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2010 VENDORS

More vendors to be added so check back and stay tuned for 2009

Sawtooth Saddle Co. RETURNS IN 2010

Light Hands Horsemanship is proud to have Sawtooth Saddle Co. as one of it's select vendors at it's first ground breaking event.


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Alistad Studios

Allaura Stadel is 15 years old and started her love of art at the age of 2, beginning with the learning of finger painting. Drawing came after that, inspired during the time in which she had to sit quietly at meetings attended with her mom and dad. During this time she would render her own interpretations of coloring book pages and experiment with her own fabrications. In addition, she would color to pass her time, also working to draw her own prototypes. She developed a passion for color, and this love of color and illustrating has shaped and evolved over the years.

Her love of horses, of course, came at about the same time. Mom grew up with them, and to pass on the infatuation, she exposed Allaura to the realm of horses. When at the Fair, Allaura was placed on a horse’s back for the first time, and she was hooked at this first fair-time pony ride.  Continually bugging her parents for a horse, a pony, anything to ride, they set out on a search for a steed suitable for a young child.

We were told about a horse that needed a home to retire to. The ranch we arrived to was Wolf Creek Ranch. Introductions to the owners came first; afterwards, introductions to the horse occurred. We learned that he was called Carlyle Black Coffee and a fine gentleman of a Morgan. Coffee turned out to be Allaura’s first horse. Slowly but surely, he taught Allaura much about what was required to ride. After meeting a dear friend, we then were caught in the holds of the ‘show bug’. We attended shows, winning quite a few ribbons, blue more common as time went by. Inevitably though, Coffee became too old to show, and lived to be 31 years old. Sadly, we began the search for a new horse, and we started showing Morgans right after.

Along the way, Allaura continued to draw. Last year, we attended the first Light Hands Horsemanship clinic, and Allaura was drawing while listening to the clinicians. Debbie saw her drawings and encouraged us to print them on t-shirts and such.
This year, Allaura Stadel will be presenting her first five designs at the Light Hands Horsemanship Clinic, and we would be greatly pleased if you stop by our booth!
Come by the Alistad Studios booth,

Or to order online, e-mail us at:   allaura_nancy_s@att.net
Phone:    530-887-9679
                 530-320-6606

We are looking forward to meeting you!
Sincerely,
Nancy and Allaura Stadel

A Cowgirl's Promise 

www.acowgirlspromise.com  

Courage, commitment, passion and dedication define a special attitude, a mental firmness, a quality and strength that is “spirit”, that is cowgirl. We believe there is a promise that lies within each of us to find that spirit and live with passion, whether you are sitting at a desk in the city or driving cattle on the range.

Our unique collection, of handmade bits, sterling silver, turquoise and Navajo jewelry along with conchos, ropes, tools and western home accents offers you that one-of-a-kind feel for your home, yourself or as a gift to a friend. We select items that bring to mind a feeling of freedom, wide open spaces, and the love of the land.

A Cowgirl's Promise is, in short, authentically American.

We are very excited to be adding the Santa Ynez Valley Museum and Carriage House to our line up of Vendors for 2009. They have so graciously provided us with a carriage to display at the 2009 LHH event. Each year the SYVM hosts Vaquero Days. A weekend celebrating the early California Horsemen and Cattle Ranches. Be sure to ask them about this wonderful event held in November each year.


Local Artist and Sculptor Linda Paich Grimm will also be featuring some of her fine art work and bronzes at the SYVM booth. Linda and her husband Jim will be once again hosting the Museum of the Cowboy Tour on Friday so be sure to sign up for it. This tour is a walk in cowboy history...don't miss it.

TULLY HOLE SADDLERY

Inspired by the Classic Gear of Yesterday


"A SQUARE DEAL"
Inspired by the Classic Gear of Yesterday

Tully Hole Saddlery
Custom Horse Gear
(831) 636-7591
P.O. Box 301
Tres Pinos, CA 95075
mulepilot@email.msn.com

White Horse Studios

Sponsored by Starlite Originals

Caroline Boydston was born in Bern, Switzerland.  Her family came to the United States when she was very young.  Caroline has had a lifelong love of horses and all animals.  Her family raised Hanoverian and Thoroughbred horses at their ranch in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  She rode competitively in many equestrian events, including Dressage, Cross Country, and Stadium Jumping.


Caroline, on the left, and Kitty Cantrell, on the right, have been artistic partners for almost a decade.  Kitty Cantrell is the creative genius behind  the sculptures that you see pictured. You can visit her website here: www.kittycantrell.com

Make sure to stop by and see these beautiful sculptures of both equines and other wildlife at our booth.


Santa Fe Renegade, available at LHH

www.whitehorsestudios.net

Caroline has been drawing and painting horses and other animals for as long as she can remember and has won many awards for her work.  She began painting professionally in 1995 and her work is highly sought after by many collectors.  She enjoys the challenge of trying new techniques and improving her work, and has had a lifelong passion for fine art.

Caroline currently lives in Southern California with her husband, daughter, two cats, one dog, and two American Paint horses, "Legend of Atahri" and his daughter, "Ruby Keno".   "Legend of Atahri", along with Caroline's daughter, Emily Boydston, were featured on RFDTV in a commercial for the Stone Horse Company.

Some of Caroline and Kitty's other artistic accomplishments include, commissions by Penny Chenery, owner of Secretariat, Karen and Mickey Taylor, owners of Seattle Slew, work for American Greetings, commissions by Churchill Downs for special racing events, and winners of numerous awards for Equine Art.  They have also been featured in many Equine magazines including a full page article in California Riding Magazine for their work on the "Equine Collection" for the Starlite Originals company.

Tomas "Mas" Blackwell, experienced saddle maker of over 25 years, makes custom saddles, reins, tack, custom boots and shoes, and other leather items. "Mas" started his saddle making in Santa Maria, where he worked for Benny Young and later studied with master saddle maker Ted Schindler. Western saddles are intricately detailed and solid, from the yellow or white pine frame to the final embossed detail. Dressage and English saddles are expertly repaired and restored. Dave McCoy, owner of Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort is a longtime customer of Frontier Saddlery and sends his boots to Mas's shop for repair. Mas has also created various custom gear for world-renowned horse expert/trainer Monty Roberts, as well as Sandy Collier, renowned cow horse trainer. Frontier Saddlery has lots of used saddles for sale, including: cutters, ropers, English and dressage.

Alicia Blackwell, hand weaver of quality home decor and wearable's, learned weaving in Santa Barbara at 18 years of age, studying at the La Cumbre Arts and Crafts Center. Alicia raises Romney sheep and Angora goats for use in her woven creations. After shearing the sheep, she hand-spins the wool and creates beautiful, one-of-a-kind, wall hangings, scarves, ponchos, purses, vests, tunics and other creations. For her designs, she often draws artistic inspiration from American Indian traditions. Her saddle blankets are the perfect complement to Mas's saddles. Alicia's woven art hangs in resorts in California and Colorado, as well as at the Rituals home decor showroom in Beverly Hills. Alicia just recently finished a commission for the Sanford Winery in the Santa Rita Hills of California - 2 9' wide by 7' long woven wall-hangings.  Click Here to visit their web site.

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

Field Family
California Bits and Spurs

A legacy of 5 generations of bit and spur making.

Click Here to visit their website.

Designs In Gold - James & Ginger ClelandDesigns In Gold

James & Ginger Cleland

Combining unique artistry and traditional jewelry, Designs in Gold has been the leading shop since 1987 to provide fine platinum, gold, silver, and custom designed jewelry to fit your personal sense of style.

Email: designsingold@jcleland.com

DeShon Designs

Denise DeShon

Denise does custom western show clothes and chaps.

Email cutwzazz@yahoo.com

Born in Hayward and raised in Castro Valley, California, Denise’s first love was horses followed closely by music.   She spent many years working hard on her horsemanship skills and competed in a variety of  western events along the way.  Her passion for horses and speed led her down the road to the NHSR Finals and some College Rodeos as well. When her daughters came along, there was a need for more horses, and mom was the trainer/coach/chauffeur to more rodeos and cuttings.  She then decided to train horses full time and coach kids for junior, high school and college rodeo.  Music was something to sing to at the barn or in the truck going down the road.  Lots of miles, lots of practice!  No longer training horses she can be found lopin’ circles, wandering down a trail, or working cows as often as she can. 

Her artistic ability lies in just about anything she puts her hands to that can turn out ‘western cowgirl chic’.  Currently she is developing her own line called “DeShon Designs”…clothing, belts, chaps, furniture, home décor, jewelry and leather bags.

It was only after meeting Bert about four years ago that music came into serious thought. With his encouragement she took her first steps at singing for anyone besides the horses at the barn.  Her first CD titled “A New Old Dream” is now a reality…thanks to Bert’s talents and Flying Whale Recording Studio in Grass Valley, CA.  She can now sing to her own CD while she cleans stalls !!

Woodstock Artworks, a unique gallery that features and sells quality reproduction prints from California artist Dave McMorran's original collection.

Dave's medium is cross hatch pen and ink with a color wash. His detailed style demands a closer look. Signature hidden faces are subtly incorporated in many of his renderings, the closer you look the more you will see.

Dave draws original works mostly from his imagination. His drawings are unlimited in themes. Works include seascapes, landscapes, portraits, Native American, African American, spiritual, Christmas, caricatures, wildlife, cowboy and western.  www.woodstockartworks.net

Courtney Zimmerman will be joining the vendors at LHH this year. Courtney who is an accomplished horsewoman in her own right brings one of the worlds leading beauty, skin and makeup products to share with us girls and you men (yes, you can be beautiful too) at LHH....be sure to visit her booth and get beautified!

Cmz79@aol.com   909-489-7436

ARBONNE

A Chance for Bliss, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3)California corporation committed to the care and welfare of animals on an extraordinary scale, particularly canine and equine, with strong emphasis on seniors and those with special needs.
 
A Chance for Bliss, Inc. was founded in 2001, by Deanna and David "Woody" Bartley, with the adoption of their first rescue dogs "Feisty" and "Taffy", later renamed "Chance" and "Bliss".  Since that time the sanctuary has served well over a hundred senior and medically complex animals.  Over seventy animals currently reside at the sanctuary.

A Chance for Bliss, Inc. is a Sanctuary and any being which finds his way to us becomes a permanent resident, benefiting from the comfort and security of having a loving, caring Forever Home.

A Chance for Bliss, Inc. promotes the Truth of the inherent worth of all beings, regardless of age, condition, or any other factor.    www.achanceforbliss.com

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