CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE Every item in our Gift Guide this year comes

from Western Horse Review Christmas 2020

BUILDING ON TRADITION Our spotlight is on Alberta Boot Co

We’re all about making the best of the season and shopping local this year!

Here are some wonderful ideas for new family traditions and gift giving suggestions. Whether you’re into making memories or just making someone happy, you’re guaranteed to find some new Christmas treasures within these pages.

By Jenn Webster

Make a statement with one of these unique and custom jackets from Prairie Girl Couture. Available in either denim or sherpalined coats, each piece is up-cycled with Pendleton wool sewn on the front and back panels. No two are the same. Ranging from $80-$110. www.prairiegirlcouture.com A wild rag from Pale Horse Ranch is on everyone’s list this year. Handmade in Alberta, these stylish and warm rags are 100% silk and every purchase of one means a 5% donation is sent back to a local charity. Be cozy and feel good about how they support your

community. $60 www.palehorseranch.ca These splash-happy rain boots from Pendleton, available in. Various styles at Classic Rodeo Boutique have cushioned insoles, moisture-wicking linings and iconic designs. Starting at $189.

Find Classic Rodeo on Facebook.

Get your loved one a pair of excellently manufactured boots, handcrafted right in Calgary, AB. Utilizing the finest materials available to ensure fit, comfort and durability Alberta Boot Company is the place to visit for boot styles in a variety of colors and materials in men’s and ladies styles. Prices range from $375.00 to $2,100. www.albertaboot.com The Comfort-Fit SMx Air Ride Saddle Pad from Professional’s Choice is contoured to follow the curve of the horse’s spine. As a result, the pad locks in place on the horse’s back, allowing full movement. The SMx Air Ride core absorbs shock and improves saddle fit for ultimate equine comfort. $320.

www.lammles.com

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With some of the boldest, prettiest prints around, Brown Creek Wild Rags make perfect Christmas treasures. These silk scarves are available in a variety of sizes, hand-sewn in Alberta and made from quality fabric and thread. Brown Creek also offers digitizing and can add your letter brand or company logo to any scarf!

Starting at $55. www.browncreekwildrags.com

Customize your walls with coverings detailing your western lifestyle from renowned Alberta artist, Shannon Lawlor. This dynamic and daring wallpaper is uniquely designed in a variety of patterns and steeped with authenticity. All styles make for a strong compliment to any West inspired décor. From $5 USD. slcheval.com

Featuring the colourful and spirited bronc ride, Kicking Holes in the Sky from Shannon Lawlor is the perfect way to compliment any cowboy or cowgirl’s outfit. This pop of colour will be sure to add a versatile staple to your wardrobe. $55. www.shannonlawlor.com From jewelry, to headbands, earrings and more, Prairie Girl Couture (PGC) offers everything a cowgirl needs to dress up her outfit. PCG is a mobile and online boutique based out of Saskatoon, passionate about bringing in pieces that are fun and functional in any horse sport, or capable of “ranch-ing up” your going-to-town clothes. Inquire for pricing. prairiegirlcouture.com This colorful horse stable from Schleich boasts a lot of fun features and endless fun for little cowpokes! With seven cute animals, two horse boxes, farmers Paul and Laura and lots of accessories, it is easy to reproduce the daily work on the farm. Our favourite part are the little ducklings on the seesaw. $160.

www.lammles.com

Look stylish and warm at the same time with 1/4 zip sherpa pullover from Wrangler featuring side seam pockets and sherpa lined inner collarband. Available at Lammle’s Western Wear. $89.

www.lammles.com

PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFTS!

These gauntlet gloves in supple deer skin by Patricia Wolf are hand-painted and available from Classic Rodeo Boutique. With a flourish of fringe, the soft leather they are made from will conform to your hand and become a part of you. Great for trail rides, home town parades, and staying warm on wintry days. $289. Find Classic

Rodeo on Facebook.

from BROWN CREEK Wild Rags free shipping on standard orders

He’ll love a new lid from Smithbilt Hats under the tree this Christmas! Choose from hundreds of colours and styles in felt or straw versions and celebrate his western lifestyle with a hat crafted in Alberta. Prices start at $60.

www.smithbilthats.com

Call 1-877-625-4032 for ordering and retail locations www.browncreekwildrags.com

This crossbody tote from Twisted X, has lots of room on the inside to carry her wallet and any items she may need for the day. The bag features a tooled leather, cowhide and stud detail bag closure and adjustable strap, leather fringe detail on the sides, zipper closure and woven Aztec pattern on the front and back. $250. www.lammles.com

Create the perfect Christmas table or gift someone with festive placemats, custom designed to your personal needs. Hitch N Stitch Design is an Alberta company that can craft these linen placemats (set of four) exactly as you’d like them, creating a perfectly, thoughtful and meaningful gift. $45/set.

www.hitchnstitchdesign.net

Finally, scotch mints made just for horses! Rewardz Horse Treats Inc. recently launched a classic peppermint treat that will be sold across Canada through tack stores and equine retailers. Made with natural peppermint oil and registered with the Animal Feed Division of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Rewardz Horse Treats are are proudly made in Canada. Find them on Facebook.

Get your kids off their iPads and outdoors this winter with a dune buggy GIO GT125 from Dog Bone Recreational. With a 120cc, four-stroke, singlecylinder, air cooled engine, automatic transmission and electric start, this

model is great for children ages five to ten. $2,154. www.dogbonerec.com Need to give your arena an edge? The EquiGroomer-QD from Conterra can be pulled by an ATV or compact tractor and offers superior subsurface preparation. The easy-to-read depth gauge shows you how deep you’re grooming, allowing the operator to adjust as required – creating the perfect arena surface every time. Inquire for pricing. www.conterragroomers.com

FUN CHRISTMAS TREATS

Have you ever made maple syrup snow candy? This year would be a great time to try it out with your family! It’s easy. Get yourself 100% pure maple syrup and then prep some snow. You can either pack the snow down in a section of clean snow outside, or on a baking sheet. The snow needs to be firmly packed so it can hold hot syrup.

Heat the syrup in a pot until boiling. Remove from heat and immediately (and carefully) pour the melted liquid into lines on your packed snow. Use a popsicle stick to press into the syrup and roll it up around the stick. Or you can also pour the syrup into small splashes on the snow and use a spoon to scoop it up in smaller pieces.

MAKE SNOW CANDY Maple Syrup and Snow! Doesn’t get much easier!

WILDRAGS AND SKULL CREATIONS

For the Rock and Roll Cowgirl and Cowboy in your life Locally Made in Alberta Hand made 100% Silk Wildrags Skull Creations and Western Accessories

COUTURE

b Curated Western Fashion b Custom Denim b Graphic Tees b Vintage Pieces

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These adorable, cowl neck sweaters are hand-made from the coziest fleece patterns. Choose from the Sunset, Cayuse, Brumby or Coyote designs. Allow Prairie Girl Couture two weeks to make your custom sweater. $85. www.prairiegirlcouture.com These beautiful tea towels, set of three, are ideal gift for a neighbour or friend. Made from 100% cotton and sizing 18” x 28”, the towels can be embroidered exactly as you’d like. Put a brand on them or even an adorable Christmas theme. Crafted by Hitch N Stitch Design. $25/set. www.hitchnstitchdesign.net

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Choose three or more cheeses to place in multiple locations on your board. Next, use two or more kinds of crackers to compliment the types of cheese you will be serving. Sliced baguette, Wheat Thins or Raincoast Crisps are all good options. Now it’s time to arrange the meats in a creative way around the board –try to avoid pulling slices out and placing them in rows straight out of their packaging. Ham, cervelat salami or pieces of beef jerky are always popular with cowboys. Then add condiments such as red pepper jelly to give the charcuterie a pop of colour (and flavor on top of cheeses) or cranberry sauce. Finally, top soft cheese wheels (like brie or camembert) with pomegranate seeds for a beautiful finish. Fill in any open spaces with sprigs of pine trees, peeled Christmas orange slices, candy canes and olives. Enjoy!