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Western Art and Gear Show
at the Kamloops Cowboy Festival
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It's exhibitors like these that help make
the Kamloops Cowboy Festival
the Biggest and the Best of its kind in Canada!
March 8th - 11th, 2012
Friday, 12:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Saturday, 10:00 AM to 6:45 PM
Sunday, 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Here's a list of the 2012 exhibitors.
You can use the following index to look for a particular exhibitor - just
click on their name to find their photo and bio, or scroll down the page and check
them all out.
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Phone: 250-267-1598
bar07@live.com
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Bar O Seven Ironworks
Mike McGuinness has been cowboying on ranches for the past 30 years. Because of the
remoteness of some of the ranches, equipment and tools had to be made by hand.
Working with the old timers, Mike learned how
to become self sufficient in blacksmithing. This unique craft
enables the heat of the forge to create those hard to find tools, hinges, wind chimes,
pot racks, unique weather vanes and almost anything the mind can imagine.
Mike enjoys the challenge of creating something unique and personal for his customers.
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BCRA Office
Phone: 250-398-4104
bcrodeoassn@telus.net
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BCRA - BC Rodeo Association
The initial Interior Amateur Rodeo Association (IRA) was establised and operated from
1965 - 1988. The present day BCRA resulted from the amalgamation of the IRA with the
Yellowhead Rodeo Association and the Vancouver Island Rodeo Association. The BCRA
approves a total of 22 rodeos in 22 communities, which range from Kispiox and Fort
Nelson in the north to Chilliwack and Vancouver Island in the south. The BCRA is the
largest rodeo association in the province and
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Photo - Tommy's Rodeo Pictures
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features among the highest paying semi
professional rodeos in Western Canada. The ranks of the BCRA vary from long time
veterans of the sport and Canadian Professional Rodeo Champions to the young and
upcoming junior event competitors. The BCRA membership in 2008 was 565 with the
youngest competitor at 5 years and the most senior at 73.
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Betty L. Fahlman Studio
Betty resides on a small farm in the West Kootenays. She has drawn and painted since she could hold a pencil and her
love of art and animals has been a lifelong passion. Betty earned a BFA degree at the Emily Carr Institute of Art and
Design. She has had numerous exhibitions of her acrylic and watercolour paintings in the Kootenays and the Okanagan.
Many of her paintings depict either the domestic or wild animals on her
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Her website is:
www.blfahlmanstudio.com
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farm that she sees out her studio windows. Nature
provides inspiration and hands on experience with livestock provides valuable insight and knowledge of both equine and
bovine characteristics.
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Canadian Cowboy Country magazine
Tanner Young Publishing Group. A full gloss magazine Celebrating people, places,
and the Western Lifestyle. With sections like; Ranching in the west, Homes of the West,
Living Legends, Cowboy Way, Featured CD, Featured Book, Who's Hot in the Rodeo world,
Event Calendar, and In the Corral.
www.canadiancowboy.ca.
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Cariboo Saddlery
"Custom Made Saddles and Gear"
Headstalls, reins, breast collars, stirrups, saddlebags,
bucking rolls, chaps, and much more all made in his own shop in the heart of cowboy
country
Williams Lake, BC!
(250) 392-3735
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Charming
is in 100 Mile House, BC. Vintage Collectable Cowboy Items for Sale. Spurs, Bits, Buckles,
Braided Hobbles, Horse Hair Rope, Leather Cuffs, Leather Chaps and Woolies, Cowboy Clock,
1970's Williams Lake Posters and other miscellaneous Cowboy Collectables. Contact -
Cheryl Evans-Klassen at 250-791-5400 or email:
kid1-08@shaw.ca
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Cowboy Classic Equipment
Saddles by Don Loewen
A well known Cowboy and Saddlemaker from the Nicola Valley. Don
has been making saddles on and off for 30 years! Many professional and casual cowboys
can attest to the quality and well fitting saddles he has made. Don works out of his own
store in downtown Merritt, BC.
Phone Don at: 250-378-9263
Visit Don's web site:
www.saddle-maker.com
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Email Don at:
donloewen@saddle-maker.com
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403-527-0650
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Gena LaCoste
Paintings of the Living West
Gena was born on a Southern Alberta ranch in the 50's and was aware from earliest memories
that she was an artist. Before she could read or write, she was striving to draw the spare
sweeping prairie, it's understated colours and dramatic skies. If all of that fascinated her,
so did the people who lived and worked
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See Gena's website is:
www.genalacoste.com
and her Email address is:
gena03@telusplanet.net
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there, along with their horses - especially the horses.
Half a century later much of that lifestyle is fading; the wild prairies receding. Gena seeks
to go back there, to that pristine, simple time, bringing her viewers a glimpse of what she
saw, and how she still sees those magical times, places, people, and especially the horses.
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Teir web site is:
www.greywolfmetalart.com
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GreyWolf Metal Art
Based in Lac La Hache, BC, they are a husband/wife team specializing in unique silhouette
railings, indoor and outdoor furniture, custom signs, fire pits, gates and beautiful in
house decor pieces. Custom silhouettes are designed by the artist Ron Sleeman and they can
also create designs from your photographs or sketches. All their artwork is in house powder
coated and they take great pride in their intricate cutting style. They are very proud to have
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Phone Ron and Heather
at: 250-396-4396
Or Email the at:
greywolfmetalart@gmail.com
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nine different countries, and welcome previous customers and new customers.
They look forward to designing and creating a custom silhouette for you. There is nothing
that they can't design or cut, so let the sky be the limit.
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The Horse Gate Trailer Sales
Make your next trailer purchase your best one! We carry Maverick, Royal T, and Cherokee Horse and Stock Trailers. Whether
you need an entry level trailer to get to a lesson down the road or a full size living quarters to get to the finals we can
get you what you want and need. And for less than you would expect! We have
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many flexible finance and lease options available
to fit your budget as well. Cant make it in? We will deliver almost anywhere. Give us a call we are here to help ...
phone: 250-379-2790, email:
info@thehorsegate.com, or see our web site:
www.thehorsegate.com
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Joanne's Saddle Blankets are
homemade from pure sheep's wool! Guaranteed quality! Long lasting! Absorbs sweat!
Breathes! Cannot sore your horse! Made to order and can include your brand or initials.
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Phone Joanne at (780) 672-1076
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Joyce Pallister |
Joyce Pallister
& Wendy Vaughan
Both of these gals are entertainers and are involved in the Alberta Cowboy Association. They will be selling their books
and will also be performing in the rising Star Showcase at the Festival. Wendy has two books of cowboy poetry and Joyce
has one book of cowboy poetry and two books of compiled stories of her late husband brand inspector Hank Pallister.
Email: Joyce
Email: Wendy
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Kactus Western Wear
Custom made western wear by Julie Thoreson in Balzac, Alberta.
Mens and Ladies 3/4 length canvas jackets
Mens Gambler and Cadet Collar wool vest
Hip Length jackets All jackets are unique and custom made for each individual
cowboy or cowgirl!
Call Julie 403-512-3390
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Kim Taylor Fine Art & Photography
Kim has used her lens to create authentic western art for twenty years. Her award-winning work has been on the cover
of Western Horseman, and in American Cowboy, Canadian Cowboy, Western Horse Review,
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Studio: 403-949-2389
ktphoto@davincibb.net
www.kimtaylor.com
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and Legion magazines. Kim
self-publishes a day planner, corporate calendars, and was co-photographer on two books, Palliser Triangle and
Western Stock Growers Centennial Cattle Drive. Her giclee fine prints decorate the set of the Heartland TV series,
and are in private collections worldwide.
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Lazy B Stock Horse
Randy has been riding all his life, and cowboyed in
the 100 Mile area in 1970/80s, until he went logging
on the Coast where he was later injured. Being disabled
at the age of 32, he started doing leather work for a
living. For over 14 years he has been doing leather
tooling and custom building items such as guitar straps,
suspenders, chaps, chinks, hair pieces, belts, and bridles,
as well as reconditioning and repairing saddles.
Everything is hand done, and no two articles are alike.
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Vickey Bischoff
(250) 955-2374
vbischof@mail.ocis.net
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Longhorn Rope Creations
"Authentic Piece of the True North"
Our unique rope creations have been recycled, washed
and made into a one-of-a-kind bowl, lamp, mirror, vase or
just about anything you can dream up.
From decorating your home to an unusual gift for
someone special that has everything.
"Your imagination is our limitation"
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Kris Henry
(250) 546-6494
dallyup2@telus.net
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Museum of the
Cariboo Chilcotin! |
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A True Cowboy Museum!
The home of the BC Cowboy Hall of Fame and so much more! Ranching history, rodeo history,
Williams Lake History, High School Rodeo, and on and on! Be sure to find out more about the
Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin at their booth this year!
www.cowboy-museum.com
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Original Cariboo Stirrups
Henry Loiseau from the 108 Mile Ranch makes these beautiful custom stirrups. More info
to follow.
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Email Henry at:
hyloiseau@uniserve.com
or phone/fax: (250) 791-5547
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Email Randi at:
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Randi Evans Western and Equine Artist
grew up in the Fraser Valley in BC. She cannot remember a time that she didn't love country life, horses, animals, and
art. She was mentored by the late Rein Leigh and later studied Fine Arts under European artists Merco & Jeannine Jacabo
at the University of the Fraser Valley majoring in Fine Arts, studying Life Drawing, painting in all medias, etching,
graphics and sculpture; earning straight "A"s to her credit. Always torn between her love of training and riding horses,
and time spent in her studio, she eventually joined her passions and pursued on canvas what she loved in life. Randi
also creates and builds Deer Shed Lamps. She lives with her husband Sam in Williams Lake.
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J. Barrie Cline 250-371-7222
RE/MAX Barrie Cline
Dana Hinsche 250-398-0914
150 Mile Realty
Les Leary 250-318-5100
RE/MAX Real Estate Kamloops
Bob Granholm 250-249-0004
RE/MAX Centre City
Verna Houghtaling 250-960-8338
Royal Lepage Prince George
Paul Dumoret 250-535-0395
RE/MAX Wine Capital Realty
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We specialize in Ranch and Acreage Sales and offer a unique real estate service.
Local realtors are primarily interested in buyers and sellers in the local market. Our
primary focus is ranch and acreage sales. Our website is the strength and pride of our
marketing efforts, getting an average of 30,000 hits per day, all from people searching
for ranch type properties. We advertise in agricultural publications across Western
Canada, such as The Western Producer, Western Investor, and many trade magazines. Ranch
real estate can be complicated and at times stressful, so let your ranching sales team
experts take care of your needs!
www.ranchesonly.com
1-877-374-3331
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Phone Richard at:
(250) 378-0936
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Richard Tenisch Silversmith
This incredible silversmith works from his home in Merritt, BC. Richard
does silver work for saddles (a lot for Andy Knight) as well as jewelry.
This year the BC Cowboy Heritage Society will once again be raffling off a commemorative belt
buckle - "2012 Kamloops Cowboy Festival" (photo on the left). Another example of Richard's silver work is the
silver buckle on the right, which was a past years "Top Saddle" prize.
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Email Richard at:
rtenisch@gmail.com
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Saddle Up Magazine
Your Horse News Source - 33,000+ readers and over 4000 web site visitors per month. Dedicated to promoting and supporting
western Canada's equine world through horse people, clubs, associations, shows, events, and any other horseplay activity!
Nancy Roman, and Saddle Up magazine are major sponsors of the Kamloops Cowboy Festival.
www.saddleup.ca
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250-546-9922
nancyroman@saddleup.ca
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The Sock Bandits
Living and working on a third-generation ranch and being surrounded by horses and
cattle has inspired Richard's line of western lifestyle photographs. Richard Moray
has been awarded the Best Pictorial in Canada for 2008 with his western scenic
"Midnight Wrangler". He is dedicated to preserving the cowboy heritage and
making it contemporary.
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Richard has received a Master of Photographic Arts Degree,
and is one of the only three people who are nationally accredited in equine photography.
Stop by his booth at the tradeshow and check out his new release "Chased by the Storm"
which recently won a Kodak Gallery Award for photographic excellence.
Richard's web site is:
HangACowboy.com
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SweetWater Bronze
by Linda L. Kelly
A classic 'horse crazy kid' from the time she could ride her rocking horse, Linda continues to be enthralled by horses
and all animals. Having owned and ridden horses for more than thirty years, they are the primary focus of her sculptures.
As well, adding people, cats (wild and tame), dogs, bears, bulls and now cows and calves to her compositions has opened
up a wide range of possibilities for Linda, and she looks forward to continuing to present her visions in bronze for
everyone to enjoy.
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Phone: (250) 762-5422
Email:
okcorral2@shaw.ca
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Westwold Frame Shop
Specializing in
barnwood frames
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Contact Liga Buff
PO Box 84, Westwold, BC
V0E 3B0 250-375-2235
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If your event demands the best of
country music, look no further than our 17 years experience.
You can see Jeremy's web site at:
www.willisentertainment.com
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Willis Entertainment
From the campfire to the cabaret, from the barn dance to the beer parlour, Willis
Entertainment is your country music specialist. Need a DJ? We offer indoor and
outdoor DJ services. Live music? We have performed at rodeos, dances, weddings,
and talent shows. MC? We'll call chuckwagon races, cattle shows, gymkhanas, and
rodeos.
Our personalized, one-on-one consultations prior to your event mean no
surprises. Just the clean, prompt and reliable entertainment you've been looking for
to make your event everything you want it to be. Weddings, rodeos, dances, parties!
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We bring the Western to you.
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