To assist the Thompsons and Keith with medical and living expenses during their recoveries, the four WRCA Ranch Rodeos in Colorado are sponsoring a benefit auction at the annual WRCA Ride for the Brand Ranch Rodeo in Colorado Springs. The auction will be at Norris Penrose Event Center at 6 pm on July 4; the sponsoring WRCA ranch rodeos are the Colorado (Hugo), Denver, and Vail/Eagle Valley Championships, plus the Ride for the Brand Rodeo.
Below is a list of the currently donated items which will be available at the auction.
| Donated By: |
Item/Approx. Value |
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| Casey Duhon, WRCF Director: |
Hard Rifle Case |
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| Oliver Saddlery: |
Headstall ~ $75.00 value |
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| Ron & Heather Carlton: |
Fully Tooled Headstall & Handmade Buckle ~ $150.00 value |
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| Sue Kane Norris: |
Art & Home Furnishings ~ $100.00-$1000.00 value |
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| Jennifer Harris: |
Handcrafted Silver & Turquoise Jewelry |
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| Kit Haddock, Heart Bar Wagon: |
Limited Edition Print by Larry Bute: Will James at Work" #7 of 10, Individual Signed & Numbered ~ $100.00-$200.00 value |
| Book - Will James "Drifting Cowboy" Signed, 32" Rare Edition in Fine Condition ~ $300.00-$400.00 value |
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| Sue Kane Norris, Provencal Home: |
Hair on Hide Cocktail Ottoman ~ $749.00 value |
| Framed Piece of Art ~ $495.00 value |
| 2 sets of 6 Wooden Coasters ~ $59.00/each |
| 3 Frosted Glass Votive Holders ~ $18.00/each |
| Denim Twin Duvet Set ~ $361.00 value |
| Stag Candle Holder ~ $199.00 value |
| 4 Hand Embroidered Guest Towels ~ $27.00/each |
| Bed Cover & Pillow Cover ~ $379.00 value |
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| Robb Kendrick: |
2 Signed & Branded Copies of "STILL: Cowboys at the Start of the Twenty First Century" ~ $85.00/each |
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| Karan Miller, Western Horseman: |
2 Books - "Lengendary Ranches The Horses, History & Traditions of North America's Great Contemporary Ranches" ~ $24.00/each |
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| Cindy Matthews, Matthews MCM Jewelers & Engravers: |
Sterling Silver Horse Bangle Bracelet Featuring a Barrel Racer on Top |
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| Ann Messer: |
2 Ladies Necklaces |
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| Rick & Kim Tune, Twin Trees: |
Handmade Turquoise Necklace - 4 strands of turquoise nuggets with 4 3/4" sterling silver melon beads mixed in. Custom sterling silver cones hand stamped by Randall Endito. Three turquoise nuggest top each silver cone, hook with a 4" sterling silver chain. Length 20"-24" ~ $369.00 value |
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| Gerald & Carol Brown, Gobbler Lane Farm: |
Monitary Donation ~ $100.00 value |
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| Elizabeth Daniels, Brush Studio: |
1 Turquoise Necklace ~ $150.00 value |
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| Chris Whitney: |
McCall Wade Saddle, light brown leather, 16" with matching breast collar and Roy cinch (no stirrups) ~ $1800.00 value |
| Western Saddle Carry Bag made by World Class Equine ~ $60.00 value |
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| Judy Nicholson: |
3 Strand Turquoise Necklace ~ $150.00 value |
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Mark T. Pingel, National Ropers Supply: |
Custom Day Planner ~ $150.00 value |
| Leather with Rawhide Headstall ~ $250.00 value |
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| Mike & Patsy Tompkins: |
Dino Cornay Print ~ $100.00 value |
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Foust Trailer SalesCoolhorse: |
Cowperson Tack split ear headstall ~ $80.00 value |
| Fully Tooled bronc halter ~ $175.00 value |
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| Morten Fadum, donating in names of: Latigo Trails Equestrian Center & High Plains Saddlery: |
Black with Brass Hardware & Spots Single Driving Harness for Full Size Horse ~ $750.00 value |
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| Jim Keen, Keen Media: |
Leather Bound Limited Edition Book - "Great Ranches of the West" ~ $250.00 value |
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| Cash & Candie Chamberlain: |
Original Painting 32' x 34' "Painted Desert" by artist Cheryl Bishop ~ $300.00 value |
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| Bert Entwistle: |
Bev Dolittle signed numbered print "Prayer for the Wild Things" (framed and triple matted) ~ $500.00 value |
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| Gary Wiggins: |
"Wiggins" hand made bit ~ $450.00 value |
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| Mark & Diann Bukowski: |
Custom made ""Cowboy Spurs" sized for lady or youth ~ $500.00 value |
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| Kenny Burk: |
Plammer Fence Pliers ~ $70.00 value |
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| Kenny Jones: |
Stainless Steel Bit ~ $200.00 value |
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| Ned Sixkiller: |
Hand Tied Blue Halter & Lead Rope ~ $40.00 value |
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| Victoria, Western Jubilee Recording: |
27 single CD's, 3 Double set CD's, 1 Cowboy songbag Book Autographed by Don Edwards, Waddie Mitchell's Whole Load book and cassette package ~ $520.00 value |
| 2 Pound Bag of New Mexico Pinon Coffee ~ $24.00 value |
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| Scott Hall & 3-JK Hay Company: |
1 Ton of Grass/Alfalfa Horse Hay in Small Bales - located by I-25 Just NE of Pinion Truck Stop ~ $160.00 value |
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| Main Street Mama's Antique Store: |
Leather Pillow with Picture on it ~ $150.00 value |
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| Bev Rains: |
Handmade Colorado Cowboy Baby Quilt ~ $100.00 value |
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| Jan & John Woodward: |
Silk Floral Arrangement ~ $125.00 value |
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| Shannon Wrango, Kansas Saddlery: |
Hand Tied Kelly Green Mohair Cincha 32" ~ $56.00 value |
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| Ellen Reid-Smith: |
Book - "Cowgirl Smarts: How to Rope a Kick-Ass Life, Life Lessons from Cowgirls Who Settled the West" |
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| Larry Roe, Cow Horse Gallery: |
2 Western Art Prints |
| 2 Head Stalls |
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| T-Cross Ranches: |
One Breeding to Any of the Studs we have Standing for the year 2009. Studs Standing Are: ~ $2000.00 value
- * Tari Pines For You, earned $96,000 in cutting
- * Mr. Gallo Del Cielo-Son of Gallo Del Cielo, has roping points & produces color
- * Bobs T Cross - Son of Tee Cross, great all around horse & disposition
- * Bob A Lena, working cow horse, used on the ranch, great disposition
- * Charmin Jowe-Son of Smokin Jose, all around great cow horse and used to pass on all his great attributes
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| Shawna Lamb & LeAnn Mitchell: |
30 1/2" tall x 24 1/2" wide Handmade Hair on Hide Mirror |
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| Craig Haythorn: |
One shipped semen for PG Shogun in 2008 or 2009 ~ $100.00 value |
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| Pati Burleson: |
Dinner for 2 at the Margarita at Pine Creek ~ $100.00 value |
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| Brian Asher: |
Giclee Print ~ $150.00 value |
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| Marvin & Estelle Thaller: |
3 Crosses Made from Union Pacific Railroad Ties Representing Joy, Grace & Wisdom ~ $75.00 value |
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| Corinne Brown: |
Hardcover 8.5" x 11.5" Book: "True Horsemanship Through Feel" by Bill Dorrance. 375 pages, large print, generously illustrated with clear black & white photos. It covers every aspect of horse training. ~ $60.00 value |
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| Meier Custom Embroidery: |
Pillow Embroidered with an American Flag & Eagle ~ $150-$175.00 value |
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| Jessica & Tina Waite: |
Handmade Flat Oval Turquoise & Sterling Silver Beaded Necklace ~ $60.00 value |
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| Melody Atkins, Donating in the name of Corys Produce: |
Monitary Donation ~ $100.00 value |
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| Tyler Rice, Sandhill Cattle Company: |
30 Days Colt Starting by Tyler Rice |
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| Joanne Reynolds, American Cowboy & Southwest Art Magazine: |
4 - 1 Year Subscriptions to American Cowboy Magazine ~ $14.95/each |
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| Mike Pfalmer, RMC Distributing Co.: |
1 Beer Cooler. 1 Certificate for a Case per Month of Any Product. ~ $700.00 value |
If you're interested in donating items to the auction please contact the Colorado Horse Council by clicking the button below.