March 13, 2024
What’s the intrigue? Is it rugged individualism, uniqueness, freedom, or mystery? People can appreciate it from afar or join right in and be part of it. The trends are not inclusive to only the authentic. Everyone can wear boots, throw on a denim jacket, buy a straw hat. Enjoy the feel and get a taste of the West.
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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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May 31, 2023
When you realize the horse you have may be ‘the one’, what’s next?
Everything has a process. Learn to stride with that process. There is a time of personal growth ahead if you are going through a time of discouragement! Keep in contact with books and people that enlarge your horizon and make it possible for you to stretch yourself. Do not be guided by impulse. Be directed by reality.
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March 24, 2023
Connolly Saddlery, in its 111th year of business, carries on its original promise of providing customers quality products and honesty about what it’s selling.
Nothing is more convincing than the simple unembellished word of a satisfied customer. “I got a pair of these last week, and they are the most comfortable boots I have ever owned in my life. They are awesome. Fit like a glove from day 1!!!”
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August 10, 2022
Too many barrel racers succeed for you not to learn exactly how they did it - and how to follow in their steps. If you're passionate about the sport many will help you harness these secrets. Access top experts for their knowledge; get motivation from those closely invested in your success; engage people with passion to help others hone their skills, willing to mentor more intensive than anything ever offered before.
These 3 key factors fast-forward success for anyone in any sport.
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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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January 05, 2019
My job as co-owner of a western store and saddlery is to take everything I see, hear and read and determine if - and how - it will impact our industry. I don't just look for shifts in fashion and function, but also in technology, design, consumer behavior and so much more.
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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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October 26, 2015
Quality is always Number One priority with Connolly's. Our saddles are custom, hand-crafted, built-to-use. Saddle fit is our specialty. The perfect horse, rider, saddle combination allows Peak Performance.
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