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The Tip is 'Ask Before You Buy' I went to a department store for a pair of dress shoes recently. The clerk helped me with three different pairs that I tried on. 'The Big Secret' was on the forefront of my mind so I asked, "Are these shoes imports?" The salesman responded that they were in fact imported. "Do you have any Made In America shoes like these?" I asked. To my surprise he said, "We have a whole line of Made In USA shoes." I was able to purchase the same color and style with the Made In USA label. These Made in America shoes were less expensive, came with a better warranty and were more comfortable. It's amazing how often this simple Made in US question yields unexpected and often times pleasant results. I now ask this question regularly, whereas before I would not have thought to ask for a Made in America alternative. More often than not, I can find a Made in America product of higher quality and at the same, or slightly higher price. Asking the question is so simple and can make a positive impact, in both the short and long term. Try it sometime. If you are like me, you may be surprised with how many Made in US products are out there. You will love it when you realize you are making a difference that benefits many. With your help America will be ours again and that is a good thing. Buying Tip Continued - Read more on Made in America Products by Circle Y Saddles Circle Y Saddles, Inc., America's Leading Saddle Brand, celebrates 50 years of saddle making in 2010. Leather cutting Riveting the in-skirt rigging Installing seat padding Hand edging Circle Y began manufacturing in the small town of Yoakum, Texas, in 1960. With a vision to build the finest product possible, founder Leland Tucker created Circle Y from the ground up. The company continued to be family operated until 2000. In 2003 under new ownership Circle Y has rekindled its founder's commitment to be the world's leader in product design, innovation and quality. The company built its reputation on the innovation and fine craftsmanship of its products, becoming the standard of quality in the industry. Circle Y attributes the success of the brand to its family of employees. With a deep sense of community and pride in their work, the Circle Y team boasts a combined total of over 1,500 years of experience. Circle Y Saddles is proud to sponsor some of the biggest names in the western world including world-renowned clinician Julie Goodnight, multiple world champion barrel racers Martha Josey and Kelly Kaminski, world champion cowboy mounted shooter Kenda Lenseigne, and is the official saddle of the WPRA Finals and PacWest Barrel Racing. Still located in Yoakum, Texas, Circle Y opened new doors in January of 2010 with a relocation to a single building facility. Previously operating from several separate buildings in downtown Yoakum, the move will allow the company to recognize greater efficiencies. With a commitment to continuous improvement of process and product, Circle Y strives to better serve its customers for the next 50 years. We are definitely proud of the fact that we have been around for 50 years, but we are most proud of our craftsmen. The longevity of our workforce says a lot about the integrity of the brand, said Mark Jemelka, chief operating officer of Circle Y Saddles. Today, Circle Y Saddles, Inc. is America's leading saddle brand and continues to produce high quality saddles and tack with the heritage and tradition the company was founded on. Establishing this with stylish and innovative products, Circle Y products reflect the current trends in design and that are ahead of the industry in technology. The patented Flex2? tree design was the result of Circle Y's desire to obtain the best saddle fit for a broad selection of horses. It has been incorporated into many of the different types of saddles made by the company. Answering the need for comfort in the saddle, Circle Y's Softee? seat jockey and fender leather provides a ready to ride feel which minimizes the rider's knee and ankle strain. Circle Y makes saddles for many western disciplines. Showing, reining, trail riding, Arabian, team penning, cutting, roping, barrel racing, and ranch work saddles of many designs give riders several choices to meet their needs. Saddles and tack are made from the finest leathers available in the industry. Hardware, silver trim and finishes are of the highest quality. Experienced craftsmen build each saddle with the same care found in Circle Y products from the beginning. In addition to saddles, bridles and breast collars, Circle Y has a complete selection of show halters. Accented with beautiful silver, these halters will enhance any horse's head. Circle Y products are sold exclusively through authorized Circle Y dealers. Hundreds of dealers throughout the United States and Canada, and others world wide, provide selection and product knowledge. Thousands of satisfied Circle Y customers, from professional to novice, ride saddles provided by their Circle Y dealers. Circle Y Saddles, Inc. will continue to be the leader in the industry, always looking forward, for years to come. |
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