Sunrise West Links - Other web sites we Endorse
We are very particular about what sites are listed here. This is not merely a "trade links" page. These sites are those of friends and products we endorse and use.
National Pole Bending Association (NPBA)
A National Pole Bending Association has been established. This will provide a reason to go on with those good high school horses, and will provide places for pole benders to compete for real dollars. The first annual national championship show was held in 2006, where over 150 horses competed for over $30,000. In addition, there are several pole bending futurities in the west, with substantial added money. Ken Smith of Sunrise West Quarter Horses is one of the founding members of the NPBA. The NPBA web site has all the information. To visit the NPBA site, click on the following link: polebending.org
Wayne Sandberg
A horseman most of his life, Wayne devoted many years to detailed research and experimentation in the speed events, specializing in pole bending. He is the author of the book, Nineteen Second Pole Bending. Wayne's son Bruce now manufactures unique custom turned stirrups for speed event competition, based on Wayne's design. The pole bending book and the turned stirrups are available from Bruce Sandberg's web site.
49er's Saddle Club
This is the site for our local saddle club in Lewiston, Idaho. The club is a member of the National Saddle Clubs of America (NSCA, Omoksee). Events such as Omoksee gymkhanas, barrel races, rodeos, and ropings are hosted, with a definite emphasis on barrel racing and pole bending. The premiere event of the year is the Barrel and Pole Series, held each summer. The club provides educational opportunities for members throughout the year. To visit this site, click on the following link: 49ersaddleclub.org
Rope Halters and Lead Ropes
This is the site for Jacklynn Thompson's Tahoe Tack, pronounced "tay' hoe" (it's an Idaho thing). Jackie makes the highest quality halters and leads available anywhere. We want halters for training with stiff thin rope for some bite, we want lead ropes that won't burn our hands, thick enough to hold onto, long enough to help us work a horse, and we want hardware that is strong and easy to operate. You can pay more, but you can't buy higher quality anywhere. That is why we endorse and use these halters and leads. To visit her site, click on the following link: tahoetackntraining.com