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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June 29, 2023
The week of July 4th, known as ‘Cowboy Christmas’, indicates a very lucrative week full of surprises and elation, tons of rodeos and oodles of money to be won. It's grueling and spectacular at the same time. Gift wrapped in expectations, adrenaline, and money. Even entering these rodeos has a sense of suspense and anticipation. The excitement of finding out when you’re up and what stock you draw is like waking up Christmas morning to see what’s under the tree!
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May 25, 2022
There are many parallels in life, golf and rodeo. Similarities stand out and probably explains why so many cowboys’ golf! Once we have our goals in sight, life becomes an effort of refining our tools and capabilities in such a way that helps us move more effectively towards those aims. Take aim like an archer, when the string is pulled back, tension is what drives the arrow to its target. Use the tension generated from playing the game to reach your goals, highest potential, and greatest capa...
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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 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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October 26, 2015
World Champion Bull Rider Shane Proctor knows what it takes to be a Champion. He demands the best of himself and his equipment. Durability and fit stand out as the number one reasons bull riders use Tiffany gloves. Tiffany specializes in custom tanned deer and elk hides to make their gloves. Other gloves only last maybe 10 rides; the quality of Tiffany’s lets you get 30 or 40 rides.
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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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