write to: D.W. Groethe, Box 144, Bainville, MT 54212; 406-769-2312.

The Happy Toy Maker, Jerry Sims - Toy Corrals and Chutes! Personalized toy corrals are made from 3/8th inch solid steel rods. They weigh 52 lbs. when they are completed. The panels are 8 inches tall and 19 inches long. The sides of the chutes can be personalized with names, dates, brands or a combination of these. Jerry Sims, Box 548, Happy, TX 79042; 806-433-2123.

 

Tack Suppliers & Saddlemakers:

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Andy Stevens Saddlery - Saddles, headstalls, chaps & chinks, saddle bags, scabbards, spur straps, breifcases, day planners, belts, purses, hand bags, and other fine western accessories. Where fine art meets function.

Brighton Feed & Saddlery - Complete line of all of you tack and saddle needs. Over 700 saddles in stock.

Buckskin Lady Leathers and Western Interiors - Tack and western leathercraft of all types.

Cheyenne Pass Saddlery - Makers of fine custom cowboy gear. Custom saddles, saddlebags, tapaderos, breastcollars, headstalls, chinks, chaps and hobbles. 2875 CR 238, Cheyenne, WY 82009; 307-422-3361.

Colorado Tent Company - Quality tents/tipis have set the standard since 1899! The first choice of working ranch cowboys.

Dennis Ranch Shop - Custom made saddles and cowboy gear. Affordable and quality gear. Robert Dennis, Maker, 17410 Indian Creek Rd., Red Owl, SD 57777; 605-985-5419.

Double H Ranch & Saddle Shop - - Gear for the working cowboy. Clothing to saddles, something for everyone. 3704 N Taft Hill Rd., Fort Collins, CO 80524; 970-482-6229.

Greg Gomersall Saddlery - Custom saddles and tack, chaps, chinks and angoras. Heirloom quality like our Grandaddys talked about. Also featuring Krause mecates, Marsh Bros. & JWP bits, Teri cinchas, Wayne Bevan & Vince Donley rawhide braiding, prison-made hitch horsehair products.

Grizzly Saddlery Inc. - Custom saddles. Go to the web-site for a catalog.

J B Saddlery - Western saddles, plain or fancy.

J M Capriola Co. - Chinks and all other cowboy gear.

J R's Custom Saddlery - Custom saddles. 2772 St. Rd. 557, Baltic, OH 43804; 330-897-0142.

Jedco Leather - Custom knife sheaths, hand-carved belts, cowboy knives.

K & B Saddlery - Saddles and tack.

K Bar J Leather Co. - A way of life in the real west, the brand working cowboys trust. Chaps, chinks and cowboy gear. Jack and Kelly Gully, P.O. Box 107, 211 Girard Ave. Newell, SD 57760; 605-456-1332.

Kansas Saddlery - Cowboy gear & leggin's, custom cinchas, wool blankets & pads, cowboy & vaquero music, art, books, and DVDs, wildrags and vests. Visit our booth at the shows listed on our home page!

Klenda's Custom Saddles - Saddles, chaps, tack, custom made for you.

L J Saddlery - Maker of fine cowboy horse gear.

Lost Buckaroo.com - Quality horse tack and buckaroo gear. Handmade saddles, mecates, ranch ropes, E. Garcia bits & spurs, wild rags, chinks & chaps, braided rawhide gear, books, videos, and more!

McCall Saddle Co. - Working cowboy's saddle, built in the heart of the west. Call us for a dealer near you. 435-782-1212.

Ross Saddlery & Leather - Ron Ross, Leather Artist. Saddles, magazine baskets, belts, wallets, checkbook covers, photo albums, registration binders and more.

Stall Skins - The alternative to rubber mats! Stall Skins is the ultimate stall and paddock liner that costs 50% less than rubber mats. Lightweight, durable, easy to clean & great for foaling. Stall Skins are water permeable. They drain! So bedding lasts longer and your horse stays clean.

The Grazer - Developed to provide horses with their most primitive need... the need to graze! Extends feeding to 3-4 hours. Mounts at ground level. Decreases risk of sand colic. Reduces boredom, cribbing, and kicking. Holds two flakes of hay.

Trinity Leather - - Custom bison & elk chaps and chinks.

Tully Hole Saddlery - Custom chinks and horse gear. Custom made to fit you and the way you like it.

Wagon Mound Ranch Supply - Fine equipment for farriers, ranchers, and horse folk since 1983.

Weber Stirrups - Dealer prices on request. Fine makers of stirrups, for all sizes. 1/2 scale stirrups are now available, perfect for the 1/2 scale saddles. They come in Bells, Oxbow and Visalia.

White Horse Country Store - Custom saddles, new and used saddles, high quality tack, Tom Balding bits, cowboy boots, hats.

 

Leather & Leathercraft Suppliers:

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Andy Stevens Saddlery - Saddles, headstalls, chaps & chinks, saddle bags, scabbards, spur straps, breifcases, day planners, belts, purses, hand bags, and other fine western accessories. Where fine art meets function.

Artisan Sewing Supplies Inc. - For quality and superior performance an Artisan Toro-3000 is the choice of more than 770 demanding leathercrafters, saddle, harness, and boot makers worldwide.

Ross Saddlery & Leather - Ron Ross, Leather Artist. Saddles, magazine baskets, belts, wallets, checkbook covers, photo albums, registration binders and more.

The Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal - - A leather-working, bimonthly magazine with how-to articles using patterns for leathercraft, art, saddle, boot and harness making and more. Call toll free 888-289-6409. Address: 331 Annette Ct., Dept. CM, Rhinelander, WI 54501-2902; telephone 715-362-5393, fax 715-365-2493.

 

Clothing, Hats, Wild Rags & Custom Boots:

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1880 Western Wear - Western & Leather Wear: Custom chaps, chinks, dusters, coats, jackets and vests. Custom orders welcome!

Andy Stevens Saddlery - Saddles, headstalls, chaps & chinks, saddle bags, scabbards, spur straps, breifcases, day planners, belts, purses, hand bags, and other fine western accessories. Where fine art meets function.

Bishop's Handmade Boots - Reasonably priced, reasonable turnaround time.

Crosswind Acres Art Studio - - Original hand-painted, signed and dated cowboy neckties. Western designs, your brand, or favorite animal.

Double H Ranch & Saddle Shop - - Gear for the working cowboy. Clothing to saddles, something for everyone. 3704 N Taft Hill Rd., Fort Collins, CO 80524; 970-482-6229.

Horsewright Clothing and Tack Co. - Makers of custom Harris tweed vests, blanket coats, silk wildrags, slobber straps, chinks, Treeline mecates and Treeline halter leads. A large selection of handmade Anza knives for sale. Call for more information; 661-822-4941, 661-822-8978.

Jaxonbilt Hat Company - Custom hats & renovations. Old west & movie favorites available.

Jedco Leather - Custom knife sheaths, hand-carved belts, cowboy knives.

Ricotta Jewelry - Vintage wrist and pocket watches sold and repaired. Send SASE for free list to Ricotta Jewelry, 105 N. Front St., Philipsburg, PA 16866; or call 814-342-3709.

Ruxton's Trading Post - "Embrace the Old West" Cowboy hats, Cowboy and Indian antiques, furniture, fine weavings, contemporary Western & Indian art, frontier antiques, kitsch novelties and curiosities.

The Cowboy Closet - Western shirts, wild rags, ranch coats, wool vests, cowboy music, china, ladies' riding outfits and more!

White Horse Country Store - Original style cowboy fish slicker, cowboy boots, hats.

 

Artists:

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Andy Stevens Saddlery - Saddles, headstalls, chaps & chinks, saddle bags, scabbards, spur straps, breifcases, day planners, belts, purses, hand bags, and other fine western accessories. Where fine art meets function.

Crosswind Acres Art Studio - - Original hand-painted, signed and dated cowboy neckties. Western designs, your brand, or favorite animal.

J K Dooley Art - A contemporary look at the great American West!! Exceptional cowboy art.

Ross Saddlery & Leather - Ron Ross, Leather Artist. Saddles, magazine baskets, belts, wallets, checkbook covers, photo albums, registration binders and more.

Ross Taylor Originals - Present an image of success through perseverance "Pull It One More Mile" Save 10% on orders before Father's Day! Display this unique work of art to uplift & encourage all who view it.

Ruxton's Trading Post - "Embrace the Old West" Cowboy hats, Cowboy and Indian antiques, furniture, fine weavings, contemporary Western & Indian art, frontier antiques, kitsch novelties and curiosities.

 

Things for the Home:

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Alpha Omega Western Furniture Inc. - Wagon wheel lighting and wagon wheel wine racks, 7 sizes, 3 styles. Featured at Disney, 6 Flags, Texas Star, movie studios and creative homes.

Buckskin Lady Leathers and Western Interiors - Tack and western leathercraft of all types.

Cedar Furniture & More - Custom Western Furniture

Chuckwagon Recipes and Others, No. 3 - - By Sue Cunningham and Jean Cates, illustrated by Justin Wells. Those world championship chuckwagon cooks are at it again. These gals have been so successful with their cookbooks that folks keep demanding that they crank out another one. Sue Cunningham, P.O. Box 22, Hartley, TX 79044; 806-365-4596: Jean Cates, 204 S. Houston, Amarillo, TX 79102; 806-374-9733.

Ricotta Jewelry - Vintage wrist and pocket watches sold and repaired. Send SASE for free list to Ricotta Jewelry, 105 N. Front St., Philipsburg, PA 16866 or call 814-342-3709.

Ross Saddlery & Leather - Ron Ross, Leather Artist. Saddles, magazine baskets, belts, wallets, checkbook covers, photo albums, registration binders and more.

Ruxton's Trading Post - "Embrace the Old West" Cowboy hats, Cowboy and Indian antiques, furniture, fine weavings, contemporary Western & Indian art, frontier antiques, kitsch novelties and curiosities.

Strictly Southwestern Inc. - Buy direct from the manufacture of Western and Southwestern lighting, furniture and art.

W. T. Kirkman, Oil & Electric Lanterns - Authentic 1868-1899 Hurrican lanterns, free catalogue. Absolutely the best selection of Hurrican lanterns and replacement parts in the world, and the only authentic tubular lanterns and street lamps, made in U.S.A. 12,120, and 220 volt electric lantern fixtures in O.E.M. and UL listed versions for every application and budget.

Wagon Mound Ranch Supply - Fine equipment for farriers, ranchers, and horse folk since 1983.

 

Books, Videos & Posters:

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Brooks, Jim - Cowboy Jim by Jim Brooks. This is a real cowboy picture packed full of authentic and rarely seen ranch action. Filmed on cow and horse outfits all across the West, this docuwestern shows the cowboy at work out on the range as well as in the arena. This DVD is cow country classic, a collector's item if there was ever was one! Jim Brooks, 23479 Cowie Ave., Perris, CA 92570; 951-443-1325.

Carter, Julie - Cowgirl Sass and Savvy by Julie Carter. This collection of stories is rich in cowgirl wit and savvy. Wht a sense of the ironic, a knack for finding the humor in everyday life, Carter draws the reader into her world.

Chandler, Jon - Books available; The Spanish Peaks and Wyoming Wind.

Chuckwagon Recipes and Others, No. 3 - - By Sue Cunningham and Jean Cates, illustrated by Justin Wells. Those world championship chuckwagon cooks are at it again. These gals have been so successful with their cookbooks that folks keep demanding that they crank out another one. Sue Cunningham, P.O. Box 22, Hartley, TX 79044; 806-365-4596: Jean Cates, 204 S. Houston, Amarillo, TX 79102; 806-374-9733.

Design Evolution - Movie posters­vingage cowboys, westerns, Roy, Gene, Hoppy, etc... All sizes, originals, investment quality, dealer prices available, also reprints.

Early West Books - Books about outlaws, lawmen, mountian men, soldiers, Indians, ranchers, settlers, and all the rest..

Good Medicine - This hilarious new book contains 28 stories and 7 poems from past issues of COWBOY MAGAZINE. Thirty-four authors are represented. And each humorous tale is illustrated by one of our excellent stable of artists­Walt LaRue, Justin Wells, Bonnie Shields, 'Mad' Jack Hanks, D.L. Frazier, A-10 Etcheverry, and Robert M. Miller.

Groethe, DW - West River Waltz by DW Groethe. DW is one of our favorite poets. His performances are always entertaining and his poems and songs are witty, clever, perceptive, and funny. This is an excellent book of poetry." - Cowboy Magazine. DW Groethe, Box 144, Bainville, MT 59212.

Gustafson, Rib - From San Antone to Bannack, a fascinating short history of Myron Jeffers who trailed cattle in the late 1860s. Under the Chinook Arch, a collection of short stories that give a glimpse of the hard and good times that came with such a difficult profession in often harsh ranch country. Write to Rib Gustafson, Route 1 Box 136, Conrad, MT 59425; 406-278-3017.

Hunter, Ray - Dim Trails by Ray Hunter. Cowboying is a profession that can be described as one long string of adventures with horses and cattle, and Hunter has strung together a great collectionof short storiesin this nice little hardcover book. - Cowboy Magazine. Ray Hunter, 1220 Cedar St., Apt. 409, Sturgis, SD 57785. 605-347-0218.

Kingsbery, Jack - Cowboy Wrecks and Rattlesnakes, by Jack Kingsbery, This dandy little book touches onthe history of Kingsbery Manufacturing, but it is mostly about Jack's growing-up years on a ranch in South Texas and his own years as a Texas brush popper and rancher. Yes, I'm Still Alive, by Jack Kingsbery, there's a little more emphasis on Mr. Kingsbery's family life in this one, but the storyies are still quite fascinating. There are tales of horses, good and bad, good hound dogs, chasing wild cattle, exotic pets, and varmints. Jack Kingsbery, P.O. Box 477, Crystal City, TX 78839; 830-374-3803.

Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal - - A leather-working, bimonthly magazine with how-to articles using patterns for leathercraft, art, saddle, boot and harness making and more. Call toll free 888-289-6409. Address: 331 Annette Ct., Dept. CM, Rhinelander, WI 54501-2902; telephone 715-362-5393, fax 715-365-2493.

Lennoche Publishers - NEW! Vaquero Style Horsemanship by Ed Connell. Companion book to Hackamore Reinsman and Reinsman of the West-Bridles & Bits. It consists of articles dating from the 1950s through the 1970s including personal letters on specific training problems. The articles provide more clarification and explain in greater depth Connell's first two books.

Louis L'Amour Trading Post - The home of America's favorite storyteller.

Lucky Three Ranch Productions Inc. - Jasper: The Story of a Mule. Adapted from the 1st book in the Jasper children's series by Meredith Hodges. This CD is a 30 minute, fun-filled, animated adventure. This DVD is packed with extras and offers wholesome entertainment for kids of all ages.

Mayfield, Mary - - Snowbank, The Great Texas Longhorn Cow by Mary Mayfield. Here's a terrific little childrens book about a Longhorn calf growing up in a Hereford herd. It's kind of an "ugly duckling" story about cattle. This little book would bank a great gift for Christmas or birthdays.

Outwest Tales - A Perplexing Addiction by Thomas Firth. Jam-packed with humorous outdoor stories ranging from mule handling finesse, fishing, hunting and other entertaining subjects. Folks, it just doesn't get any better than this. Outwest Tales, P.O. Box 39215, Anza, CA 92539; just one easy payment of $17.25 ppd.

Rawls, Lorraine - New! Wild Provence by Lorraine Rawls. Let award winning singer/songwriter Lorraine Rawls take you on a journey into the heart of agricultural France. To order your signed copy of Wild Provence, send $21 postage paid to: Lorraine Rawls, P.O. Box 989, Talent, OR 97540.

Ringer, Roger - - Cowboys, Plowboys, & Countryfolk by Roger Ringer, Country and cowboy poetry book.

Saddleman Press - New book, Saddlemaking Techniques, by Dusty Johnson. Instruction books on leather crafts. Saddlemaking School.

Tales From Cowboy Country - This book is a collection of many of the stories that have graced the pages of Cowboy Magazine. This book contains 34 stories and 4 poems with many illustrations.

The Cowboy Kind - A black and white picture coffee table book with 125 photographs, 2 sketches, 170 quotes and a glossary.

University of Nebraska Press - Many books to choose from; Jackalope Dreams by Mary Clearman Blew, The Rhizomatic West by Neil Campbell, Arc of the Medicine Line by Tony Rees, Black Gun, Silver Star by Art T. Burton, Their Own Frontier edited and with an introduction by Shirley A. Leakie and Nancy J. Parezo.

Vaquero Enterprises - El Vaquero by Ernest Morris is a fascinating book about the California vaquero, with over 350 color and black & white paintings, drawings and historic photographs.

Vories Family Publishers - - New release, Monte and the Newcomers, by Eugene C. Vories, this is the sequel to Monties Revenge. In this story, Monte is still the crusty cowboy, older, but still the same cowboy at heart. He feels he is being forced to change his lifestyle by the influx of newcomers to his area. Other western fiction novels; Return to Piñon Mesa, Deputy, Piñon Mesa, Ride for the Brand, Monte, Monties Revenge, and Mr. Grant's Cowboy by Eugene Vories.

Wagon Mound Ranch Supply - Fine equipment for farriers, ranchers, and horse folk since 1983.

 

Music, Poetry & Entertainment:

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Barwick, Bill - Cowboy Bill & Other Stories by Bill Barwick. It's here Bill's 7th CD... He once agian shares his love of a good story. And introduces three new tunes writen by the AWA's 2005 Western Music Male Vocalist of the Year.

Bates, Sally - The Canyons of My Heart by Sally Harper-Bates. 14 new cowboy songs - 3 new gospel songs - 8 poems. All carry the memories and stories held in gererations of my family tree. A booklet encloses tells a little about each song and its history. All these songs were held within the Canyons of My Heart until they found their way into this album. Sally Harper Bates, P.O. Box 2814, Chino Valley, AZ 86323.

Bateson, Troy - - Midnight Moon by Troy Bateson, life member of the Western Music Association, member of Fellowship of Christian Cowboys. Midnight Moon was #1 Western music album in Rope Burns, Sept/Oct 2007 issue.

Brooks, Jim - Deep in the Heart of Country by Jim Brooks. "on this album, Jim and his band play and sing some classic country songs, the songs many of us older fellas grew up hearing on country radio stations." - Cowboy Magazine. Jim Brooks, 23479 Cowie Ave., Perris, CA 92570; 951-443-1325.

Carr Family Cowboy Band - Fiddlesticks and Guitar Picks by the Carr Family Cowboy Band. Authentic Cowboy music for all ages and all seasons, includes twon new Christmas songs!

Chandler, Jon - "The best western songsmith since Ian Tyson." - Los Angeles Daily News. Coming this fall- Brand new CD 10621. Also available; Maybe It's the Moon, Sepia Soul, Westerns, Keepers of the Flame, and Out West of Laramie.

Cimarron Wind Music - Astraddle a Saddle by Patty Clayton. Patty's new CD will be turned loose from the barn by early December 2006. This latest collection of Patty's award winning vocals includes 7 original songs ranging from Western Swing to waltzes, and features some of her favorite songs.

Curly J Productions - - Red Rock Moon by Curly Musgrave & Belinda Gail. WMA Tradional Duo/Group '05 & '06. WMA Traditional Album of the Year '07. Red Rock Moon is another must have CD from this dynamic Western duo. It's quality has been praised by reviewers, peers and fans alike and is reflected in the WMA award of Album of the Year.

Cusimusico - - That's Why There's Honky Tonks in Texas by Chuck Cusimano. "Chuck Cusimano has been knocking them dead in Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas dancehalls for the past couple years playing and singing his original Western swing songs. Chuck has an excellent voice and crafty wit, and his songs are written in the style of the great Bobo Wills classics." -Cowboy Magazine

Dawson, Devon - - Keepin' Your Head Above the Water by Devon Dawson. Produced by Rich O'Brien and featuring 15 yr. old Texas fiddler, Jess Meador, this unique and engaging project is inspired by the lives and stories of rodeo legends Tad Lucas, Louis & Velda Tindall, Bill Pickett & more.

Flying W Productions - Whispers of the West by Barry Ward. The first time I heard Barry Ward I became a fan. He has a great voice and songs that are intresting and ring with sincerity. What struck me was his captivating presence on stage-something you don't run across very often." Denise Withnell, Cowboy Celtic.

Garling, Jim - Here Comes a Change by Jim Garling. Jim Garling doesn't just "sing" the words to a song he "colors" them. This CD, with 3 original songs, contains a just right combination of cowboy and Western swing merging the sounds of Gene Autry and Sons of the Pioneers with the swing of Bob Wills.

Giving Back Foundation - Giving Back, this is a quality collection of songs and poems from 25 notable cowboy poets and singer/songwriters. Produced by the recently formed Giving Back Foundation, this two-CD set is being sold as a nationwide fundraiser to help agriculture producers who whave been hit by drought, floods, bitter winters, fires and other natural disasters all over North America.

Henderson, Terry - Kids and Kritters by Terry Henderson. Terry Henderson's poetry is a diary of her ranching experiences. She has made her living as a ranch hand or rancher all her adult life.

High Haven Music - - Living with the Land, by Sarah Barchas. "The entire album speaks to the heart of the rancher and cowboy." - Dee Strickland Johnson (Buckshot Dot, historian, author, singer) "Her impassioned vocal delivery has a way of settling into yur ear and musical memory like a saddle that sits just right." ­Dennis Freeman, storyteller, singer.

HorseCamp Music - Old Friends by Dave Stamey, these are songs by request, songs about which people have asked, "When are you going to record that?" They've stood the test of time­many a show, many a campfire, many a late-night jam session.

Interstate Cowboy - There's a Road by Interstate Cowboy. There's something for everyone on this record! Western Swing, Western jazz, rockabilly, and Americana. This record includes 9 originals, plus 4 standards including, "Frankie and Johnny," "Old Cowhand," "Lady Be Good," and "Take a Train."

Jones, Jim - The West, Then...Now...Next by Jim Jones. "Creative songwriting and Jim's stylistic vocals combine to make this one of the best Western releases of 2006. Pure cowboy throughout, it's an exciting historic ride, a look at present day bronc-ridin' adventures and woes, and an optimistic glimpse down the trail tht lies ahead." - Marvin O'Dell, Around the Campfire, Classic Heartland Radio.

Judy Coder and the Pride of the Prairie - Singin' Down The Road by Judy Coder and the Pride of the Prairie. Twice named Western Music Association Harmony Singing Champions, this group have crafted another collection of favorites and new gems.

Lucky Three Ranch Productions, Inc. - Jasper and His Friends present Riders in the Sky and Mindy Ellis. this 15 song CD features favorites from the Jasper: The Story of a Mule soundtrack and other great tunes by Grammy-winning Western band Riders In The Sky and country/western singer and songwriter Mindy Ellis.

Minnesota Cowgirl Poet - Ranchin' Rhymes by Diane Tribitt. Stunning poetic cowboy verses set to either music or audio clips that puts you smack-dab in the middle of cowboy country, no matter where you are. A must for any cowboy or cowgirl's collection.

Outside Circle - There's a Hole in Daddy's Rope by Randy Huston. There aren't very many Nashville songwriters who have a clue about ranching and cowboy life, but Randy Huston is also a New Mexico rancher. He knows the lifestyle firsthand. Review in the Fall 2004 issue of COWBOY MAGAZINE.

Red Geetar Records - Gone for Colorado by Juni Fisher. What others are saying about this CD; "an incredible journey of determination, heartache, and triumph"-Andy Nelson, Clear Out West Radio; "soul stirring, beautifully orchestrated, masterfully sung."-Jack Hannah, Sons of the San Joquin.

SaddleStrings - - Somewhere int he Middle of Wyoming by SaddleStrings. The third album, Somewhere in the Middle of Wyoming, was released in Jan. 2008. 16 tracks featuring songs written by Ian Tyson, Tom Russell, Dave Stamey, Joni Harms, Richard Dobson, Joel Nelson/Wylie Gustafson, Patsy Montana, and Fiddlin' Arthur Smith, along with several originals.

Saloon Piano Music - Dave Bourne, Piano Player, Volumes 1, 2, 3, and 4. Four fabulous CD's full of old-time piano music.

Sanders, Terry - It Still Takes a Cowboy by Terry Sanders. A different kind of CD. Thirteen original "story" songs that will make you want to laugh, cry, or both with a laid-back background of beautiful music.

Snider, Jay - Of Horses & Men. Jay Snider is an Oklahoma cowboy who now makes a living raising cattle, ranch horses, and stays busy in his spare time by team roping. He's won some poetry awards and has been a featured poet at several prestigious gatherings. You'll like this guy's stuff.

Trails & Rails - Ghosts of Tombstone by Trails & Rails. Introducing eight exciting new solo and harmony Western songs, with powerful acoustic leads and backup by the award-winning group, Trails & Rails.

True Western Music - True Western Music; online music store for cowboy music and traditional western music. We sell music CDs featuring a variety of cowboy crooners and western music artists.

Western Music Association - The Western Music Association was founded in 1988 to profile and promote the music of the American Cowboy and the American West. Please help support cowboy music by joining today.

 

Horse & Cowdog Training & Cowboy Instruction:

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Dude Ranches & Vacation Rentals:

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Horseworks Wyoming - Authentic working horse and cattle ranch. Three week internships, cattle drives, trail rides, horse sales, brochures available.

McGarry Ranches - A working cattle outfit. Become part of the cowoby crew. Help us track, gather, sort, rope, doctor, brand, and drive. See the Rocky Mountains from the back of one of our ranch-broke Quarter horses. Roping instructions from working and former rodeo cowboys. Relive the day around a table topped with abundant food and drink, and the promiseof an even better tomorrow. We invite you to become a member of the McGarry Ranch family.

 

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Gatherings & Vacation Spots:

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Before you go to any of the events listed, be sure and give them a call or visit their website to check for changes in their schedule. Any and all dates could be changed by the event coordinators.

Cheyenne Frontier Days. July 18-27. One-hundred-twelfth annual, world's largest outdoor rodeo and Western celebration, plus the carnival, parades, free pancake breakfasts, Thunderbirds Air Show, the Indian village, chuckwagon cookoff, wild horse gulch, behind the chutes and more. Nine big nights of entertainment!

Dakota Cowboy Poetry Gathering. May 24-25. Twenty-second annual, Medora, North Dakota. America's longest running regional cowboy gathering, featuring Brent Voigt, the Radio Stars and (V). For more information call 701-872-4746.

East Fork Guns & Collectibles Co. - Old West Show and Auction, March 19-22, 2008. Auction held at Lolli Bros. auction facility. 704 Main St., Macon, Missouri.

End of Trail, World Championship of Cowboy Action Shooting. June 19-22. Twenty-seventh annual. The nation's greatest wild west festival. Founders Ranch, New Mexico. Over 100 old west exhibitors, music, living history, chuckwagon gathering, cowboy action shooting competitions, mounted shooting competitions, entertainment, historical re-enactments.

Heber City's Fourteenth Annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering and Buckaroo Fair, Nov. 4-9, hosted by Waddie Mitchell. Featuring Bar J Wranglers, Michael Martin Murphey, Red Steagall, Wylie and the Wild West, Ian Tyson, Tom Russell, Quebe Sisters Band, Belinda Gail/Curly Musgrave, Juni Fisher, Sourdough Slim, Prickly Pair and many more.

Legends of Western Swing Music Festival - - June 19-21, 2008, 12 noon to 12 midnight. Two large dance floors in the beautiful, air-conditioned, alcohol-, smoke-, drug-free Multi-Purpose Events Center, Wichita Falls, Texas. 4 bands each day performing in the afternoon, then again in the evening. For more information, please contact Gloria Miers Production, 4461 Ringgold Lane, Plano, Texas 75093-3764; 318-792-3303.

Rocky Mountain Horse Expo, May 30- June 1. Vail/Eagle Valley, Eagle River Center, Eagle, Colorado. Extreme Cowboy RaceTM, hosted by Craig Cameron. Vail/Eagle Championship WRCA Ranch Rodeo. Clinicians & educational seminars, shopping, family fun, breed, stallion & mare showcases, horse sales.

Rocky Mountain Horse Expo. Sept. 19-21. Sky Ute Events Center, Ignacio, Colorado. Extreme Cowboy RaceTM, hosted by Craig Cameron. FFA horse judging competition. Clinicians & educational seminars, shopping, family fun, breed, stallion & mare showcases, horse sales.

Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Show - Fifteenth Annual, May 16-18, 2008, workshops to begin earlier. Holiday Inn, Sheridan, Wyoming.

Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival - April 24-27, 2008, at Melody Ranch Motion Picture Studio, Santa Clarita, California. Great Western music & cowboy poetry, authentic cowboy gear and food, film location tours, and much, much more.

Southern Utah Regional Cowboy Poetry Rodeo - April 25-26, 2008, cash awards for top contestants! Four catagories: humorous poet, serious poet, humorous reciter, serious reciter. Rising stars/Silver buckle divisions. For rules & entry information contact; Sam Jackson, Rodeo Producer; last2camp@kanab.net or phone 435-644-5459; 435-899-1100.

Southwest Corriente Association Regional Show. June 19-21. NACA sanctioned Corriente cattle show. All animals must be NACA registered. We have breeder ropings and member ropings. Montezuma Fairgrounds, Cortez, Colorado. For more information contact Steve Young, show manager or Nancy Young, show secretary at lyyosy@earthlink.net; 719-541-4850.

Western Legends Round-up - August 21-23, 2008. A Cowboy Celebration of music, poetry, folklore and more. Little Hollywood Film Festival, street fair with live country music, headline shows and concerts.

Wyoming Old West Round-Up, June 26-29. Antique cowboy trappings, Inidan beadwork, jewelry, Hollywood cowboy, antique firearms and much more. Cody Middle School Gym & Commons, Cody, Wyoming.

 

Horses, Cowdogs & Livestock:

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Cates Ranch - Corriente Cattle, registered bulls, heifers, and bred cows. Athletic, healthy, strong horns, good dispositions. Raise ideal roping cattle. Wagon Mound, NM 87725, 505-666-2360.

Julies Barn - Your NEW source for all things horse.

 

 

Real Estate:

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Wagons, Carriages, and Other Horse Drawn Vehicles:

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Prospect Wagon Works - Chuckwagons, buckboards, pony carts, plus all horse-drawn vehicles, miniature to draft. Canvas products, bed-rolls, cowboy tepees, wagon sheets, etc.

Woolly Bear Trading Co. - Carriages and carts for sale. Restorations, repairs, parts.

 

Miscellaneous Services:

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Artisan Sewing Supplies Inc. - For quality and superior performance an Artisan Toro-3000 is the choice of more than 770 demanding leathercrafters, saddle, harness, and boot makers worldwide.

Colorado Tent Company - Quality tents/tipis have set the standard since 1899! The first choice of working ranch cowboys.

Dr. Performance - Slow Down! Tired of losing your trailer brakes halfway down the hill? BrakeSmart brake controllers eliminate trailer brake fade.

Jedco Leather - Custom knife sheaths, hand-carved belts, cowboy knives.

Revenue Service Company, Inc. - Past due accounts and bad checks collected.

Ricotta Jewelry - Vintage wrist and pocket watches sold and repaired. Send SASE for free list to Ricotta Jewelry, 105 N. Front St., Philipsburg, PA 16866 or call 814-342-3709.

Ruxton's Trading Post - "Embrace the Old West" Cowboy hats, Cowboy and Indian antiques, furniture, fine weavings, contemporary Western & Indian art, frontier antiques, kitsch novelties and curiosities.

The Happy Toy Maker, Jerry Sims - Toy Corrals and Chutes! Personalized toy corrals are made from 3/8th inch solid steel rods. They weigh 52 lbs. when they are completed. The panels are 8 inches tall and 19 inches long. The sides of the chutes can be personalized with names, dates, brands or a combination of these. Jerry Sims, Box 548, Happy, TX 79042; 806-433-2123.

W. T. Kirkman, Oil & Electric Lanterns - Authentic 1868-1899 Hurrican lanterns, free catalogue. Absolutely the best selection of Hurrican lanterns and replacement parts in the world, and the only authentic tubular lanterns and street lamps, made in U.S.A. 12,120, and 220 volt electric lantern fixtures in O.E.M. and UL listed versions for every application and budget.

 

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