Beefing up the website
March 11, 2008 by Les Vogt
We’ve had a lot of questions lately from folks wanting recommendations tack other equipment. I’ve been pretty particular about what I’ve promoted in the past in that first of course, it had to be something that I used and believed in, and second, it had to be unique, that is something you wouldn’t find anywhere else. But as I talk to more and more people wanting recommendations on things like strap goods, hackamores and mecates, we decided to get with the folks that I buy these things from, and add them to the website. I visited with some of these guys in Denver and you wouldn’t believe the quality that they’re producing. Strap goods that are so soft that when you feel the leather, it makes your socks roll up. I can’t believe it. I’ve never seen anything such nice quality.
So as you see items added you’ll know that everything there is a special product and one that I would use myself, if I don’t already. We’re also going to try to put together an assortment for you too, so you can get the best that’s available in your price range.
We’ve been working a lot more lately with awards and trophies as far as bits and spurs go. For instance we just did the awards for the California High School Rodeo Association. We are working on team roping working awards for a couple associations and some horse show awards for year end, and for just for regular shows. So keep that in mind. We do some really beautiful stuff. For the awards, I’ll sell them at wholesale price which gives you a good deal and a really good trophy. Something you can keep forever.
Well my horses are still a little hairy. They look pretty tough right now. But we don’t show until July. We’ve always been late starters because of my clinic schedule. We wait until July, and then we show for the last part of July until the last part of August. We start with a Salinas rodeo. I love the rodeo. It’s just something I never miss. So Salinas first, then we go to Santa Barbara rodeo, then the Paso Robles fair grounds. So our poor ‘ol horses, we let them hair up in the winter and enjoy themselves even though we are riding. I think it keeps them warm and happy.
My clinic schedule to date posted on the website and there are new clinics being posted all the time. Please take a look at it and if something is near you, stop by and say “hi.” I would love to visit with you. Hopefully we can transfer some knowledge.
Mr Vogt,
This is my first trip to your site. I have enjoyed it. I took a look at your preview for Cowhorse U, and have a question or two. First, are there exercises that do not have to be performed in an arena? I start my own colts but have only a small corral. Most of their time is spent in the woods, gun fire and light cattle work, my uncle has a few cows, not my own. I would really like to get better. My horses are used regularly by myself as well as most of my family, ages four and up. Oh, what is your opinon of the Zan Parr Bar family of horses, and what about a cross on Jackie Bee? Thank you for your time.
Kenneth