Horse'n Around for St. Jude Returns

Fort Western Stores sponsored the “Horse’n Around For St. Jude” trail ride, June 4, 2011. The Annual event brings together over a hundred participants and their horses to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Once again participants were led through the Historic Rock Creek State Park near Fairbury, Nebraska.

Riders and their horses enjoyed a three-hour scenic ride across the prairie and through wooded areas along the creek. A minimum donation of $15 was collected to participate and all proceeds were donated to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The ride was followed by a meal and tack raffle where riders were eligible to win donated items including gift cards from Fort Western Stores. Riders also received drawstring tote bags, compliments of Fort Western Stores and Wrangler, along with Fort Western Stores koozies and $5 Fort Bucks which can be used at Fort Western retail stores or online, towards the purchase of western wear and more.

See photos from the event on the Fort Western Stores Facebook page.

Husker Cowboy Boots to be Auctioned at Charitable Golf Tournament

Fort Western Stores donated two pairs of Husker cowboy boots to be auctioned off at the 9th Annual Grant Wistrom Foundation Golf Tournament June 3rd and 4th in Lincoln, NE. The Wistrom Foundation was created in 2002 to provide pediatric oncology patients a camp experience that is presented in a safe, supportive, happy and medically sound environment. The foundation host several events throughout the year for pediatric cancer patients and their families.

Fort Western Stores proudly donated Men’s and Ladies’ beautifully handcrafted Husker Boots by Nocona® to help raise money for the foundation. The boots were originally designed for the Berkshire Hathaway stockholders meeting in 2011 and retail at over $500.00 a pair. The exotic full quill ostrich boots are made in the USA and officially licensed.

Officially licensed Husker Cowboy Boots by Nocona®. London calf upper, full quill ostrich foot, narrow square toe, underslung walking heel, single stitched welt, leather sole, pull tabs, embroidered logo and brass peg.

The lucky auction winner will also receive a certificate for a personalized boot fitting from Fort Western Stores.

In addition to supporting the foundation, Wrangler® and Fort Western Stores' teams look forward to participating in the golf tournament each year. The 9th Annual Foundation Golf Tournament will begin at 11:00am, June 4th at the HiMark Golf Course.

College boots by Nocona® are sold only by authorized retailers. The boots are available in a variety of ladies' and men's sizes. To purchase the full quill boots with the Nebraska embroidered logo, visit Fort Western Stores online.

The Saddle & Sirloin Club Travels by Bus to Fort Western Stores

Sunday, May 22, 2011 members of the Saddle & Sirloin Club visited Fort Western Stores in Lincoln, NE. Around 60 members traveled by bus from Kansas City to Lincoln to tour the city and shop for western wear and decor.



The Club usually attends two trail riding events each year. However, this year's Spring trail ride was canceled, as a precautionary measure, following the diagnosis of Equine Herpes Virus(EHV-1) in Colorado earlier this month. As a result, the club left their horses home and substituted the trail ride for a club outing.

"It's not uncommon for folks to travel by chartered bus to shop at The Fort. We've had groups of ranchers travel here from as far North as Canada," said Steve Wolhfarth, General Manager, Fort Western Stores.



Shopping Fort Western Outfitters 44,000 square foot location served as the club's final stop before heading back home.

Fort Western Stores' Mother's Day Giveaway Winner

Congratulations to Kim Johnson of Walhalla, ND. Kim is the winner of Fort Western Stores Mother's Day Watch Giveaway. The online giveaway which featured a beautiful Montana Silversmiths Ladies’ Filigree Heart Watch which came in a case adorned with the image of “Ladies First” by Paul Cameron Smith, from the Authentic Western Art Collectors Series.

I'm so excited, it's beautiful! Thank you so much for drawing my name as the winner! I never win anything, but always keep trying, guess it finally paid off! This is great! I've been around horses all my life and can't imagine myself without them.
-Kim Johnson

Kim owns 3 mares, two registered appaloosas, Casper (12rs) and Shasta (24 yrs) and one registered AQHA mare (25 yrs.) She is also the president of her local saddle club and enjoys trail riding in the beautiful Pembina Gorge of North East, North Dakota.

The Fort thanks everyone who entered for their participation, and hopes to you'll continue to make Fort Western Stores the home for all of your western wear needs.

Monty Bruce Cowhorse Clinic

Fort Western Stores is sponsoring a two-day Monty Bruce Cowhorse Clinic hosted at Double D Ranch in Ashland, Nebraska. Get ready to dirty up your western wear at the clinic, which will be held on May 14 & 15, 2011, and is open to riders of all experience levels. The Fort’s Equine Products Manager, Tyce Lilienthal, will be there riding alongside Monty Bruce.

The cost of the clinic is $250.00 per horse and rider. There is stall space available for a fee of $20.00 per stall, and spectators are welcome at the clinic with a $20.00 entrance fee. Stop by The Fort on your way out and Cowboy up!

If you are interested in registering for the clinic please contact Courtney at 507-456-0299 or courtney@montybruce.com. You may also register online.

Travel Directions:

I-80 Travelers: Take the Ashland/Mahoney State Park Exit – Go North on HWY 66 NW. You will go through Ashland and then continue on HWY 66 for approximately 6 1/2 miles, make sure to follow it around the curve, until you see the Double D sign.

HWY 6 Travelers: Go North on HWY 6 until you reach Ashland. Then continue North onHWY 66 for approximately 6 1/2 miles, make sure to follow it around the curve, until you see the Double D sign.

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Fort Western Outfitters Spring 2011 Tent Sale

Fort Western Outfitters’ spring tent sale returns this week, Thursday April 28 through Sunday May 1. You’ll find huge savings on name brand cowboy boots, cowboy hats, jeans, shirts, and more with items select starting as low as 99¢.

Bring the kids for balloons and enjoy Free refreshments. Plus, enter for a chance to win a $250 Fort Gift Card!

You’ll find amazing deals on western wear and saddle and tack. Prices valid on in-stock items only during our 4-Day Tent Sale. No rainchecks. No special orders. Sorry Online orders not included.

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Fort Western Spring Tent Sale
Thursday April 28th – Sunday May 1st, 2011
Fort Western Outfitters
56th & HWY 2
Lincoln, NE

Fort Western Stores' Saddle and Tack Staff Trains with Bob's Custom Saddles

David Solum explains the many options Bob's Custom Saddles has to offer.

The Fort Western Stores recently had a visit from David Solum, the sales representative from Bob’s Custom Saddles. Mr. Solum came in to show off all of the options available for Bob’s Custom Saddles so that our Saddle and Tack staff can help you build the saddle of your dreams.

The Fort is proud to carry Bob’s Custom Saddles to our customers. The high level of care and craftsmanship that goes into one of Bob’s saddles is one of the reasons they are respected so highly in western equestrian sports. Bob’s offers full customization on every aspect of their saddles with numerous choices on tooling styles and saddle silver.

To learn more about which Bob’s Custom Saddle models The Fort has to offer please visit one of our retail locations or contact our Saddle and Tack team at 402.421.3678 x.119 or tack@FortWestern.com.