Monday Mornings with Cary and Willie

Clair Kehrberg is a top flight leather craftsman from John Day, Oregon. We had fun sitting down for a visit on how she arrived at where she is today.

Kelly McRae is a silversmith from southern Alberta. She is a veteran of battle and a very engaging person...find out what she's been up to!

Mark Dahl is the dean of American bit and spur makers. Full Stop. You'll enjoy listening to his story. We promise.

Rube Woolsey is a team roper and four time NFR qualifier, George Strait team roping champion, and long time teacher of his craft. You'll like this visit with one of the great ropers.

Scott Jason Hall is an accomplished engraver and cowboy. Find out how he arrived at where he is today! If you're not following him on FB...you should be.

Adam Tanner is a top flight saddlemaker from Weatherford, Texas. We're having fun catching up with people like Adam. His determination, dedication, drive is inspiring and motivating...you'll like this visit we had with him!

We couldn't resist the opportunity to have Mike Capron back on the pod. We dig into the world of art and had time for some cowboy stories too!

Clint Wilkinson is a top knotch leatherworker who also has an upscale retail store in Denton, Texas. We heard about his story and how he has been able to build out a successful custom shop along with a very nice retail experience.

We caught with TJ Schwarz, knife maker this week and discussed some of the ideas surrounding the question of how businesses/ideas/individuals establish a 'legacy brand'.

Randy Bloomer is the founder and CEO of Bloomer Trailers. Willie was able to snatch him away from a busy schedule for a visit. Most of you know of Bloomer Trailers...if you haven't, you should check them out and tune in to this visit.

Bob Hickman is founder, prez, CEO, chief cook and bottle washer at Hickman Saddlery in Post Falls, Idaho and Aldersyde, Alberta. Everyone can learn something from Bob!

Bill Ferriera is a former paniolo, a cowboy, and a rawhide braider now living in Montana. You'll like this visit with a top knotch craftsman and human being!

We caught up with John Willemsma and got a report on how the gathering of saddlemakers went last week at Pedro Pedrini's shop outside of Elko, Nevada. We're never too old to learn!

Dean Ness is a businessman and horseman from Alberta, Canada, and the newest TCAA affiliate. Listen in and learn more about Dean!

Meet Carol Gessell...the newest member of the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association! Tune in and hear more of her story.

Adam Schwalm is the ower/operator of The Saddle House based in Texas. He is a major player in the world of performance horses as a supplier to high quality tack. We caught up with him again to recap recent events that he was a part of including a big bit makers competition.

Dusty Smith is a husband, father, saddler, treemaker, iron man competitor and more. We think you'll enjoy hearing his story!

Dusty's audio is a bit irregular...our apologies!

Dusty Smith is a cowboy, a marathon runner, a saddlemaker, a treemaker, a husband, and father in Buffalo, Wyoming. We had Dusty tagged for success years ago and he has not disappointed us!

We apologize for the irregular audio for Dusty on this visit, but you'll find it interesting just the same.

Chris Dickinson is a world class western photographer from Utah. He has a lot of insight on how to approach our art/craft within the world of Cowboys.

Steve Derricott is a geologist, a long time leatherworker, and an award winning rawhide braider from Marsing, Idaho. Steve is definitely one of the good ones!

Julie Baugher is a long time leathersmith from Ellensburg, Washington. She is a well-known chap maker and teacher of leatherwork. Julie's love of her craft/art is contagious!

Spurr Watson is an up-and-coming saddler from Montana. Hear his story of craftsmanship!

Today we caught up with the legendary horseman, horse show judge, artist, and craftsman Clint Haverty. Hear his story and learn about the nugget that his dad told him many years ago that is also one of the reasons we do this podcast!

Today we got acquainted with Dustin Loftis, a highly accomplished leathersmith from Oklahoma. If you aren't following his work, you should be!

Doug Krause is a multi-talented cowboy craftsman...and you will benefit from hearing his story. It was a fun visit!

We caught up with the very busy Paul Van Dyke, a saddlemaker and horseman from Sheridan, Wyoming. He spent seven years working for the great Don Butler and was exposed to all the great things that have come out of that town and the history of saddlemaking and floral carving. You'll enjoy this visit.

Gary Winckler is a saddlemaker and former college and Olympic track coach. Find out how craftsmanship and coaching intersect on this visit with Gary.

Today we step off into deeper waters when it comes to our vocations as craftsmen/artists with Gordon Andrus. You never know what to expect with these conversations...'hope you enjoy.

This morning we recapped 2024 in our lives of craftsmanship, artistry, and biz. We get off into deeper waters on this one...'hope you like it!

Carol Gessell is one of the topflight saddlers/leathersmiths on the planet. We think you'll enjoy hearing her story...

Who hasn't heard the name Jeremiah Watt? We had a wide open discussion about business, pricing, and more on this episode.

Gary Dunshee is the long-time owner/operator of Big Bend Saddlery in Alpine, Texas...the premiere saddle shop in that neck of the woods. Gary is as genuine as it comes!

This morning we caught up with the very busy Clint Mortensen. Clint is a saddlemaker along with a string of titles that are not easy to categorize. He is now the owner of the Eaves Movie Ranch near his home in New Mexico and also the famous buffalo 'Clyde'. Clint has done work for Euro Disney in Paris and work for many western movies including providing stock. We think you'll enjoy this visit. Stay tuned to the end as we make a swing through cowboy trappings architecture.

Gabe William is the quintessential cowboy saddlemaker. We think you'll enjoy this visit with a great craftsman and a great cowboy.

Gabe Williams is the quintessential cowboy saddlemaker from California. We promise there will be some good discussion on this pod!

Today we had a high value visit with world renowned firearms engraver Damien Connolly. Listen in and learn what he is talking about when he says, "Gain the capacity to get out of trouble."

You'll hear the words "strong individual" several times in this visit with our "Pop" Mike Capron. Find out what he is referring to in these cowboy stories.

Today we catch with what is going on with each other.

Sincere thanks for all you listeners out there!

Dallas Prince is a highly decorated special forces officer from Alberta, Canada (ret.). You won't want to miss his story and how he became a saddlemaker. After listening to this visit, ask yourself, "Am I trainable?"

Kata Fay is a top notch leatherworker from Budapest, Hungary. She is a frequent visitor to Sheridan, Wyoming and the big leather show there. Hear her story and more about what is going on in Europe with the western horse industry.