LC & SJ first ever special contest

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The Leather Crafters and Saddlers Journal announces it's first ever special contest to be held at the 15th Annual Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Show. The contest will be a Roper Saddle in honor of master saddle maker Don King, 1998 Al Stohlman Award Winner. (see article in Nov/Dec 2007 issue of Leather Crafters and Saddlers Journal, page 44)

There will be 3 divisions in the contest.

Beginner Division: Rough out or smooth-out, no carving necessary.

1st place $500

2nd place $250

3rd place $100

Open Division:Pattern:Geometric or basket stamping- Surface area 30% or more of saddle's surface (further information provided in registration packet)

First place $1500

Second Place "reserve champion" winnings to be announced

Open Advanced Division: Pattern Sheridan style floral 100% of saddles surface area except the saddle seat (further information provided in registration packet)

1st place $3000

Second Place "reserve champion" winnings to be announced

All divisions:

Saddle tree: Roper Tree for a full-size roper saddle

Silver permitted but not judged

One maker per saddle entry

One catagory per contestant

Saddle must not have been entered in any previous show and must have been made since April 1st 2006

Entry fee:Beginner $50, Intermediate $75, Advanced $100

Shipping fees: Information forthcoming in registration packet

Registration: Please contact the LeatherCrafters and Saddlers Journal at 222 Blackburn Street, Rhinelander, WI 54501-3777. Call toll free 888 289 6409

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3 hand picked, seasoned master saddle makers will serve as judges. Judges are not eligible to enter.

Prizes consist of a combination of cash and prizes totaling the value shown above in each catagory.

Cash and prizes will be awarded at the Saturday evening banquet May 17th, 2008. Contestants need not be present to win.