Company pack trip.

On our way

Company pack trip.

Crystal getting ready!

Californios trip

Kent and Karsten went to the Californios this year. They had a great time and enjoyed the roping. Here are a few pictures from their trip.

Random shop pictures

Crystal trying to find the right piece of leather in the scrap bin. I hope she found it.

Dave wrapping a horn.

This is what happens when you aren't careful wrapping a horn. Crystal's tightening stick slipped and hit her lip. OUCH!!!

Tyler working on a pair of rear jockeys.

Rawhiding a tree. Enough said.

Tyler swivel knifing a design.

Crystal's hair all frazzled. Yes, this picture is from the front. She puts up with a lot from all of us guys she at the shop. She is a good sport.

Spencer checking out the seat in a new saddle. I think he approved. He must have because he didn't want to get out very bad.

Happy Birthday Crystal

We wanted to tell Crystal happy birthday from everybody at the shop. She turns 30 today, and she was very patient with us all giving her a bad time about being so "old." We are glad to work with Crystal, despite all the jabs she gets from us. She makes working at the shop fun, and we enjoy being able to work with her.

Happy Birthday from us all Crystal

Lunch Break

On sunny days there is almost always a horse tied up to the hitching post ready for a ride. Everyone rides a little, the old, the young and the VERY cute....

Trinity and Cheznee riding Spanky. Chez is steering, watch out!

Trinity and Cheznee, happy sisters! Look who's got the reins now.

What a big girl. Trinity loves riding her "Spirit" horse.

A Little Work on the Ranch

Here the guests are helping doctor a few cows on the ranch.

McGinnis Meadows

These are some of the amazing views of McGinnis Meadows. Look how green and beautiful it is! If you need awesome views and wonderful people look no further.

Shayne Jackson, owner of McGinnis Meadows, and Kent

Postcard Perfect

Kent took this picture while at McGinnis one morning.

Meeting Dave Stamey

Kent had the opportunity to go to McGinnis Meadows last July. He got to meet Dave & Melissa Stamey. Dave came to play for some of the ranch guests.

Melissa and Dave Stamey, and Kent

Melissa and Dave on a ride

Dave performing at the lodge

Dave performing on the balcony

Kent enjoyed meeting Dave and Melissa. He hopes to be able to go back to McGinnis Meadows this year for another great week.

Crystal's Family

This is Crystal Smith and her family. Crystal has been working at the shop over 2 years now, building saddles and pack equipment.

L-R: Cheznee (2), Jared, Crystal, Trinity (4)

Kent's Family

This is Kent's family posing outside their home in Ririe, Idaho. All of Kent's kids have a part in the saddle shop. Anna makes chaps, and Justin makes saddles from their home in Ohio, while Justin attends dental school. Tyler builds saddles, Emily makes chaps and purses and Karsten helps out in the tree shop with Kent. Kent and Pam have built a family business and enjoy having their kids work with them.

Back L-R: Anna, Justin, Lily, and Daisy Rhodes, Pam and Kent Frecker

Front L-R: Anna and Tyler Frecker, Karsten Frecker and Emily Frecker

Recently two new additions have joined Daisy and Lily as happy grandkids. Andrew was born to Tyler and Anna on June 13th and Violet was born to Justin and Anna on September 15th. Kent and Pam adore their grandkids and love being with them.