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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 12th - 14th, 2010
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 2009 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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Phone: 250-377-7514
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Beejeweled Custom Jewelry
Dawn Badminton makes jewelry out of; beads, metal, bone, etc. Necklaces, earrings,
anklets, hat bands, etc. She also makes cowboy scarves and cooler scarves that contain water
absorbing crystals to keep the cowboy/girl/dog cool. Dawn will have a table in the
hall near the General Store.
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She is the proud recipient of the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce
Award of Business Excellence in the Home based Business Category 2007 and was also nominated
for the same award in 2006 and 2008.
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Bob Kaufman Saddlery
Bob and Deborah Kaufman build fine custom made saddles and other orignial
cowboy gear for the home, horse, and rider. Finely tooled leather products
such as wallets, daytimers, chequebooks, clocks, jewelry boxes and other home
decor are also available. Each leatherwork item is of the highest workmanship
and a piece of art. They live on Stone Hill Ranch in Irvine, Alberta where
they live their dream of raising and training horses.
See Bob's website at
www.bobkaufmansaddles.com.
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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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Cariboo Outback
in 150 Mile House. For 10 years they have been outfitting western Canada with tough
oilskin clothing, hats, imported and custom made australian saddles, and tack.
www.outbacksaddles.ca
1-866-832-3565
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Chris Kind - Author
THE MIGHTY GANG RANCH - It was in the mid 1800's that the Colonial Government was starting
to form in British Columbia. Cattlemen South of the border were very much encouraged to
trail their cattle herds to the Province and further North to the gold fields.
SHE' DOWNHILL AND IN THE SHADE - memoirs including the most colourful charachters and events
along the trail. The book spans 40 years from the great snow mountains of the Gang Ranch
and BC to the cowboys of Pedleton, Oregon.
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BIGHORNS AND STONE SHEEP - This book is a collection of sheep hunts that span 40 years of
guiding hunters.
THE MAGNIFICENT FRASER - Dedicated to Floyd Grinder. The book is a photo shoot of the
Fraser River at Highbar, Bigbar, with some stories and photos of the old timers in that area.
Email:
chriskindbooks@live.com or phone: 250-320-3249
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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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Dennis Weber Artist
Dennis' art is very much influenced by his mother's Métis heritage.
Louis Riel stated: "Our People will sleep for a hundred years, but when they
awake, it will be the artists who bring back their culture." About
a century after Riel's prediction, Dennis started to become a full-time artist, and has
since achieved not only this, but is also considered one of Canada's foremost Métis artist.
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www.webergallery.com
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Phone Shelagh at: 403-931-3487
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Designs By Shelagh
Turquoise & Silver Hand-Made Original Designs. Each piece of jewelry, be it a necklace,
ring, bracelet or earring, is an original creation that is hand forged in my design
studio. All pieces are stamped sterling silver and each gemstone is genuine and set
by hand. Many of my jewelry pieces are one-of-a-kind, with completely unique hand-picked
stones chosen and imported for me from overseas. Custom silver jewelry sets or individual
necklace, ring, bracelet and earring orders are always welcome. |
www.designsbyshelagh.com
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If you have questions or comments
please contact Ken at:
equinedoro@telus.net
or
1-800-567-5113
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Equine D'oro
by Ken of BC Goldcrafters
Ken Davies of Maple Ridge, BC is proud of his line of horse jewelry, "his herd". Ken has
been a goldsmith for over 30 years and for the last twenty years he has been balancing
working on films and movies while still specializing in designing, carving and creating
his equestrian jewelry in karat gold or sterling silver. Ken's herd of miniature
sculptured horses has grown to be Canada's largest line of gold and silver horses.
Inspired at equine events across North America his jewelry designs now include Western
and English riding, rodeo and barrel racing, show and stadium jumping, polo, hunt, and
everything from packing to country dance.
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See Ken's website at:
www.equestrian-jewelry.com
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Farmhouse Collectibles
in Kamloops, 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 -
Don Wilson at 1-250-377-8364 or email Farmhouse Collectibles at:
wassen@telus.net
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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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HangACowboy.com
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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Hope River Metal Art
This family run business holds true the values of creativity, craftsmanship and quality.
Being familiar with horses and cattle provides the insight of detail necessary to
capture the spirit of the equine and the romance of the old west. Lorie's work can be
found at larger shows, select shops and studios, as well as commissioned artwork.
Included in the show will be a variety of functional metal artwork, specializing in
western and wildlife designs. Much of Lorie's work is custom and she welcomes any orders.
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Hope River Metal Art is
located in Chilliwack,BC
Phone Lorie at: (604) 823-4119
hoperivermetalart@hotmail.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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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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www.lazybstockhorse.com
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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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skye_hi_farms@telus.net
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Mountain Hi Soapworks Yarrow, BC
Featuring ... Goat Milk Soap
Milk of all kinds has long been known as a rejuvenator and moisturizer of human skin
and goat milk has always been the most acceptable of all milks for people with sensitive
digestion - this is also true when it is used externally. Many people report that they
can use only goat milk soap (and in some cases, the unscented soaps) with no allergic
reaction. All soaps contain the following natural ingredients: Fresh Goat Milk, Palm Oil,
Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, Vegetable Oil, Distilled Water, Sodium Hydroxide, and Pure Essential
Oils. Our 4 oz. bar soaps come in both scented and unscented. Our molded soaps are unscented
in the shapes of: Dogs, Cats, Roosters, Horse Heads, Goat Heads, Goats, Sheep, Cow Heads,
Pigs, Rabbits, Teddies, Cowboy Hats, Boots and Saddles, Celtic Knots, and Sunflowers.
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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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Phone: 250-828-2279
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Ohms Horse & Hound Massage Service is an Equine & Canine Therapy
center serving central and southern BC since 1997. We regularly travel
throughout the Okanagan and Fraser Valleys as well as the Cariboo and North Thompson
regions to treat horses and dogs in their home surroundings. We carry a full line of
Silver Lining Herbs formulated for horses and dogs. These are products that we have
used with excellent results.
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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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Prelude Fine Gifts
purveyors of fine quality items at affordable prices. A family business dedicated
to seek and obtain this must have item for our clients. In addition to our regular line
of seasonal and theme oriented goods,we commission local artisans to handcraft an
attractive selection of jewellery items using primarily jade,turquoise, to name
but a few. A catalogue is available.
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Phone: 604-302-2727
anthonyprelude@aol.com
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May 13th, 2006 Sixth Annual Kamloops Wish Trail Ride
Fundraiser for the Children's Wish Foundation of Canada. We host a trail ride
and free dinner for all riders and their families. There are many door
prizes to be won, prizes for adult and youth riders with the most pledges, 50/50 games,
and a special draw ticket for every $20.00 in pledges raised. The Kamloops Wish Ride,
as well as the other 17 BC locations raise money to help children with life
threatening illnesses get their most important wish, while doing one of the things we
love most, ride horses! For pledge sheets and more info call:
Jeanie (250) 573-2206, Kathy (250) 573-3792, or email:
jvandenh@telus.net
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J. Barrie Cline (250) 371-7222
RE/MAX Barrie Cline
Dana Hinsche (250) 398-0914
150 Mile Realty
Carleigh Woods (250) 574-2662
RE/MAX Real Estate (Kamloops)
Rob Teit (250) 574-6838
RE/MAX Real Estate (Kamloops)
Bob Granholm (250) 249-0004
RE/MAX Centre City
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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 be raffling off the first
of a commemorative belt buckle - "2008 Kamloops Cowboy Festival" (photo
on the left). The BCCHS has also purchased a silver buckle for the first
prize Saddle in The Art of the West Exhibition and Sale (photo on the right)
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Email Richard at:
rtenisch@gmail.com
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Phone Shannon at:
studio: 403-646-2806
cell: 403-836-2284
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Shannon Lawlor Fine Art Inc
Shannon applies discipline with ability and captures experiences in depth and
detail with brush strokes. She is skilled in the saddle and at the easel.
Her images portray the working stock horse and pay tribute to working
horsemen following traditions influenced by early Mexican vaqueros in California.
She helps preserve true western culture and celebrates the lifestyle of
buckaroos in the Great Basin region, north into Canada. Shannon presents Western
Heritage Defined. Shannon has won many awards including the 2008 Kamloops Cowboy
Festival Art of the West People's Choice Award.
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Shannon's web site is:
www.shannonlawlor.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 twenty years, she is able to accurately sculpt these majestic creatures
in their varied stances. Adding people and other animals to her compositions has opened
wide ranges of possibilities for Linda, and she looks forward to presenting them in
future bronzes.
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Phone: (250) 762-5422
Email:
okcorral2@shaw.ca
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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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