Congratulations to the December 40th Anniversary Gift Card Winner!

Rita at age 21 with her horse Sherifa, age 4.

Congratulations to Rita Baumgart, the December 2012 winner of Fort Western Stores' 40th Anniversary $400 gift card. Rita received a $400 Fort Western gift card which can be redeemed at Fort Western online, with our catalog or at our Lincoln, Columbus or Nebraska City, NE retail locations.

Clockwise from Left: Rita's son, Erik, at AK-SAR-BEN with Shera, Rita's daughters, Stacie and Stephanie, Rita and Sherifa

Rita and her family call Nebraska home and now spend their time out riding any of their five Arabian horses as often as possible. At one time they bred, raised, and trained horses for show, having as many as 29 horses at one time. Rita is someone who truly adores her horses and counts them as members of the family. Now her time is filled with riding for the sheer joy of it.

"You've got to be kidding me! This is a great way to start the new year."
— Rita, on winning the $400 Gift Card

Stephanie on Sherifa's 30th Birthday

Rita's husband, Roger, and Shera winning at a horse show

Roger and Erik, ready to show Shera

Thank you to everyone who has participated in our 40th Anniversary giveaways! Remember to check back often for new western wear and home decor. Also, be sure to sign up for our email list to always be the first to know about new sales and promotions!

Sherifa and her foal Shera.

Congratulations to the October 40th Anniversary Gift Card Winner!

Congratulations to Sharon McClary, the October 2012 winner of Fort Western Stores' 40th Anniversary $400 gift card. Sharon received a $400 Fort Western gift card which can be redeemed at Fort Western online, with our catalog or at our Lincoln or Nebraska City, NE retail locations.

Sharon and her family live on an acreage near Tabor, Iowa with their horses. Sharon and her daughters share a love for horses, and participating in speed events, especially barrel racing. The family is also involved in their local 4-H club and the Mills County Fair.

"Are you serious? That's really great news. Thank you!" — Sharon, on winning the $400 Gift Card

Remember to enter the November 2012 giveaway for a chance to win our next 40th Anniversary $400 Gift Card. Visit Fort Western online for full details and entry form.

Congratulations to the August 40th Anniversary Gift Card Winner!

Congratulations to Jackie Kiehnhoff, the August 2012 winner of Fort Western Stores' 40th Anniversary $400 gift card. Jackie received a $400 Fort Western gift card which can be redeemed at Fort Western online, with our catalog or at our Lincoln or Nebraska City, NE retail locations.

Jackie is a Kansas cowgirl and the mother of two daughters. She and her husband farm in Wathena, Kansas and raise Angus and Shorthorn cattle. Jackie is also a horse trainer, and participates in horse shows with her daughters. The Kiehnhoff family loves to head out on weekend trail rides. Jackie is also active with her local 4-H Club as a co-leader and horse leader!

"I am so excited and honored to win this gift card. I have never won anything like this so my girls and I are excited because we love shopping at the Fort. Thanks so much!"
— Jackie Kiehnhoff, on winning the $400 Gift Card

Remember to enter the September 2012 giveaway for a chance to win our next 40th Anniversary $400 Gift Card. Visit Fort Western online for full details and entry form.

Congratulations to the July 40th Anniversary Gift Card Winner!

Congratulations to Penne Bankson, the July 2012 winner of Fort Western Stores' 40th Anniversary $400 gift card. Penne received a $400 Fort Western gift card which can be redeemed at Fort Western online, with our catalog or at our Lincoln or Nebraska City, NE retail locations.

Penne lives on a 23 acre farm in Nebraska with her husband and daughter. They have 5 horses, 2 fainting goats, a potbellied pig, and two dogs. Penne enjoys working with her animals, riding horses and four-wheelers, and just being outdoors.

"I was so surprised to hear that I was the winner of the Fort Western 40th Anniversary gift card give away! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!! You really made my day Fort Western!! I can sure put it to good use."
— Penne Bankson, on winning the $400 Gift Card

Remember to enter the August 2012 giveaway for a chance to win our next 40th Anniversary $400 Gift Card. Visit Fort Western online for full details and entry form.

June 2012 40th Anniversary Gift Card Winner!

Teresa, with her son and daughter.

Congratulations to Teresa Comer, the June 2012 winner of Fort Western Stores' 40th Anniversary $400 gift card. Teresa received a $400 Fort Western gift card which can be redeemed at Fort Western online, with our catalog or at our Lincoln or Nebraska City, NE retail locations.

Teresa and her family live on a farm in Indiana, where they grow corn and soy beans, and raise a small herd of beef cattle. The Comer family also operates a truck business transporting grain and fertilizer. When she's not taking care of things around the farm, Teresa is a barrel racer!

"Wow...are you serious? I never win anything, this is very exciting."
— Teresa Comer, on winning the $400 Gift Card

Remember to enter the July 2012 giveaway for a chance to win our next 40th Anniversary $400 Gift Card. Visit our website for full details and entry form.

May 2012 40th Anniversary Gift Card Winner

Congratulations to Lee Bender, the May 2012 winner of Fort Western Store’s 40th Anniversary $400 gift card. Lee received a $400 Fort Western gift card, which can be redeemed at Fort Western online, with our catalog or at our Lincoln or Nebraska City, NE retail locations.

Lee lives in Ashland, NE and is recently retired from working with horses. Horses have been her life long passion and she says she misses the daily personal and physical contact terribly.

"Being on a small tight fixed income now, winning your drawing for the gift card is a blessing. Thank you so much & I will really enjoy shopping in the store for things I normally couldn’t have."
—Lee Bender

Remember to enter the June 2012 giveaway for a chance to win our next 40th Anniversary $400 Gift Card. Visit our website for full details and entry form.

Black Friday Bonanza Gift Card Giveaway $500 Winner

Congratulations to Kristyn Thomas, the winner of Fort Western Stores’ Black Friday Bonanza gift card giveaway. Kristyn received a $500 Fort Western gift card which can be redeemed at Fort Western online, with our catalog or at our Lincoln or Nebraska City, NE retail locations.

Kristyn lives near Cedar Bluffs, NE on an acreage with her family and four horses. She has spent all of her life loving horses and wants her two daughters to share that same passion. Kristyn and her daughters show horses in open shows during the summer and rely on The Fort for their supplies and western gear to show in.

I am very excited about winning, and can't wait to come to the Fort and shop!!!

-Kristyn Thomas, on winning the $500 Gift Card

Congratulations Kristyn, and thanks for making The Fort the home for your and your family’s western wear needs.

Black Friday Bonanza Gift Card Giveaway Runner-Up

Congratulations to Becky Gardner, a runner-up for Fort Western Stores’ Black Friday Bonanza gift card giveaway. Becky received a $50 Fort Western gift card which can be redeemed at Fort Western online, with our catalog or at our Lincoln or Nebraska City, NE retail locations.

Becky is from rural Nebraska where she is a barrel racer and raises dairy goats for show. When she isn't training or working with her goats she enjoys reading, horseback riding and fishing.

I'm so excited, because I shop there all the time.

-Becky Gardner, on winning the $50 Gift Card

Congratulations Becky, and thanks for making The Fort the home for your western wear needs.

$100 Western Wear Gift Card Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations to Melissa Mayard, the winner of Fort Western Stores’ Clearance Catalog gift card giveaway. Melissa received a $100 Fort Western gift card which can be redeemed at Fort Western online, with our catalog or at our Lincoln or Nebraska City, NE retail locations.

Melissa lives in Kentucky with her boyfriend and two children. She is a nurse at a local doctor's office, and runs a small farm at home. On their farm there are ponies, goats, chickens, dogs and pigs. Melissa said she loves her job as a nurse, but loves working on the farm even more so.

“I was so excited when they called to tell me that I had won, I have never won anything before.”

-Melissa Mayard, on winning the $100 Gift Card

Congratulations Melissa, and thanks for making The Fort the home for your and your family’s western wear needs.

Announcing Justin Boots Giveaway Winner

Congratulations to Rachel Hubele of Thermopolis, WY. Rachel is the winner of Fort Western Stores Justin Boots Giveaway. A random drawing of entries was held by Fort Western Stores after reaching 15,000 Fort Facebook Fans. As the winner, Rachel received her choice of a pair of Justin Boots from Fort Western Stores, valued up-to $200 (exotics not included).

“"Thank you! I entered the drawing as if I were just wishful thinking! You can imagine my surprise. I love your catalog and selections and always recommend people look up your website when looking for Western attire!

“I am a stay at home mom and a dedicated horse fanatic. I have worked with horses ever since I first entered my teens, started working as a volunteer with a therapeutic horseback riding program for the mentally and physically disabled. I then began working on dude ranches and haven't stopped working since! My family keeps me running around and wearing holes in my boots.”

--Rachel

Boot selected by winner.

Justin® Ladies' AQHA Boots
Crazy horse with saddle vamp with 11" shaft, Foot Stabilization Technology™ insole with removable orthotic insert, "Grip on Demand" oil resisting sole, double stitched welt, J-25 toe.

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