the skills of the outfits - east of the rockies

2025 Results

open divison

The Open division is for the Pro's; folks who make a living horseback. We had a very close competition this year in the open division. It was a treat to watch the Open riders compete and to see the support they offered each other and the riders in all other divisions. Congratulations to our Open Division Winners! In 1st Place, Lars Barron with Georgie. In 2nd Place, Rick Leslie with Smoke. In 3rd Place, Don Millar with Adam.
Well done gentlemen!

2025 First Place Open

lars baron

Lars Baron and Georgie were awarded a "Skills of the Outfits" Spade Bit, by Brooks Bits, and a custom wild rag by Black Horse Customs for winning First Place in the Open Division.

2025 Second Place Open

rick leslie

Rick Leslie and Smoke took home a new pair of "Skills of the Outfit" Spurs straps and conchos by Leighton Brooks and Brooks Bits, and a custom wild rag by Black Horse Customs for winning Second Place in the Open Division.

2025 Third Place Open

don millar

Don Millar and Adam were awarded a hand tied Mohair and Alpaca Cinch made by CP Custom Tack, and a custom wild rag by Black Horse Customs for winning Third Place in the Open Division.

2025 Results

intermediate divison

The competition was tight in the Intermediate Division this year at the Skills of the Outfits - East of the Rockies! Intermediate Division Results :In First Place, Scott Laitre with Honey. In Second Place, Josey Hindbo with Southram Sarah's Trouble. In Third Place, Theresa Millar with Good Dun Deal.
 Well Deserved, all of you!

2025 Intermediate First Place

Scott laitre

For Winning First Place in the Intermediate Division, Scott Laitre and Honey took home a 1/2" Bosal braided by John Lorree, with a Skills of the Outfits Heel Concho by Brooks Bits as well as a Custom Neck Rag by Black Horse Customs.

2025 Intermediate Second Place

josey hindbo

For Winning Second Place in the Intermediate Division, Josey Hindbo and her mount Southram Sarah's Trouble took home a new headstall built by Leighton Brooks with Skills of the Outfits Conchos by Brooks Bits as well as a Custom Neck Rag by Black Horse Customs.

2025 Intermediate Third Place

theresa millar

Theresa Millar and Good Dun Deal were awarded a hand tied mohair cinch made by CP Custom tack and a custom wild rag by Black Horse Customs for their Third Place win in the Intermediate Division

2025 Results

novice divison

This year's Novice Group was a tough one to judge! Everyone rode well and put in some hard work. The Novice division results for the Skills of the Outfits- East of the Rockies are as follows: In First Place, Michelle Welsh with Conquistador's SparkIn Second Place, Sierra Sapergia with StevieIn Third Place, Kimberley Athmer with ChilliWell done Ladies!

2025 Novice First Place 

Michelle Welsh

For their First Place Win, Michelle Welsh and Conquistador's Spark took home a new set of spur straps with Skills of the Outfits Conchos made by Leighton Brooks and Brooks Bits as well as a custom wild rag from Black Horse Customs.

2025 Novice Second Place 

sierra sapergia

For Second Place, Sierra Sapergia and Stevie won a hand tied mohair cinch from CP Custom Tack and a custom wild rag from Black Horse Customs.

2025 Novice Third Place 

kimberley athmer

Kimberley Athmer and Chilli went home with a Third Place win, a Knife made by German knifemaker Jurgen Nusseler, a new breakaway hondo and a custom wildrag from Black Horse Customs