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Volume 2, No. 11
November 12, 2007

We've got everything for ridin', ropin', rodeoin'
Jeans, hats, and boots & tack for showin'
We've got it all from tack to ties
So cowboy up down at Roy Frey's!

What's Happening at Roy Frey Western?


5th Annual Holiday Open House – Nov 25

Join us for our 5th Annual Holiday Open House, Sunday, November 25th, 12-4 p.m. Refreshments, storewide savings, free gift wrapping and drawings! Roy Frey Western is your one stop western gift headquarters!

Thank you for a Great 55th Anniversary Sale!

Thanks to all our great customers who came out to shop and help celebrate 55 years of serving the western lifestyle! Our hats go off to Roy and Lucille Frey who 55 years ago started a western store in their garage because their daughter, Mary Lou, who was riding and rodeoing, couldn’t find good quality western wear and tack in this area. The store grew and Roy quit his day job as an auto body repairman and the rest is history. We are proud to continue the Frey’s dream of fulfilling the western lifestyle needs of cowboys, cowgirls and cowkids, with a friendly smile and great service.
 
Congratulations to Mike Killion from Silver Lake who won the drawing for a free pair of Ariat boots. Again, thanks to you, our special friends and customers, who make this all possible.
 
Wrangler 60th Anniversary Promotion thru-Nov 17

How do you celebrate the 60th Anniversary of an American icon like the Wrangler Cowboy Cut Jean? Well, Wrangler is celebrating this special event by thanking the people that made the Cowboy Cut Jean the icon it is today. Now when you buy any Wrangler shirts and jeans for men, women or youth in any of the Wrangler brands, you'll get a $20 rebate by mail. So stop by Roy Frey Western October 28 through November 17th and celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Wrangler Cowboy Cut Jean.

Fleece Navidad from Ariat - Vest with Boot Purchase

Get a great black fleece vest with any purchase of Ariat boots while they last! Last year Ariat did the fleece throws and the year prior they did the fleece pullovers as part of their annual gift with purchase of Ariat boots. Not only are the boots comfortable, but it’s a great company who appreciates and gives back to the cowboys and cowgirls who wear their boots!

Top 10 Western Stocking Stuffer Gift Ideas – under $25:

      1. Western DVDs –
        a  . Let ER Buck – For anyone who loves rodeo! This is a documentary about how the sport of rodeo started with
              lots of black and white footage and old time pictures – a real treat!
          b. All About Cowboys – Part 1 and Part 2 – For little cowboys and cowgirls. Narrated by real cowkids on their
              ranch, lots of action from the ranch and rodeo arena and some nice songs too!
          c. All About John Deere – Parts 1-4 – For any kid who loves John Deere tractors and watching them work. Great
              reviews and a real treat for the kids.
          d. Turn N Burn – For the barrel racer in your life – a documentary about barrel racing and interviews with some of
              the top barrel racers talking about their personal experiences on the road to the NFR. Lots of good barrel racing
              footage.
      2. Boot Socks – can’t have enough boot socks! We love the Ariat boot socks with Teflon toes and heels that never wear out – great
          support too! Ladies will love the thicker Thorlo hiking socks that give you great support and a cushioned footbed. We also have the
          thinner socks with horses on them – to wear with your slacks.
      3. Painted Ponies – What’s not to love about the collectible Painted Ponies – great for gifts for that horse lover to put on their desk
          at work or add to their collection. The smaller Christmas ornaments now come in tins for easy storage and wrapping! Get all the
          ornaments and decorate a small tree for your office, bath or hallway.
      4. Western Christmas Ornaments – Look great on a western themed Christmas tree or use individually to adorn a package. These
          unique western ornaments are so special, that you will want to keep a small Christmas tree up all year round.
      5. Western Horseman 2008 Calendars – Make someone smile everyday of the year when they look at these wonderful western
          photos!
      6. Western CDs – You won’t find these tunes on the radio, because this is real western music and poetry! Make your ears happy this
          holiday season with a CD from artists like: Geff Dawson, Dave Boyd, Judy Coder & The Pride of the Prairie Band, Les Gilliam, Pat
           Meade, Dusty Workman, Brazos Valley Boys, Curly Musgrave and Belinda Gail and Gary Pratt.
      7. Books - Camp Coffee: Tales of a Wyoming Cowboy, written by Bob Sullivan. This is a great book about a man who has lived a
          full life and touched so many people along the way. Will Rogers Apropos, Thoughts, Quotes & Anecdotes On Elections & Politics by
          Charley Green. “America is a great country, but you can’t live in it for nothing.” Ride The Trail of Death, by Kenneth Kieser. Set in
          1870’s Deadwood during the Black Hills Gold Rush. Soon to be a movie!
      8. Cookbooks – Cheyenne Frontier Days Cookbook is a wonderful collection of recipes and old photos from the “Daddy of ‘em All”
          beautifully presented in brown leather like cover with gold lettering. This is a must have for the western cookbook collector or anyone
          who likes to eat well!
      9. Cowsies (a coosie covered in cowhide) – This unique beverage holder will get lots of comments when you have it in your hand. It
          makes a fun gift. Set them on a cowhide coaster and you are all set to watch TV.
    10. Western Soft Stuffed Toys - A must have for the kids stockings! Horses, Jack Russell, Border Collie, Corgi and Aussie dogs,
          long horn steers, bucking bulls, goats, and many more to choose from! Soft toys make great package toppers! Don’t forget the stick
          horse! Best present ever!
    11. Picture Frames – Perfect for a photo of your favorite cowboy, cowgirl or horse! Take a picture of your friends out trail riding and
          then give it to them in a western frame. What a special, personalized gift.

American West – 2nd Place in Design Contest

Congratulations to Marilyn Domer, our store designer, for her second place award in the national American West Design contest! Last year, Marilyn won the contest! We are so happy American West recognizes and appreciates, as we do, Marilyn’s creative and design talents! American West manufacturers wonderful leather purses, cell phone cases, bible covers and pillows. Check their great collections out www.forcetenusa.com.
 

            The winning design!


Extreme Cowboy National Championships

The Extreme Cowboy National Championships held at Saddle and Sirloin, KC, MO was the most exciting event I have ever seen! Thirty of the top competitors from Washington, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Louisiana, Texas, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and Mississippi brought their horses, pony, mules and their game!

The course designers stepped up the levels of difficulty throwing in a couple of new “boogers” each go-round. Something as simple as carrying a bucket of water and dumping it in a tin tank was pretty exciting! The tunnel was an added adventure as well. The riders got to stand on their horses and touch a tennis ball in a tree, shoot balloons, sort and rope cattle plus ride bareback!

Congratulations to our Kansas cowboys Adrian Vogel, Strong City for his 10th place finish and Lee Hart, Greely, for his 3rd place finish. Teryn Muensch, TX won the event. He also won Race 5 and the Saddle & Sirloin Race this past June. Wendy Stephens, LA was second. Wendy placed in Race 5 and won the Augusta, GA race on her Welsh stallion, Balaif. Jerry Diaz, the Mexican Charo – what a super entertainer and horseman, was 4th. Loren Basham, MO riding his very popular mule, Hoosier Daddy (guess which Toby Keith song they played when he was riding), won 5th.

Let me predict that Extreme Cowboy Races will be the “horse shows” of the future! Doesn’t matter what breed or discipline, anyone and any broke horse can compete and have fun! Plus, this is the most fun equine event for spectators to watch – you cheer for everyone and appreciate the great horses and horsemanship of each ride. What fun!
 
Ground Breaking for KSU Equine Education Center

What a glorious morning for an event some of us have been waiting many years to see come to fruition! Over 200 hundred people attended the ground breaking ceremony for the K-State Equine Education Center and R.D. and Joan Dale Hubbard Arena, Sat., Oct 27th. The facility will be located in the pasture just north of the Purebred Beef Barn (behind the Fire Station). There is a lot of enthusiasm for the center and equine programs (Academic, Equestrian Team, Rodeo and Rehab Therapy) at KSU. They still have a lot of work to do to get ready for phase two and all monetary contributions are welcome. Contact Aaron Hund, Director of Development, 785-532-7528 to discuss.

Rockin the Country CD with $50 Wrangler Purchase

Yes it's the season of giving, but there's no shame in getting a little something for yourself. From November 1st to December 31st when you purchase $50 worth of any brand of Wrangler apparel you'll receive a free "Rockin the Country" CD, featuring such stars as Jason Aldean, Craig Morgan, and many more, while supplies last. And whether you're stuffing your bags to fill your closet with clothes or someone's heart with joy, we'll give you the CD either way. So stop by Roy Frey Western and have a happy holiday from all of us at Wrangler and Roy Frey Western.
 
URA Rodeo Finals & Cody Bruner Benefit Rodeo Dec. 15th in Topeka

We were delighted to have the United Rodeo Association Finals come back to the Kansas ExpoCentre in Topeka this year. What a great event with the Military recognition night on Friday and “Tough Enough ToWear Pink” on Saturday night. Queen Lacey Glover did an outstanding job promoting the rodeo and we wish her all the luck in the world at the Miss Rodeo USA contest in OKC in January.

Unfortunately as you have probably heard on the news, Cody Bruner, bull rider from Warrensburg, MO, lost his life in the arena when the bull he successfully rode, critically injured him on the dismount. The Kansas ExpoCentre has donated the arena for a benefit rodeo on December 15th at 7 pm. Slack will be held that morning. Tickets will be sold at the door with all proceeds going to the Brunner family to help cover funeral expenses. Tickets will be either $5.00 or $6.00 per adult and half that amount for children. Land O'Lakes-Purina Feed has donated $500.00! The support everyone is showing is unbelievable! We are so proud of all of the supporters of the URA, Topeka and the surrounding communities. Watch www.royfreywestern.com – events - for more information.

New Equine Products at Roy Frey Western Lifestyles
 


Ultimate Hoofpick – the Jackhammer

Here’s the perfect socking stuffer for any horseperson – the ultimate hoof pick! Designed by a trainer for ease of use and to do a good job on your horse’s feet. Just $16.95 – pick up three – one for your barn, one for the trailer, and one for a friend!

Thinline Pads

Roy Frey Western is now carrying the Western Thinline Pads.
 
Improve Rider Performance
    • Increases your fit and stability in the saddle
    • Minimizes horse and rider workload
    • Allow you to move in time with your horse
    • Reduces stress to soft tissues and bony structures
    • Makes it easier to sit and ride the gaits
    • Provides you with the ultimate close contact “feel”
    • May be used over or under another pad (mfg. recommends over)

Improve Equine Performance
    • Decreases equine back soreness
    • Creates a better saddle fit (with or without custom saddles)
    • Allows their shoulders and back to move more freely
    • Creates more roundness, softer gaits
    • Generates relaxation, suppleness and increased performance
    • ThinLine horses win more and stay sound longer

 


In his new book, The Rider’s Pain-Free Back – Overcome Chronic Soreness, Injury, and Aging, and Stay in the Saddle for Years to Come, Dr. Warson explains the importance of exceptional shock absorption and reduction of movement of the lower back, not only to help repair back problems, but keep riders healthy so they can stay in the saddle for years to come. After a decade of testing multiple products, ThinLine is the ONLY choice of surgeons and riders with sore backs.

There is a ThinLine pad made to suit every rider and horse. Call Thinline toll free at 888-401-9101 to speak with one of their associates, and they’ll help you make the right choice for your specific situation. Stop by Roy Frey Western to see the Western Thinline pads.

Kids Gift With Boot Purchase from Ariat
 

    Ariat® Collectible Breyer® Model Horse

Up The Giddy In Your Gift With Ariat Kids' Boots
Free Ariat® Limited Edition Collectible Breyer® Model Horse

Up The Giddy In Your Gift this holiday season with an exclusive Ariat® Limited
Edition Collectible Breyer® Model Horse. Free with the purchase of
Ariat kid's footwear with a retail value of $59.95.

                                                        Promotion launches nationwide November 17, 2007. *Offer good only
                                                        at participating retailers while supplies last. Actual gift may vary. Purchase
                                                        restrictions may apply. See your Ariat retailer for details.

What’s Cooking?

From the Cheyenne Frontier Day’s Cookbook – sounds good for a cool fall evening!

    Cheese Potato Soup – Yield: 6-8 servings
    6 cups cubed potatoes
    ½ cup chopped onion
    ¾ cup chopped celery
    3 (or more) cups milk
    3 tablespoons butter or margarine
    ¼ pound cooked ham, bacon, or Polish sausage, chopped
    ¼ teaspoon salt
    1 ½ teaspoons Salad Supreme seasoning
    ½ pound Velveeta cheese

    • Boil potatoes with onion and celery in saucepan until fork-tender; drain.
    • Add milk, butter, ham, salt and Salad Supreme.
    • Heat through, allowing flavors to blend.
    • Add Velveeta cheese. Simmer until heated through and cheese is melted.
    • Adjust seasonings to final taste.

Dates & Events –

November
Nov. 25 - ROY FREY 5th ANNUAL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE.  Join us for our 5th Annual Holiday Open House, Sunday, November 25th, 12-4 p.m. Refreshments, storewide savings, free gift wrapping and drawings! Roy Frey Western is your one stop western gift headquarters!
December

Dec. 9 – NKHA – Annual meeting & awards banquet Capitol Plaza Hotel, Topeka. www.nkha.net

Dec. 15 - CODY BRUNER BENEFIT RODEO, 7:00 pm, Kansas ExpoCentre.  Watch www.royfreywestern.com - events - for more information.
 

Better Horses Radio

Tune in Sunday mornings at 6:00 a.m. to 106.9 FM radio for the Better Horses show starring Ernie Rodina (Bronco Ernie) and co-host, Dawn Dawson. Ernie highlights area trainers and horse happenings. Listen for Jo & Dewayne to talk about trends in the industry and new product arrivals at Roy Frey Western.  For more information, visit  www.betterhorsesradio.com

Helping Hands Humane Society

Roy Frey Western encourages you to adopt a Helping Hands Humane Society, Topeka or Jefferson County Humane Society dog that needs a farm/ranch life and would be good around livestock. We are proud to help find these loving dogs a new home. Get a $10 cook book for yourself or give one as a gift and help the HHHS.

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We've got everything for ridin', ropin', rodeoin'
Jeans, hats, and boots & tack for showin'
We've got it all from tack to ties

So Cowboy up down at Roy Frey's!

Jo Turner

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Directions:
Roy Frey Western is located on the corner of Kansas Avenue and Highway 24 in Topeka, KS just across from Gage Bowl North.   We are only 10 minutes from the Kansas ExpoCentre.
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121 NE US Hwy 24 
Topeka, KS    66608-1750  
      

Phone: (785) 232-0579
   Fax:  (785) 232-1581 

Store Hours:
Monday - Friday   10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
  Saturday              9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Sunday                     Noon until 4:00 p.m.

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