October 09, 2023
From the age of 8, PRCA Gold Card holder, Dave Wagner began accumulating buckles and saddles competing in timed-event and rough stock anywhere he could find to enter. He didn’t care what event it was. He just liked to win. Junior and Youth rodeos blended into High School rodeos, then College rodeos, and onto Open and Amateur rodeos. In 1975, at age 24, Dave got his Pro card, deciding to focus on bull riding. That decision produced 5 Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Championships -1976, 77, 78, 79, a...
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August 12, 2023
Aaron Flint, host of Montana Talks, could only think of two words to describe his flight over Billings, Montana with the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels on Aug 9, 2023, as “unbelievably incredible.”
Bo Wagner, owner of Connolly Saddlery was honored when Yellowstone International Air Show producer stopped by the store to ask if he could provide 72 cowboy hats for the pilots. It was a feat in and of itself to have all the sizes in stock, but Bo loaded his horse trailer full of hats and delivered them t...
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January 07, 2022
Everyone has their own style. Find yours. Every horse has their own unique style. Find it. Once you do perfecting it becomes much easier. Is there something you do every day that builds a stronger team for you? Is there something you do that builds a bond between you and your horse? Thoughtful affection is powerful.
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October 01, 2021
Ranch Rodeo is a team format of cowboys and cowgirls from different ranches competing against each other in events that replicate every day work done on a ranch. Contestants are working ranch hands and this is their way to relax and have a little fun after a hard day's work! This is a chance to showcase their talents.
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October 26, 2015
The expression "it fits like a glove" is universal to describe comfort because of fit. A saddle the sits uniformly on the horses back "fits like a glove". There are no gaps; no pinch; no rock; just a smooth overall feel.
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October 26, 2015
The self-imposed standards of our family-owned saddle company are exemplified by the intricacy of our hand-made, hand-tooled saddles...a symbol of excellence...passed down over the generations. To see a Granddaughter or Grandson get their new Connolly saddle - just like their Grandparents or Mom and Dad did - tugs at heart-strings.
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August 13, 2015
Four things assure your boot fits correctly. The vamp should fit snug over the top of your foot's arch. The ball of your foot should sit at the widest part of the boot. The heel should slip a little at first. Try on both boots and fit your larger foot!
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