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!

Back in the Saddle Again (literally, maybe later this month)
Dewayne’s bypass surgery went great, and he is back at the store (for a few hours each day) with a new lease on life! Dewayne and I greatly appreciated your thoughts and prayers during his surgery and recovery. We missed seeing everyone at EquiFest and the NATRC Conference. We are so very grateful to our great staff for their extra hours covering for us and our neighbors for taking care of the critters. We are very blessed.

6th Annual Boot and Tack $ale
March 13-15, 2009

If you can’t make the sale weekend, come in the week prior to the sale and ask
for Jo’s pre-sale discount! Mike, Saundra, Marilyn, Liz, Kathy, Lindsay and
Dewayne will take good care of you!

New Arrivals at Roy Frey Western

The new merchandise we bought at the Denver Western Market has been coming in fast and furious! Here’s a list of the new things we have in the store – WOW! Come in and check them out:

    • Thinline pads – Good for your back and the horses as well! Great for reining, roping, trail riding or barrel racing. This is the hottest new equine accessory!
    • Haythorn Land and Cattle Co. – A Horseman’s Heritage – coffee table book – wonderful pictures and a great history to read about!
    • John Wayne mugs and wall plaques.
    • Ariat cowboy shirts with performance features – handsome!
    • Frock coats for the cowboy who wants to dress up western style for weddings or prom.
    • Horsehair belts, hat bands, and stampede strings.
    • The “Presidential Carrier” to keep your hat, boots, belt and buckle and a change of clothes neatly packed and smash-proof for traveling by truck, air, or horse trailer.
    • Scully leather jackets for cowgirls and everyday wear – butter soft leather - awesome!
    • Bamco “brand” glassware with leather or cowhide holders, mugs, flasks, and two sizes of western paper napkins – perfect for your western bar or next party.

    • Cowgirls Gone Wild! Nail files, magnets, stationery holder, note pads with mirrors, and business card boxes. Great gifts for friends or a pick-me-up!
    • Colorful, horse themed throw rugs - washable! You will want more than one!
    • Bedding sets with matching sheets, pillows, shower curtains and throw rugs to make your bedroom and bath look like it had an extreme home makeover!

    • Affordable, faux tooled leather pillows with a splash of color – red or turquoise that will bring your couch or LQ trailer to life!
    • Cowboy Living steak platters with a new western print by artist Buck Taylor that matches the Old West and Barbwire dinnerware. Lots of new accessory pieces as well!
    • A new “barbwire” dishware pattern that can go casual or western elegant. It will grace our BOTAR Tablescape this year and theme “Don’t Fence Me In” – can’t wait to
       see Marilyn’s magic transpire!
    • Check out the new “Travel Collection” line of stylish equestrian print day tote, weekender duffel, sling pack, and garment bags for the “on the road again” cowgirl. Perfect
       for going to horse shows or on vacation anywhere in the world.
    • New for our beloved horses –
            o Equibrand ESP pads with a beautiful woven print top in many great colors

            o Cashal 16” Outfitter Saddle and 16” Trail Saddle
            o Abscess kits, Poultice pre-mixes, Emergency Trail boots – easy to use.
            o Ultimate Hoof picks in three sizes
            o Ariat Half-chaps
            o Equibrand added zebra wild, pink cheetah, pink paisley passion, digitized camo, dot diva and fine lines in lime to their leg boots, accessories, rope and hay bags to
               spice up life in the arena and at the barn or trailer!
            o Barrel racers can now get Sherry Cervi, Carol Goosetree and Joyce Loomis bits from Classic Equine.
            o Spur rowels on headstalls and breast collars give your tack a real punchy look.

New Painted Ponies

 
Quote for March

                “Good horses make short miles."
                                                - George Herbert

Liz’s Trail Corner

Cashel has put together some great, economical helpers for the trail riders for this spring. Whether your activity is purely recreational or serious competition, Cashel has you in mind. Great gift ideas for your special trail rider! Here is a sampling:

        • Tie One On – will supply you with the saddle strings that your English or Western saddle does not have.
        • The Ankle Safe – will give you a “hands free” way of keeping some important items with you at all times.
        • Tush Cushes – check out our large assortment in various styles. This is Cashel’s leading product.
        • Just Rewards – is a neat way of carrying horse treats.
        • The Trail Kit – is a must for the serious trail rider providing the rider with easy access to trail maps and P & R cards.
           Saw many of these being used at a NATRC ride.
        • Rider’s Rasp – one of Cashel’s newest and most innovative products. It is a specially designed rasp which allows the horse
           owner to maintain hooves between professional trims or if a shoe comes off and you need to smooth the hoof so it won’t tear.
        • Other Cashel items include the Safety Strobe, and several well-designed saddle bags.
        • Cashel’s newest innovation is the Step Up which is a carry along mounting aide.
        • We also carry the Cashel Soft Saddle which can provide the answer to the proverbial “hard to fit” horse. This is a bareback
           pad designed for recreational use.

Trail riders, we have a good selection of Ariat half chaps, Ariat Terrians, and some great colors available in Troxel helmets. Lucky Bucky has several new tee shirts with great sayings to entertain the riders following you on the trails! Newly arrived are HOOFix Emergency Trail Boots and HOOFix Abscess Kits in case your horse loses a shoe and gets an abscess – a must have to keep in the trailer. Stop by and check out Liz’s Trail Corner before your next ride!

"Just 'cause you're following a well-marked trail don't mean that whoever
  made it knew where they were goin'."     - Texas Bix Bender

What’s Cooking? - At Roy Frey Western Lifestyles
If you like Southwest flavors, you will really like this casserole. It would be perfect to take to a covered dish dinner as it serves 8 easily. The recipe came from the February 2009, Southern Living magazine and was submitted by Ginny Raska, Brazoria, Texas. It is delicious!

Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole
    2 (3.5 oz) bags boil-in-bag rice (I used brown rice)
    2 ripe avocados
    ¾ cup salsa verde
    1 (4-oz) can chopped green chilies
    1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
    2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
    1 (10 ¾-oz) can reduced-fat cream of chicken soup
    1 cup light sour cream
    1 cup (4 oz) grated Monterey Jack cheese
    2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
    Topping: chopped tomatoes

1. Preheat oven to 350^◦ . Prepare rice according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, cut avocados in half. Scoop avocado pulp into a medium bowl, and mash with salsa verde, chopped green chilies, and lime juice. Stir in hot cooked rice.
3. Stir together chicken, soup, and sour cream in a small saucepan over low heat; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until blended and slightly heated.
4. Spoon rice mixture into a lightly greased 13x9x inch baking dish; spoon chicken mixture over rice. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese.
5. Bake at 350^◦ for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Top with chopped tomatoes.

Equine Events Happenings – Mark your calendars!

Visit www.royfreywestern.com and click on the Upcoming Events bar on the right for more equine event information. Here’s what’s happening:

Heritage Tractor Purina Horse Owners Workshop March 10

Heritage Tractor, Topeka is in the feed business will present to horse owners the latest in Equine Nutrition form the experts, Purina Mills. Heritage Tractor is hosting a Purina Horse Owner’s Workshop Tuesday, March 10th. At 6 pm a barbecue dinner will be served. At 6:45, Ernie Rodina will present the new line of Purina feeds. Following Ernie’s nutrition talk, Jo Turner, Roy Frey Western, along with Dewayne Burgess and Mike McGee will talk about “What’s in Western Style for 2009”. Please RSVP by noon, March 10th to 785-235-5100. Don’t miss this fun and educational event for horse owners! Door prizes as well! Heritage Tractor is located at 2701 NW US Hwy 24, Topeka, KS.

Shawnee County 4-H Horse Club Meeting at RFW March 11

Roy Frey Western is hosting the Shawnee County 4-H Horse Club for their March meeting at the store, March 11th.

Ultimate Horsemen’s Challenge Clinic March 21-22

Horse and rider training for extreme courses nationwide! March 21 & 22. $60 per day (includes cattle fee). Come spend two great days learning confidence and control; roping; jumping; cattle work; approaching scary obstacles; and how to become a better, safer rider competing or on the trail. With the help of Kylie Fowler, B. Rex Buchman, will teach you the skills you need to compete in the Ultimate Horsemen’s Challenge safely and with confidence. The Ultimate Horsemen’s Challenge is a timed obstacle course in which contestants compete for money, prizes and “bragging rights” (similar to Craig Cameron’s Extreme Cowboy Race as seen on RFD TV).

Hosted by Heartland Ranch located in the beautiful Wakarusa Valley at 3201 SW 93rd St. Phone 785-836-2020 or heartland66546@aol.com. Overnight stalls and hookups available. Rex Buchman may be contacted at 620-794-5332.

Heartland Ranch will host an Extreme Cowboy Association (EXCA) sanctioned event on April 11, 2009. For more information on the EXCA go to www.ExtremeCowboyAssociation.com or contact Bill Hull at bhextremecowboy@gmail.com or call 254-595-2393.

“Massage Your Own Horse” Clinics March 21, April 4

Jacqueline Wilt, R.N., C.E.M.T. will be teaching horse owners how to “Massage Your Own Horse” at clinics in the Topeka area this spring.

This day-clinic is designed to teach the horse owner basic equine massage principles for application on their own horses. Participants will learn about massage therapy, how it works, why it works, basic massage strokes, common problem areas, and simple routines. Emphasis is on simplicity, safety, and improvement of equine well being. This is not a course meant to teach one how to massage horses for a business. It is for those wishing to enhance their own horses' well-being, improve their bond with their horses, and to learn more about equine massage therapy's benefits.

The course is one day, approximately 6-7 hours long. Participants will be required to bring their own horse (with current health papers and coggins required!!). Lunch will be served and is included in the clinic fee. Clinic is limited to 10 participants, no auditors allowed.

Dates are: March 21, April 4, May 23, and June 13. The clinics will be held at Duane Corkill’s awesome new equine facility, west of Topeka, 9-4 each day. Fee will be $89 per person. Call Jackie (785) 636-5446 or (785) 770-7017 or email at AlternativeEquine@hotmail.com. Visit www.alternativeequine.com for more info.

Additionally, Jackie has scheduled two 5-day massage certification classes, April 18-22 and June 27 - July 1. Call or email for more info or to enroll.

Winding River Purina Horse Owner’s Workshop March 22 and Clinic Kerry Kuhn Clinic March 21st

Purina Mills along with Winding River Camp & Equestrian Center invite you and your friends to a Horse Owner's Workshop March 22, 2009, 9-4 pm.
Winding River Camp is located at 18150 State Route MM, Dearborn, MO 64439. Bring your own lawn chairs. The Horse Owner's Workshop will feature:

        9-9:30 am - Coffee & Donuts
        10 am - Cowboy Church with Steve Stafford, Risen Ranch Cowboy Church
        Noon - Welcome - Ernie Rodina, Purina Mills
        12:30 - Working with the Mustang - Cindy Branham
        2:00 - Proper Equine Nutrition and New Products for 2009 - Ernie Rodina
        2:45 - Fundamentals of Developing A Solid Trail Horse - Kerry Kuhn
        4 pm - Close & Door Prizes

Sat, March 21 - Special Riding Clinic with Kerry Kuhn - Practical Horsemanship. Saddle & Sirloin, KC MO. 9-4; $200/rider - limited to 10 riders; $25 auditors; and lunch included. To register for clinic call Linda Grimmett at 816-914-0490.

Jerry William’s Parelli Level I Clinic March 24-25

Jerry Williams, Licensed Parelli Professional, will present a Parelli Level 1 Clinic at Summer’s Palace, Duane Corkill’s new equine facility, Dover, KS on March 24-25th. For more information, contact Liz Syverson at 785-478-4712.
 
Jerry spent his childhood helping his Dad raise and show Appaloosas. After a number of years away from horses he discovered a new interest and passion when he found the Parelli Home Study Program.

He became an avid student studying with several Parelli instructors as well as attending the school and university programs at the Parelli Centers in both Colorado and Florida. In 2005 he was asked by Pat and Linda to join the newly-formed faculty at the Parelli Centers where he became one of the lead instructors of the popular Horse Behavior & Liberty Course. After a year of teaching and facilitating the new courses he transitioned to the field where he spends his time teaching and coaching students in their horsemanship journey.

For more information about Jerry and his schedule go to his website at:  www.jerryswilliams.com
 
Tarwater Farm & Home and Nutrena’s Equine Social Mar 25

Join Tarwater Farm & Home Supply, Travis Gerlach, Nutrena Consultant and Roy Frey Western at the Nutrena Horse Social, Wednesday evening, March 25th at 7 pm at Tarwater’s store located at 4107 NW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS. Travis will discuss Equine Nutrition for your Horses and Roy Frey Western will talk about western apparel and how to care for your tack. Dinner will be provided. Don’t miss this special night of equine offerings! RSVP by March 23rd by calling Tarwater’s at 785-286-2390.

Topeka Civic Theatre – “Sarah Plain and Tall” March 27-Apr 5th

Roy Frey Western is proud to be an Associate Co-Producer for the Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy Youth production Sarah Plain and Tall. This heartwarming tale will run March 27-April 5th. Enjoy the story of Sarah, a spirited mail-order bride in 1800’s Maine who travels to Kansas and into the household of young Anna and Caleb who have lost their mother and are being raised by their father. The house has long since lost its happiness with their mother’s death but with the advent of Sarah, things look like they might turn around.

To reserve your seat, call the TCTA box office at 785-357-5211.

Burlingame Saddle Club Fundraiser Trail Ride March 28

Come join us for a trail ride through the Flint Hills pastures of Kansas between Harveyville and Auburn. This is a beautiful pasture you won't want to miss.

The ride will start at 10 am, Sat., March 28th. Check in will start at 8 am. Rain date is Sat. April 4th. The ride will start at 10 am. We will stop around noon for lunch, then continue the trail ride, arriving back at the trailers. Lunch will not be provided.

Cost is $20 per rider. $10 for Burlingame Saddle Club members.

Trail ride is limited to 100 riders. Pre-registration is requested. Must furnish your own horse. To sign up contact Ken Miles - 785-654-3437 or smiles@embarqmail.com.

Julie Goodnight Horsemanship Clinic April 18-19

RFD TV's Julie Goodnight is coming to Rocking V Equine Center, Wakarusa, KS April 18-19, 9am-5pm. $400 to ride both days – hurry - only one spot left. Come audit for only $25/Day. To register call Brenda Beach at 800-225-8827 or online at www.juliegoodnight.com.

Julie's clear and gentle horsemanship techniques will help you accomplish most any riding goal - no matter your prior horse experience or age. Her varied background in dressage, jumping, racing, reining, and wilderness riding helps Julie communicate clearly with all types of riders. She will help you become the leader and rider your horse deserves. Join her by watching or riding in this clinic - you will build confidence and develop the ultimate relationship with your horse.

Come meet Julie at a book signing event at Roy Frey Western, Friday, April 17th (time to be announced later).

Faith, Hope, and Love Trail Ride for Cancer April 25

A team fund raising event to benefit Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society.

This ride will be held April 25, 2009 at Rockhaven Horse Camp, Clinton Lake, 1050 E 700 Road, Lawrence, KS. Advanced registration accepted though April 11th. Advance Cost is $25 per rider. Cost after April 11 and including day of the ride is $30. On-site registration from 8:30 am - 9:30 am.
 
The trail ride will begin at 10 am and end approximately 4 pm. Sack lunch to be packed by the rider. No alcohol will be allowed on the ride itself. A BBQ dinner will be provided at the end of the ride for paid participants. Those wishing not to ride, but wanting the dinner will be asked for a $10 donation.

Campsites available on a first come first serve basis at $6 per site (no reservations).

To register in advance or for more information, contact:
            Paula Wunder 785-766-8259 onedrr@aol.com or Bobbi Mangas 785-266-1045 itsagalthing@yahoo.com.
 
Kansas Horse Council Promotional Trail Ride April 25-26

Join trail riding enthusiasts for a weekend of camping and riding the trails at beautiful Elk City Lake. Experience Ozark-like topography only open to horseback riders twice a year.

Ride limited to 75 riders. No camping fees on this special week-end. Pre-registration required for ride and meal, $20. Kids under 10 or non-riders meal $10. Register by April 15th. Sign in at Shelter House upon arrival. Out of state riders must have Coggins papers. Proceeds benefit Kansas Horse Council. Contact Jim Thomas 785-528-4255, thomasj@kansas.net; or Randy/Jennifer Carnahan 620-251-0512, jcarnahan@crmcinc.com.

Spring Dream Ride in the Flint Hills May 1-3

Purina Mills and Purina Gold Dealers invite you to the 2^nd Annual "Spring Dream Ride in the Flint Hills" at the Flying W Ranch. Come see the beautiful Flint Hills on a new ride on adjacent land. Ride limited to first 100 paid riders.
 
Free Purina STRATEGY and EQUINE SR horse feed. Water available. Bring your own hay. Limited number of 10x10 pens available at $40 per pen.
 
Three beautiful rides, great food, valuable door prizes, equine clinics and live entertainment. $135/rider. $70/non-rider.

For more information call Suzan Barnes at 620-273-6763 or suzan.barnes@sbcglobal.net or www.betterhorsesnetwork.com.

Wright Flight Trail Ride May 24th

Come ride the beautiful prairies of Eisenhower State Park, surrounding Melvern Lake, Lyndon, KS on the third annual Wright Flight Trail Ride “Helping Kids Reach New Heights” Sunday, May 24th. The trail ride will consist of a leisurely 2-3 hour ride, and will be followed by a catered barbecued pork dinner, which will include door prize drawings, a silent auction and a spirited live auction featuring lots of wonderful items including Ariat, Tony Lama, Road Wolf, Muck and Old West boots, Wall Jackets, Petrol Jeans, Cowboy Magic Products, and a spot for two riders on the Purina/Better Horses Network Fall Dream Ride!

Wright Flight, Inc. (www.WrightFlight.org) is named after the Wright brothers. Our mission is to use the inherent motivational power of aviation as a stimulus for students to set and achieve higher goals in their educational and personal development. We teach students, grades 4-12, that through commitment and hard work they can achieve the highest goals, including the opportunity to pilot a light aircraft.

Wright Flight, Inc. stresses the importance of education by requiring each student to sign a contract before beginning the program. This contract requires the students to raise a grade point in one of their weaker subjects (i.e. raising a math grade from C to B), in addition to staying in school, off drugs, and out of gangs. If this requirement is not met, even though the student passes the Wright Flight "History of Flight" test, the child is not allowed to participate in the graduation. Once that requirement is met, then the student may experience the graduation thrill of a hands-on flight in a small aircraft as a co-pilot.

The goal for this trail ride is to help raise money to offset the fuel costs accumulated by the pilots volunteering their aircraft, time and money for these flights. In 2007, volunteer pilots flew 124 kids from six different schools. 100% of all donations for putting on the event and funds raised at the event go directly to the Kansas/Missouri Wright Flight Chapter. This event is sponsored by Heritage Tractor, Eisenhower State Park, Better Horses Network, Purina, Osage County Economic Development, Black Eye BBQ and Roy Frey Western. Additional support from individuals and corporations would be greatly appreciated and welcomed.

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 1997. He later encouraged friends in Missouri to establish a chapter and currently serves as President of the recently combined Kansas/Missouri Chapter.

Registration begins at 9:30 am on Sunday, May 24, 2009. Ride is from 11 am to 2 pm. Dinner and silent and live auction is immediately following the ride. Cost is $35 for ride and dinner; $15 for dinner and auction. Pre-register by April 30, 2009 to win Purina Feed from Heritage Tractor. Ride is limited to first 100 riders. Camping reservations can be made through Eisenhower State Park at 785-528-4102. This event will be held rain or shine.

For more information or to register for the trail ride, contact Dewayne or Jo at 785-232-0579. The new web site www.WrightFlightTrailRide.com will be operational mid- March so that you can download the registration forms. Thank you in advance for your support of this wonderful program!

March 21—22 Clinic at Heartland Ranch—Wakarusa KS—Contact: Paul Rasmussen (785)836-2020 / (785)969-9139

April 18 Eagle Ranch Ultimate Horsemen’s Challenge—Eagle Ranch—Collins MO—Contact: Steve Choppell (417)275-1105
NEGATIVE COGGINS REQUIRED

May 9 FoxEye Ranch All Women’s Clinic—Lawrence KS—Contact: Chris Mensch (816)682-8785 cmensch@hughes.net

June 13-14 Heartland Challenge—Ultimate Horsemen’s Challenge—Clinic/Event at Heartland Ranch—Wakarusa, KS
Contact: Paul Rasmussen (785)836-2020 / (785)969-9139

June 28 Northwest Missouri Ranch Horse Challenge at Mozingo Lake Maryville MO—Sponsored by Platte River Saddle Club
Contact: Denise Redden (660)254-0840 Julie Schmitz (660)254-0460

July 18-19 Rocking V Ultimate Horseman’s Challenge—Clinic/Event at Rocking V Ranch—Wakarusa KS
Contact: Kate Fowler (785)845-6891/(785)478-3376

August 8 FoxEye Ranch LLC Ultimate Horsemen’s Challenge—Lawrence KS
Contact: Chris Mensch (816)682-8785 cmensch@hughes.net

August 29—30 Flint Hills Challenge—Ultimate Horsemen’s Challenge—Clinic/Event at Flying W Ranch—Cedar Point KS—
Contact: Gwen Hoy (620)274-4357 gwen@flinthillsflyingw.com Rex Buchman (620)794-5332 brbuchman@gmail.com

September 20 Calamity Jane Horsemen’s Challenge at Princeton MO
Contact: Runt Rageth (660)748-3696 / (660)748-6497

October 10-11 Simms Cattle Company Ranch Horse Challenge —Butler MO
Contact: Scott Simms (660)679-6338 / (660)679-1833 Cheri Simms (660)679-1133