HUSEBY CUSTOM BOOTS

Thad Huseby, originally from Montana, grew up in the West working with horses and cattle. He worked with leather, made horse tack and other quality leather goods since he was 9 years old. Later Thad attended the RI Merrel Institute of Bootmaking and he also studied the techniques of DW Frommer II as well as Ted R. Trulove. Recently he trained with C T Chappell, World Champion Master Bootmaker, in order to provide his customers with the quality they deserve. With over 16 years of experience serving the general public Huseby Custom Booths is currently celebrating it's 12th anniversary in beautiful Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

The Mission of Huseby Custom Boots is to provide top quality, comfortable, long lasting boots for you, the customer, who has a very specific and demanding need as well a those of you desiring and deserving our unique one- of- a - kind- style. Thad produces custom-designed, hand-crafted works of art, be it to your own specifications or you can just let him work his own magic to design and create your masterpiece.

Thad offers a superb selection of various leathers and finishes to satisfy your every possible need. From Retro to today's current styles. Each boot is personally hand cut, stitched and laced by Thad.

For more information you can contact Thad at:
Huseby Custom Boots, PO Box 1715, Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805, 208-267-2924, BOOTMAN@HUSEBYCUSTOMBOOTS.COM or visit www.husebycustomboots.com

The Equine Art of Leslie Ann Webb     Visit Leslie and her horses at: www.lawebb.com  

Eitan and I met Leslie at a clinic in Grass Valley featuring respected CA. horseman Richard Winters. We were delighted to meet her and during our conversation we found out she was one of our favorite artists. We are very excited to have her join LHH 2008 and share her unique artistic talents. We know you will love her work as we do.

 

 

 

From her website:

If someone asked when I began to walk, I couldn't say. But I do know when I began to ride. I was only 3 and I'll never forget the ponies at the fair, weaving their way through a maze of panels to take their riders on an adventure greater than traveling in circles. The moment I saw my first horse, I was hooked. I couldn't get enough of them, and every one I saw from that moment on, I had to excitedly exclaim, "look at the horses" with such overwhelming glee, it was as if nothing in the world mattered when in the presence of these magnificent animals.  If someone asked when I began to walk, I couldn't say. But I do know when I began to ride. I was only 3 and I'll never forget the ponies at the fair, weaving their way through a maze of panels to take their riders on an adventure greater than traveling in circles. The moment I saw my first horse, I was hooked. I couldn't get enough of them, and every one I saw from that moment on, I had to excitedly exclaim, "look at the horses" with such overwhelming glee, it was as if nothing in the world mattered when in the presence of these magnificent animals

There is a sense of knowing, a tranquil state of excitement that soothes the soul when one encounters that one thing they were called to do. For me, this quest fulfilled the three qualities I desired most; to be surrounded by horses, to enlighten through creative expression, and to have a cause or purpose of great importance. As I picked up my brushes and invited horses back into my life, I was blessed in the rediscovery of oneself. I vowed then to dedicate my life to painting these larger than life colorful horses and to saving as many of them as possible.

Judy Vargas Designs Horses have always been a big part of Judy’s life. As she grew up in  the  small Northern California town of Nevada City, she was involved in every aspect of horsemanship, from rodeos and roping to showmanship and jumping.  Some of her fondest years were spent helping her father show their Arabian horses all over the West Coast.  Later, she spent many years on a cattle ranch in Eastern Oregon where she learned the western way of life.

Judy on 1959 Cow Palace Champion Arabian mare FERZARA

It was also at this time that, at a local foundry, she became familiar with the process of casting bronze sculpture. Fascinated by this process, she created and cast her first sculpture, the image of a Scottish Terrier that belonged to some close friends.  This media captivated her and she continued to refine her talent.

“Horses are the real work of art. I have just been given the privilege of recreating that form and making it timeless. I think equine artists, no matter what media they use, have a special passion for the animals they portray; it’s part of our being. Anytime I hear the word “horse”, it makes my head turn.”

(530)477-2437
vargasarts@sbcglobal.net Visit
www.judyvargas.com 

JEANNE KERAN SHOEMAKER

It all started in an art class when she was a sophomore in high school.  Manipulating the clay into something lifelike, magic happened.   Having to wait over 30 years to work with clay again and then to even have the dream of casting in bronze finally was realized.   Primarily self-taught, with a four day workshop and some mentoring from sculptor/friend Judy Vargas, Jeanne now has a series of bronzes.  Horses, other animal life and people are her favorite subjects.  A realist at heart, she tries to capture the personality, beauty and passion that she sees through her eyes.  Jeanne was raised on a ranch in Clovis, Ca. filled with horses, cattle, sheep and any other little creature she could get her hands on including a monkey.  She married a thoroughbred racehorse trainer and spent many years at the track. Watching a beautiful horse run with the freedom in his heart is one of the most beautiful things she has ever seen.  Jeanne's bronzes have been seen and awarded at "Art at the Classics" Draft Horse Classic in Grass Valley, California State Fair/Best of Show class, Ca. Horse Expo, Nevada County Fair, and Emerald Downs in Washington.

Shoe4bronze@aol.com
phone 530-268-2154

 

 

Field Family Early California Bits and Spurs

Distinctive Horn Designs by Swanson is a small custom shop specializing in unique one of kind designs. As natural horns are used no two pieces will ever be identical though themes can be replicated.  distinctivehorndesigns.com

Celeste Huston and her fiancé’ Kevin Swanson live in the Santa Ynez Valley, California.

Each brings their own special talents to Distinctive Horn Designs.

Celeste, a breeder of exquisite “color and exotic” horses (www.cielocelestefarm.com), brings a business sense from many years of marketing her horses internationally.  Mind you she is also a sketch artist extraordinaire and has a taste best described as eclectic. Her degree in Art & Design from Finch College NYC formally back up her inherent talents.

Kevin has been designing and fabricating since age twelve. First beside the skilled hands of an old world pattern maker, carpenter/artisan, his father (A Cockney who started his trade while the bombs were falling on London).  “My father’s greatest gift to me, was that I never saw him back off from a project.  There was no challenge he would not attempt to solve” says Kevin. Following this beginning, have been some of the most gifted people he has had the pleasure of knowing and learning from.

Kevin taught Industrial Technology for twenty years and also holds a Masters in Special Education. He is also the owner of RLF Home & Ranch Service, Solutions through Innovation.

Engrave This, Inc.
Canton, GA
www.engravethis.net

Engrave This, Inc. was founded in 2002 in Canton, GA.  We began business as engravers of our own sterling silver jewelry line and have recently added wood and shells to the list of materials that we are able to engrave.  And to make our work even more exciting we combined our love of engraving with our love of horses to become a vendor at various breed shows in the SE United States.

We specialize in engraving horse breed logos on various jewelry items.  In addition to our jewelry line, our Equestrian Division includes engravable tack plates and stall door name plates.

We invite you to visit our website.  We ship nationwide...usually in 2-3 days and always offer FREE ENGRAVING.

LeAnn Householder, Owner
Canton, GA office
engravethis@alltel.net

 Marion Cobb, Sales Representative
Cumming, GA office
macobb@bellsouth.net