MountAndRider.com

2007-11-16T10:40:00.000-08:00

2006-12-07T14:47:00.000-08:00

New Billboard

Our new billboard can be seen on Pellissippi Parkway in-between Knoxville and Oak Ridge

2006-10-28T07:16:00.000-07:00

RADIO ADVERTISEMENT

Click the RADIO icon to hear MountAndRider's most recent radio advertisement on WIKV in Knoxville Tennessee.....

2006-10-19T14:52:00.000-07:00

GEORGIA BOOTS

Used to be, boots were little more than weathered cowhide stitched to a hard sole. The way we see it, footwear could always stand to use a little improvement. So Georgia Boot® decided early on to get busy making those improvements ourselves. And never quit making them, no matter what.
Every item - right down to the last hard-working detail - can be traced back to 1937 when our passion for footwear was born. It started with a tough farm boot and a simple belief that boots should work as hard as the people wearing them.
Thousands of styles and refinements later, Georgia Boot® continues to do whatever it takes to give workers, farmers and hunters exactly what their feet are asking for. For every harsh condition on the job or in the field, there's a design from Georgia Boot® to provide comfort and protection. Whoever you are, whatever you do, wherever you need to go.

We are proud to offer the Georgia product line

2006-06-11T12:31:00.000-07:00

MountAndRider has gone Western!
Our New Logo

Past Logo's

2006-03-17T05:50:00.000-08:00

MOUNTANDRIDER

is MOVING

the new address is

8903 Oak Ridge Hwy #102

Knoxville TN 37931

We have moved to a BIGGER, BETTER location. Close to 4000 square feet. Still located in Knoxville. Directly off of Pellissippi Pky. If traveling NORTH on Pellissippi you will find us 2.5 miles past the HARDIN VALLEY exit.
We are now carring a wide range of Western Clothing, Cowboy hats and much, much more.
Click the map for directions

2005-12-01T12:24:00.000-08:00

WillieBakery Holiday Cookies

WillieBakery has introduced a new item this holiday season: The Big Cookie Holiday Series. Your choice of Horseshoe/Stocking or Horseshoe/Snowman. Products come in prepackaged celowraped boxes with christmas ribbon. Retail for $4.95 Get them here and at a variety of your favorite Tack Shops. If they dont have them, recommend that they should.

Willie Treats Holiday Spice oversize cookies are made from fresh oats, flour, pure molasses, water and holiday spice flavoring.

2005-10-22T08:21:00.000-07:00

Twisted X Boots

Bob Frazier, who designed the popular “Fat Baby” boots for Ariat Boot Co., is bringing his cutting edge design and technology to Decatur, TX.

After 25 years with Justin Boots and five years with Ariat, Frazier has started his own company, Twisted X Boots. He and one of his two partners announced the opening of a distribution center in Decatur at a reception Wednesday at the Decatur Civic Center. The Decatur Economic Development Corp., which provided a $200,000 incentive package to get the company to locate here, hosted the reception.

Mayor Joe Lambert welcomed the company to town.

Frazier’s wife, Jenna, who is in charge of marketing for the company, joined Twisted X partner Jeroen Noordermeer in announcing the company’s plans. They hope to have $1.5 million in inventory in a Decatur warehouse by November, 2006. Wise Electric Cooperative hopes to be the successful bidder on construction of the warehouse on property adjacent to the cooperative off North Trinity.

The company expects to employ 10 people at the warehouse, doubling the workforce by 2010. Connie McCrary, president of Heritage Transportation in Decatur, which will handle the warehousing and transportation for Twisted X, was on hand, along with her staff, David Leleux, warehouse manager and Bobbie Schultz, who is in charge of inventory control.

“Connie will begin receiving (merchandise) in three weeks,” Frazier announced.

The company is using temporary warehouse space in Decatur until a permanent structure is built.

Twisted X is a company driven by relationships, Frazier said in describing his business philosophy.

“I do all the design and development,” said Frazier. “Jenna does everything ... she’s holding this all together. Jeroen handles transportation. He has 14 years’ experience in footwear. Our third partner, Mike (Wu), has 25 years in manufacturing. We have a well-rounded management team.”

Frazier said his nationwide sales team, along with management, has more than 400 years’ experience in the footwear industry.

“Our average salesman is 59 years old, with an average tenure of 29 years,” said Frazier. “They all worked for me in the past and each one left a really good job to do this. Our initial sales have been way beyond what we expected.”

In introducing his product, Frazier said the boots are “built around the way people used to build boots. We try to have an extremely authentic boot with technical aspects.”

He described the lightweight boots having a work boot construction but being about 40 percent lighter than the standard work boot. Simplifying the construction of the boots, he said “it’s basically an athletic shoe with a boot wrapped around it.”He displayed several styles, including a traditional cowboy boot with tall shaft. Several casual styles were also on display, including a bright turquoise mule, a bright pink punchy ostrich-style similar to the Fat Baby and a brown rounded toe style similar to the Birkenstock shoes. He uses a wide variety of colors in his design, as evidenced by an eye-catching copper athletic-style boot. The boots are manufactured overseas.

Frazier explained his reason for settling on Decatur for his distribution center and thanked those responsible for the move.

“It’s a little bit western out here and that fits our philosophy – at least mine,” he said. “We look forward to making this our home and melding into the community.” The Fraziers made an offer on a home in Decatur earlier in the day.

“Thom Lambert is the man who made this happen,” said Frazier, pointing to the director of the Decatur EDC.

He also thanked Andrew Rottner, president of North Texas Bank.

“Andrew is the money man. He helped us out a lot,” said Frazier. “The Decatur Chamber of Commerce has been wonderful to us.”Twisted X Boots has temporary offices in the chamber building.

2005-09-30T13:25:00.000-07:00

SLVR underwear

Essential Equipment SlVR is introducing the world’s first underwear line that is designed for women and their sport. SLVR combines the optimum blend of technology and materials to create an undergarment of maximum comfort and superior performance.
Who says performance can’t be sexy. While we put a lot of technology into SLVR, we didn’t neglect fashion and fit. SLVR comes in three styles: a sexy thong, a boy short and a form-flattering hi-cut brief. All styles provide the same innovative “skin friendly” performance.
The secret of SLVR is SilverSilver is known for its medicinal qualities, including burn treatment and the healing of skin. Those same qualities are what make SLVR unique. Actual silver is woven into our patented fabric creating a high-tech material that is soft, comfortable and eliminates odors before they start.
Moisture TransportThe fabric of SLVR is nylon/spandex/lycra which has been treated with a process that permanently changes this synthetic fabric into a cool, comfortable fabric that rapidly wicks and moves the moisture away from your body. You will stay dry and it will actually help regulate temperature. So when it’s hot, SLVR keeps you cool and comfortable. And when it’s cold, the same process keeps your skin dry, so you stay warm.
Not your mother’s cotton pantiesWhile it might have been Mom’s fabric of choice, cotton hold moisture, rather than wicking it away—making it heavy, uncomfortable and prone to bacteria and odor. SLVR efficiently removes moisture so bacteria and fungus never get the chance to form.
Performance that lastsSLVR undergarments are engineered to perform as well in your washer as they are on your body. They are wrinkle and stain resistant. And their superior moisture control never washes out.
SLVR is sold in white, black, nude, hot pink and blue in S,M,L,and XL.
Who is behind SLVR?Renowned horsewoman, fashion entrepreneur, Libby Edelman realized the need for specialized athletic underwear. Libby, once a top amateur horse back rider, everyday athlete, and retired business woman has developed the sports underwear line, SLVR for herself and for all women.
The question we have answered with the start of this company is “why are we taking better care of our feet than our private parts?” We have footwear for every aspect of our lives but when it comes to underwear; our choice has been to find the one pair we own that is comfortable. And it definitely wasn’t developed for our sport.
Now we have SLVR to wear for our sport. SLVR will let you concentrate on your sport and not your underwear. SLVR will let you feel as if you aren’t wearing any at all and it will keep you dry—totally wicking away any moisture therefore you aren’t at risk for an infection; and you won’t feel raw from the fabric rubbing against your most private parts of your body. SLVR will become a woman’s “essential equipment “ as she gets dressed for her sport. Our sport demands the right clothing inside …inside and out.
Find the SLVR collection at MountAndRider.com

2005-08-06T09:18:00.000-07:00

ETHJA 2005 show schedule

August
6-7 Fox Hollow Bristol,TN Peter Krukoski 423-878-7433
13-14 Westwind Farm Friendsville, TN Amanda Finger 865-414-1057
20-21 Noah's Ark Farm Lenior City,TN Bill Wolfe 865-988-7755
27 Stone Gate Farm Knoxvile,TN 865-692-9321

September
3 Coytee Farm Greenback,TN Clay Spears 865-856-4053
11-12 Fox Hollow Bristol,TN Peter Krukoski 423-878-7433
16-18 Walnut Grove Talbot,TN Dene Masengill 423-586-3287
24-25 Fiesta Farm Knoxville,TN Susan Kuliasha 865-693-6721October
1-2 Fox Hollow Bristol,TN Peter Krukoski 423-878-7433
7-9 Walnut Grove Stables Talbot,TN Dene Masengill 423-586-3287
15-16 Noah's Ark Farm Lenior City,TN Bill Wolfe 865-988-7755
22-23 Tri State Benefit I & II Cleveland,TN Rush Shows 904-396-4106
29 Coytee Farm Greenback,TN Clay Spears 865-856-4053
31 Fiesta Farm Knoxville,TN Susan Kuliasha 865-693-6721

November
5-6 Fox Hollow Bristol,TN Peter Krukoski 423-878-7433
5 McCord Farm Maryville,TN Jules McCord 865-984-5881
11-12 Virgina Intermont Bristol,VA Eddie Federwisch 423-534-2166
13 ETHJA Medal Finals Virgina Intermont Bristol,VA

2005-08-06T00:09:00.000-07:00

Arthur Coury Designs

Arthur and Elena Court live what they describe as a "simple, quiet life" in the San Francisco Bay Area that would tax the energies of most people running a successful company, designing its products, contributing their time and effort to a long list of conservation and wildlife causes, and traveling the world to attend work-related events as well as in pursuit of the minerals and artifacts they passionately collect.
Raised on a farm in Minnesota, Arthur spent eighteen years following his WWII Naval service working for design and decorating firms in San Francisco. He opened his own business in 1966 and enjoyed worldwide success with custom mountings of his own vast mineral collection. During succeeding decades he traveled the globe in search of exotic specimens created by both nature and man, taking a greater and greater hand in designing the products he presented to his customers. He is best known for the marvelous, intricate aluminum creations that form the large part of the Courts' business today.
Elena Orsini-Court is a native San Franciscan. She studied Oriental art history and modern art and has contributed to the public awareness of art, as a corporate art consultant and a curator for public art exhibitions. Currently, Elena serves as director of the product development and president of Arthur Court Designs ®.
(The above exerpt is from ArthurCourt.com)

We are proud to offer the Arthur Court Equestrian Series at MountAndRider.com

2005-08-05T12:01:00.000-07:00

Henri De Rivel Saddles.

Conceived and designed in Europe, Henri de Rivel saddles are manufactured in Argentina. Using the finest French leather, these highly popular saddles are made to the highest standards of material selection, quality and craftsmanship. These saddles are being sold in over 15 countries since the early 1990s.
Unlike saddles from mass production factories, Henri de Rivel saddles stand out in the crowd with their special look and offer the correct balance and position to the rider at the right price.
The Henri de Rivel line also includes a selection of bridles and saddlery accessories handcrafted in the same European leathers to match the saddle line.

Order your HDR Saddle from MountAndRider.com and get

FREE MATCHING STIRRUP LEATHERS

and FREE SHIPPING.

Ariat Boots

2005-08-05T11:49:00.000-07:00

Ariat was founded with one simple objective: to provide the most technologically advanced riding boots for the world's top equestrian athletes. Today, Ariat is the leading performance footwear and apparel brand for equestrian athletes around the world. From show jumping to team penning, Ariat boots provide the foundation upon which world-class athletes work, ride and compete.
In 1990, co-founders Beth Cross and Pam Parker set out to create a new company and a new way of thinking about footwear for riders. The two realized that traditional riding boots, both English and Western weren't all that well suited for riding. They were stiff, heavy and hard on the feet.
So they assembled a group of top footwear engineers and designers, and set them on the task of creating the world's most technically innovative performance riding boot for both English and Western riders. They started by re-designing the outsole, rethinking the arch support system and finally taking a hard look at the suitability of "traditional" last shape and fit.
While they were establishing the technology platform for Ariat boots, they were also talking to hundreds of top riders who helped in the design and development of the final product.
In 1993, Ariat shipped their first pair of boots.
Today, Ariat offers a full range of Western and English riding boots, work boots and casual footwear. Our products are sold around the world in over 4,000 retail outlets.
Whether you are a professional equestrian athlete or novice rider, Ariat has a performance technology designed for you. Ariat boots cushion the foot while stabilizing the heel and arch, dramatically reducing fatigue and stress to feet, legs and the lower back.
America's number one English riding boot and fastest growing Western boot company, Ariat is now recognized as the official boot of numerous prestigious associations around the world.
Ariat believe's in supporting the sport of riding at all levels. In Ariat's brief history; they have sponsored over 10,000 local, regional and national events as well as hundreds of athletes in their pursuit of equestrian excellence.

(The above exerpt is posted from Ariat.com)