Martha Josey visits Circle Y

Last week we had the honor of hosting Martha Josey at Circle Y. Martha is an AQHA, WPRA, and NBHA World Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist, and WPRA Hall of Fame barrel racer. Today, Martha, along with husband R.E. and Team Josey trainers put on barrel clinics all over the United States. The Team Josey motto is "We Create Champions" and you can feel their pride when they talk about the accomplishments of their Josey clinic students. For the Josey's, the cultivation of the next generation of cowboys and cowgirls is what it's all

about.
Martha and R.E., along with their Team Josey friends, stopped by to tour the saddle manufacturing facility and talk saddle design. While walking through, Martha stopped to chat and take photos with the craftsmen. We determined that Circle Y has manufactured the Josey saddles for over 25 years!

The newest saddle to the Josey line is the 1179 Josey Ultimate Smash. It has all the same great features of the other Josey Ultimate saddles (forward hung, free swing stirrup leathers, center pocket seat, 3-way adjustable position rigging, 4" forward slanted horn) with the added benefit of a 1" taller swell and 5" cantle, for the rider who wants extra security and support in the saddle.

After the tour, we took some video and Martha gave us some barrel racing "quick tips" ("Like" us on Facebook and stay tuned for future posts to see what Martha had to say!)

If you've been lucky enough to attend a Josey clinic, you know how fun spending the day with Martha and R.E. can be! And if you haven't...wait are you waiting for? Visit http://www.barrelracers.com/ to learn more about Team Josey, sign up for a clinic, or learn more about the features of the Josey Ultimate Barrel saddles.

Barrel Racer Lisa Lockhart Joins Circle Y Team of Champions

Lisa Lockhart is a wife, mother, rancher and 4-time NFR Qualifier. Residing in Oelrichs, SD, she credits the team effort of her family for her barrel racing success. When she's not on the road barrel racing, Lisa balances family life at the ranch with her husband and children, ranching, and horse training.

This year Lisa goes to the NFR ranked 6th. Her main mount is Fast An Gold aka "Chisum", a chestnut gelding. Lisa has ridden Circle Y saddles for years, and this NFR, she'll be riding one with her name on it, the 1544 Lisa Lockhart Fast & Furious barrel. Fit for the horse was the primary concern for Lisa. Featuring a Flex2 tree, this saddle was designed to sit down low and close to the horse, flexing with the horse to allow freedom of movement. For the rider, the groundseat keeps you in optimal position. Suede seat, roughout seat jockeys and fenders, and aluminum rubber grip stirrups help keep you secure in the saddle. Pre-twisted fenders keep you comfortable in the saddle, and make it easy to find your stirrup should you lose one during a run. Unique star cutout silver and seat design with snakeskin print inlays are set off by nickle spot trim and floral tooling.

The 1544 Lisa Lockhart Fast & Furious barrel will be making its debut at the NFR-on Chisum and at the tradeshows. See the new saddle at these dealers at the NFR:

W.C. Equestrian at the Southpoint

Riata West at Mandalay Bay

Circle Y Welcomes Luke Reinbold to the Team of Champions

Circle Y Saddles, Inc., America's Leading Saddle Brand, is proud to welcome Luke Reinbold to our Team of Champions.

Clinician, trainer and competitor, Luke Reinbold, specializes in Ultimate Cowboy Versatility Challenges using practical obstacles to create a safe, willing horse and build a positive relationship with the rider. Luke believes the relationship between horse and rider should be something that is enjoyed. He stresses the importance of being able to control every part of your horse. While conducting clinics Luke teaches how to build trust with your horse while using common things found along the trail or in the barn, using everything as a learning experience for the horse. By keeping things new and interesting for both horse and rider a stronger trust relationship is formed.

Luke calls the Finger Lakes region of New York State home along with his wife and young family.

Luke rides a Maverick Roper and a 1470 Rocky Mountain High Performance Versatility saddle.

Learn more about Luke at his website.

Check out a great video of Luke showcasing his abilities below!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFKxLNOKNZs

Cowboy Mounted Shooter Dan Byrd Joins the Circle Y Team of Champions

Circle Y welcomes Dan Byrd to the Team of Champions. Dan is a top Cowboy Mounted Shooting competitor, and a renowned horse trainer who has trained many of the horses being used today by shooting competitors. He owns and operates Dan Byrd Performance Horses in the Cave Creek/New River area in the heart of Arizona. Along with horse sales, Dan offers horse and student training specializing in Cowboy Mounted Shooting. Dan has over 20 years professional experience in the horse training industry and has produced winning horses in Polo, Polocrosse, Eventing, Western Show Ring, Roping, Barrels, Dressage, Jumping and Cowboy Mounted Shooting. For more information on Dan, visit his website at http://danbyrdhorses.com/.

Dan also competes in the "Superhorse" events, which consists of shooting, barrel racing, and breakaway roping. When designing his new 2721 Super Shooter saddle, the goal was to create a saddle that would give a competitive edge in the arena for cowboy mounted shooting and the Superhorse events, but also be ready for a hard day's work on the ranch. This saddle is built on a fiberglass reinforced wood tree, so it's versatile enough for the ranch or the arena, and is suitable for roping.

2721 Dan Byrd Super Shooter

Features include:

• Fiberglass reinforced wood tree-suitable for roping
• Close contact skirts keep you close to the horse for precise cueing
• Swell and horn stay out of the way when reaching for guns
• Fenders are placed for optimum mobility
• Pretwisted fenders reduce joint fatigue

Dan will be competing in the CMSA World Championship in Amarillo, TX October 19th-23rd. Circle Y dealer Foust Feeds will be debuting Dan's 2721 Super Shooter saddle at the event. For more information on the CMSA World Championship visit http://www.cmsaevents.com/. To find a Circle Y dealer near you, visit http://www.circley.com/dealer/dealers.shtml.

Julie Goodnight Presents at WEG and IEF this September in Lexington

Julie Goodnight Presents at The World Equestrian Games and the International Equestrian Festival this September in Lexington, Kentucky
Internationally acclaimed natural horsemanship trainer, host of Horse Master on RFD-TV, and Circle Y Team of Champions' member, Julie Goodnight, travels to Lexington, Kentucky to teach horse lovers horsemanship skills September 25, 2010 at the World Equestrian Games (http://www.alltechfeigames.com) and daily September 25 through October 10, 2010 during the International Equestrian Festival. Join Goodnight in the WEG Equine Village to learn equitation tips and strategies during her 10 a.m. demo at the Kentucky Horse Park. Then, join Goodnight daily at the International Equestrian Festival—a shopping and educational expo held at the Lexington Convention Center in downtown Lexington.

At the IEF, Goodnight presents two educational seminars and demonstrations daily for two weeks. Watch Goodnight work with horses at the expo then see her at her row of shopping booths to register to win daily prizes and great grand prizes from her sponsors.

If you’re going to the event, be sure to stop by Goodnight’s booth to check out all the products she offers. Take the time to learn more about her full line of training DVDs and check out Goodnight’s PEAK Performance™ seven saddle line by Circle Y.

The International Equestrian Festival Schedule (http://horsecapitalproductions.com/component/content/article/182)
Demonstrations in Ecotrack Park at 6:00 p.m.
Sept. 25: Be the Best Rider You Can (Part 1)
Sept. 26: Be the Best Rider You Can (Part 2)
Sept. 27: "Gaining Respect from the Ground"
Sept. 28: "Tack Up Like a Pro"
Sept. 29: "All in the Approach: Catch, halter and lead safely"
Sept. 30: "Conformation 101; Structure, movement and balance"
Oct. 1: "Caution: Danger: Stay Safe Around Horses"
Oct. 2: "Horse Behavior & Human Relationships"
Oct. 3: "Decipher Your Horse’s Language"
Oct. 4: "Gaining Respect from the Ground"
Oct. 5: "Tack Up Like a Pro"
Oct. 6: "All in the Approach: Catch, halter and lead safely"
Oct. 7: "Conformation 101; Structure, movement and balance"
Oct. 8: "Caution: Danger: Stay Safe Around Horses"
Oct. 9: "Horse Behavior & Human Relationships"
Oct. 10: "Decipher Your Horse’s Language"

Presentations in the Seminar Room at 3:00 p.m.
Sept. 27: "Build Your Confidence!"
Sept 28: "Inside the Horse’s Mind"
Sept 29: "Life Lessons that Horse’s Teach Us"
Sept. 30: "Find and Buy the Perfect Horse"
Oct. 1: "Exercises to Improve Riding Skills"
Oct. 2: "So You Want to Be in the Horse Business?"
Oct. 3: "Implementing the Best Safety Practices"
Oct. 4: "Build Your Confidence!"
Oct. 5: "Inside the Horse’s Mind"
Oct. 6: "Life Lessons that Horse’s Teach Us"
Oct. 7: "Find and Buy the Perfect Horse"
Oct. 8: "Exercises to Improve Riding Skills"
Oct. 9: "So You Want to Be in the Horse Business?"
Oct. 10: "Implementing the Best Safety Practices"

Don’t miss it! Learn more at juliegoodnight.com.

Team of Champions Spotlight: Kenda Lenseigne

Kenda Lenseigne is an amazing horsewoman and fierce competitor in Cowboy Mounted Shooting. She is the reigning overall World Champion and a multiple world record holder. I mean really, is there anything cooler than riding your horse full out, shooting a gun, and working as a team with your horse? Because of Kenda’s success in Mounted Shooting, she has designed a signature line of KL Shooting Saddles with Circle Y from the tree out. While these saddles can’t guarantee you won’t miss your target, they will:
1) help keep you in a balanced position with the deep, dished seat and 4 ½” cantle
2) provide grip with the suede seat and rough out seat jockeys and fenders
3) let you position your fenders to your riding style with a stirrup leather positioner
4) free your horse to do his job because of the Flex2® Shooter tree which works in several ways-it has some flex with the low density bars so your horse can move freely, but has high density bars under the groundseat that will not collapse in the middle so you have good weight distribution which is the whole point of proper saddle fit. Furthermore, the Neo-Shock™ skirt provides superior comfort to your horse because it absorbs shock and conforms to the horse's back
5) gives you some extra room to get your guns because the swell is low and tilted forward

6) reduce knee and ankle fatigue with pre-twisted stirrup leathers
7) be easy to carry and put on your horse because they're lightweight at 27 lbs.
8) give you years of service with proper care because of the Circle Y hand made quality built in every one

There are two KL Shooters-2401 Quick Shot (pictured right) which has beautiful floral tooling, a rawhide braided horn, silver spots and brown iron silver star conchos

The 2402 Men’s Rundown (left) is designed for men and has a flatter rise for comfort and looks more manly with flint rawhide accents and basketweave tooling.

While Circle Y will provide you with the best gear, be sure to check out Kenda’s website to find your next horse or improve your horsemanship and shooting skills. Shop online for KL Shooting Saddles here.

Learn more about Kenda and her winning philosophy at http://www.kendalenseigne.com/.

Kenny Harlow Signature Saddle Line

Kenny Harlow is a true horseman, sharing his “Training with Trust” methods with horses and students alike and gaining astounding results. He is a graduate of John Lyons very first certification program and has continued his education training under top trainers in the disciplines of dressage, hunter/jumper, eventing, and reining. Kenny's training methods have been featured in many horse publications. His specialty is working with problem horses and starting unbrokes. He proves that clear communication and patience is the key to solving the most difficult of problems. Kenny resides in Cumberland VA, and continues to teach a year long certification program, apprenticeship programs, horses and rider training vacations, as well as traveling the east coast teaching 5 day riding clinics. Kenny also has a new series of television shows airing on the Dish network. “Kenny Harlow: Training with Trust” airs Sunday mornings at 7:30 EST, Dish channel 9411. Kenny will demonstrate his methods on his new horse "RAMM". Watch as RAMM progresses through the stages of training from round penning, first saddling, and first rides. If you don't have DISH, you can order the DVD through kennyharlow.com.

The Kenny Harlow signature saddles were designed by Kenny with Circle Y with features to keep the rider and horse comfortable and maximize performance. Both of Kenny's saddles have a close contact skirt shape, cut out under the leg, for precise cueing. The Tunnel skirt™ design eliminates pressure on the horse's spine. Impact Foam™ seat padding conforms to the ride for a comfortable seat. Softee® seat jockeys and fenders provide a broken in feel, right out of the box. And fenders are pre-twisted to reduce knee and ankle fatigue (no broomstick required!). The 3-way adjustable position in-skirt riggings allows you to use the rigging position best suited to your horse. Stainless steel hardware for durability, attractive acorn tooling with a rope edge border, and silver conchos make these saddles look as good as they ride. With a choice of a Flex2® tree or Wood tree version, there is a Kenny Harlow saddle for any job.

The 5620 Cedar Run Flex2 trail saddle has Flex2® tree technology for fit and comfort of the horse. The Flex2 tree conforms to the horse, even while in motion, for great fit and freedom of movement. The Neo-Shock™ skirt absorbs shock and conforms to the horse's back. The saddle is also lightweight, at just 27 pounds. The perfect saddle for trail, arena performance events, or recreational riding.

The 5622 High Rock All-Around saddle is designed for the rider who needs a more heavy-duty saddle. It features a Fiberglass reinforced Wood tree suitable for roping, dragging, or ponying. The tree is also finish coated in DURAhide™ for extra strength and to seal out the elements. This saddle weighs in at 35 pounds.

Also available are matching accessories for Kenny's saddles-saddle pads cut to match the skirt shape and saddle color, headstalls, breast collars, flank cinches, and slobber straps.

For more information on the Kenny Harlow signature saddles, see the catalog page at

http://www.circley.com/catalog11.shtml or shop online at http://www.shopatron.com/products/category/Kenny+Harlow/468.0.1.1.22293.76025.0.0.0.

To learn more about Kenny Harlow, visit his website at http://kennyharlow.com/. You can also sign up for his e-newsletter.