Elmer Wyland's "Plastic" Show Tack, written by Elmer E. Wyland

Plastics are everywhere nowadays, but when Westernaires founder Elmer Wyland imagined, designed, and built this vinyl saddle, these materials were rare, noteworthy, and awe-inducing

History, WylandsKaren KronaugeOctober 17, 2023Westernairestack, plastic, show, saddle, bridle, vinyl, naugahyde, wyland, parade

About Glen E. Keller, Jr. - A Tribute

Enjoy this loving tribute to the man who did so much for Westernaires.

History, Pictures, StoryKaren KronaugeOctober 8, 2023keller, tribute, glen, director

An Interview with PRCA Pickup Man (and Westernaires Alumnus) Randy Britton

Varsity Big Red Team Major Helen Erickson interviewed Westernaires alumnus and PRCA pickup man Randy Britton at the 2022 National Western

NWSS, History, StoryKaren KronaugeMay 10, 2022prca, rodeo, pickup, randy, britton, helen, erickson, nwss, national western, stock show

Video Footage from the 1971 Horsecapades and 1972 National Western Stock Show, from alumna Ellen Bondurant

Please enjoy this footage of the 1971 Westernaires Horsecapades Show and the 1972 National Western Stock Show, including behind the scenes footage.

History, Story, PicturesKaren KronaugeAugust 12, 2021video, nwss, horsecapades, annual show, 1971, 1972, bondurant, ellen

Contribute to Fundraising Programs that Benefit Westernaires

One of our more recent fundraising programs, please help us to commission a bronze bust celebrating the legacy of Director Emeritus Glen E. Keller, Jr.

Programs, DonateKaren KronaugeJuly 14, 2021bronze, bust, memorial, plaque, keller, wyland

Fort Westernaire -- A Beacon of Western Heritage and Excellence

Dedicated on November 28, 1959, Fort Westernaire officially broke ground and became the permanent home of the Westernaires organization. It has grown and evolved much over the years, and serves its rider members and volunteers well.

Wylands, Story, HistoryKaren KronaugeJanuary 24, 2020Fort Westernairefort, westernaire, fairgrounds, jeffco, jefferson, building, arena, wyland, keller

Westernaires appear in the opera "Camelot"

While Westernaires has appeared in numerous movies and television shows, Camelot was the first opportunity for them to be stars of the stage

History, Pictures, StoryKaren KronaugeJuly 19, 2019camelot, easley, opera, cheesman, stage

Westernaires Written into the Congressional Record in 1968

While Westernaires has been recognized and commended by numerous U.S. Presidents, this was the first instance of being honored in the Congressional Record.

Westernaires appear in the movie "Stagecoach" (1966)

Westernaires appeared in the 1966 box office hit, Stagecoach

The Sponsor-A-Westernaire-Rider Program

Sponsor-A-Rider program aims to provide short-term financial relief (for Westernaire-related expenses) for families in financial crisis, and to ensure that riders are able to participate in their classes during tough financial times. Please consider donating to this worthy cause!

Programs, DonateKaren KronaugeJanuary 25, 2018Fort Westernairesponsor, rider, program, programs, charitable, donate

The Westernaire Ponies

The Westernaires ponies hold a special place in the hearts of all who worked with them. Here's a look at how it came to be.

HistoryKaren KronaugeJanuary 10, 2018Fort Westernairewyland, ponies, pony, cart, dairy, table mountain, shetland, red fenwick

An Interview with Rodeo Emcee and Announcer Cy Taillon

In 1976, Westernaires Varsity Red Team's Majors Janice Green, Anne Melle, and Judy Hudgins spent some time with Cy Taillon at Denver's National Western Stock Show to ask him about his experience with the Westernaires.

History, NWSSKaren KronaugeDecember 6, 2017National Western Stock ShowCy Taillon, NWSS, 1976, rodeo, announcer, interview, wyland

Sponsor A Westernaire Horse

Sponsor any Westernaire horse, in memoriam or living, rental horse or owner horse, pony or draft. All money collected from this fundraising program goes directly to an encumbered fund for the Westernaire rental string, helping to ensure that the horses will always continue to have the tack, supplements, and state-of-the-art care that they need.

Contribute one-time, or on a recurring basis.

Programs, DonateKaren KronaugeNovember 21, 2017sponsor, horse, program, current, donate

An Interview with Rodeo Announcer Hadley Barrett

In 1982, Westernaires Varsity Red Team's Major Patty Miller and Major Gary Feazell caught up with Hadley at National Western Stock Show to ask him his thoughts regarding Westernaires.

History, Story, NWSSKaren KronaugeNovember 21, 2017hadley, barrett, leon, coffee, rodeo, interview, announcer, emcee, mc, wyland, nwss

History Highlights of the Westernaires at National Western Stock Show & Rodeo, part 3 of 3

Part 3 of 3, NWSS anniversaries and milestones with Westernaires

History, Pictures, Story, NWSS3, NWSSKaren KronaugeNovember 20, 2017National Western Stock Showwestern, stock, show, rodeo, NWSS, stock show, denver, january, national, wyland

History Highlights of the Westernaires at National Western Stock Show & Rodeo, part 2 of 3

Part 2 of 3, NWSS anniversaries and milestones with Westernaires

History Highlights of the Westernaires at National Western Stock Show & Rodeo, part 1 of 3

Part 1 of 3, NWSS anniversaries and milestones with Westernaires

Westernaires Perform for Crown Prince Bernard of the Netherlands

Westernaires performed for Crown Prince Bernard of the Netherlands in 1985.

HistoryKaren KronaugeNovember 8, 2017YMCA of the Rockiesnetherlands, crown, prince, command, performance, bernard, 1985, red team, keller

Westernaires are read into the U.S. Congressional Record

In 1968, U.S. Congressman Brotzman took a few moments to read his accolades about the Westernaires into the United States Congressional Record.

Westernaires Receive "Living Landmark" Award

In March of 2013, the Golden Landmark Association designated the Westernaires a “Living Landmark”. The award also commemorated 30 years of commitment by Westernaires Director Glen E. Keller, Jr.

History, StoryKaren KronaugeOctober 19, 2017Fort Westernairegolden, landmark, award, living landmark, keller