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Hittin' the Trail
Your Guide to Travel Necessities
Headed to the rodeo? Let The Western Vault and its members help you make it the best road trip you've ever taken! Scheduled a getaway to your favorite vacation spot? The Western Vault knows what you need for the trip! This week, check out the luggage and travel guides to make sure you get to where you're goin'--and you do it in style. |
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Lovely Leather
Western by Design | (509) 684-8717 | westernbydesign.com
 
Everyone wants to get their gear to their travel destination safely and stylishly; shop at Western by Design, and that'll be no problem! Western by Design's leather bags are custom-made and super stylish.
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Beautiful Bags
Living Western in Weston, Florida | (877) 778-6085 | livingwestern.com
If you're looking for timeless elegance and durability in your bags, Living Western has the pieces that you want. This luggage is made of hand-tooled, tanned, mahogany leather and is made by hand, one at a time. The items are backed by the American West Lifetime Guarantee
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Luggage That Lasts
Pinto Ranch in Houston, Texas; Dallas, Texas; Las Vegas, Nevada | (800) 393-8001 | pintoranch.com
Pinto Ranch's canvas luggage comes in a number of styles--from duffels, to totes, to briefcases. The store's luggage is finished with durable leather and brass detailing, and it will last you for countless vacations to come.
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Breezy Mountain Leather
Out West Gifts in Colorado Springs, Colorado | (719) 963-6606 | outwestcolorado.com
Out West Gifts' Breeze Mountain Leather line of bags look great and wear well. The leather bags are handmade in Colorado and crafted to order.
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For Trips to the Rodeo
When traveling to the rodeo, both your safety and your horses' safety is key. Making sure you're equipped with the first aid supplies you need is important, and it can be life-saving. EquiMedic USA offers a line of mini care kits, which are perfect for throwing in the car or camper and hitting the road.
Gulf Coast 4-Star Trailers is dedicated to producing the highest quality aluminum trailer available. Gulf Coast 4-Star Trailers' combination of experience and dedication means each trailer its staff builds is unique and crafted to the highest standards of quality specifications. It also means one heck of a ride on your roadtrip to the rodeo!
This heavy-duty, soft-sided traveling tack trunk from Cowboy Outfitters is great for loading all your show needs into one bag. It features a water-repellent heavy denier shell with a zipper closure, a retractable handle, and two large outside pockets with zipper closures. The trunk also holds one Western or two English saddles.
What's a trip to the rodeo without some sturdy, stylish duds? D&D Farm and Ranch has a ton of new items, but its impressive inventory of boots takes the cake.
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For Trips to the Beach
Stay safe in the sun with a hat from RCC Western Stores! The store's wide range of men and women's hats look great and will keep you cool on your beach trip.
Put on some shades and sunscreen, and then get ready to read! Nettles Country has an impressive collection that will keep you entertained.
RND Rustics has a load of adorable flip-flops for some stylish seaside tanning! Check out the store's cowgirl corner for sandals, hats, and more.
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For Trips to the Hunting Lodge
Texas National Outfitters' "3D Belt Company" pistol case with fancy embossed leather accommodates small frame guns measuring 9 1/2-inches by 6 1/2-inches and smaller.
The utility box sold by South Texas Saddlery is made from vibrant, chestnut leather and features soft, glove leather pockets. Other features include an interior hard leather divider, a large interior pocket, and an adjustable shoulder strap with nickel hardware. This bag makes a great ammo box (it will hold 12 boxes of 12 gauge shells).
South Texas Saddlery also sells the handmade bird belt, made with vibrant, chestnut bridle leather, and featuring natural calf-skin leather pouches for holding your birds and shells. Get it personalized, too, with up to three stamped initials for free!
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For Trips with the Kids
The cowboy spirit runs wild at Boot Baby Ranch, where the little buckaroos can get "duded-up" for family vacations.
Ranch at The Rim has plush toys to keep your kiddos entertained in the back seat while on your vacation.
Your kids will love snuggling in these super cute, plush sleeping bags from Pinto Ranch. They're perfect for a camping trip in the great outdoors--or in the great backyard.
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For a Relaxing Retreat
The Bar W Guest Ranch in Whitefish Montana | (406) 863-9099 | thebarw.com
The combination of the expansive country backdrop, kindly locals, and nippy waters of Spencer Lake makes retreating to Bar W Guest Ranch one of the best vacation spots in Montana. Nestled between two pine-covered ridges near the vibrant town of Whitefish, this dude ranch offers something special. Bar W Guest Ranch prides itself on treating guests to true Montana hospitality and Western entertainment. For more on the ranch, visit The Western Vault blog.
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Be sure to check out all members' new inventory. There are some great deals and products coming out now. Here's a preview of what you'll find (and what you're going to love).
Wildhorse and Fox Turquoise Necklace by Rendezvous West
Ladies Red Dress by D&D Farm and Ranch
Dendrite Agate Cuff by Rendezvous West
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Upcomin' Events
Check out the following events that are comin' up in 2012, as well as the entire event calendar at The Western Vault. What are you waiting for? Mark your calendars to make it out to one of these great events!
Arizona Fine Art Expo
Now through April 1 in Scottsdale, Arizona
World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest
February 23-25 in Houston, Texas
Pinto Ranch's Old Gringo Trunk Show
February 25 in Houston, Texas
ConocoPhillips Rodeo Run
February 25 in Houston, Texas
Downtown Rodeo Parade
February 25 in Houston, Texas
Professional Bull Riders
February 25 in Houston, Texas
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Ranching & Wildlife Expo and Auction
March 2 in Houston, Texas
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
February 28-March 18 in Houston, Texas
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Trunk Shows, Giveaways, and More
Pinto Ranch in Houston, Texas; Dallas, Texas; Las Vegas, Nevada
(800) 393-8001
pintoranch.com
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Feel the Love Throughout February
Barranada Shirt Company in Grand Island, Nebraska
(308) 382-2920
barranada.com
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A Pop of Color and Style
D&D Farm and Ranch in Seguin, Texas
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The Ranching & Wildlife Committee: A Call for Donations
The Ranching & Wildlife Committee raises awareness and supports the efforts of farmers and ranchers in both ranching and wildlife industries. At the conclusion of the four-day Ranching & Wildlife Expo, the organization hosts a live auction that includes unique hunts, tremendous fishing excursions, wildlife art, and farm-ranch memorabilia.
On March 2, the organization's committee will hold an auction to benefit the mission of the Houston Livestock Show, which, itself, has committed more than $265 million to the youth of Texas. The Ranching & Wildlife Committee anticipates raising more than $400,000 at this event.
Please consider donating your products to help the organization's cause. The members are happy to work out the details with you or your designate. This donation would be greatly appreciated and your gift may even remain anonymous, should you wish.
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This week on The Texas Music Chart, Pat Green is still holding the no. 1 spot with "All Just to Get to You."
Also at the top this week are Ryan Beaver's "Hate," Roger Creager's "Turn It Up," Randy Rogers Band's "Last Last Chance," and Eli Young Band's "Even if It Breaks Your Heart."
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Last week, The Western Vault blog had a little trivia for ya'll! We asked you to:
Name the entertainer who holds the top spot
for concert attendance at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
The correct answer? Pesado and El Trono de Mexico! The bands pulled in 74,222 people--a rodeo attendance record. Here's what those who took the poll guessed:
Check out The Western Vault blog for more fun polls, exciting events, and awesome updates!
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"Happy trails to you, until we meet again. Happy trails to you. Keep smilin' until then."
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Emily Luza
Marketing Director
(713) 661-6300
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Jennifer Kimrey
Content Writer
(713) 661-6300
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Linda Galayda
Advisory Board
(713) 661-6300
E-mail Linda
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