December 2022 Issue

Adrian Brannan

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Tis the season for everything Christmas and the National Finals Rodeo! It is our favorite time of year!

This issue is full of fashion and ideas to give as Christmas gifts. Be sure to check out our back pages which feature our Christmas Gift Guide.

We are so excited to be featuring the 2022 Miss Rodeo America, Hailey Frederiksen as our Cover Girl and feature article. We catch up with her as she counts down her final days as being the Queen of Rodeo for 2022. What a ride it has been.

Adrian Brannan takes time to talk to us about her NFR opening concert, Dear Cowgirl book and what she is doing currently.

We love this issue and all of its holiday dis play!

May your holidays be filled with good food, great friends and family from far and near!

merry Christmas from our home to yours!

Susie susan gentry editor-in-Chief

Editor-in-Chief, Susan Gentry

Bear Knuckles Gloves Savoring Christmas

Bear Knuckles have launched new gloves made espe cially for women. After selling hundreds of thousands of gloves for hardworking men and women, they got a lot of feedback from their female customers requesting a glove made for them. If you are working hard around the farm or ranch, you’ve likely noticed that most leather work gloves have long fingers and large sizes. That’s why Bear Knuckles developed sizes specifically for a women’s hand which come in size Extra Small (XS) and Extra Small Pe tite (XSP).

From Bear Knuckles, “We took hand size sampling from 100 women and found that the majority of women have much shorter fingers and smaller hands than men. They are working alongside men doing all the same tough and dirty jobs and want a glove that works with them, not against them.”

Bear Knuckles gloves have 3 design patents and have re invented the leather work glove. Most gloves take 2 flat pieces of leather and sew in a seam whereas Bear Knuck les design for the natural curve of your hand. Best of all, there’s no break-in period because the gloves are premade to grip and bend. The fit doesn’t fight against the leather. What you get is a comfortable yet tough, ergonomic glove that lasts x2 as long because you’re not stretching out the seams and stitching.

For more information, go to: buybearknuckles.com/products/d351

Shanna Hatfield’s latest Rodeo Romance Book #10! Here’s a little peek at the storyline...

He’s a former rodeo star who gave up his career to run the family ranch. She’s an aspiring chef with a food truck, a dream, and no interest in another man coming along to ruin her plans.

Troy Lucas walked away from his winning rodeo ca reer to run the family ranch after the death of his grandfather. Now, being a rancher, a farrier, and even team roping just for fun can’t seem to keep him satisfied. He didn’t think he’d miss his glory days in the rodeo when he came back home - in fact, there’s nowhere else he’d rather be. Still, he can’t deny the hole inside that keeps reminding him he’s longing for something . . . more.

Get it on Amazon.com!

“Read A Book, Help A Cowboy!”

I absolutely love what Shanna Hatfield does each year, “Read A Book, Help A Cowboy,” Campaign. If you buy one of Shanna’s books through December 24th, she will donate 10% of all her net book proceeds to the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund. The JCCF is a non-profit organization that assists rodeo athletes who have sustained catastrophic in juries and are unable to work for an extended period. The JCCF steps in and steps up, offering support to injured cowboys until they can get back on their feet and back to competing. It’s a wonderful thing for the rodeo athletes to be able to heal without being overwhelmed by financial worries. The other great thing about the JCCF is that they dedicate one hundred percent of all contributions received for disbursement to eligible applicants without any administrative fees being subtracted. When you donate $1, that whole dollar goes directly into the fund.

You can find Shanna’s books in digital, paperback, hardback, and audio formats. She writes sweet historical and contemporary romance, rural humor. She has also written a children’s book, cookbooks, and entertaining guides.

You can find her books at, Amazon, Amazon UK, Barnes & Noble, Smashwords, Apple, Audible, Books a Mil lion. Go to her website at www.shannahatfield.com

HOLIDAY SKINCARE

Reve A l He A lTH y, G lo WING Sk IN

T HIS Hol I d Ay Se AS o N

exfoliation plays a key role in skin care. The process helps by getting rid of dead skin cells and cleaning your pores while reducing the appearance of acne, fine lines, and wrinkles. Regular exfoliation also allows for better pen etration of serums and moisturizers so that they work more effectively.

Whipped body butter moisturizes and nourishes the skin. They are mostly made with butters and solid oils. you can incorporate smaller amounts of liquid oils to add additional properties to your whipped body butter

Tree HuT

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candy cane WHiPPed body butter tree Hut’s candy cane Whipped body butter is the per fect skin-treat after bath or as a skin-refresher. the classic holiday scent of candy cane will leave your skin feeling soft, hydrated, and smelling amazing! $10.49 ulta.com

Boots For the HolidayS

looking For tHe PerFect boots For not only tHe Holidays, but For eVeryday? Here ya go! Merry cHristMas!

Devanie Gentry Fashion Editor

BELLA

Who doesn’t need a pair of stunning boots? These intricately embroidered dress boots will be sure to turn heads. Perfect for a night out on the town or even just dancing in your living room. ferriniusa.com

CAnyOn

STYLE: WBSN010

You are sure to make a statement in the Canyon bootie. Adorned in a vibrant Marmalade leather and Sand overlay accents on the toe and collar, this bootie is designed to draw as many eyes as it does compliments. The Canyon features a 9” shaft height, western heel, and a snip toe for a sleek look. Inside, the soft leather lining and cushioned footbed provide cloudlike comfort for all day wear. blackstarboots.com

11” TECH X™ BOOT

Style: WXTL003

The Women’s Tech X collection ushers in a new era of comfort in western boots. These 11” WS Toe boots are crafted with attrac tive full-grain leathers, as well as leather lining with taped interior seams. Western boots have never been this comfortable thanks to the Twisted X CellStretch Comfort Technology. twistedx.com

MATADOR

STYLE: WBSN015

Release your wild side in this Matador bootie. This sleek 10” bootie features full grain leather, a snip toe, and a 2.5” fashion heel. The Matador bootie is just as comfortable as it is bold thanks to the CellSole® cushioned footbed that provides cloud-like comfort all day long. blackstarboots.com

MEDUSA

The Medusa boot is anything but something you won’t want to stare at. The neutral tones keep things casual while the fun designs on both the tops and bottoms make them unique. ferriniusa.com

Are you tired of losing weight and then gaining it back? This year get fit with Cowgirl Fit. You won’t regret it!

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With Cowgirl Fit, we help you get it off and help you keep it off! You will stay accountable by reporting in each day and stay motivated because we will be there to help push you on. You will gain support by not only us, but our community of cowgirls. ‘

If you want to get fit, why not do it with a group of women who have the same interests as you? Join us for our 60 Day Challenge!

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Are you a day planner type person, but found that the planners available don’t cater to all of your needs? That’s what I have found, so I have created both the pdf printable plan ner and the printed planners that focus on the business owner and cowgirl!

Finally a planner that you can add special sections to that spe cialize in your type of business or lifestyle!

They are easy to use! Order the pre-printed planner pages or the pdf format. Just print off, punch holes in your paper to include in your favorite notebook or planner style.

For example, are you a boutique owner and would like a special section in your planner to help with your business? How about working on a ranch? We have a kit for that as well as horsemanship and competition, fitness, a section to help with your social media posts and even a blog kit.

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if you order the already printed pages, you can also include the pdf option so that you never run out of pages and never have to buy another planner again! a very affordable and compre hensive way to get organized!

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Saddle Book

By: Susan Gentry

Finally t H ere is a co MPany t H at H as co Mbined cutting edge tec H nology to gi V e us

M ore ti M e W it H our H orses and t H e ot H er t H ings in

SaddleBook’s innovative design and leading-edge technology allows Western event producers and com petitors to produce or enter an event, run in it, watch it and enjoy it over and over all online, and even from the back of your horse.

Small weekly jackpots or large annual events, SaddleBook is here as a complete online solution from entries to management to get us back in the saddle.

EvEnt ManagEMEnt app

SaddleBook receives, organizes and lets you man age all of your entries, schedules and results any where and anytime.

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SaddleBook allows you to promote your event, receive entries and payments, manage your show day schedule and publish scores and results all in one place.

our li V es t H at M atter.

s addle b ook® is H ere to get us back in t H e saddle and aWay F ro M our F ile draW ers.

ConnECtIng pEoplE and EvEnts

SaddleBook expands your customer reach by publish ing your event to people already interested in horse competitions.

• Increase the size of your events

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FInanCIal BEnEFIts

SaddleBook has no up front costs or fees and allows you to receive payments for your event long before show day.

Find more at www.saddlebook.com

What’s In Our Bag

our new Favorite Handbag!

the lariats & lace tote car ries is gorgeous and carries everything we need and also has a hidden back wall for your conceal and carry. this is what is in our bag!

• cowgirl boss Planner

• Wallet

• cell Phone

• cell Phone bank

• ear Pods

• lotion

• Makeup bag

• reading glasses

• Mints

• built bar

• business cards

• Pen

• Hand sanitizer

this bag has room for it all and this is our choice for the nFr! (cont’d)

aMerican West

lariats & lace tote W/secret compartment

Multi-compartment tote with secret back compartment. Made from hand tooled vegetable tanned genuine leather. leather lacing along the front of the bag pieces these perfectly paired colors together. inside has 2 compart ments divided by a zippered pocket, also a zipper compartment and open pouches on sides. Hid den back wall compartment has zipper openings on either side on the bag, and is lined in genu ine chrome leather (pocket will fit gun of overall length 9” and overall height 6”). Each handbag includes a protective storage bag. Each piece is made by hand, one at a time. 13 x 11 x 4”Shoulder straps: 10” drop $218.00 www.americanwest.cc

cis Q’s & A’s

By: susan gentry Photos: Art of Aperture

Cowgirls In style: Where are you from?

Hailey Frederiksen: When I am home, I get to call my fam ily’s ranch in Wellington, Colorado home sweet home!

CIs: How many horses do you have and have you ridden horses all of your life?

H.F.: I have grown up in the saddle, riding right alongside my parents my entire life. We have six American Quarter Horses that we use for barrels, team roping and breakaway.

CIs: What are your hobbies, interests outside of rodeo?

H.F.: When you’ve grown up within this industry and are just as passionate as I am about it, you have very little time to pick up any other hobby. I grew up barrel racing with my mom and have now worked my way to the box and am learning how to rope with my dad. I held my very first title in 2009 as the Johnstown Saddle Club Princess, and oddly enough didn’t compete for this title but rather offered; I was willing to give it a try and haven’t looked back since. There was a time in my life where I took a step back from horses and devoted my self to dance, where I danced competitively for a studio and eventually worked my way up to become a professional cheer leader for a hockey team. But once a cowgirl, always a cow girl, and I got back in the saddle my junior year of college.

CIs: What is the hardest part of the competition?

H.F.: The hardest part of competition is not losing yourself. Ev eryone talks about the mold that you have to form yourself to, and that’s not the case. The Judges are not looking for a cookie cutter queen, they’re looking for the wonderfully and beauti fully made unique self that all of us girls are. As contestants, we receive so many opinions about who we should be or how we should act, but at the end of the day we know ourselves better than anyone else. I’ve always said, “be yourself; everyone else is already taken” (Oscar Wilde).

CIs: What has been some of the most rewarding experiences you have had this past year?

H.F.: I was once inspired by the women who have held this title, and I made it a personal goal of mine to pay it forward and be that inspiration to someone else; and I have done just that! (Continued...)

the Judges are not looking for a cookie cutter queen, they’re looking for the wonderfully and beautifully made unique self that all of us girls are.

Hailey Frederiksen Miss Rodeo America 2022

I have come to realize that what may be small mo ments for me may be a big moment for others, and could change the trajectory of their life; just as it had done for me. I have many experiences like this and will forever cherish those moments I have created with others!

CIs: What has been the most challenging?

H.F.:The most challenging would have to be being away from my family as much as I have been. I am an only child, along with both of my parents, so we are a very tight knit family that does practically everything together. However, it has been amazing getting to share this once-ina-lifetime oppor tunity with them because we have been in this together from day one!

CIs: We love your fash ion. What are some of your favorite brands and styles you like to wear?

H.F.: I have been considered the most fashionable, and as much as I would argue that I defi nitely have found my personal style and some go-to looks as I travel from rodeo to rodeo. Whether I’m flying or in the saddle, I love a good Wrangler button down and jeans. My favorite of theirs has been their new retro line! If I’m wanting to dress up for an appearance I can always count on Double D Ranchwear. They have so many cute styles to choose from and should be a staple in anyone’s closet! I’m also all about owning versatile pieces that go with anything, and that’s where Justin Boots and Montana Silversmiths come in. In the arena or at a formal event, I am ready to walk into any room with a smile and confidence when I’m dressed in my favorite Justin Boots and Montana Silversmiths. And being a Colorado gal, you can’t forget a Greeley Hat

Works hat. They sponsored me with an array of colors to match any outfit!

CIs: What advice would you give girls who are want ing to get involved in rodeo pageantry?

H.F.: For those wanting to be a part of the rodeo queen community, my biggest advice to you is to just say yes! I have tried to live life having no regrets, to look back and wish I would’ve just said yes to an opportunity or experience. I say, if you are thinking of wanting to try out for a title, just say yes and go for it! Also, the greatest advice I could share with any one wanting to enter to chase their dreams is to simply be yourself.

I promise you, things will become easier and more fun to do if you just be yourself.

CIs: What are your plans once your reign is complete?

H.F.: I have ac complished my first dream job and now I am about to land my second dream job. At the start of the new year I will join the Cow boy Channel team and continue to promote and preserve the western lifestyle that I am so extremely passionate about. I am beyond excited to start this next chapter in my life and eager to fur ther grow this industry!

You can find Hailey at the 2023 Miss Rodeo America Pageant November 27-December 4th in Las Vegas at the South Point Casino & Spa. Find more information and the schedule of events on the Miss Rodeo America website at www.missrodeoamerica.com CIS Magazine wants to thank Hailey for the year she has professionally represented the sport of rodeo.

Photo: Art of Aperture

the Miss rodeo america Pageant will be held at the south Point Hotel, casino & spa las Vegas, nevada november 27-december 4

Photo: Art of Aperture

NFR FASHION DAY FootweAr

Madison

simple with a touch of extrava gance, this pair of boots was meant to be seen. the soft and suppler leather along with the tooled snip toe detail come together perfectly to make a lasting impression. www.ferriniusa.com

kicks the olivia bennett by twisted x kicks are a walking work of art. they combine twisted x's sustain able materials and olivia's inspir ing nature-based art, this collec tion embodies the cross-section where nature, art, and fashion coexist. these kicks feature ecot Weed lining, blend85 recycled foam footbed, and a molded rub ber outsole integrated with ecofriendly rice husk, a repurposed agricultural by-product. www.twistedx.com

loaFer add some fun to your casual look with this trendy turquoise lace-up loafer. Its flex out sole and cushioned insole will provide you with comfort and style for all-day fun or an evening out with friends and family. www.ferriniusa.com

NFR FASHION

NIGHt FootweAr

tessa classy, stylish and easily acces sible! the tessa boot is meant to be shown off. this pair of boots will go with everything, and is able to dress up any outfit. The two tone brown color is classic with snip toe. www.ferriniusa.com

liberty black WoMen's star overlay Fashion booties- snip toe www.bootbarn.com

iV y did someone say wedding day boots? the ivy is the perfect pair of boots to help you get down that aisle to your future hubby! What's better is they are the gift that keeps on giving and can be worn as a dress boot for many events to come. www.ferriniusa.com

NFR FASHION HANDbAGs

Fringed coWgirl crossbody W/ Front coMPartMent

it is 100% ultra soft leather, with 8” fringe surrounding the bag it also has a 1 ½” comfort strap with a 24” drop for that perfect length, whether you use as a crossbody or on the shoulder. The bag is 8” wide x 9” tall with a zipper pocket inside. the exterior pocket has slots for credit card and ample room for a phone. www.americanwest.cc

Hair on Hide box Hand bag W/ leoPard accents

Made with a high quality leather theres something unique and classy that makes it easy to fall in love with this bag. genuine leather comes with a matching 1.5" wide detachable strap hand made handbag 12" by 13" by 4" snap closure fully line www.ranchandfamous.com

salty sallys large Hybrid tote. beautiful turquoise feather embossed leather with brown & white hair on hide accented with fringe down the front! 3 pockets inside & 1 outside. top zipper enclosure & handles are made of heavy embossed sustainable material for years of use.

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the Highlands genuine cowhide large crossbody bag www.ranchjunkie.com

aDrIan Brannan a

drian, a billboard chart topping singer-songwriter is equally at home in the branding pen, on stage or on a bucking horse. Musician and author of “dear cowgirl: Letters to Women,” Adrian Brannan grew up before the western world’s eyes as a singer. However, this retired ranch bronc rider and cowboy-girl is anything but ordinary.

We met up with adrian as she is attending georgetown university and gave us an update on what is going on in her life.

Adrian will be performing for the NFR, Sunday, Dec 4 Memorial Night

Cowgirls In Style Magazine: So good to catch up with you! Could you tell us a bit about yourself and where you grew up?

Adrian Brannan: I always have to hesitate for a split second when folks ask where I grew up. It isn’t a simple answer. Born in Southern California, raised between Nevada, Scotland, Swit zerland, Ukraine and back to the states again. In so many ways wherever my family wandered is where I considered home as a kid, and still do in a way to this day. My older sister and I were blessed to be raised by wild and adventurous pa rents who never let what was considered normal dictate their life choices. There were a few points throughout child hood I wished for a true hometown or a place to stay longer than a few years, but looking back I see how deeply a part of our family spirit that wandering was, and what a blessing it is to this day as I conti nue to live a legacy of always wanting to see what is over the next moun tain.

CIS: How did you get into singing?

Adrian: Ah, enter the loud and pre cocious secondborn child! I was practically born making noise. I’m awful to hunt with for that very reason. I can’t sit still for a moment and constantly singing or humming or playing the piano on my knees or writing poems on scraps of paper, the back of my hand while horseback, Yeti cooler tops or cafe napkins. My mother (God bless her) had both my sister and I playing classical pia no when we were little and taking lessons, and I remember focusing very intently on keeping my posture perfect while playing recitals in Scottish Castles that were much too grand to not take se riously. However, unlike my sister I never learned how to read music. I never could deal with those little black notes looking so perfect and bossy, and instead made things up and did what sounded

right. My ears never led me wrong, and I could pick out pretty much anything from the time I was little, either to sing or play on an instrument. As I got older, that love translated into Opera, and again my mother supported that passion. Until I was 13, those Italian arias were all I could imagine wanting to sing, but soon after I wrote my first few cowboy songs. They were composed by two chords on a pawn shop guitar (another long and odd story) and ended in a dare, a bet and me singing on the open mic stage at a cowboy poetry gathering. The most wonderful people in the world heard me, and came up afterwards to introduce themselves. I’ll never forget, they asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, and when they said they wanted to help me with a music ca reer I said I had to go find my parents and ask them. They en ded up changing my life, not just in rela tionship to music, but everything. Their names are Mike and Liz Vanderhoof, and they are the secondset of parents God gifted me with and the most precious of friends. They have always believed in and supported not only my musical ca reer–but been there through any and all life challenges, ready with a hug and the comfort only parents can give. I truly don’t know what I’d do without them.

adrian singing

credit: bud Force for cavenders

credit: bud Force for cavenders

CIS: How did Dear Cowgirl come about?

Adrian: Dear Cowgirl began as a letter in response to a young woman struggling with the fall out of abuse after she read an article in which I first began to speak out about my experiences with violence. I never intended for it to become what it has today, but through the years of watching it gather steam and take-on a life of its own, I understand the purpose behind the pain I experienced early in life. For years I questioned why certain things had happened to me, but today I look back and simply feel thankful for the gift of healing and joy. Today, I get to take those negative experiences and harness what I have learned to help others. It is a gift to focus on trying to make the world a better place rather than lamenting its hardships. Dear Cowgirl has become a social move ment, (now TWO!) two bestselling books, an online community and blog, and the common thread of hope binding together those who refuse to give up.

CIS: You are an opening act for the NFR correct? Could you give us a little information about that ?

Adrian: YES! Absolutely incredible. There are no words. I’ve had the objective of singing at the NFR listed on my life goals since I was 15 (no really, I can show you my very messy diaries from that time!) and when I got the phone call I didn’t believe it. I have a horrible habit of not being easy to reach as I detest tech nology and phones and sometimes just turn it all off and disappear for weeks or months at a time. Well, these lovely folks called and said they wanted to talk and I just never listened or called back. So they kept calling. Then I realized it wasn’t a joke and I better get packed and head to Vegas. I’ll tell you what, pretty top notch day to be a cowboy singer! I am so honored to have been asked back to perform after last year, and especially for Memorial Night as we remember the folks who aren’t with us now.

adrian with Volume 1 of dear cowgirl

dear cowgirl Volume 1

CIS: Update us on what you are currently doing. We hear you are at Georgetown? Is your dog, Lefty there with you?

Adrian: I am doing everything and anything possible in life at 110 mph! Attending graduate school has been a dream of mine for years, and after completing my undergraduate degree while living out of my truck and camping my way across America I knew I could do anything....especially if I had access to running water and power! I used to do homework in National Parks and steal the internet from McDonalds and hotel par king lots to turn in my papers, but I got that degree. Attending Georgetown has been in my sights for years, and frankly this adventure has been one of the wildest yet. I love the University, the campus, my professors, classmates and the beautiful friends I have made. The diversity of folks attending SSP (Security Studies Pro gram) is incredible to experience and I learn something everyday from my cohort outside, as well as inside the classroom. There is an immense feeling of pride and ho nor felt in being able to call myself a Hoya, and I hope to encourage young people in the ranching and ag world to chase their academic goals, as well as immerse them selves in atmospheres outside of their comfort zones.

And of course Lefty is here! He is quite proud to be an honorary Hoya and attends classes with me on occasion.

i HoPe to encourage young PeoPle in tHe ran cHing and ag World to cHase tHeir acadeMic goals, as Well as iMMerse tHeMselVes in atMosPHeres outside oF tHeir coMFort zones.

adrian brannan

It doesn’t matter if we’re chasing cows (he’s scared of them), singing (he sits backstage until I’m done), in the wilderness writing poetry or rolling down the road in the truck–he is always up for an adventure. He loves Washington D.C. but we both are still a lil confused by this whole leash thing!

georgetown university by gloria Vargas

CIS: If you were to give young girls any advice on life, what would it be?

Adrian: The only thing I do not believe in is giving up, and running out of coffee. Hugs are to be given, calves roped and wildflowers picked. Family is ev erything, chances should be taken, and you should do something that scares you as frequently as possible. Songs are meant to be shared with friends over camp fires, books are meant to have notes in the margins and your heart is never so shattered that it cannot be re paired with love. Life is hard, but you are not alone. You have purpose and are precious, you matter. You are so very loved.

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and are Precious, you Matter. you are so Very loVed.

adrian brannan

credit: liz brannan

ranCh LIFE WILD rags

By: susan gentry

r anc H l i F e Wild r ags is a M odern look on an old tradition located in W estern c anada. Find t H eir boot H at t H e n F r at t H e ro P er c oW boy Market P lace at Mandalay b ay, b oot H #555

ranch Life Wild rags is a family run ranch, including purebred horned hereford cattle located in central saskatchewan, Canada. they still do all the cattle stuff with their horses and the whole family gets involved!

ranch-Life Wild rags was started as a side project four years ago when Dalynn ramsay was looking for a new and unique, silk wild rag and couldn’t find any she liked. she has a couple friends who are amazing western photographers and she asked them if she could borrow some for an idea - they thought she was crazy and said, “absolutely”. she spent two years trying out different silks, silk blends, heavy, light, wool silk, etc. etc. Between her husband, her in-laws, their 4 kids and herself, they finally found the silk that checked all the boxes for a working ranch. they’ve been open for retail business for two years and have worked hard to build a credible and reliable brand. “We have been able to provide wholesale to our favorite western stores, including Lammle’s Western Wear - Canada’s largest line of western clothing stores and have been a sponsor for the Canadian Finals rodeo contestants by providing them a one of a kind wild rag when they receive their back tag the last two years.”

Check out the next two pages for their fashions.

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B OOt H #555 At M AN dALAy B Ay

GiFT ideAs For FAMilY For

daVa’s FaVorite leatHer bag genuine leather option to add genu ine leather 10” fringe Comes with a matching 1.5” wide detachable strap Handmade Handbag 17”x 13”x 4” Mag netic snap closure lined on large sides and bottom with genuine leather www.ranchandfamous.com

sulliVan gloVe “one of the last us glove makers; Enduring craftsmanship since 1941.” order at www.sullivanglove.com

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Hobby Horse rosalind Jacket paired with greeley Hat Works custom hat and liberty black boots

kirstie Marie Photography stylist: Paige Morgan Model: danielle reinhart location: story book stables in scottsdale, az

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Hobby Horse reina Jacket paired with Jacquard Wild rag in Petrol, kimes ranch lola soho Jeans, rasp design earrings, and custom leather bag by @thewesternfashionpaige

kirstie Marie Photography stylist: Paige Morgan Model: danielle reinhart location: story book stables in scottsdale, az

Hobby Horse Hannah Jacket in indigo paired with Fringe big concho Wild rag

Photographer: kirstie Marie Photography stylist: Paige Morgan Model: lauren kelsey location: story book stables in scottsdale, az

Hobby Horse Victoria Jacket in chocolate paired with liberty black boots

Photographer: kirstie Marie Photography stylist: Paige Morgan Model: caitlin oponski location: story book stables in scottsdale, az

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