Roy Frey Western - Vol 2, Number 2

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!

2007 is a milestone for the equine industry and for us personally as Roy Frey Western begins its 55th year of serving cowboys, cowgirls and their horses with all their western lifestyle needs. We greatly appreciate and thank all of our wonderful customers who shop with us. The staff at Roy Frey Western looks forward to celebrating this 55th Anniversary with many new and exciting events at the store. Again, as one of the last complete western stores in Northeast Kansas, we do appreciate your support and loyalty, and we promise to keep providing all your western lifestyle needs and services.

♥ Valentine’s Day Gifts ♥
Just arrived in time for that special Valentine’s Day gift are unique jewelry pieces from Montana Silversmith, T&T Outpost, and Made by Mary. Come see the beautiful new selection of watches, necklaces, earrings and bracelets in all price ranges.

Perfume is a perfect gift. Cowgirls will be irresistible wearing Cowgirl Chic, Charmayne James, Morning Dew, Simply Pink, Cruel Girl, Yellow Rose, Wildfire, Indian Musk, Sunset, Honeysuckle and White Lily. Cowboys will smell great in PBR, Dakota, Red Canyon, Outlaw, Ninety Six Cinch, Cinch Classic or Steel Spur.

Montana Silversmith statues, western art and Painted Ponies make great gifts for the office or home. Don’t forget about a new pair of boots, wallets, purses, shirts, blouses, jeans, belts and hats – western apparel is always in style.

Instead of red – it’s ORANGE for V-Day. New from Equibrand are bright orange grooming, hay and accessory bags and orange leg and overreach boots. The new saddle pads colors are bright – turquoise, pink, lime and purple.

Cowboys & Cowgirls – Get a free V-Day card and gift wrap with your purchase. J

Hank Williams: Lost Highway
Roy Frey Western is happy to outfit the actors in authentic western wear for the “Hank Williams: Lost Highway” – a play by Randal Myler and Mark Harelik. The performances will be presented at the Helen Hocker Theater, Gage Park, Topeka, Feb. 23-March 11. See the events section for dates, time, and cost.

TK Magazine Cover
Look for Roy Frey Western apparel to grace the cover of the spring edition of TK Magazine featuring the “Young Guns of Topeka” – new businesses in the Topeka area.

What’s Cooking At Roy Frey Western?
Reserve Sat., April 21, for a first time event at Roy Frey Western – a Chuck Wagon - Ranch Cooking Class by chef Josh Hoy, Flying W Ranch, Clements, KS and his backup crew, Gwen & Newt. Seminars on "Setting a Western Table" and "Western Centerpieces" will be held with the cooking class at Roy Frey Western. Come see the new dishware patterns, silverware, glasses, and table accessories and large selection of cowboy cookbooks. This will be a fun event!

Straw Hats
I know it is cold out, but now is the time to get your new straw hat for summer! That global warming thing will be here before we know it – the ground hog said so! Our new straw hats are arriving daily! Listen for our big straw hat promotion on 94.5 Country Radio coming soon – you can win a new Sunbody palm leaf and Dewayne will custom shape it and brand it for you. Bring in your felt hat for us to clean and shape anytime.

New Boots!!!
Just arrived are several new styles of Ariat boots for men & women. My favorite is the “Legend Bramble” (www.ariat.com) – a square toe 4-row stitch pattern with embroidery detail on the shaft and foot. The Bramble comes in Benedictine, black or mocha. Cowboys are loving the new Heritage crepe Ariat in Benedictine, a bright new orange color that really stands! We also have a new crepe lacer and several new styles of work boots. Cowgirls and cowboys can now have a buckaroo (tall top) with a walking heel – perfect for trail riding or cutting from both Nocona and Ariat.

For the cowkids – a new shipment of Old West boots has just arrived. Round toe, real smooth ostrich crepe sole boots in black or cognac are in! This is a special purchase and will not be a stock boot, so get them for the show season now! This boot is a real deal at $60-$65! Cowgirls will love the new purple ostrich print square toe crepes. We have a huge selection of brown, black, and pink boots for kids.

What’s In Style for 2007
The Western Wear markets are over and we are seeing a lot of the same trends continuing from last year. Jeans are starting to come back up on the waist. Darker colors and lots of different pocket treatments for jeans this year. Bright tropical colors are still in with orange being the main new color in apparel and horse leg gear, saddle pads, and gear bags. The square toe is everywhere in western boots! Big broad “duckbill” or the traditional smaller square toes – it doesn’t matter – it's square everywhere! Bling is still in and you will see it in different patterns and treatments on belts and apparel. Purses have gone big! The hipster bags are fun and trendy. Bound edge or ribbon edge hats are the new hot item in felt hats. Palm leaf straws are more popular than ever. Retro western never goes out of style!

Equifest of Kansas – 10th Anniversary
The Kansas Horse Council is proud to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Equifest of Kansas February 23-25! Equifest is one of the top 5 equine events in the United States bringing over 20,000 people to the Kansas Coliseum in Wichita. The slate of clinicians this year include: Craig Cameron, Brent Wright, Rebecca Rigdon, John Staples, Dawn Dawson, Dean Smith, Cindy Branham, Charlie Trayer, Steve White, and Erik Martonovich. Exciting demonstrations will be given by the Wild Women of the Frontier; Quiet Thunder Drill team, Belgian Draft Hitch and the ever popular Cowhand Olympics. For more information on the Kansas Horse Council or Equifest of Kansas go to www.kansashorsecouncil.com. Click here for more details on Equifest.
**Roy Frey Western has the Kansas Liability signs in stock - $25 each**

Equifest Volunteers Needed
Equifest of Kansas 2007 is right around the corner – Feb 23-25. This is our 10th Anniversary and we are planning a fantastic event for all the horse lovers in Kansas and surrounding states.

As Director of Volunteers, I am looking for a few great men and women to assist me in the "behind-the-scenes" activities which are necessary for a successful production.

If you are interested in being an Equifest volunteer, please go to http://www.kansashorsecouncil.com/equifest/vol.html and let me know when you can work by filling out the volunteer form. For one work shift (see form), I will give you a free pass to one day of Equifest. In addition, you will receive an Equifest T-shirt to be worn during your work shift.

So, do you have any free time to spare? Do you have any friends (volunteers must be 18 and older) who might want to join in the fun? If so, fill out the form or email me with questions!! I look forward to hearing from you.

I will begin making volunteer assignments in mid-February. Once assignments are made, a letter of instruction will be mailed to you after the 15th. If you find that you are unable to fulfill your volunteer responsibilities, please notify me immediately as each volunteer assignment is critical!

                                        Karen Everhart MEd
                                        Director of Volunteers, Equifest 2007
                                        President, Rainbow Meadows Rescue and Retirement, Inc.
                                        www.rainbowmeadowsranch.com
                                        Owner/Operator Horse Calls - Equine Management Solutions
                                        Centered Riding Instructor
                                        Distance Horse Conditioning and Training
                                        www.horsecalls.com

Holton FFA Horse Judging Team Honors
Roy Frey Western was proud to recognize the achievements of the Holton FFA Horse Judging Team during the Jackson Co Livestock Expo January 27th.
Members of this elite team consisted of Trevor Ashcroft; Melissa Nelson; Calla Jarboe; and Justin Allen. And their coach – Diana Parks and their FFA Advisors – Mr. Jason Larison and Mr. Alex Bartle.

All team members are officers of the Holton FFA Chapter:
            Trevor – President & NE District FFA President
            Melissa – VP
            Calla – Treasurer
            Justin – POA Committee Chair

In May, 2006, the team won the Kansas State FFA Horse Judging Contest which qualified them to go the National FFA competition.

In October, at the Indianapolis National FFA Convention, the team took home many honors including: Reserve National Champions
and individual honors:

            Melissa – 2nd Place Individual Overall; 3rd Place Reasons
            Trevor – 5nd Place Individual Overall; National Champion Reasons; FFA National finalist in Small Animal Care & Production
            Calla - – 12th Place Individual Overall; 8th Place Reasons

2007 Purina Equestrian Academy
If you know of anyone just getting into horses or someone who wants to learn about the latest and greatest in horse health, please send them this info on the Purina Equestrian Academy. They can come to the rest of the sessions or individual sessions. The sessions are held on Tuesday evenings, 7-9 pm at Roy Frey Western, 121 NE US Hwy 24, Topeka, and the cost is $100 for all 7 remaining sessions or $25 per individual session.

The first session covered "the Gut Talk" and Nutrition by Dr. Katy Young and was attended by about 20 people. The Jan. 30th session was on Neonatal Care: Foals and Foaling by Dr. Elizabeth Davis and Neurologic Disease in Adult Horses by Dr. Jason Grady.
            Feb. 6 - Dr. Kevin Hankins will give an update on Horse Health - EVA.
            Feb. 13 - Dr. Warren Beard will talk on Wounds and Wound care.
            Feb. 20 - TBA
            Feb. 27 - Equine Dentistry - Dr. Shane DeWitt and Equine Lameness by Dr. Michelle Delco
            March 6 - TBA
            March 13 - Equine Reproduction by Dr. Maria Ferrer and Dr. Laurie Beard.

Wright Flight Fundraiser Trail Ride
On Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, 2007, a trail ride to benefit the Wright Flight Program will be held at Eisenhower State Park, near Melvern, Kansas. This is the first of what we hope to be an annual event. Riders are asked to pay a flat fee and raise extra donations for the Program. A silent auction will also be provided of items donated by businesses and friends. The silent auction not only helps raise extra funds but provides entertainment to the riders to enjoy during their meal.

If you are interested in donating items for our silent auction, we would be most grateful. What ever you are able to donate is very much appreciated. (Ideas include, saddle bags, treats, medical kits, halters, lead ropes, saddles, saddle pads, bags of feed, muck carts, gift certificates, etc.)
The Wright Flight Program is a non-profit organization. Dewayne Burgess, a retired Air Force fighter pilot, and owner of Roy Frey Western in Topeka, KS, founded the original Kansas Chapter in 1996. He later encouraged friends in Missouri to establish a chapter and currently serves as President of the recently combined Kansas/Missouri Chapter.

This program is designed to use aviation interests to motivate students to perform at a higher level in school. Students, grades 6-12, must meet two requirements to be successful in the Wright Flight Program. First, each student must score a minimum of 85% on an end of course exam for their aviation class. Second, the student must set and achieve an academic or behavioral improvement goal. The student’s chosen goal must be specified in a contract provided by Wright Flight. This contract is then signed by the student, the student’s parents, and the student’s teacher. When students meet all requirements, the reward they earn is a flight with a volunteer pilot in a light aircraft. They even have the opportunity to fly the plane under the watchful eye of a highly experienced pilot! If the goals are not met, the student is welcome to continue trying until they do in fact reach the sky. Please visit www.wrightflight.org if you would like more information on the Wright Flight Program.

Our goal for this trail ride is to help raise money to offset the fuel costs accumulated by the pilots volunteering their time and aircraft to reward these students. All of the resources that are to be used to organize this trail ride will consist of 100% of donations from wonderful people like you. In addition, 100% of the funds received from these donations will go directly to the purpose intended. I do hope you are able to support a worthy cause. Thank you in advance for any and all support you can give this wonderful program.

Specials on Saddles
We currently have some wonderful used saddles - stop in and give them a test ride!
        • 15” Tucker trail saddle – 3-4 years old – like new with two breast collars - $950 Can get matching bridle.
        • 15” Stubben Edelweiss Junior English Saddle – rode 6 times – includes irons, leathers, girth, cover – Tree width 32” - $950
        • Reinsman Comfort Fit Trail Saddle with flex tree – quarter horse bars – fits a lot of horses – 17” seat. Most comfortable saddle
           you will ever ride in! Coffee color. Extra wide stirrups. 28 lbs. $1350 – rode twice. New $1750
        • Bud Sankey, Rose Hill, KS 17” round skirt barrel saddle. $450
        • 1991 OrthoFlex 16” Western Stock Saddle and matching breast collar. New $2,800 – Now $975 Great trail saddle
        • 12” Big Horn and Simco kids saddles – would also be great home décor.
        • 14” Martha Josey Ultimate – 1 year old – fancy star conchos $1095
        • 15” Slick Seat saddle - $250
        • 16 ½” Billy Cook Cutting Saddle – excellent condition $850

Cookbooks
We have 3 fundraiser cookbooks that are full of yummy recipes and the money goes to wonderful causes! They are all just $10 each - Lucky Spur Saddle Club, Oskaloosa; Bone Appetit First Helping (Helping Hands Humane Society, Topeka); and Jefferson County Humane Society Cook book. Here’s one of my favorite appetizers that is listed in the Lucky Spur Saddle Club cookbook. This is perfect to take on a long trail ride – fits well in the saddle bag or to eat just anytime!

        “Round Up” Dried Beef Rollups
        ¼ lb dried beef (2 pkgs)
        1 bar cream cheese (softened)
        3T Rhine or white wine (optional)
        1 dash Worcestershire sauce
        ½ tsp grated onion
        1 T mayonnaise
        2 tsp grated horseradish

Combine all ingredients except dried beef. Spread a thin layer of mixture on each slice of dried beef, then roll up jelly roll style.
Great finger food that can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen. Accompany with green or black olives on the side.

Another version of this receipt is pickle rolls. Roll up a large pickle in a slice of ham that has cream cheese spread on it. (I refrigerate
overnight so they slice easier.) Slice into bit size pieces. Really cute and tasty!

Drop Off Point for KSU Equestrian Team Tack Donations
The KSU Equestrian Team is in need of good, clean, used or new English and Western tack and grooming supplies. Especially needed are snaffle bits, leather chin straps, headstalls, reins, saddles (for short people) and show clothes. This fall when you clean out your tack room or horse trailer, think of the KSU Equestrian Team and bring your items to Roy Frey Western. We will get them to Head Coach, Teresa Slough. Your support with this tack drive is greatly appreciated.

Dates & Events:

February
Feb 12 – Purina HOW & KSU Extension Tour “From Start to Finish Tour” with Jody Cunningham, Douglas CO Fairgrounds 6:00 – call 785-843-7058 to RSVP.   http://www.betterhorsesnetwork.com/   For more details, Click Here.
Feb 16-19 – Double B Barrel Bash, Kansas Expocentre, Topeka
Feb 23-25 – Equifest of Kansas, Wichita   www.kansashorsecouncil.com For more details, Click Here.
Feb 23-24; March 2-3, 9-10 – 8 p.m. & Feb 25; March 4 & 11 – 2:30 p.m. Helen Hocker Center for the Performing Arts, Gage Park, Topeka presents “Hank Williams – Lost Highway” by Randal Myler and Mark Harelik. Tickets $11 adults; $9 youth 12 & under. Call 368-0191 for tickets or info.

March
March 1-2 – Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon – WIBW 94.5 Country. Listen for Jo on Thursday, March 1st 8-9 am and Friday, March 2nd 2-3 pm. Call in your pledges during these time slots and you might win a gift certificate to Roy Frey Western!
March 2 – George Strait coming to Kemper Arena – register to win concert tickets at Roy Frey Western. Get a free George Strait poster with $30 Wrangler purchase while they last.
March 10 – Release the Possibilities – Cindy Branham Training Open House, R&D Ranch, Topeka – 785-256-6761 or www.rockin-rc.com
March 17-18 – Circle of Friends – Round Pen clinic. Cindy Branham, R&D Ranch, Topeka – 785-256-6761 or www.rockin-rc.com
March 24 – Andrew County Museum 12th Annual “Evening In the West” – 7 pm at Potter Fine Arts Center on MO Western State Univ Campus in St. Joe, MO. Featuring Dave Stamey, Eli Barsi, and Jeff Anslinger & western art show/sale. Adult tickets $12, kids 6-15 are $7. For more information
call 816-324-4720
March 31 - TPAC Cowboy Symphony, featuring Judy Coder & Pride of the Prairie. 785-232-2032

April
April 1 - Saddle & Sirloin NBHA Barrel Race - Carol Wingate/Bill Hull
April 13-15 – Locomotion – Riding Clinic 101. Cindy Branham, R&D Ranch, Topeka – 785-256-6761 or www.rockin-rc.com
April 14 – NBHA Target Barrel Race, Kansas Expocentre, Topeka
April 21 - Chuckwagon/Ranch Cooking Class by Josh Hoy, Flying W Ranch, Clements, KS. Seminars on "Setting a Western Table" and "Western Centerpieces" will be held with the cooking class at Roy Frey Western.
April 21-22 – “Emily” Benefit Trail Ride, Dinner & Raffle, Rockhaven Campground, Clinton Lake. For more info - Kim Shumac, 785-484-0110; Don Stowe, 785-331-6568 or Dana Lady 785-286-0536
April 27-30 - KS NBHA State Championship, Kansas Expocentre, Topeka - Dawn Dawson

May
May 4-5 – Release the Possibilities – Ground Work 101. Cindy Branham, R&D Ranch, Topeka – 785-256-6761 or www.rockin-rc.com
May 5-6 - Trail Ride Medicine Lodge, KS. Advance Reservations only. Dacy Larson 620-886-9822 or gyphilltrailride@hotmail.com
May 12-13 - Trail Ride Medicine Lodge, KS. Advance Reservations only. Dacy Larson 620-886-9822 or gyphilltrailride@hotmail.com
May 28 – Wright Flight of Kansas and Missouri Fundraiser Trail Ride, Eisenhower State Park, Melvern, KS.

June
June 16 – Symphony in Flint Hills http://www.symphonyintheflinthills.org/
            TIME: Activities begin early afternoon, concert begins at 6:30 p.m
            PLACE: Tallgrass prairie of Wabaunsee County near the Native Stone Scenic Byway
            MUSIC: Kansas City Symphony
            Concert will reflect the spirit of the west by masters like Aaron Copland
            TICKETS: Expected to be on sale in March
June 16 - Symphony Trail Ride – Crystal Springs Ranch will be leading a limited group of riders on a morning ride south of Lake Wabanunsee adjacent to the site of the Symphony. For more info call Jamie Schultz 785-765-3883 or csranch@kansas.net .
June 22-24 Craig Cameron Extreme Cowboy Race, Saddle & Sirloin, Kansas City - Bill Hull 913-208-6381 – taking applications now!!!
June 29- July 1- NBHA Regional Championship, Kansas Expocentre, Topeka
June 30 – Ottawa Old West Days

July
July 28 - National Day of the American Cowboy

September
Sept 8 - Double B Barrel Bash, Kansas Expocentre, Topeka
Sept 13-16 - U.S. Cavalry Association (USCA) will be conducting its 2007 National Cavalry Competition (NCC) at Fort Riley, KS.
Sept 28-30 - Purina Dream Ride, Flying W, Clements, KS – contact Suzan Barnes, Grand Central Hotel, Cottonwood Falls, 620-273-6763 or
e-mail suzan.barnes@sbcglobal.net or visit http://www.betterhorsesnetwork.com/

October
Oct 5-7 - Chris Cox Horsemanship Tour, Kansas Expocentre, Topeka

Event Schedule for: Lyndon Saddle Club - www.lyndonsaddleclub.zoomshare.com
       April 20 7:00 p.m. Open 3-D Jackpot Barrel Race
      April 21 4:00 p.m. Open Fun Show
        May 12 & 13 CYRA Youth Rodeo
       May 18 7:00p.m. Open 3-D Jackpot Barrel Race
        May 26 & 27 Work Days and Camp-out at the Arena
        May 28 9:00 a.m. KSHSC Open Horse Show
       June 9 6 p.m. Open Fun Show
       June 15 7:00 p.m. Open 3-D Jackpot Barrel Race
       July 4 9:00 a.m. KSHSC Open Horse Show
        July 7 & 8 Trail Ride and Campout - 110 Mile Park, Pomona Lake
        July 14 Osage County 4-H Fair Horse Show
      July 20 7:00 p.m. Open 3-D Jackpot Barrel Race
       July 28 7:00 p.m $500 Added Money Jackpot Barrel Race
            (entries open 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.)
      August 4 6:00 p.m. Fun Show
        August 17 7:00 p.m. Open 3-D Jackpot Barrel Race
        September 22 & 23 Trail Ride and Campout Eisenhower State Park, Melvern Lake

We have some very special catalog items available for ordering on-line. You will note that there are a few of these items that are one-of-a-kind (they are noted as such) . . . and on those items, you can call your order in to the store. The rest of the items can be ordered directly on-line, but please feel free to call us with any questions you may have on your order. Roy Frey Western: (785) 232-0579
(Note: If you choose to use Pay Pal to pay on-line, your request will be facilitated by Dr. M. A. Stachiw and our good friends at AgBusinessMail.Com.)

Tune in Sunday mornings at 6:00 a.m. to 580 AM 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.

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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	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. (Click here to view map)
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 5:00 p.m.