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

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 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.

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

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

Wylands Earn the First-Bestowed "9 Who Care" Award

Westernaires founders, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer and Marjorie Wyland, were among the winners of the first annual "9 Who Care" awards in 1979.

About Elmer and Marjorie Wyland - A Tribute to the Two Individuals Who Envisioned and Built Westernaires

Promoter, showman, teacher, guiding force, a man among men, a believer in dreams, with faith in his country and its youth. Iron-willed, tough, and demanding, he led his kids to excellence.

Because he was all this, and so much more, we are The Westernaires, a living tribute to his talent and vision.

History, Story, Pictures, WylandsKaren KronaugeSeptember 26, 2017Fort Westernairewyland, wylands, marjorie, marge, elmer, ee, e.e., founder, director