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!

 

Although we are slightly belated, we hope you all had a very Happy Mother’s Day ♥
. . . and congratulations to all our graduates who have May commencements!

 

Memorial Weekend Hours
Roy Frey Western will be open Saturday, May 23^rd from 9 am-5 pm and closed May 24 & 25 for Memorial Day.

Graduation & Wedding Gift Headquarters
Roy Frey Western is your graduation and wedding gift headquarters. Graduates and Brides are welcome to register their gift ideas in the store. Western dishware, glassware, silverware, and placemats make unique gifts. Western art and home décor are welcomed gifts for the home. Accessories like table runners, bedspreads, pillows, towel sets and bathroom sets complete the western look. Jewelry, boots or new spring apparel are always fun. Can’t decide? How about a gift certificate? Shop the new online-store at www.royfreywestern.com featuring Montana Silversmith’s complete catalog of jewelry, buckles and home décor and Ariat boots.

Judy Coder and Cowgirl Swing
Judy Coder and her new all cowgirl band, appropriately called, Cowgirl Swing, are coming to the store on Saturday, May 24^th at 11 am to play for us! Join us for some great entertainment, autographs, CDs and to meet the girls! This group received rave review at their recent debut and we are excited to have them come to the store. Mark your calendars! Members of Cowgirl Swing are Diane Gillenwater, Karla Campbell, Patti Nance and Judy Coder.

Unbroken & Logan Viley Trunk Shows May 30th
Hey, cowgirls, saddle up and come on down to the “Unbroken” Apparel, and Logan Viley trunk show, Sat. May 30th. You will love the new, fresh western “Unbroken” tees and sweatshirts. “Unbroken” apparel is created by Kansas designers, Aaron and Lynette Landis, Wellsville, and has become an international sensation. This is a great updated western look for work or play.

 
Consummate equestrian, Sara Long, has created a unique line of western jewelry called “Logan Viley”. It is exquisite, and truly “unexpected adornments”. Sara’s jewelry pairs beautifully with the “Unbroken” apparel. Plan to stop by for a fun one-time event at Roy Frey Western.

Check out jeans from Petrol, Cruel Girl, Cowgirl Tuff, Stetson, or Wrangler – we can help you find the perfect fit. Accessorize your outfit with a custom piece of jewelry and new purse. Add a new pair of boots with the new square toe or the classic pointed western toe and you will be looking your western best!

Wright Flight Trail Ride May 24th
Roy Frey Western is proud to sponsor the 3rd Annual Wright Flight Trail Ride, Sunday, May 24th at Eisenhower State Park, Melvern, KS. Come ride the beautiful trails, have a great dinner and participate in the spirited auction. The Ride is limited so call or stop by Roy Frey Western now to sign up or go to www.wrightflighttrailride.com for more information or to download registration forms.

Check out our expanded “Trail Riding Tack Department”. Get all your trail supplies including chinks, Thinline pads; Stowaway cantle packs, Outback packable rain coats; Cashel specialty trail packs and saddle accessories, Don’t forget your Troxel helmet and Lucky Bucky trail riding tee shirts. Get outfitted in new trail riding apparel including jeans, belts, jackets, hats and boots, too!

Hwy 24 Corridor Buzz
Thank you to all our great clients and friends who have called or came into the store to express your support and concern following the April 10^th Topeka Capital Journal story about the proposed closing of the frontage roads along Hwy 24 and creating “backage” roads that would require us to “flip” our store. This story featured Dewayne on the front page. The most recent word on this is that the creation of “backage” roads was not the intent nor was it the intent to put any business out of business. Here’s the web site if you would like to “read more about it”.
http://www.cjonline.com/news/2009-04-10/stores_critical_of_back_door_idea and http://cjonline.com/news/2009-04-21/us_24_study_may_shift_gears

May Special – Western Towels 20% Off
Roy Frey Western has all their western towels on sale for the month of May! Towel sets make perfect gifts for Mother's Day, Graduations or Weddings. Roy Frey Western will also gift wrap for free!

Instead of buying complete sets of matching towels, buy different shades of one color or different western patterns and mix it up. Cowboys, cowgirls, bronc riders, ropes, buckaroos…choose your favorite designs in barley, buckskin, or rust and mix or match
and express yourself to your heart’s content.

Home Décor and Tack Sections Updated
Marilyn Domer, RFW Store Designer, has been busy using her creative design skills re-arranging the store for a new look! Check out the new Western home décor display featuring western dishware, silverware, glassware, cookie cutters, towels, table runners, accessories, centerpieces and chargers.

 

New Arrivals at Roy Frey Western - • Straw Hats! BIG Sombreros – the Doreman Burns    Cowgirl Look! • Knit tops for cowgirls are here for spring! Cool,    comfortable and great looking for work, dress or    riding! Great cross-over styling! • Men’s long and short sleeve shirts in both buttons    and snaps are arriving daily!

• New Skyhawk rugs – These rugs are spectacular! In 2x4’, 8’ round or 2x8’runners for the hall way or living quarter horse trailers. Great colors and designs.

• Western bedding now comes in some of the most beautiful colors now – black, tan, turquoise with red and chocolate brown. Accessorize the whole room with matching
   sheets, curtains, shower curtains, pillows and throws.
• Barrel Racers – New from Alamo - Jewelry on Tack – chocolate with sparkles or zebra with fringe headstalls, breast collars, and spur straps!
• Get ready for prom, graduation or spring weddings in a western Frock coat or tapestry vest. Don’t forget to register for your wedding gifts with us!
• Western sandals in leopard or pink cheetah – really cute!
• New spring denim capris with matching vests, jackets and tees in black or white accented with rhinestones and silver circle insets are so cute & comfortable!
   You will be looking your western best.

Boot Special for May – Lucchese Exclusives 10% Off

The Lucchese Exclusive Collection offers a limited edition number of boots to our participating retailers. This limited collection is released four times a year – exclusive boots for both cowboys and cowgirls. Roy Frey Western is proud to be a Lucchese Exclusive Dealer. Come in today to try on a pair of these unique boots.

Fun Fact for May
“In the wild, horses spend up to 70 percent of their time grazing.”
        ~ 1000 Facts on Horses by Marion Curry, Barnes & Noble Books.

Quote for May
            "A horse loves freedom, and the weariest old work horse will roll on the ground or break into a lumbering gallop when he is turned loose into the open."

                                                                                                                                                                                                    ~ Gerald Raferty

Liz’s Trail Corner
Here’s a tack tip picked up from Julie Goodnight at her recent clinic in Topeka. Each Spring, we should check our tack to make sure it is in good repair and safe. We should also check the length of our stirrups, especially the left stirrup. Because we mount and dismount from the left side, the constant stress can cause the leather to stretch. You might be riding off balance because of this. Have a friend stand in front of your horse while you are mounted and see if your legs are hanging at equal lengths. This is an easy fix by adjusting your stirrups up a half a hole or more.

Always Think “Safety” around Horses
Travis Gerlach, Nutrena Feeds, presented some astounding facts about equine accidents at Tarwater Farm and Home’s Equine Nutritional meeting last month. Thanks so much, Travis, for sharing:

• Accidents ARE going to happen
        o 79,348 Horse-Related Emergency Room Visits in 2001
                < 28% Contusions and abrasions
                < 28% Fracture
                < 16.6% Sprains and Strains
                < 20% Head Injuries

• ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET!!!!
• Buy better equipment – Check it often!
• Find a horse that meets your level
• Be less competitive and aggressive
• Ride in a safe environment
• Watch for footing
• Get in better physical shape
• Accept and Listen to fear
• Have control of your horse
• Face and accept your limits

What’s Cooking?                       - At Roy Frey Western Lifestyles

                This is a delicious appetizer that Frances Dudley served at Julie Goodnight’s Rider Reception.
                We all loved it.  Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just a get-together with friends,
                this festive appetizer is bound to turn any party into a fiesta:

Fiesta Torte
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (8-ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 (1 ¼-ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (16-ounce) carton sour cream, divided
3 eggs
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles, drained
½ Cup diced red bell pepper
½ Cup hot salsa
1 (6-ounce) carton frozen avocado dip, thawed
- diced tomato
- tortilla chips

Heat oven to 350^o .  In a large mixer bowl, beat cream cheese, cheddar cheese and taco seasoning until fluffy. Stir in 1 Cup of the sour cream; set remainder aside. Beat in eggs, one at a time, blending well after each additional. Fold in chiles and red pepper. Pour into 8 ½ or 9 inch spring form pan. Bake until center of torte is just about firm (40-45 minutes). Cool on wire rack 10 minutes. Combine remaining sour cream with salsa; spread over top of torte. Continue baking until partially set around edges (5 to 8 minutes longer). Cool on wire rack 30 minutes. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.

To Serve: Run sharp knife carefully around edge of pan. Release side of pan; place on serving plate. Spread avocado dip over top of torte; garnish with tomato. Serve with tortilla chips. 20-25 servings.

Donate Old Cowboy Boots to Winding River Girl Scouts
Winding River Camp & Equestrian Center, Dearborn, MO is in need of “well loved” and in good condition cowboy boots. Many of the 2nd – 8th grade girls may only get the opportunity to come to Winding River once a year. They often do not have boots or helmets so Winding River provides them. This has become quite a challenge as well over a 1,000 young girls come to Winding River for the Spring and Fall Program. We would welcome all sizes of used boots. Roy Frey Western in Topeka and Y Bar H in Olathe has offered to serve as drop off locations. If you would like more information about Winding River you can go to: www.theranchatloneoak.com or contact Linda Grimmett (816) 914-0490.

Red Hats & Purple Chaps
Women of all ages, with or without horses are invited to this group.  Check out their website at  www.redhatsandpurplechapsmo.com. 
Or Click Here for additional information on this organization.

June 6-7 – Strong City Rodeo Time
Let’s go rodeo June 6-7th in Strong City at the Flint Hills PRCA Rodeo! Look your western best at each performance! Let Roy Frey Western outfit you from head to toe with a new straw hat, Wrangler shirt, belt, jeans and a pair of Ariat boots from our selection of over 3,000 pairs of boots. Ladies will love the new Montana Silversmith jewelry, “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” Wrangler blouses and Cruel Girl low rise jeans. Be sure to check out the new western home décor section – everything for your western lifestyle.

KS NBHA State Championships in Topeka May 22-24th
Roy Frey Western welcomes the National Barrel Horse Association Kansas State Championships to Topeka, May 22-24th. Cowgirls will be looking their western best in the arena wearing new Cruel Girl blouses, Tony Lama boots, and bling-bling belts. The new “Q-Baby” and “Cash” Ultimate Riding jean by Wrangler will hold you tightly in the saddle. Top off your outfit with a new felt or straw hat and stampede string. New rugs and western home décor will give your living quarter trailer a new spring look. Color-coordinate your leg gear and saddle pads in new zebra, diva dots, or pink cheetah designs. Check out the “Freedom” barrel racing saddle from Crates. For all your barrel racing needs, come to Roy Frey Western. Roy Frey Western will be closed May 24 & 25 for Memorial Day.

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:

To be rescheduled: First Annual Larry Bogart Memorial Day May 2, 2009
Topeka Round-Up Club (TRC) located at 7843 SW 37th St., ½ mile east of Auburn Road. Fun Show at Noon, 3 PM Trail Ride on TRC’s 260 acres of beautiful trails, all you can eat barbeque and what would a Larry Bogart Memorial be without a barn dance? (Live band) Come on out to TRC on May 2nd to help us celebrate the life of this amazing cowboy. As per Larry’s wishes, all proceeds will be split evenly between the American Cancer Society and Topeka Round-Up Club.

Entry fees for the show are $5/class, with payback of $5 / $3 / $2 and the rest gets donated. $25 admission for the trail ride and the dance, otherwise it's $15 each.

Negative Coggins required for all horses. Call Jami 785-845-5052; Libby 620-794-3637; or Kylie 785-554-8879 for more info.

“Massage Your Own Horse” Clinics
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: 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.

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 6-12, 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 is operational, (a big thank you to Carla Cook, CJ Designs, Lee’s Summit, MO for this), so you can download the registration forms. Thank you in advance for your support of this wonderful program!

Brent Wright/Dell Hendricks Reining Clinic Moved to Topeka!
The Purina Million Dollar Reining Clinic has been moved to the Kansas ExpoCentre in Topeka, KS. The dates are the same May 30th and 31st. On Friday, May 29th, we will have a Special HOW Event involving a Jackpot Reining Class that will be judged by Brent and Dell. After each run, Brent and Dell will spend a couple of minutes critiquing the run. We plan to add $250 to the class and will limit this class to 20 riders. Clinic participants will have first option to compete in this special class. After the clinic on Saturday night, you won't want to miss the Steak Fry along with some great entertainment. A few spots remain for the two-day clinic. For more information e-mail ernie@betterhorsesradio.com or call 785/418-6047. Roy Frey Western will be hosting an “Unbroken” Apparel and Logan Viley Jewelry Trunk Show at the Store on Sat. during this event. Saddle Up and get on down to Topeka for this fun week-end of equine education, entertainment, competition and retail therapy!
Click Here to view flyer for more detailed information. 
 

2009 Event Schedule www.ultimatehca.com

    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

June 6, 2009 - Trailer Crazy Day! - R&D Ranch Topeka, KS
Come work with Cindy Branham on loading your horse intodifferent kinds of trailers in the morning.
After lunch learn how to pull and back your trailer more efficiently on a coned course taught by Ryan Branham- Driver for the Topeka Fire Department.

    $155.00 per person
    Lunch included

If you need overnight board, additional $20 a night for full care/ stall and hay.
R & D Ranch, 2131 SE 41st St, KS 66609, Tel: 785-266-4595

June 5-7, 2009 – Ride the Trail for an MS Cure Westmoreland, KS
Ride the trail for an MS cure will be held June 5-6-7 at the Cowboy Way Ranch & Vacations, near Westmoreland, KS. NEKTRC is a group of riders planning to raise
$20,000 for National Multiple Sclerosis Society. For more information contact Jeanette Clingenpeel, 785-845-2438, nektr@hughes.net.