Art Of The Cowboy Makers Winners

[Casey Jordan]

Here's just a few notes I sent to all last years contestants and makers I have emails for about next years contest.

We have kept all the categories from last year and have added one category. We will have Bits, Boots, Braiding, Engraving, Leather Carving, Saddles and Spurs. The dates for next years contest is one month later on June 17-19 which is a Friday - Sunday show. This will not be in conflict with Sheridan Leather show.The new rules and application are up on the website at: www.artofthecowboymakers.com. Please read these on the website to be fully informed. We are still in the process of getting sponsors for next years contest. If you know of someone who might be interested in being a sponsor, please let me know. The exhibit at the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame was very well received and a lot of interest from the museum guests. Many pictures were taken at the Cowboy Ball alone. This is great exposure for all makers and sponsors involved. There has been some confusion about NBSSCA's part in this contest. NBSSCA was the event sponsor. This contest is run solely by Art of the Cowboy Makers LLC. NBSSCA and Art of the Cowboy Makers LLC. are two different and separate organizations. Unfortunately, NBSSCA due to financial reasons, has decided not to be a sponsor of this contest in 2011. We sure do appreciate their past sponsorship! I hope this helps clear up the confusion. If you have any questions or comments, PLEASE let me know!