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FFA All-Star Ag Teachers

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500

FFA chapters across the state have been building leaders in agriculture for many years. Behind every chapter lies a dedicated and life-touching teacher whose love for agriculture and their students leaves a lasting mark. To recognize these hardworking men and women, Justin Boots decided to give students from the Lone Star State a chance to nominate their agriculture teachers for the Justin Boots All-Star Ag Teacher of the Year Photo Contest. Students submitted a photo and a brief description of the influence their Ag teachers have had. From the long list of nominees, ten finalists have been selected In order for one dedicated individual to be awarded, Justin Boots needs your help. Anyone can vote on the Justin Boots Facebook page. The winning photo and description will be awarded with a $5,000 grant to further the FFA chapter that the chosen teacher serves. Voting lasts until Friday May 31, 2013. Listed below are the ten finalists, so all you have to do is GO VOTE! Why should YOUR Ag Teacher win?: Mrs. Sullivan is the best teacher any student could ask for. She was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor and had to have surgery to remove the tumor. The surgery went well but she suffered from paralysis so it was hard for her to get around. In the beginning of the year, I asked her to be my Most Important Teacher, which is a event that my Varsity basketball team has honoring our favorite teacher, and she promised she would go. But that was before her surgery so I didnt think she would be able to come since it was less then a week after her surgery. But sure enough, on MIT night, she left the hosipital to come suprise me! This just showed how caring, trusting, and resilient my Ag teacher really is. I was so proud to have Mrs. Sullivan as my Most Important Teacher and I couldn't have picked anyone better. -- Joshua Myers Why should YOUR Ag Teacher win?: Mr. Justin Taylor, Somerset FFA, has such a good rapport with his students that he is more like a big brother than an Ag teacher. He is easily approachable in any situation whether it be a sick animal, a feed regimen for a growing project, to problems at home or relationship problems with anyone from a love interest, to another teacher. Because of his easy going style he has many students that respect him and seek his advice on many issues. He is the consummate professional and has earned respect from students, parents and fellow teachers alike. -- Tyler Hernandez Why should YOUR Ag Teacher win?: When asked to write a paragraph explaining why Craig Melton deserves to be the titled the best Ag teacher in Texas, my first reaction was “Wow, just one hundred words?” In three years Mr. Melton has shaped the minds of Waller’s youth, he has completely changed not only the mindset of FFA members but also the mindset of a community. His leadership has led to state winning LDE teams, grand champion animals, record sales, and Waller’s first state officer. He has created a program that is the most successful one in the school. He deserves to be named THE BEST. -- Tyler Nelson Why should YOUR Ag Teacher win?: Mrs. Reeves is more than an ag teacher. She's become our second mom, our coach, our listening ear, our advisor and our biggest cheerleader. She prays for us and with us. She has given up time with her own children and husband to take us all over the state to chase our goals. High school would not have been the same without her! -- Curtis Phillips Why should YOUR Ag Teacher win?: My Ag teacher, Ric Hunter, has been a great inspiration. I didn't have much interest in agriculture until I meet him. He is tuff and doesn't put up with laziness but he taught me to the importance of ag. He hauls around during the summer to all the goat sales to help his Ag kids find the best animals possible. He spends a majority of his time with the kids at prospect shows, FFA competitions, and after school practices. He is the reason I have been so successful in my goat showing and FFA competitions. I just wanted to thank him for being a great role model in my life. -- Jordan Rankin Why should YOUR Ag Teacher win?: Mr. Allsup is a man that defies all limits. Born with Cerebral Palsy, the doctors told his parents when he was born that he would never walk. His father put him on a horse when he was 2 1/2, and he was walking at 3 years old. Mr. Allsup approaches the FFA with so much energy and pushes us to be better than the best in the show arena and in life. One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned from him is that limitations don’t mean a thing when you have the tenacity and strength Mr. Allsup displays everyday. -- Paris Walther Why should YOUR Ag Teacher win?: Our chapter had a moment of crisis when one of our Ag teachers left his job for a family emergency. As active as our chapter is, we were in desperate need for someone to come fill his place. Before he even graduated college, my Ag teacher, Justin Powell, stepped in and got the position as the new Ag teacher for Troy High School. Having enormous shoes to fill, Mr. Powell exceeded all of his expectations and brought Troy FFA to new heights. His first semester, all six of his CDE teams advanced to state, a new record for our chapter. -- Nathan Wallace Why should YOUR Ag Teacher win?: I am nominating my Ag Teacher, John VanDevender,( also known as Mr. V ) for this contest because he is truly an amazing teacher. The photo attached shows Mr. V. and some of the FFA kids , as well as his boys at the FFA night at an Astros game. Mr. V. has a wife and twin boys who are 10 years old that make huge sacrafices everyday because their loved one is always on the go. He spends countless hours helping his students and never complains. I realize that this is his job and he is expected to do these things but he goes above and beyond his duties. He has stayed at the school many nights until 9:00pm helping a few students work on their Lone Star Degrees this year and to me that means so much because I know that he could be at home relaxing or playing with his kids. He never walks away from a conversation or hangs up a phone without saying "Let me know if you need anything or if I can help you in any way". Many teachers these days do not have this kind of dedication and thats why I believe that Mr. V stands above the rest. -- Kayla Mancill
Why should YOUR Ag Teacher win?: My Ag teacher should win this because he tries to do alot with our chapter. (Humble FFA) However, when money is low even with fundraisers it is hard to do things. My Ag teacher is very involved with the chapter, and has a family of hos own. He works as hard as he can to make things better in our chapter but money is a huge issue. In the picture above, he is making an arbor for the education foundation, which cost about 400 $ to make. We as a chapter were hoping to get about 3, 000 $ from it however, it only sold for 700 $. He really desrves this. He has put in many hours to help this progress progress, and I think with a with an opportunity like this itll be a great start to making our chapter grow and progress. -- Ernest Broomfield Why should YOUR Ag Teacher win?: Daniel Phillips has changed my life. I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in the 7th grade. I missed 57 days of school that year. In 9th grade he got me into showing cattle. He has never let me use my disease as an excuse for anything. He has taught me the value of hard work, responsibility and integrity. In this picture he is giving me words of wisdom; even as junior he still pushes me to reach for greatness. I am beating Crohn’s today and I give him the credit. -- Michael Stamper

Cowboy Livin' with Luke Creasy: The Rowelbertans

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Finding a buddy group you can get along with is like finding the perfect pair of boots- what may seem good at first may cause a blister on the side of your foot later. With my custom Justin elephant boots to spur down bareback horses, and a couple of fellow Albertans as travelling partners, blisters are nonexistent these days. For years of my career I was the young guy, cracking jokes at the elder statesman in the rig. Heath Ford used to cringe at my jokes about his need for a med alert bracelet, or how he should cherish his remaining days… karma is a harsh mistress, and her henchmen go by the name’s Kody Lamb and Clint Laye. Kody (a college freshman at NMJC in Hobbs, NM), and Clint (sophomore at OC in Odessa, TX), have no restraint in making me feel old. The dinosaur, cave painting, and brittle old man jokes are always in the air, and with recovering from my femur injury (May 19th, 2012) and back injury (February 7th, 2013) I feel every bit as old as they try to insinuate most days. However, travelling with kids who actually respect my knowledge, have emulated my riding style, and enjoy though often underappreciate my sense of humor has me enjoying the road as much as ever. Their youthful exuberance and unencumbered love of the sport reminds me of my earlier years, before injury and the wearing of the miles set it. On days when the comeback seems tougher than I care to admit and the rodeo lights don’t shine as bright as they used to, Kody and Clint remind me to toughen up and carry on; they remind me what they used to look up to about me and it spurs me on. Karma is a two way street: the old man jokes have come full circle, but the help I gave in getting other riders started has them more than willing to stand behind me as I carry on with my rodeo dreams. Having some buddy group ties has always seemed important to keeping a group together. In bareback riding there is The Pride, (Bobby Mote, Ryan Gray, Steven Dent, Jason Havens) and the Wolf Pack (Will Lowe, Wes Stevenson, Tom McFarland, Caine Riddle), so I decided to try a name for our little group of Albertans, the Rowelbertans. I decided creativity’s sake required steering away from animal group names and with its almost L’Amour sounding title, Rowelbertans has caught fire as a general referral to Alberta bareback riders as well as a specific group name. Our first weekend on the trail as a group- Cave Creek, Arizona was marked symbolically with the juvenile use of vehicle markers, (the kind used to write “Just Married”, or for high school pranks), as on the back of my full sized Dodge Ram van we etched a Rowelbertans team logo. The logo includes a five point bareback riding rowel, outline of Alberta and a dollar sign, to symbolize where we came from (Alberta, Canada), what we came to do (rowel out), and the outcome (paychecks).

Mother's Day Boot Giveaway

Tue, 7 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500

This Mother's Day, celebrate one of the most important women in your life – your mom! What better way to show your appreciation than with a gift you know she'll love. Enter to win a pair of Justin Boots for mom and you could win your very own pair, too!

From boots that can ride to boots that are for show, follow these simple steps to enter to win a pair of boots for mom and a pair for you, too:

1. Click the "Share" button below to share this giveaway through Twitter.
2. In your tweet, include your Justin Boots style-of-choice (choose from www.JustinBoots.com) and #MomDayGiveaway
3. Follow @JustinBoots! We'll choose a winner at random and contact them via twitter Friday, May 10, so stay tuned. Good luck and enjoy a wonderful Mother's Day.

Grateful For a Job and Boots

Wed, 1 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500

We received this heartfelt letter from a loyal Justin Boots fan, Randy Wilbourn, and asked him if we could share it. We hope y'all enjoy reading it as much as we did. Thanks Justin Boots, Wall Street Journal, and the Midnight Trucker Radio Show
Well, I just passed 5 years on my job and was thinking about how the good Lord has blessed me with employment. I had lost my job with anaftermarket forklift parts supplier after the economy slow down in 2007. I was praying for guidance, equipment and an open door for the future. While unemployed I would wake up early, sometimes two or three o’clock in the morning and do job searches on the internet. During that time I would tune in to the Midnight Trucker radio show. When listening onenight I heard the commercial to call in and tell what was on the front page of the Wall Street Journal to win a free pair of Justin Boots. I called in and voilå! I won, and the show mailed me a certificate for a pair of Justin Boots. I made a selection and mailed it in. I usually do not order shoes by mail but thought it was worth a try for a free pair of boots. Well I found out that the Lord was equipping me for the upcoming work and He included The Wall street Journal, Justin Boots, and the Midnight Trucker radio show in the process. I received the boots (an 11EE 4760 high top pull up work boot brown). During this time I made six different applications with the FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) for different jobs and after six months of unemployment, I received an offer that I accepted as a field permit inspector covering three county’s (Nassau, Duval, and Clay) in north Florida. After five years of employment with the FDOT I am on my second or third pair of Justin Boots. The boots have been a great blessing because many times I am working on the side of the road in tall grass and no telling what I may encounter, from fire ants to snakes to stickers, mud andclay. I keep the boots polished which makes it easy to spray mud and grime off with the water hose. Many times I am on site for directional drilling operations that includes the most slimy drill mud you have ever seen, Bentonite. I avoid the slime when possible but even drill mud will wash off of these boots. I have been known for my boots in the field and have shown many co-workers how I tuck my pant leg into the boot when I am in the stickers and beggar-lice to avoid contact with my pants leg. The stickers will not cling to the boots. This saves me a lot of cleanup time when I get back into my truck. I wanted to give all of you feedback on a job well done. Justin Boots: You have won a lifelong customer and I have purchased other Justin boots as a result of this quality product. As a quality inspector for over twenty years in the rail, and now roadway, industries I can with assurance state “Well done”. You guys at Justin Boots make a quality product. Wall Street Journal: Thanks for supporting the true American workers and efforts. Midnight Radio Show: Thanks for being there for the truckers and late night Americans like me trying to be a positive contribution to our great country. And to the good Lord: Thanks for providing the tools before the need.
Randy Wilbourn

This Injured Little Piggy!

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500

We’d like to welcome Janis Perfetto as a JustinAmerica guest writer this month. Janis is a motorcycle enthusiast, the managing editor of the women’s motorcycle magazine, Women on Wheels®, as well as a high school English teacher. Her job with the motomagazine allows Janis to travel across the country and spend time doing the things she loves including riding and meeting new people. A true fan of Justin Gypsy workboots for her on-the-road adventures, Janis recounts how her reliable Justin Original Workboots came in handy, below. What do you do when you have a broken fifth metatarsal bone, and in the garage out back the neighing of your motorcycle turns to first a snort, then a roar? The steel horse is ready to hit the road, but your shifting foot is injured. Several weeks ago, I failed to maneuver around a heavy piece of furniture and slammed my foot directly into the immovable object. The result was quite painful, to say the least. If it were the right foot, it wouldn’t have been such a problem; but it was the left foot, my shifting foot. I could barely walk on it, let alone upshift with it. Not knowing whether this was a good or bad idea, I first tried to sit on the bike, pulling all 700 pounds upright with both feet firmly planted on the garage floor. Astounding! I could actually pull the bike into gear with minimal pain. At this point, you’re probably marveling that the girl has no pain meter, right? No, actually, I’m a baby. My foot was purple, red, and even blue. However, the toe of my Justin Gypsy boot was round enough to house the injured piggy without adding insult and once inside the boot, the steel toe protection took over. My foot felt so good in my Justin Gypsy boots, that I wore them to work to save myself from further injury. My day job as a teacher requires me to stand frequently and walk the hallways with a great chance of getting trampled. Thanks to the protective steel-toe technology of these boots and the J-Flex Flexible Comfort System with extra padding, my Justin Gypsies gave me peace of mind both on the bike and in the halls.

Justin Salutes: April 2013

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Monthly competitors saluted by Justin Boots receive a pair of Justin AQHA Q-Crepe Series boots. To nominate your favorite top performance by a young Western rider, log on to justinboots.com/salutes for contest rules and details. Tanner Lockhart is the 17-year-old son of Destri Lockhart of Mancos, Colorado. A junior at Dolores High School, Tanner currently maintains a 4.0 grade average. He is a member of the National High School Rodeo Association and qualified for their national finals in saddle bronc riding during both his freshman and sophomore years. He has also qualified for the National Little Britches Finals in saddle bronc riding. In 2012, competing in saddle bronc riding at the Colorado State Finals, he won all three rounds and the average. A member of both his local 4-H and FFA chapters, Tanner has shown the reserve champion steer at the Montezuma County Fair and has won both the horse and swine production awards.

Ryley Gilbertson is the 20-year-old son of Brenda and Bill Gilbertson of Hughenden,
Alberta, Canada. At age 16, Ryley decided he wanted to pursue his dream of riding bucking horses and enrolled in his first bareback riding school. Showing a natural ability and a strong will to improve, Ryley’s career began to take shape. In 2010, he qualified for the Canadian High School Finals and the National High School Finals in Gillette, Wyoming. Since then, he has competed in various amateur rodeo associations across Canada, winning buckles and saddles in bareback riding. A true gentleman in and out of the arena, Ryley is always willing to help and mentor younger riders as he pursues his dream of someday qualifying for the Canadian Finals Rodeo.

Spring has Sprung!

Fri, 5 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Spring has sprung! At Country Outfitter we can't wait for hot days at the lake, lemonade stands on every street, and mind blowing music festivals. We think this simple outfit combined with one of our new favorite Justin boots is perfect for any summer day. The floral detailing on the Bone Deertanned Cow Boot adds a perfect feminine touch for any cowgirl. The light tan leather is also great for transitioning into warm weather. At Country Outfitter, we wear boots all year long.

Cowboy Livin' with Luke Creasy: Comeback - Take Two.

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Injuries healed, I hit the road. An image of a dark horse coming from the back of the pack gathering ground on the leaders was an image I clung to. My first horse back came in Mercedes, Texas, and if being hurt all winter wasn’t motivation enough to win, driving diagonally across Texas sure is.
My initial draw leapt forward into the front of the chutes, then spun out backwards. My elephant hide Justin’s buried at the break of the horse’s shoulders had me sitting rock solid and ready for his every move, regardless. I was awarded a re-ride option and got on my horse after the rodeo. My re-ride was named First Place, and though I left the rodeo splitting first with a ‘high-score of the day buckle’ I ended up 3rd overall at the rodeo with a 77 point score, which got my confidence going enough in itself after such a hideous run of bad luck. On to Goliad: I scraped up another 3rd place with an 82. I was on cloud nine - loving life and glad to be on the trail.
I went in to Austin eager to repeat my 2011 Rodeo Austin win. Sadly I did not repeat 2011, as my draws did not translate into a short-go berth or a check, however I was thankful to use the pickup man and avoid a repeat of 2012 when I smacked my head on the arena’s concrete wall during a dismount that leading to a severe concussion and several hours of confusion and headaches.
From my fruitless Austin venture I went to Nacogdoches, only to get on a few of Classic Rodeo’s colts, which were not ready to see the lights of town yet. Thankful to just leave a rodeo healthy with a few more practice rides, if nothing, else under my belt, I drove down to Beaumont, Texas, to climb on Frontier Rodeo’s Big City, who was a sweetheart, bucking in such smooth rhythmic timing, to not ride with an equally smooth spur motion seemed impossible. I may have made it look too easy, or Donnie Gay’s announcing how easy to ride my horse was may have hindered too generous a score, but my 80 held in for 4th place.
There was no time to rest - it was on to Cave Creek, AZ, to ride Cervi’s Daisy Duke. Though my 80 was one hole out of the money, I was once again grinning a sly grin post ride as I walked back to the chutes. Like I was the only one who knew the punch line to a joke I was grinning wide, because I had gotten my style, my technique, my horseback charisma back. And when opportunity arose, I knew I would win.

How to Wear Cowgirl Boots

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500

There are so many different ways to wear a pair of cowgirl boots, and we really just love them all! If you’re new to cowgirl boots and western wear, here are a few tips to help you get started in creating your own western look!

1 – Choose Quality
Invest in a quality pair of cowgirl boots. It’s tempting to start out with a super cheap pair, but you’ll be paying for it in the end – with blisters and dissatisfaction. Justin cowboy boots are quality crafted with the utmost attention to detail, durability, comfort, and premium quality materials. Justin Boot Company has been crafting boots in the U.S. since 1879, so they know a thing or two about boots!
KEEP READING! We’re giving away a pair of Justin Boots. Click the link below to enter for a chance to win.
2 – Pick A Pair That Matches Your Personality
Are you fun and full of spunky energy? Is your look cute and super girly? Do you “glam up” every outfit with a few dozen just-right accessories? For every answer, there’s a different pair of boots that’s just right for you! For high-style pizzazz, look for fancy embroidery, high heels, pointed toes, and vibrant colors. Fun and funky types will enjoy wild animal prints, square toes, and unique leathers. Sweet and feminine calls for Justin Gypsy cowgirl boots with a chunky toe and short boot shaft, or any Justin cowgirl boot in pink!

Look for Justin cowgirl boots that match your attitude, and you will easily be able to build outfits around them – with items already in your closet!

3 – To Tuck Or Not To Tuck?
The long-debated question: Should I tuck my jeans into my boots, or wear my jeans covering my boots? Hmm, good question. Traditional cowboy folk will tell you that real cowboys don’t tuck in their jeans. But cowgirl fashionistas around the world will tell you to tuck in those jeans and show off your boots!!

4 – What Can I Wear With Cowgirl Boots?
Jeans? Dresses? Skirts? Shorts? Leggings? Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! If you’re riding, you obviously should stick with jeans to protect your legs, but if you’re wearing cowgirl boots hoping to show off your western side, try them all!

Jean shorts are adorable paired with Justin Gypsy cowgirl boots. Justin Bent Rail cowgirl boots add a boost of romance when worn with a summer dress. Just about any pair of Justin cowgirl boots will work with a denim skirt. And leggings, oh how we love leggings and boots! Try leggings with a long sweater, or leggings with a dress, or leggings with a skirt to pull off the leggings + boots look.

5 – Good To Know!
When wearing dresses and skirts with cowgirl boots, if you have short legs, wear a boot that has a shaft height of 10” or less, such as Justin classic red cowgirl boots. Shorter boots will elongate your legs since you will see more leg between the top of the boot and your hemline.

For the very best fit, always wear boot socks with your cowgirl boots. If you don’t have boot socks, you can substitute athletic socks. They won’t give you exactly the same comfort and moisture control, but they help.

When wearing leggings or tights with boots, your feet might feel like they are slipping around in the boots since you aren’t wearing regular socks. Fix this by slipping on a pair of ankle socks over your leggings. The socks won’t be visible, but they will make your feet much more comfortable.

Most importantly, make sure you are wearing the right size boot! Click here to read more about how to find your perfect fit.

Want your own pair of super cute, easy-wearing Justin Gypsy cowgirl boots?

Here’s your chance to win a pair, courtesy of Head West Outfitters and Justin Boot Company! Click here to enter to win your own pair of Justin Gypsy boots. After you enter, be sure to visit Head West Outfitters on Facebook for additional entry opportunities.

Justin Salutes: March 2013

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Monthly competitors saluted by Justin Boots receive a pair of Justin AQHA Q-Crepe Series boots. To nominate your favorite top performance by a young Western rider, log on to justinboots.com/salutes for contest rules and details. Sara Christman is the 17-year-old daughter of Susan Mosko and Dennis Christman of McKee, Kentucky. Sara, who owns and cares for several different breeds of horses, primarily shows a Racking Horse and placed fifth at the World Racking Horse Celebration in Decatur, Alabama, last year. She also has a 28-year-old Arabian that she learned to ride on, a Thoroughbred and a Quarter Horse. Sara, who is a senior at Jackson County High School, is president of her FFA chapter after serving as secretary last year. She is also the historian for the Kentucky River Region FFA. A 4-H member, Sara won first place in the state land judging contest her junior year and placed 24th at the nationals. She plans to major in agricultural business in college.

Brent Miller is the 18-year-old son of Annette and Dave Miller of Greenville, Wisconsin. A senior at Fox Valley Lutheran high school, Brent has been a member of the B-Square 4-H club for 10 years, showing both swine and goats. He is also a member of the Wisconsin High School Rodeo Association, where he competes in team roping and calf roping. He has qualified for the national high school finals each of the past two years in team roping, and was the Wisconsin state champion calf roper in 2012. Brent also helps with the special kids rodeo that is held in conjunction with the Wisconsin state finals.

As Seen in Cowboys and Indians

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Justin style L4352 was recently featured in the April issue of Cowboys & Indians. The magazine was celebrating its 20th anniversary and featured an article, “Timeless Trends”, which highlighted standout styles of their favorite covers from the past two decades. The Justin Bronze Granite studded boot was shown for the January 2009 cover girl and singer-songwriter, Jewel. This vintage Justin boot was shown as a perfect addition to Jewel’s fringe vest and turquoise tier earrings. Come check out other Justin vintage styles, and more of Justin’s boots, here.

Fort Western Tent Event

Thu, 7 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600

The third location for the family-owned Fort Western stores, which opened in Columbus, Neb., in November, experienced a successful shopping season that has extended through the winter season. Just like the other Fort Western locations in Lincoln and Nebraska City, Neb., the Columbus location continues to specialize in western lifestyle merchandise including apparel, hats, saddles and tack, home décor and of course, Justin Boots.

Steve Wohlfarth, Fort Western’s general manager and COO, attributes the new store’s success to the committed staff. “The store’s achievement is absolutely due to our construction staff who only had 50 days to remodel the site, our great management/purchasing staff who brought in the right merchandise, and our well-trained sales staff who offer the best customer service to our shoppers each day,” Wohlfarth said.

If you’re local, stop by the Columbus location for a four-day tent sale kicking off Friday, April 26 and lasting through the weekend. The tent will be packed with special deals, including an expanded selection of Justin Boots, western apparel, and more.

If you can’t make the April event, check out Fort Western on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. To shop their Justin Boots collection, click here.

Justin Bent Rail Boots for #99 Brett Keisel

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600

Earlier this fall, the defensive end for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Brett Keisel, stated that Justin Boots were his favorite brand of cowboy boots – and we were thrilled to hear it!

Brett recently wore a pair of Justin Bent Rail boots, style # BR354, to his 3rd Annual “Shear Da Beard” charity fundraiser event in Pittsburgh, Pa. During the annual event, Keisel shears his famous beard to raise money for the Children’s Hospital Cancer Programs of Pittsburgh.

Want to learn more about the authentic yet contemporary collection of western footwear, Justin Bent Rail? Visit the Justin Bent Rail website, shop for men’s and women’s styles, or check out the collection on Facebook and Twitter.

Justin Salutes: February 2013

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600

Monthly competitors saluted by Justin Boots receive a pair of Justin AQHA Q-Crepe Series boots. To nominate your favorite top performance by a young Western rider, log on to justinboots.com/salutes for contest rules and details. Zach Henry is the 15-year-old son of Toni and Brent Henry of Tomah, Wisconsin. Now a sophomore, Zach was a three-time qualifier for the National High School Rodeo Association’s junior high finals in five events and qualified for the NHSRA finals in bareback riding as a freshman. Zach, who won his first awards at age 6, competes in calf roping, team roping, breakaway roping and bareback riding. When he’s not competing, Zach volunteers for Horses for Heroes at the local veteran’s hospital. The Horses for Heroes program uses horses in therapy for armed forces veterans. During the school year, Zach plays hockey and is involved with the local FFA chapter. He also enjoys taking care of Barbie, Badger, Timmy and Sam, his stable of roping horses.

Mikaela Miller is the 16-year-old daughter of Natalie and William Miller of Bismarck, North Dakota. Currently a junior at Century High School in Bismarck, Mikaela was awarded the Presidential Academic Award as a freshman and was inducted into the National Honor Society as a sophomore. She competes in girls cutting in the North Dakota High School Rodeo Association and has qualified for the National High School Rodeo Association finals in that event. She also shows in the North Dakota Cutting Horse Association, where she was 2011 youth reserve champion, and in the Bismarck Horse Club, where she has been the all-around champion twice. Outside of the arena, Mikaela is involved activities including 4-H, hippology, horse quiz bowl, rifle and trap shooting, Latin club and many others.

Bill Murray's Justin Boots Featured in GQ Magazine

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600

Justin style 3040 was recently featured in the January 2013 issue of GQ Magazine; that month’s cover photo and story featured Bill Murray outfitted in a pair of Justin Black Melo-Veal Roper Boots.

The story highlighted Mr. Murray with an article titled “This Guy Could Be President”, not a bad title for the now 62 year old comedian actor. Murray may be in his sixties but he will always be the fun-filled, spontaneous man we all have learned to love. Justin Boots features many more Roper styles, find which one you like best at our website!

Spring Staples: Justin Boots + Mint Hues

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600

Transitioning into spring outfits can be tricky, but Country Outfitter has got the fix. Stick with your favorite pair of Justin boots, but brighten up the rest of your colors. This spring, make sure the color mint is somewhere in your closet. It’s the perfect pastel that can go with just about anything. We love the look of these mint skinny jeans with a pair of Justin Tan Damiana Boots . The leather on this boot is a perfect tan that can easily be worn in every season. Happy spring from Country Outfitter!

Justin Boots Presents Gary Morris: My First Love

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600

After a self imposed hiatus from music to focus on other ventures, Fort Worth native Gary Morris is back with a new album and upcoming web concert.

Morris charted 25 singles on the Billboard Country Charts, including five number one hits. His rendition of Wind Beneath My Wings won awards from the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music for “Song of the Year”.

Gary’s amazing tenor voice led him to Broadway, where he was the first American actor-singer to appear as Jean Valjean in Les Miserables. He also appeared in La Boheme with fellow country/pop singer Linda Ronstadt.

Today, Gary is returning to his songwriting roots with his new release Single Man. You’ll also find him on February 14 as Justin Boots Presents Gary Morris: My First Love goes live online at www.GaryMorrisMyFirstLove.com.

Keep watching for more information or visit www.garymorris.com.

Baskins Expands with Two Store Openings in Texas

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600

Baskins Western and Work Wear is opening two more stores in the great state of Texas this month. We’re pleased to announce the long-time Justin Boots partner will expand with two grand opening celebrations at the end of January in Katy and Humble, Texas.

The opening of both stores – which are the 28th and 29th Baskins doors to open – will be celebrated with back-to-back ribbon cuttings. The events will be open to the public and include celebrity autograph sessions, giveaways, special sales and live music.

The grand opening in Katy will kick off Thursday, Jan. 24, while the Humble store will begin its festivities the following week, Thursday, Jan. 31. The star of CMT’s “Texas Women” will make an appearance in Katy while Troy, Jacob and Chase from the History Channel's “Swamp People,” and Houston Texans cheerleaders will be onsite at both celebrations to sign autographs and pose with fans.

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Justin Salutes: January 2013

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600

Monthly competitors saluted by Justin Boots receive a pair of Justin AQHA Q-Crepe Series boots. To nominate your favorite top performance by a young Western rider, log on to justinboots.com/salutes for contest rules and details. Erik Jackson is the 17-year-old son of Machelle Hussey and Doug Jackson of Salmon, Idaho. Currently a senior and an active member of the National Honor Society, Erik serves as the student body vice president at Salmon High School. He has been a class officer from junior high through his junior year in high school. Erik competes in saddle bronc riding, calf roping and team roping in District 1 of the Idaho High School Rodeo Association and has won numerous district championships and the Top Hand Award for training his own calf- and team roping horses. He has finished in the top 10 in IHSRA competition in both team roping and saddle bronc riding. Also involved in community service, Erik helps with Christmas is Caring, a local program that helps provide for needy families during the holiday season. Erik plans to attend college and major in veterinary science.

Dalton Breckenridge is the 17-year-old son of Shelley Martin and Winston Breckenridge of Bernard, Iowa, where Dalton is a senior at Cascade High School. Dalton has competed in the Iowa High School Rodeo Association since 2009. He works both ends of the arena,
competing in bareback riding, calf roping and team roping. He has qualified for the IHSRA Finals in team roping the last two years, and won the average in team roping in 2012 while competing on his horse Domino, who he trained himself. He has also qualified for the state finals in bareback riding and serves as the student director for that event. In 2011, Dalton won the IHSRA’s Dalton Baumann Memorial Sportsmanship Award. In addition to rodeoing, Dalton participates in 4-H and FFA, and plays basketball. After graduation, he plans to attend college in Wyoming, at either Central Wyoming or Laramie County Community College.

Cowboy Livin' with Luke Creasy

Tue, 8 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600

When you sustain an injury like my broken femur last May, you get all the time in the world to think about, plan and prepare for your comeback to the rodeo arena. At first you are excited to be able to walk, then run and mimic the motions of your event. Eventually, every sit up, squat and turn of the cycle gears seem like the taunting tick of a grandfather clock, and all you want is to tug your leather clad hand into the riggin’ and say, “Outside!”

I’ve replayed my most picturesque rides in my mind, listened to psycho cybernetics on tape for what seems like a thousand times, done as much working out/ rehabbing my body feels like it can handle, and lived and breathed on Dr. Tandy’s opinion of when I’d be able to ride.

After I’d got it out of my head I would make my comeback within a few months and realized the seriousness of a femur break, I set my sights on January 1st. It was the center of the dart board in my mind from my first appointment with Tandy right after my injury. No matter his tone or skepticism over time frame I held the image in my mind and pictured a comeback encompassing all the winter rodeos… and after my final x-ray Dr. Tandy confirmed that my leg looked good to go for January 1st.

I’ve worked out, read, and visualized all I can handle, and all I want to do is nod my head on my first horse back 552 Roger Rabbit at the Sand Hills Stock Show and Rodeo in Odessa, TX, January 9th. From Odessa I’ll be off to Rio Rancho, New Mexico, then Denver, CO, Rapid City, SD, Fort Worth, TX and so on. As is often the case I find not so subtle fears of reinjury, losing a step or just drawing bad surface in my mind, but the fears are a fading shadow compared to the fire that’s been growing for nearly 8 months.