Western Rawhide Sold to Cavalier By Kristin Streutker
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avalier Equestrian Inc. announced on April 8, 2013 that it has purchased the assets of Western Rawhide and Harness Manufacturing Co. Ltd. from the Demetrioff family of Winnipeg, MB. Western Rawhide is Canada’s premier western horse products manufacturer and distributor. The acquisition by Cavalier will allow Western Rawhide to continue to expand its presence within Canadian and international markets. Since its inception in 1929, Western Rawhide and Harness Manufacturing has evolved from a small, family-run tannery to Canada’s largest saddle and tack manufacturer. Under the steady guidance of the Demetrioff family, Western Rawhide has gained a solid reputation for quality, Canadian-made western saddles and accessories. “We are excited and thrilled to have Western Rawhide as part of our organization,” said Cavalier President Jeff Carruthers. “They are a fantastic group of people who we’ve come to know and greatly respect over the years. We look forward to working with them over the upcoming weeks and months to further build on the success of the Western Rawhide brand.” According to Carruthers, Western Rawhide’s Winnipeg
manufacturing facility and warehouse will continue to operate as before, although plans are in place to consolidate various administrative and customer service functions to the Stratford, Ontario location. Cavalier also announced that Sylvain Gauthier has been appointed Vice President and General Manager of the new Western Rawhide and Harness Manufacturing division. Sylvain brings with him a long and successful history in western product development, best known for his work with the Francois Gauthier (FG) Reining Collection. It was also announced that Daniella Evenaar has been appointed Western Products Brand and Purchasing Manager for the new division. Cavalier Equestrian Inc. is Canada’s premier distributor of English equestrian equipment and apparel; supplying quality, brand-name products to equestrian retailers and tack shops across Canada. Cavalier represents some of the most respected names in equestrian sport, including Amerigo, Mountain Horse, Myler, Pessoa, Veredus and Irideon. For more information, contact Kristin Streutker at kristins@ cavalier.on.ca.
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