Dave Wagner - 2023 Legend Inductee - Montana Pro Rodeo Hall & Wall of Fame

Dave Wagner - 2023 Legend Inductee - Montana Pro Rodeo Hall & Wall of Fame

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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Basic Truths Still Hold True

Basic Truths Still Hold True

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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Connolly Saddlery...Buy a Legacy

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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What sets the Connolly saddles apart from other saddles

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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Does This Boot Fit?

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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