... A little about me...
Since I'm the "Artist" (a title I've only
recently become comfortable with) it
seems appropriate to offer a little bit of
information about me and how this came
to be a part of my life.
Horses have been a part of my life since
about the age of 4, when riding my cousins
old gelding became my favorite thing .
My first horse was one that I purchased
myself around the age of 9 for $150. (it
took me a year and a half to pay for him).
He was my best friend and taught me
more than would seem possible about a lot
of things. By the age of 13, after going to
'work' for a trainer and breeder in our
local area. My competitive career started
with barrel racing and the usual Jr Rodeo
events. It became clear shortly that there
was going to be a need for a horse of my
own that would be competitive. An
exceptional Paint show horse followed that
allowed me numerous successes in many
pleasure and equitation divisions. She was
a special friend that touched many lives
through our long time together. I've
competed in events ranging from several
different english divisions to reining and to
my involvement now in Cutting.
Since I'm the "Artist" (a title I've only
recently become comfortable with) it
seems appropriate to offer a little bit of
information about me and how this came
to be a part of my life.
Horses have been a part of my life since
about the age of 4, when riding my cousins
old gelding became my favorite thing .
My first horse was one that I purchased
myself around the age of 9 for $150. (it
took me a year and a half to pay for him).
He was my best friend and taught me
more than would seem possible about a lot
of things. By the age of 13, after going to
'work' for a trainer and breeder in our
local area. My competitive career started
with barrel racing and the usual Jr Rodeo
events. It became clear shortly that there
was going to be a need for a horse of my
own that would be competitive. An
exceptional Paint show horse followed that
allowed me numerous successes in many
pleasure and equitation divisions. She was
a special friend that touched many lives
through our long time together. I've
competed in events ranging from several
different english divisions to reining and to
my involvement now in Cutting.
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It's been such a pleasure to be a part of this sport and the wonderful horses and people that
have been involved in it with me. There have been many lasting friendships formed with both.
That said, it seems that these sports lend themselves to creative ways to express yourself through
your tack and apparel. Having always been a creative individual, my first official way of
earning money was making the elaborate show outfits you see pleasure and equitation riders
wearing because I couldn't find ones that fit me personally or seemed 'nice' enough. As a result
of making my own, doing that soon turned into it's own business. Much the same has happened
with my leather. My first leather sewing machine was purchased so that I could make my own
'fancier' show chaps for cutting and as a result of them I received orders for several other pairs
that ended up paying for that machine and the next heavier machine which in turn has led to
an entire room full of tools and machinery.
It's great fun most of the time and very gratifying to create something and see someone using it,
whether it's a belt, purse, sandals, or pair of chaps.
In the past I've taken on many different ways of expressing my creativity. Etching glass,
creating ceramics and stoneware, drawing, designing clothes, you name it but none have given
me the personal sense of achievement this has.
When you order a piece of custom leather from me you can rest assured that I personally do
every single part of making that item for you. From designing the patterns and styles to each
and every tooled mark and every stitch made. Naturally it takes a while when you do things
this way. But I can truly say I have never sent anything away that hasn't met my own very strict
level of quality. These chaps are a piece of very nice show tack not unlike a show saddle. As
are the belts, purses etc.. They're made to last forever and only look better with age.
have been involved in it with me. There have been many lasting friendships formed with both.
That said, it seems that these sports lend themselves to creative ways to express yourself through
your tack and apparel. Having always been a creative individual, my first official way of
earning money was making the elaborate show outfits you see pleasure and equitation riders
wearing because I couldn't find ones that fit me personally or seemed 'nice' enough. As a result
of making my own, doing that soon turned into it's own business. Much the same has happened
with my leather. My first leather sewing machine was purchased so that I could make my own
'fancier' show chaps for cutting and as a result of them I received orders for several other pairs
that ended up paying for that machine and the next heavier machine which in turn has led to
an entire room full of tools and machinery.
It's great fun most of the time and very gratifying to create something and see someone using it,
whether it's a belt, purse, sandals, or pair of chaps.
In the past I've taken on many different ways of expressing my creativity. Etching glass,
creating ceramics and stoneware, drawing, designing clothes, you name it but none have given
me the personal sense of achievement this has.
When you order a piece of custom leather from me you can rest assured that I personally do
every single part of making that item for you. From designing the patterns and styles to each
and every tooled mark and every stitch made. Naturally it takes a while when you do things
this way. But I can truly say I have never sent anything away that hasn't met my own very strict
level of quality. These chaps are a piece of very nice show tack not unlike a show saddle. As
are the belts, purses etc.. They're made to last forever and only look better with age.
Now I've also taken on jewelry making and western style engraving while working with silver,
gold, precious and semi-precious stones. So with all this available the sky is truly the limit...
Or should I say your imagination and mine is the only limit. My clients have given me the best
ideas and then it's my job to implement them and create something that's not only functional
but beautiful as well. It's challenging at times but always rewarding. Each and every time I see
someone using something I've made there is a great sense of pride and accomplishment.
Give me a call or email me with your ideas and I'm sure we can come up with something that
NOBODY else has anything like. I'll look forward to hearing from you! And thanx for taking
the time to visit the site and read this...
Denice Langley
(970) 564-5184 Cell (970) 739-1118 or email Denice@denicelangley.com
gold, precious and semi-precious stones. So with all this available the sky is truly the limit...
Or should I say your imagination and mine is the only limit. My clients have given me the best
ideas and then it's my job to implement them and create something that's not only functional
but beautiful as well. It's challenging at times but always rewarding. Each and every time I see
someone using something I've made there is a great sense of pride and accomplishment.
Give me a call or email me with your ideas and I'm sure we can come up with something that
NOBODY else has anything like. I'll look forward to hearing from you! And thanx for taking
the time to visit the site and read this...
Denice Langley
(970) 564-5184 Cell (970) 739-1118 or email Denice@denicelangley.com
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