Casey Jordan
Member
The 2012 Art of the Cowboy Makers contest is in the books! The competition was very tough in all categories.
With over 100 entries, 7 different countries and 22 states involved it was a GREAT event. We want to thank all who entered to make this the caliber of event it has become. The level of craftsmanship seems to raise the bar every year. Also, a big Thank You too all the entrants who attended in person, it was good to see old friends and meet some new makers and their families.
Please check out our Face Book page for pictures and comments of this years contest. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Art-of-the-Cowboy-Makers/495937530011
We strive to make this contest bigger and better each year so if you have any questions or comments Please just let me know!
A Special THANK YOU to all our 2012 contest sponsors!!
With out these Sponsors this contest would not be possible!
Let them know you appreciate their Sponsorship and Support!
Allen & Cathy Wilkinson - Champion & People's Choice Boots
Brighton Feed & Saddlery - Champion Braider
Tejas Industries - People's Choice Braider
Panhandler Leather Co. - Champion Chaps
Dave & Kristi Wilson - People's Choice Chaps
ArtCords, LLC. - Champion & People's Choice Cinch
GRS Tools & Training - Champion Engraver
Silver King - People's Choice Engraver
High Plains Travel - Champion Hats
Lid Locker - People's Choice Hats
Barry King Tools - Champion Leather Carver
Leather Machine Co. Inc. - People's Choice Leather Carver
Colorado Saddle Makers Association - Champion Saddle Maker
Davie & Rachel Richardson - People's Choice Saddle Maker
Dave Hewitt - Champion Spurs
Round-Up Productions - People's Choice Spurs
Casey & LeEllen Jordan - Champion & People's Choice Youth
Corporate Sponsors
ro Rodeo Hall of Fame
Leather Crafters and Saddlers Journal
Round-Up Productions (Contest Host)
Associate Sponsor:Sheridan Leather Outfitters
Congratulations to all the winners! 2012 Art of the Cowboy Makers contest results
Boots:
1st: Paul Krause - Az.
2nd: Dan Schwarz & Keni Crane - Mt.
3rd: Bill Niemczyk - Ct.
People's Choice: Shane Deeter - Ut.
Braiding:
1st: Eberth Chauca - Peru
2nd: Pablo Lozano - Argentina
3rd: Chris Barr - Australia
Peoples Choice: Ed Pass - Az.
Chaps:
1st: Nancy Martiny - Id.
2nd: Don Butler - Wy.
3rd: Chris Andre - Co.
People's Choice - Nancy Martiny - Id.
Cinches:
1st: Alison Stockland - Or.
2nd: Diane DeWeese - Wa.
3rd: Darin Alexander - Ak.
People's Choice: Alison Stockland - Or.
Engraving:
1st: Rex Crawford - Co.
2nd: Kendall Smith - Mt.
3rd: Bev Gilger - Id.
People's Choice: Rex Crawford - Co.
Hats:
1st: Kody Jacobs - Ut.
2nd: Holly Jacobs - Ut.
3rd: Klaus Inderfurth - Germany
People's Choice: Gene Baldwin - Or.
Leather Carving:
1st: Nancy Martiny - Id.
2nd: Don Butler - Wy
3rd: Mike Eslick - Ok.
People's Choice: Nancy Martiny - Id.
Saddles:
1st: Don Butler - Wy.
2nd: Nancy Martiny - Id.
3rd: Terry Henson - Tx.
People's Choice: Don Butler - Wy.
Spurs:
1st: Dossie Cribbs - Tx.
2nd: Rex Crawford - Co.
3rd: Gannon Leifheit - Co.
People's Choice: Dossie Cribbs - Tx.
Youth:
1st: Rainie Schwarz - Mt. (Boots)
2nd: Rachel Freshour - Or. (Saddle)
3rd: Toby Barr - Australia (Whip)
People's Choice: Rachel Freshour - Or. (Saddle)
All awards were well deserved and earned, not given, EARNED!
You will be getting an email soon with exciting news of next years contest.
Any comments or suggestions are WELCOME!
With over 100 entries, 7 different countries and 22 states involved it was a GREAT event. We want to thank all who entered to make this the caliber of event it has become. The level of craftsmanship seems to raise the bar every year. Also, a big Thank You too all the entrants who attended in person, it was good to see old friends and meet some new makers and their families.
Please check out our Face Book page for pictures and comments of this years contest. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Art-of-the-Cowboy-Makers/495937530011
We strive to make this contest bigger and better each year so if you have any questions or comments Please just let me know!
A Special THANK YOU to all our 2012 contest sponsors!!
With out these Sponsors this contest would not be possible!
Let them know you appreciate their Sponsorship and Support!
Allen & Cathy Wilkinson - Champion & People's Choice Boots
Brighton Feed & Saddlery - Champion Braider
Tejas Industries - People's Choice Braider
Panhandler Leather Co. - Champion Chaps
Dave & Kristi Wilson - People's Choice Chaps
ArtCords, LLC. - Champion & People's Choice Cinch
GRS Tools & Training - Champion Engraver
Silver King - People's Choice Engraver
High Plains Travel - Champion Hats
Lid Locker - People's Choice Hats
Barry King Tools - Champion Leather Carver
Leather Machine Co. Inc. - People's Choice Leather Carver
Colorado Saddle Makers Association - Champion Saddle Maker
Davie & Rachel Richardson - People's Choice Saddle Maker
Dave Hewitt - Champion Spurs
Round-Up Productions - People's Choice Spurs
Casey & LeEllen Jordan - Champion & People's Choice Youth
Corporate Sponsors
ro Rodeo Hall of FameLeather Crafters and Saddlers Journal
Round-Up Productions (Contest Host)
Associate Sponsor:Sheridan Leather Outfitters
Congratulations to all the winners! 2012 Art of the Cowboy Makers contest results
Boots:
1st: Paul Krause - Az.
2nd: Dan Schwarz & Keni Crane - Mt.
3rd: Bill Niemczyk - Ct.
People's Choice: Shane Deeter - Ut.
Braiding:
1st: Eberth Chauca - Peru
2nd: Pablo Lozano - Argentina
3rd: Chris Barr - Australia
Peoples Choice: Ed Pass - Az.
Chaps:
1st: Nancy Martiny - Id.
2nd: Don Butler - Wy.
3rd: Chris Andre - Co.
People's Choice - Nancy Martiny - Id.
Cinches:
1st: Alison Stockland - Or.
2nd: Diane DeWeese - Wa.
3rd: Darin Alexander - Ak.
People's Choice: Alison Stockland - Or.
Engraving:
1st: Rex Crawford - Co.
2nd: Kendall Smith - Mt.
3rd: Bev Gilger - Id.
People's Choice: Rex Crawford - Co.
Hats:
1st: Kody Jacobs - Ut.
2nd: Holly Jacobs - Ut.
3rd: Klaus Inderfurth - Germany
People's Choice: Gene Baldwin - Or.
Leather Carving:
1st: Nancy Martiny - Id.
2nd: Don Butler - Wy
3rd: Mike Eslick - Ok.
People's Choice: Nancy Martiny - Id.
Saddles:
1st: Don Butler - Wy.
2nd: Nancy Martiny - Id.
3rd: Terry Henson - Tx.
People's Choice: Don Butler - Wy.
Spurs:
1st: Dossie Cribbs - Tx.
2nd: Rex Crawford - Co.
3rd: Gannon Leifheit - Co.
People's Choice: Dossie Cribbs - Tx.
Youth:
1st: Rainie Schwarz - Mt. (Boots)
2nd: Rachel Freshour - Or. (Saddle)
3rd: Toby Barr - Australia (Whip)
People's Choice: Rachel Freshour - Or. (Saddle)
All awards were well deserved and earned, not given, EARNED!
You will be getting an email soon with exciting news of next years contest.
Any comments or suggestions are WELCOME!
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