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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 7th - 9th, 2008
Friday, 12:30 PM to 6:45 PM
Saturday, 10:00 AM to 6:45 PM
Sunday, 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM
These are some of the 2008 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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BC Cattlemen's Association 80th Annual Convention
will hosted by the South Cariboo Cattlemen's Association and will be
held in 100 Mile House, BC, June 12th, 13th, and 14th, 2008. It should be
a filled weekend - see their web site to find out the details - things
like info on the companion tour, the Friday night auction with live
entertainment featuring Horse Crazy, and the Saturday night banquet and
dance featuring Brett Kissel and his Band. There is registration
information and a printable registration form on the web site. This
is not only the 80th Annual BC Cattlemen's Convention and AGM but it is
the 150th Anniversary of when the Crown Colony of British Columbia was
established! It also marks the 150th anniversay of the cattle industry
in BC as in 1858 the Cariboo Gold Rush began and cattle started to cross
the US border into BC.
www.cattlemen.100mile.com
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Their Web Site is:
BC High School Rodeo Web site
You can email Raylene:
poffenroth@telus.net
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BC High School Rodeo Association
has been a training ground for many top BC, Canadian
and National Champions since 1973. All contestants must be in good academic standing.
Students gain experience in the rodeo arena and meet people throughout
BC. Scholarships and bursaries are awarded during the BC High School Rodeo Finals held in
Kamloops every June. Rodeo competitors in grades nine through twelve throughout
BC compete for the opportunity to qualify for the BC High School Rodeo
Finals. Top competitors in the BC Finals then earn the opportunity to represent BC at
the Silver State Finals in Nevada, Canadian High School Rodeo Finals and the National
High School Rodeo Finals. Rodeo events include: barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying,
breakaway roping, Queen event for girls; bareback riding, saddle bronc, bull riding, calf
roping, steer wrestling for the boys, and team roping and cow cutting for cowgirls and
cowboys.
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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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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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Eakin Creek Enterprises
Their one of kind saddle stands are handmade form local kiln dried
wood. The craftmanship incorporates traditional mortise and tenon
joinery, each one is a unique piece of heirloom furnature that is
sure to compliment your saddle throughout its life. They invite you
to suggest a carved brand in order to personalize a stand just for you.
For more information please contact Richard or Kathy, at their home
based business - Eakin Creek Enterprises which is located in Little Fort, BC.
Phone / Fax: (250) 677-4491. Email:
eakincreek@telus.net
Check out their saddle stands in the Saddle section of the Art of the
West Show and Sale at this years Festival.
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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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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) 651-8836
or (403) 851-1322
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kencochrane@shaw.ca
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Ken Cochrane Western Art
Ken emigrated from Scotland in 1953 with the HBC to the
western arctic. Due to the initiation of new
occupations and pastimes, he now portrays
those "gems" as he puts it, on canvas. Ken works in
oils, acrylic, and pastels. He works full time in
his pursuance to portray his close association
with the western outdoors, and his personal experiences
associated with landscape, wildlife and the ranch /
rodeo community. Ken is an "active" member of the FCA and
has gained admittance to the Calgary Stampede Art Expo.
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Ken gained the winners circle with the annual GOABC
Wildlife art competition among others. His art portrays
his
inner satisfactions in life.
www.cochranearts.com
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For info contact:
Kim Rose: (306) 934-3843
or Email:
kwrose@sasktel.net
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Kim W Rose
Working Cowboy, Western Artist, Wood Carver.
In true cowboy style, every picture tells a story. Kim is a self-taught artist and
carver who has had success in several mediums including: acrylic, watercolour and wood.
Kim draws from life on the professional rodeo and chuckwagon circuits to working on
various ranches throughout Alberta. July of 2004 brought Kim a first place ribbon in
the watercolour class at Calgary Stampede's Western Showcase of Arts. He also received
a third place in the division for wood carving.
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Etching designs on tile flooring
Don Edwards
1-888-566-4296
Email:
info@laserdit.ca
Web site:
www.laserdit.ca
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Laserdit is owned and operated by Don Edwards of Meadow Creek, BC.
The company performs high precision etching and cutting services
on a wide range of materials. Images can be etched on to almost
any surface, while materials such as wood, plastic, and leather are
easily cut. The work area is 4 1/2 ft x 8 1/2 ft bed, allowing for
large project areas. Etched products can be enhanced through special
lighting or color accents. Reproduction of wildlife art with Cindy
Weitzel (Wildechoes) through etching on to granite
and subsequent painting for beautiful art that can be used as back
splashes, floor inlays or wall hangings. Multiple photos have been
blended to create plaques and memorials like the one pictured on the right.
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Plaque prepared for the Mayor of Houston, BC to present to the BC Premiere
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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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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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Peter Grauer - Author
Alan Twigg, in his comprehensive and prestigious journal on
books in Western Canada, "BC Bookworld," has this to say about
a new first book by a Kamloops author. "Easily one of the most
remarkable titles from and about British Columbia in 2006,
Peter Grauer's self-published Interred With Their Bones, Bill
Miner in Canada, 1903 - 1907, is a 600 pager that exhaustively
documents and investigates the four years that the chronically
inept gentleman bandit Bill Miner spent in British Columbia
during the first decade of the twentieth century."
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Email:
peter@billminer.ca
Web site:
www.billminer.ca
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Former Douglas
Lake Ranch Manager Neil Wooliams emailed the author early in
the summer of 2006. "I am sorry to be finished reading (every
word of) your book; it has made a lasting impression on me.
Thank you for writing such a great history of this era, and
making it come alive for me." This book is the first detailed
look at that world 100 years ago in B.C.'s southern interior,
when the frontier was dying and the modern world was slowly
emerging.
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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
Luetta Priebe (250) 318-4286
Dana Cline (250) 398-0914
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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 9000 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
Re/Max Real Estate (Kamloops) 1-800-553-3322
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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:
mrten@telus.net
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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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www.swiftfox.ca
Phone: (250) 766-0335
Email:
ramona@swiftfox.ca
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Swift Fox Studios
Ramona Swift is a painter of nature, focusing
on the beauty of the landscapes and animals of British Columbia. Her
unique persepective reflects her careful observation of things often
overlooked. When she comes upon them first hand in nature, they make
her heart beat faster with excitement or leave her flooded with a sense
of calm. These are the effects she captures and conveys to her viewers
in her colourful work.
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Ramona has studied with various International
artists and shows at events throughout BC and Alberta as well as being
represented by Wine Country Studio on Main, Westbank BC.
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West Coast Cowgirl Artist
Artist, illustrator, and cartoonist
Anita Klein enjoys painting and drawing in several mediums and her work
is noted for it's vibrancy of colour. Her humorous work features cowgirls,
their horses and dogs, and the crazy stuff that can happen when you mix
the three. Anita is a member Cowboy Cartoonists International and is an
active member of the Federation of Canadain Artists.
More of Anita's work can be found on her web site at:
www.myartclub.com/anita.klein.
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Wild Echoes Art
Cindy Weitzel is a Canadian Wildlife
Artist who spends many hours admiring many species of animals. She says,
"I feel that through an animal's eyes, one can see its soul." Cindy has a
tremendous passion for working with different types of media. Mostly using
Gouche a form of acrylic paint on masonite board, slate, and now leather.
She recently became Artist of the Year For Ducks Unlimited Provincial 2007
and The Guide Outfitters Assoc of BC 2007. Cindy can be reached by phone at:
(250) 429-3610
or (250) 420-1242. Her email is:
wildechoes@uniserve.com
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Phone Jeremy: (250) 554-7785
Email:
willisjn@telus.net
You can also read Jeremy's
bio on the
"Entertainer's
Bios and Photos" page
and hear him
live at this
year's Festival. He will be
singing on the open mic
stage in the
Trade Show.
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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. If your event demands the best of
country music, look no further than our 16 years experience.
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Weddings, rodeos,
dances or parties -
we bring the Western to you.
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