One of the more exciting draws of the Canadian Finals Rodeo and Farmfair s roster of competitions happens before man or animal ever exert themselves in the arena. It s the Northlands Draft Horse Auction, and it s where a friendly spirit of competition and community support ignite some good old-fashioned western rivalry.

It s very exciting, very western, with the auctioneer hollering at top of his lungs, guys making bids, screaming, horses getting riled up & every-one s gets excited, says Kevin Danyluk, committee member of the Draft Horse Pull and Auction.

The Draft Horse Pull itself is a brawny test of strength, sheer determination and years of disciplined athleticism & and the auction to compete for bragging rights as sponsor of the performing teams is a surprisingly adrenaline-filled precursor to the main event, says Kevin. Ten per cent of the proceeds from this year s sponsorship auction will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Northern Alberta, adding another layer of motivation for upping the ante. Sixty per cent of the Draft Horse Pull sponsorship auction dollars go to the teams being bid on, and the remaining 30 per cent is put into a pool toward prize dollars for the winners. The highest bidder for the auction is rewarded with a ride in a hitch wagon in the competition arena before the pull.

Interested sponsors register on November 4 before the auction, which happens on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m., at Northlands Edmonton EXPO Centre in Hall B. The Draft Horse Pull itself happens the next day, Sunday, Nov. 6 at 3 p.m. in Hall D.

We usually kick off the auction with the wild card, explains Kevin. The winner of the opening wild card auction gets to pick from the field of competitors what team they want to sponsor. After that, each remaining team s sponsorship is auctioned off, one at a time.

In the day leading up to the auction, sponsors are invited to attend Farmfair to meet the teams, preview the horses in the stalling area and chat with the teamsters, check where the pullers have placed at different competitions. Once the bidding is complete, the teams are outfitted with signage, and the Draft Horse Pull announcer features the names of the winning sponsors throughout the competition.

For more information on the Draft Horse Auction, or the Draft Horse Pull, visit www.farmfair.ca, select Programs and Schedule, Equine Events and the Northlands Draft Horse Pull. For inquiries, call (780) 471-7300. .

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N.A.G. Bags an acronym for Natural Alternative Grazers is Canada s newest innovation in feeding systems for animals who are natural grazers.

We see in studies very high ulcer rates in show and racehorses higher than in any backyard horse, and a health concern non-existent in wild horses, explains Mandy Blais, founder of N.A.G. Bags.

Horses are, by nature, grazing herbivores, with a stomach and digestive system designed for small, regular meals. In captivity, with meals fed two or three times per day, food consumption at each meal can challenge a stomach capacity of only eight to 15 litres, and the between-meal absence of stomach acid-neutralizing saliva, (which is only produced in horses when they re actually chewing food) can result in acid build up in empty stomachs.

This is the biggest concern and where we start to see health problems like ulcers, cribbing, colic symptoms and other behavioural problems, says Mandy.

And, this is where slow feeders come in. Professional equestrians, equine nutritionists and veterinarians are coming on board as supporters of the slow feeding movement sweeping the equestrian world. It s a simple, but eloquent idea: cast a net over the meal, so by design, horses eat slower, consuming their requisite nutrition over a longer period of time.

N.A.G. Bags are manufactured by Mandy herself, out of Canadian-made netting. Unlike some imported feeding netting which is round nylon cord, apt to create heat and friction on the gums and mouths of feeding grazers, N.A.G. Bags are knitted, soft to the touch, very flat and extremely strong.

Safety is very important to Mandy so she offers specific instructions on the safe use of N.A.G. Bags. For instance, they are not to be used with horned animals and some guidance on prudent placement of the bags and the feed they cover is worth the few extra minutes to ensure. Mandy, educated in agricultural sciences and forage, is knowledgeable in equestrian nutrition and will be offering a demonstration seminar at The Mane Event on correct usage of her N.A.G. Bags as well as some instruction on hay types.

I am very dedicated to seeing show horses and race farms take on this feeding practice. I have a real passion for horses and their welfare and in my years of research on equestrian health and wellness, I have rarely come across such a simple method of ensuring the health, well being and happiness of performance horses as slow feeding when it s done safely, with quality materials and with the animal s optimum comfort in mind, says Mandy.

For more information visit www.slowfeeders.com or, catch Mandy at The Mane Event.

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Farmfair manager David Fiddler is proud and excited to be a part of the first time in history that Canadian Supreme breeders, Alberta Quarter Horse Breeders Group and Northern Bloodstock have collaborated with Northlands, Farmfair and the Canadian Finals Rodeo for an unprecedented assemblage of the best of the best in western performance horses.

Bloodstock 2011 is about the industry coming together to promote the best equine genetics that western Canada has to offer, says David.

Typically, every group of breeders operates pretty independently, he explains. Now, we ve come together acknowledging we all seek the same results, and with Bloodstock 2011, we re working together to achieve them.

Farmfair is good at bringing together the audience; these breeder groups have the quality horses. Northlands brings a contingent of show managers and we provide the catalyst to help the industry be successful.

Bloodstock 2011 will feature yearlings and up to eight or nine year olds with impressive show records. When we first started brainstorming the idea for Bloodstock 2011, I said I d be happy if we could bring 20 horses of the quality we were seeking up for auction, says David. What we ll likely end up with is some 35-40 horses. I m very happy with the numbers we have.

The Bloodstock 2011 auction will feature a top-tier selection of well trained performance show horses reiners, cutters and working cow horses as well as well-bred prospects coming from proven dams and sires who ve demonstrated their performance quality as earning winners.

We have a number of excellent yearling prospects that will be ready to start this winter horses well presented to take new owners on to the winner s circle, David says.

Bloodstock 2011 is shaping up to be an impressively unique equine auction not only for the quantity and quality of bloodlines being brought together for sale but for the method of the auction itself. Each of the featured horses being marketed will be showcased by video on big screen before and during the auction itself, as well as ahead of Farmfair, on YouTube, at the owners and trainers discretion. This will be totally innovative and different from what auction goers have experienced in the past.

David explains, Sometimes, we see two year olds at auction, who ve never been to a big event in a big arena and with the bright lights and the big city, they may not be on their best performance live at the event. We re putting together really good video presentations of the horses in action in their home environments, where they re comfortable, to best showcase the real quality of their performance potential.

Bloodstock 2011 isn t about speculation: the breeders and trainers who will be bringing their horses to market have been working with their stock and their bloodlines for years.

We ve invited only very reputable breeders and trainers that are willing to stand behind their horses. This really will be a sale of the best of the best, says David.

Northlands is proud to host Bloodstock 2011 at Farmfair on Thursday, November 10, at 3:00 p.m. in the Kubota Hall D in the Edmonton EXPO Centre. For more information on the sale, please visit www.farmfair.ca, click on Programs and Schedules and select Bloodstock 2011 Sale. .

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Born of a dream, literally, Cowgirl Finesse is growing up into a sassy, smart, homespun, sophisticated boutique unlike any other.

Grieving the tragic loss of her sister, her son and her best friend all in the span of a few years, Cowgirl Finesse s founder Nicole Bazley woke up from a series of prophetic dreams in August 2005 during which the business plan and the name itself of Cowgirl Finesse was scripted.

At the time, I was lost in life, and didn t know where to turn, remembers Nicole. I had started going to bed praying I could survive, desperately wanting something positive to focus on.

Nicole spent the next year researching the ideas that had come to her in her dreams, ultimately creating a niche market for the Cowgirl Finesse branded product line from belts, purses and wallets, to jewellery, luggage and handcrafted mineral-based makeup, produced entirely at Cowgirl Finesse headquarters in Wainwright, AB. Earlier this year, Cowgirl Finesse released a line of children s apparel and, most recently, an adult clothing line is in production.

We started out slowly to see where there were holes in the market we could fill, says Nicole. And by keeping our attention on the positive aspects of, everything happens for a reason, we re finding ourselves on one exciting adventure after another.

Cowgirl Finesse is a proud sponsor of many individuals and organizations in the horse industry, including the Miss Rodeo Canada Pageant and the Canadian Finals Rodeo ladies barrel racers. As in previous years, the newly crowned 2011 CFR Queen will be awarded a selection of exclusive accessories and clothing courtesy of Cowgirl Finesse. Also, at the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association s Ladies Luncheon and Fashion show being held during the CFR a fundraising initiative of the Edmonton Rodeo Cowboy s Benevolent Foundation attendees will have an opportunity to win a head-to-toe makeover by Cowgirl Finesse, as well as numerous draw prizes.

For more information about Cowgirl Finesse, and to learn more about opportunities to get involved as a home-based representative of Cowgirl Finesse, visit www.cowgirlfinesse.com or phone (780) 842-4339. .

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Although he d prefer you not call him doctor, Daniel Kamen turned an early education in music into a lifelong devotion to the harmonics of body mechanics.

Finding himself drawn to the subtle melodies of wellness, Daniel began studying chiropractic, ultimately achieving his degree in chiropractic in 1981. It was a fascinating study, though not without its detractors and, as his career had meandered to that point, Daniel found himself following the organic rhythms of opportunity and need in the clients he was serving.

One of my first human chiropractic patients had a horse who was in pain, explains Daniel. Happy with the pain relief results he had experienced under Daniel s care, this patient invited Daniel to work on his horse.

And, as I wasn t too busy with people, I had time to look at his horse, and work with him. Lo and behold, what I did worked, and I started getting calls from other horse trainers asking me to work with their animals. That s when I knew it was time to dig in and learn more about animal chiropractic, Daniel says.

Daniel earned his certification in animal chiropractic in 1992 from the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association, (AVCA) after studying at the highly respected Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. Palmer College was one of the country s early pioneers in animal chiropractic education, with its early forays of teaching chiropractic techniques dating back to around 1915.

The fascinating aspect of treating animals, like horses, with chiropractic care is that, unlike humans, animals don t come to their treatments with any cognitive bias. Even the pain they feel is often only subtly conveyed.

Daniel says, You have to watch them move. The expression of their pain is typically not as obvious as limping. They might short stride, hesitate in turns, lift the hip higher & show signs of pain avoidance. Mostly you have to watch them in action, know their usual movement, and recognize when something is off in their gait.

And when their pain is relieved through chiropractic treatments, horses simply express their relief in freed-up movement.

The concepts of chiropractic are universal to all species. It starts with a crossover of theory and principle and practice, from animals to humans, says Daniel. Vertebral subluxation chiropractic speak for nerve irritation either through trauma or toxicity of the body, can be alleviated by adjusting vertebrae, manual muscle work as well as physical therapy modalities such as electrotherapy, ultrasound and cold laser therapy.

However, allowing for the much larger spines of equine patients, and the much smaller spines of most dogs and cats, Daniel says, smiling, There are very few techniques I would use on people that I use on animals. The angles and forces are different.

The practice of animal chiropractic has been emerging in the last 20 years. Daniel says the AVCA has certified about a thousand licensed veterinarians and chiropractors since 1989. I ve trained, at least in part, a majority of the (animal chiropractic) practitioners practicing today, says Daniel.

Speaking to the rise in popularity of this effective wellness modality, Daniel says, People are aware of it. Most of the racetracks now have their own equine chiropractor. I ve had over 5,000 students in my seminars.

And, at this month s Farmfair, you ll have the opportunity to hear Dr. Kamen instruct on equine chiropractic in workshops he s hosting on Monday, Nov. 7, in Northlands Edmonton EXPO Centre in Hall B at 11 a.m. and again at 6 p.m.

For more information about Dr. Daniel Kamen, visit www.animalchiropractic.com. You can also check out www.vetrolaser.com, and click on News and Announcements for video clips demonstrating equine adjustments in action.

Edmonton Kubota is the presenting sponsor of headlining equine clinicians and the presenting sponsor of Farmfair equine clinicians and seminars. .

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There are very few techniques I would use on people that I use on animals. The angles and forces are different.

DANIEL KAMEN

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There s nothing quite as exciting in the world of spectator sports as watching fine athletes display all the brawn and devotion to their training in performance competitions. And so it is that the Draft Horse Pull is back by popular demand to the 2011 Farmfair.

I always had a liking for the draft horses, says Clarence Paly, president of the Northlands Draft Horse Pull Committee and judge of the competition. When I was a kid, I used to just wait for those teams of horses to come into my yard. That was the highlight of my life then, and I still love them now.

The Draft Horse Pull this year being held on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 2:30 p.m. at Northland s Edmonton EXPO Centre in Hall D and featuring some 20 teams is an event with a huge draw. Preceded by the Draft Horse Pull sponsorship auction the day before, the competition itself generates a tonne of excitement & several tonnes, in fact.

The contest is measured by who pulls the most weight over their team s weight known in pull circles as pounds over inches. In order to have a complete pull, teams have to pull the sled 14 feet, explains Kevin Danyluck, a pulling teamster and member of the Draft Horse Pull committee.

Between each pull, another 500 pounds is added to the sled. Although competing teams are divvied up into classes lightweight, middleweight and heavyweight it s not a foregone conclusion that heavyweight competitors pull the most weight, relative to their size. It s a matter of toughness, says Clarence. Not necessarily the heaviest horse can pull the most, it s the team who s the toughest and in the best of shape.

The overall winner of the competition is the team who has pulled the most weight over their body size. By the end of the contest, teams are dragging some 10,000 pounds across dry dirt. The competition gets quite intense & it s a very exciting show, says Clarence.

And it s a show that takes a training regimen of brute discipline. Some people think these horses are ordinary draft horses just coming into town hooking onto a load and seeing if they can pull it, says Kevin. But these horses want to pull! They are trained to pull, are very good at pulling, and are in top notch shape to do so. Not one horse in the pulling teams has been sitting in the pasture for the last six months to come into the competition for kicks to see what they can pull. These competing horses are fed the best diet, the best vitamins, and are given the best care.

These horses are true, 100 per cent athletes. They re not your average horse.

The Draft Horse Pull hearkens back to an earlier time when heavy horses were working staples on family farms. And, though the viewing audience has in the past drawn an older crowd many who remember firsthand the days of working farm horses this trend is beginning to shift.

We re starting to see a renewing interest from the younger people, says Clarence.

We ve got 35 year old guys with pulling teams. They like the direction back to horse power … it s the way things began and possibly the way things will end one day.

The Draft Horse Pull operates under a very strict procedure of rules.

They have to go gently. It s a dead pull; there s no jerking the skid loose. There s no slapping the horses, no rippling the reins, no mistreatment of the animals in any way. It s all voice command … the animals do what they want to do, what they re encouraged to do, and they seem very happy doing that.

For more information about the Draft Horse Pull, visit www.farmfair.ca, click on Programs and Schedule, Equine Events and Northlands Draft Horse Pull. .

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Some people think these horses are ordinary draft horses just coming into town hooking onto a load and seeing if they can pull it. But these horses want to pull!

Kevin Danyluck

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The Mane Event is the largest equine expo in Canada, and it s happening October 21-23, in Chilliwack, BC. It s a rare opportunity for equine enthusiasts to find so many equestrian-specific vendors assembled in one place, at one time, showcasing everything from art to equipment.

People make a journey of attending The Mane Event, says Gail Barker, who founded the event with her daughter Nicole. We ve met people at The Mane Event from all over & the Maritimes, the Yukon, Alaska, New York, Tennessee & even Iceland and Sweden. It s remarkable how this event appeals to such a multitude of people.

A huge part of the draw is the diversity and quality of equestrian products that are featured. At this year s show in Chilliwack, you ll find products like manure mulching vacuums (a creative yet simple concept offered by Greystone America), Canadian-made slow feeder systems (check out the N.A.G. Bags article on page B7), and custom-sandblasted equestrian-designed glassware, (by The Hour Glass Studio) will be showcased. The Mane Event is also where you ll find a comprehensive offering of equine health supplements and products. Breed and riding associations, schools and equine education, equestrian vacations and care and keeping services also contribute their expertise to the event.

We say The Mane Event is equine education and shopping at its best. It s the only show out there that s going to give you all the information you need to better yourself and your horse, not breed specific, not discipline specific, but really something for everyone, says Gail.

This is where all breeds and disciplines converge. Whether you re into dressage, reining, barrel racing, western pleasure, jumping, driving or trail riding, this is where everybody who owns a horse gets along. We call it a horse expo, same as a home expo, with a really solid education part in there too.

The Mane Event, (also in Red Deer, AB in April) features some 160 vendors showcasing wares and services covering some 80,000 sq. ft. An equal draw is the educational clinics that happen throughout the three days of the event, October 21-23. World class equestrian trainers and clinicians assemble at The Mane Event to share their expertise and experience with attendees and participants.

One of the fast favourites of The Mane Event is The Trainer s Challenge a unique opportunity to watch seasoned trainers working with green colts, says Gail.

Thirty per cent of the judges marks in The Trainer s Challenge come from the trainer s ability to clearly educate the viewing audience on their training techniques, which really makes this part of the event a valuable addition to the education component of The Mane Event.

For more information on The Mane Event, for links to all the vendors and for a listing of the attending clinicians, including the trainers in the Trainer s Challenge, visit www.maneeventexpo.com. .

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We ve met people at The Mane Event from all over & the Maritimes, the Yukon, Alaska, New York, Tennessee & even Iceland and Sweden.

GAIL BARKER, CO-FOUNDER ALONG WITH DAUGHTER NICOLE

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Bernie Traurig, one of the featured clinicians at this month s Mane Event in Chilliwack, has been working with performance horses for some 50 years. During his career, he s reached the top in all three of the traditional Olympic equestrian disciplines: show jumping, dressage and eventing. These days he offers his expertise and experience by coaching in person and online.

We started Equestrian Coach online training videos about a year ago, and already we have 110 training videos, produced by me and several other world class and Olympic guest coaches, online, says Bernie. We re adding new videos all the time.

Bernie is a long time devotee of the American Forward Riding System, and teaches this method geared primarily for jumping disciplines. I trained with Captain Vladimir S. Littauer when I was a junior, for five years, and he remained a mentor to me for several years after that. He was for sure one of the most if not the most influential masters of riding in the middle of the last century teaching the forward riding system.

Forward riding focuses on balance in the stirrups and is specialized for horses and riders that have to perform at higher speed and in forward balance. The focus of forward riding is about position, seat, controls of the horse, aids and how to apply them and, of course, schooling, the core performance training of the horse.

It comes from the Italians, and was brought to North America by Harry Chamberlin, a brigadier general who studied in Italy and France, later returning to America to rewrite the cavalry manual with this new system. Littauer, Bernie s teacher, then brought the forward riding system to civilians, and this method has become the gold standard for hunters, jumpers and equitation competitions in the U.S.

We ve adopted forward riding into our training certification program, and it s strong in the Intercollegiate Horse Show As sociat ion and the Interscholastic Equestrian Association as well, explains Bernie. We have just posted a video clip of Italian cavalry officers in 1929 training with the forward riding system on our Equestrian Coach site, says Bernie. It will blow your mind.

For more information visit www.BernieTraurig.com

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www.EquestrianCoach.com. Catch Bernie throughout the three days of The Mane Event, October 21-23, in clinics and in question and answer sessions on Saturday and Sunday. .

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We have just posted a video clip of Italian cavalry officers in 1929 training with the forward riding system on our Equestrian Coach site, it will blow your mind.

BERNIE TRAURIG

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N.A.G. Bags an acronym for Natural Alternative Grazers is Canada s newest innovation in feeding systems for animals who are natural grazers.

We see in studies very high ulcer rates in show and racehorses higher than in any backyard horse, and a health concern non-existent in wild horses, explains Mandy Blais, founder of N.A.G. Bags.

Horses are, by nature, grazing herbivores, with a stomach and digestive system designed for small, regular meals. In captivity, with meals fed two or three times per day, food consumption at each meal can challenge a stomach capacity of only eight to 15 litres, and the between-meal absence of stomach acid-neutralizing saliva, (which is only produced in horses when they re actually chewing food) can result in acid build up in empty stomachs.

This is the biggest concern and where we start to see health problems like ulcers, cribbing, colic symptoms and other behavioural problems, says Mandy.

And, this is where slow feeders come in. Professional equestrians, equine nutritionists and veterinarians are coming on board as supporters of the slow feeding movement sweeping the equestrian world. It s a simple, but eloquent idea: cast a net over the meal, so by design, horses eat slower, consuming their requisite nutrition over a longer period of time.

N.A.G. Bags are manufactured by Mandy herself, out of Canadianmade netting. Unlike some imported feeding netting which is round nylon cord, apt to create heat and friction on the gums and mouths of feeding grazers, N.A.G. Bags are knitted, soft to the touch, very flat and extremely strong.

Safety is very important to Mandy so she offers specific instructions on the safe use of N.A.G. Bags. For instance, they are not to be used with horned animals and some guidance on prudent placement of the bags and the feed they cover is worth the few extra minutes to ensure. Mandy, educated in agricultural sciences and forage, is knowledgeable in equestrian nutrition and will be offering a demonstration seminar at The Mane Event on correct usage of her N.A.G. Bags as well as some instruction on hay types.

I am very dedicated to seeing show horses and race farms take on this feeding practice. I have a real passion for horses and their welfare and in my years of research on equestrian health and wellness, I have rarely come across such a simple method of ensuring the health, well being and happiness of performance horses as slow feeding when it s done safely, with quality materials and with the animal s optimum comfort in mind, says Mandy.

For more information visit www.slowfeeders.com or, catch Mandy at The Mane Event. .

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We see in studies very high ulcer rates in show and racehorses higher than in any backyard horse, and a health concern non-existent in wild horses.

MANDY BLAIS, FOUNDER OF N.A.G. BAGS

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The Western Lifestyle Marketplace, the Canadian Supreme s celebrated trade show, is where you ll find everything & everything & to outfit your western lifestyle.

This is the 35th edition of the Western Lifestyle Marketplace, says Darren Baumgardner, Canadian Supreme Committee member, And this year we re bringing together over 100 exhibitors covering over 67,000 square feet of shopping space.

There are few opportunities for this kind of broad-spectrum, equestrian-specific shopping experiences in Canada, and it s concentrated in three days Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 29-Oct 1, the final three days of the Canadian Supreme. The marketplace features retailers and artisans, with a host of products and services for your home, horse and acreage or farm.

Part of the Marketplace s square footage will be devoted to one of the biggest trailer dealers in Canada, says Darren. Literally, if it has a western or equestrian bent, you ll find it at the Western Lifestyle Marketplace. Think feeder bunks and stalls, handcrafted jewellery and riding apparel, western flavoured lighting and hand-forged cutlery. And everything in between and beyond.

Just one of the many exhibitors at the Western Lifestyle Marketplace is artist Shannon Lawlor. She created Supreme Promise , the 2011 Canadian Supreme program cover an acrylic painting of a mare nuzzling her foal. I wanted to embrace the back story of the Canadian Supreme, says Shannon. Beyond the disciplines of the competition is a whole breeding specialty, and the daily discipline of raising and training the horses that ultimately make it to events like the Canadian Supreme. My goal was to raise awareness and celebrate all the behind-the-scenes hard work and dreams that go into bringing a young horse to a level of competency in competition.

Another artisan showcasing his wares at the Western Lifestyle Marketplace is Vic Bennett, who has been making saddles in Alberta for 45 years. We ve been exhibiting and selling at the Canadian Supreme almost since the outset, says Vic. I think we re one of the longest continual presenters.

The Canadian Supreme is such a premier, first-class show in the western disciplines. It s one of the few places where you get the elite performers in the cowboy world in one spot. Many of our customers are there, the trainers are there, and we appreciate the Supreme for providing the face-to-face meeting space at a really special event.

Although most of Vic s business is custom orders, the Western Lifestyle Marketplace is one of the very few times a year when customers can nab the opportunity to buy a Vic off the shelf.

Usually people phone us ahead of time to pre-purchase the saddles we build for the Supreme s sale, but we keep them as first come, first served, says Vic.

Vic was recently awarded the honour of creating the Calgary Stampede Centennial saddle, helping the Stampede folks celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede in 2012. Vic, together with his long-time colleagues, Don Gray and Wayne Chausse, will produce some 100 Centennial saddles in the next year, one of which will be on display at the Western Lifestyle Marketplace.

The Western Lifestyle Marketplace is a great shopping experience, says Darren, adding, And a great place to pick up things for Christmas. From tack to tractors, tourism outfitters to boot retailers, everything you need for the acreage, farm or western lifestyle will be on display.

For more information about the Western Lifestyle Marketplace, and to see a list of all the exhibitors visit www.canadiansupreme.com.

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