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Happy Holiday Shopping from The Western Vault! If you're looking for the perfect gift for a special person, look no further than www.TheWesternVault.com.

What about a beautiful sculpture from Clay Dahlberg? Clay's art is aimed at an audience of cowboys and the kind of folks who have a history with horses. And that audience has been there for him for 30+ years!

Clay Dahlberg
hcd@claydahlberg.com
www.claydahlberg.com

Holiday of the Horns $1375

Saturday Night $6,750

A Texas Legacy $2,500

Dahlberg's work is being featured in a new book about contemporary artists of the Lone State titled "Texas Traditions". It is published by Fresco Find Art Publications and can be ordered from www.frescobooks.com for $85.00.

Appaloosa Trading Co.
8350 C.R. 203
Durango, Co. 81301
970.385.1722
www.appaloosatrading.com


How about leather goods at 30% off including Free Shipping*? (*check website for timeframe & limits)

Michael Gibson started making leather items at the age of twelve and was the youngest store owner at sixteen in Boulder, Co. doing what he knows best - making wonderful leather products! In 1982 he moved to Durango and opened his store, APPALOOSA TRADING CO. From one store in Durango, Colorado to now three in Durango and one in Telluride, Co. Michael continues to make the highest quality leather and silver products at affordable prices, many of which are made in his factory in Durango, Co. They also make custom orders for both small and large companies who appreciate that special touch for their customers or clients.

Hand Made Tooled and Stitched with Turquoise Stone $85

Hand Carved Leather Gun Racks $148

Jessica Jacket - Black & White Hair on Calf Accent $575

Still stumped for that perfect gift?

How about a Gift Card from D&D and here's a hot tip: Log on to their website & check out the last page of their digital catalog for 10% - 25% off coupons!

D&D Farm and Ranch
516 I-H 10 E
Seguin, TX 78155
http://www.d-dfarmranch.com/

D&D is known as being the "Official Outfitters of the West" and for good reason. D&D Has a huge selection of western wear, saddles, tack , ropes, fencing, hardware, animal health, jewelry and gifts, truck accessories, trailers, and trailer parts. No where will you find a store like D&D. From start to finish D&D can help you with all your farming, ranching, and or equestrian needs.

D&D also offers many services such as hat shaping, boot stretching, gift wrapping, layaway, trailer financing, trailer and saddle consignment and trade ins, trailer repair, truck trailer hookups, truck bed installation, and shipping and delivery options, to name only a few.

Susan Edison/ Artist
Diamond M Ranch Designs
2768 County Road 334
Decatur, TX. 76234
940-768-2272
Toll-Free 1-877-470-2272
www.sassycowgirls.com

Susan Edison, a BFA graduate from Columbus College of Art & Design in Ohio, has been an illustrator for 30 years. She has done everything from children's books, gardening and cookbooks, advertising brochures, catalogues and ads, portraiture, collector plates, to fashion illustration.

Several years ago Susan created her own line of cowgirls and western art. Painting in acrylic glazes, she moves bold color with energy in a stylized realism.



Note Cards: 10% off all note card boxes: Reg. $20., now only $17.95.

Prints 

Sale on prints: Reg. $30., now $25. You save $5.00. Artist's signature free

How about some great, hot-off-the-press CDs for your music lovers?? Libby Koch has a new CD out!

Libby Koch
www.libbykoch.com
(713) 865-6840

Libby Koch is a singer-songwriter, who is based in Houston, Texas. Libby is drawing crowds of live music fans with her strong vocals, warm acoustic sound, and dynamic stage presence. The audience's experience is Libby's #1 priority at her shows, and everyone always has a good time, whether the show is wild and crazy or quiet and contemplative.

A native Houstonian, Libby is performing steadily around town in some of Houston's best live music venues. Watch for Libby's newest album, "The Shadow of This Town," which is now available for on-line streaming & can be pre-ordered at www.libbykoch.com.

www.libbykoch.com
www.facebook.com/libbykochmusic
www.twitter.com/libbykoch

Vickie and Lee Mullen
Hitching Post Supply
10312 210th ST SE
Snohomish, WA 98296 US
Telephone: 800-689-9971 Secondary: 360-668-2349 Fax: 360-668-0721
www.hitchingpostsupply.com

In 1988, the Mullens started their business by offering mane and tail horse hair

From This...

To This.. Braided Horsehair Watch Chain $15

Since then they have expanded to include high quality horse gear, accessories and music. Theirs is the pleasurable job of bringing together the "tools of the tradition" of yesteryear and a vision for the future. Helping to preserve protect and educate others on the old ways of horsemanship while being open to new ideas.

Fandek Decorative Stirrups $365

 "Highpoint Apache" Mayatex Wool Saddle Blanket $74


The Hitching Post carries over 150 titles of cowboy and western music, books and DVDs including a complete selection of legendary singer, songwriter Ian Tyson's CD's, DVD's and books. Some of their new items include:

Ian Tyson The long Trail - My Life in the West (Book) $25


Yellowhead to Yellowstone and other Love Stories (CD) $18

Ian Tyson All the Good Uns (CD) $18


Juni Fisher "Let'er Go, Let'er Buck, Let'er Fly" (CD) $18

And another great stocking stuffer! Don't forget to order your copy of Templeton Thompson's CD:


Happy Yee-Halidays

Templeton Thompson
www.templetonthompson.com
www.planetcowgirl.com

 

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials just announced the champion wines from the 2011 Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition.

The eighth annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo International Wine Competition judging, held Nov. 13-14, 2010, at Reliant Center, boasted 1,789 wines from 591 wineries around the world. Sixteen countries participated in the competition and 1,147 medals were awarded by 15 panels of judges, consisting of local, national, and international wine experts. The following are a few of the top winners.

Grand Champion Best of Show - Alexander Valley Vineyards Cyrus, Alexander Valley, 2006
Reserve Grand Champion Best of Show - Stanton Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, 2007
Top Texas Wine - Becker Vineyards, Viognier, Texas, 2009
Top Spanish Wine - Acústic Cellar Blanc, Monsant, 2009
Top All-Around Winery - d'Arenberg, Australia
Top Wine Company -E&J Gallo Winery
Top Sparkling Wine- Heidsick & Co. Monopole Blue Top Brut, Reims, NV
Top White Wine - Vasse Felix Chardonnay, Margaret River, 2008
Top Red Wine - Vision Cellars Pinot Noir, Gary's Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands, 2008
Top Sweet Wine - Dr. Konstantin Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars Riesling, Bunch Select Late Harvest, Finger Lakes, 2008
Top Value Wine - Fat Monk Merlot, Central Coast, 2009

Upcoming Events - Trunk Show

Pinto Ranch
1717 Post Oak Blvd | Houston, Texas 77056
713.333.7900

Saturday, December 4, 2010
LUCCHESE TRUNK SHOW + SILVERSMITH: HORST SCHRADER
Sat 10:00am - 6:00pm

New styles. New skins. New colors. Just in time for the holidays and all the festivities that come around this time of year. Lucchese representatives will be in-store to help you with the right fit. choose from over 1,800 pair in inventory or visit with the Lucchese guys to order your dream pair of boots! Also visit with silversmith Horst Schrader from Santa Fe, NM. You don't want to miss this southwestern buckle collection.

Saturday, December 11, 2010
STALLION TRUNK SHOW + SILVERSMITH: CHACON
Sat 10:00am - 6:00pm

Fashion boots for the holidays!Pedro Muñoz, owner and designer, will be in-store with his collection of beautiful exotics and new styles. Choose from our extensive inventory or be custom fitted for your very own dream pair of Stallion boots.

Saturday, December 11, 2010
OLD GRINGO TRUNK SHOW
Sat 10:00am - 6:00pm

See the newest vintage boots from Old Gringo including embroidery, studs, crystals and more! Craig Davison from Old Gringo will be in-store to help you decide on the coolest boot or choose from our amazing inventory. Also order straight from the Old Gringo warehouse inventory... a Pinto Ranch exclusive arrangement! 10am to 6pm.

Happy Trails & Happy Shopping!

Linda Galayda              & Frances Dean

linda@thewesternvault.com
www.thewesternvault.com