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The Western Edge, Ltd is one of the largest Western Wear Retailer's in Iowa with Western Stores in Humboldt and Ames and is a premier western clothier, offering unique western wear clothing for men, women and children. Including western belts, western wear belt buckles, cowboy boots, work boots, girls and boys cowboy boots for children, cowboy hats, western clothing, womens and mens western shirts, vintage western shirts, John Deere hoodies, hooded sweat shirts saddles and tack, Tucker saddles, trail saddles, equine, equestrian, horse supplies, western gifts, home accessories, western lifestyle items, men's western wear, women's western wear. Plus the largest selection of exclusive Ariat boots, exclusive Dan Post boots, and exclusive Lucchese boots around!!! Proud to be one of the largest saddle dealers in the area!!!

Be sure to check out their new website at www.ShopWesternEdge.com

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www.rodeoattitude.com

We are in the process of adding many of the used items traded in during the National High School Rodeo Finals trade show. As well, we are also including some amazing deals on items we overstocked including chaps, bronc saddles, vests and more.

http://www.usrodeosupply.com/Shop-Rodeo-Gear/Clearance

First come first served basis, while supplies last.

Better take a look...

The event features the world's toughest professional cowboys competing for over $100 000 in prize money and the prestige of being crowned the 2008 National Finals Rodeo Elixa Bull Riding International Champion for 2008. 'Akubra Homicidal' and 'Matrix' are just 2 of Australia's 250 meanest bulls that test the worlds premiere cowboy talent on hand. This event is the largest bull riding championship to ever be held in Australia, and is ranked as one of the most prestigious rodeo events in the world, it also features top Australian ring announcing talent, protection clowns and professional international protection clown,'DICI', from Brazil. The star studded line up includes the newly crowned World Number #1 Wesley Silcox from America, Aussie superstars Rhys Angland and Brad Pierce and the top placed 1st and 2nd seeded riders from each of the following countries: Brazil, United States of America, Canada, and New Zealand, rounded out with 42 of the best riders from our land. This is more than man against beast, it is man overcoming his fears and pursuing his dreams. We will follow all of the bone splitting action as competitors battle it out for the top honor. We will go behind the scene to find out who these heroes of the outback really are. We will meet their families, hear their stories and experience the agony and ecstasy in their struggle to the top...

Two decades ago Phoenix Performance Products pioneered the first equestrian vest under the Tipperary name. Today we are proud to say that we are the largest manufacturer of equestrian vests in the world. With manufacturing facilities located in both Canada and China we sell to virtually every horse nation Internationally. The Tipperary vest remains the most popular vest in the world.

Constant improvement has been both the hallmark of our business and the cornerstone of our success. Our first body protectors were designed under the Tipperary brand to protect cross-country riders. Today, the wide array of Tipperary vest models has evolved to become a staple piece of protective
attire worn by virtually every disciple in the equestrian world.

While the Tipperary brand addresses virtually every discipline in the Equestrian world; our Phoenix brand has applied our knowledge to pioneer the first Rodeo vests. Now Phoenix Rough Stock Rodeo vests are worn by almost every Steer Wrestler, Bull, Saddle Bronc and Bareback Rider competing in today’s rodeos.

Today at Phoenix we continue to apply our expertise and technologies into other sports protective-wear areas including Hockey, Baseball, Football, Lacrosse, Karting and Snowmobiling to name a few.

Our introduction of the innovative Tipperary Sportage helmet moves the Tipperary brand into yet another area of innovative product design which better addresses the needs of today’s equestrian athletes.

At Phoenix Performance Products our customers are important and we and make sure they get the best product support and help possible through our customer service group.

Phoenix Performance Products has a strong dealer network throughout North America and has the best International distribution network in the business.

Just one more reason more champions wear and have worn a Tipperary or Phoenix vest than any other vest on the market.

www.phoenixperformance.com

DONNELL PUBLIC RELATIONS

503 N Main Street   Ste 712

Pueblo, CO 81003

719-543-6458

                        WOMEN IN AMERICAN RODEO PROFILED IN LEADING

                                    FOREIGN WOMEN’S MAGAZINE

            Twoj Styl (Your Style) the leading women’s magazine in Poland recently published a four-page article profiling several the women involved in American rodeo and bull riding. Among the athletes and personalities included in the story and photos were Kaila Mussell, the only woman bronc rider in the PRCA, two time NFR barrel racing contestant, Tana Poppino, California woman bull rider Jamie Walker and popular rodeo television personality Pam Minick. The story appeared in the magazine’s May edition

            Earlier this year, Iza Stachurska, the magazine’s New York-based reporter contacted Mike Donnell, owner of Donnell Rodeo Promotions in Pueblo, Colorado  to ask for assistance in identifying women to be included in the story and help in arranging interviews and photos.

            “Iza told me that the magazine was doing a series on women from around the world who were involved in activities that would be exciting but unfamiliar to its readers,” Donnell said. “She decided women in American rodeo fit the bill.  She  wanted to interview women from different facets of the sport but wanted women who had interesting personal stories outside the arena,” said Donnell.  “Clearly Kaila, Tana, Jamie and Pam met those qualifications.”

            With a circulation of 600,000, Twoj Styl is the equal of similar women’s publications in the U.S. with its coverage of fashion, lifestyle and extravagant use of color photography.

            “We have asked the editor for any feedback she might receive on the story, Donnell added. “Who know, maybe some readers will decide to visit a rodeo or bull riding event when they visit the U.S.”

The Des Moines Register is enhancing its Website by featuring local business experts. "Business Edge's expertise in a range of topics will help us connect readers and promote conversation among entrepreneurs, executives and others," said Lynn Hicks, executive business editor.

Recently I was asked to join the group of local experts based on my experience building a successful eCommerce company and to publish information on the Des Moines Registers Blog.

Many of the folks involved have played a key role in helping us build our business. Feel free to reach out to any of the resources as they can be extremely benefitial to your success.

I need to apologize to you for the delay in frequent postings. Things have been a total blur since the NABA Finals (Jan.) in Memphis.

Over the last few weeks we've been hitting the road with the mobile unit attending events in

• Dubuque, Iowa -Wisconsin Wrangler Division
• LaMoni, IA - NABA/WPRA
• Trenton, Mo - NFPB/BOA
• Lavern, Mn - NFPB/BOA
• Fort Madison, IA - Iowa High School Finals

We've been extremely busy this year with on-line orders coming in from around the world.

The big project at hand right now is planning for the National High School Rodeo Association Finals in Farmington, New Mexico. We'll be hitting the road on July 15th and returning July 29th. We will have a huge selection of (SADDLE BARN, PHOENIX PERFORMANCE VESTS, FAST BACK ROPES and others)rodeo gear on hand and will have several of our manufactures reps on-site to answer questions. We will also be offering a safety seminar conducted by Phil Smith of Phoenix Performance Products on Sat. July 19th and Sun July 20th.

From what I can tell, although painful for most, fuel prices sure haven't kept contestants at home. All the events we have attended have had equal or higher number of contestants than previous years. Everyone I spoke with was annoyed at the prices, however no one mentioned staying home. I can say for us it has kept us closer to home for now. We are circling the tri-state area and we'll make the run out west for the NHSRA Finals and play it by ear after that.

Better run for now....

SPUR IT UP!

Congrat's to "Big Ron Craver the Cowboy Saver" and Todd Crase of White Buffalo/Extreme Bull Riding Tour for their recent induction into the Iowa High School Rodeo Hall of Fame.