Bj Smith
Cowboy Poet Extraordinaire
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Bj draws upon his experience as a retired Mountie, Packer, Horse Trainer, Ski Patroller and Back Country Guide to feed his appetite for poetry. His heart's in the Rocky Mountains, summer or winter on horseback, snowshoes or skis. He's consulted outdoor recreation courses at the College and University level and is a strong advocate of therapeutic riding. He and his wife Tina operate Diamond Hitch Adventures near Diamond City, Alberta offering all sorts of equine services including a Bed, Bales and Breakfast accommodation for people traveling with horses. His books 'Mounties, Mountains and Memories' and 'A Legend of the Nahanni' are proving very popular. His CD, 'A Cowboy Collaboration', in partnership with singer songwriter Ed Brown, won the Academy of Western Artists Will Rogers Award as top Cowboy Poetry CD of the year. Bj is featured
at major Western Festivals and Gatherings on both sides of the Medicine Line
and on the occasional cruise ship. |
Mountains, Mounties & Memories
Poetic Passages of a Diamond In The Rough
Bryan J. Smith
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Here's some first lines from a sampling of poems
“Between a Chinook
and a blizzard…”
“Son, would you tuck in your
shirttail…”
“We had a mangy Tom
cat…”
“Casey was a bachelor who lived just down the
road…”
$15.00
Plus shipping and handling |
A Legend Of The Nahanni
The Adventures of Chuck Hayward
A Remarkable Mountain Man
Bryan J Smith
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Here is a story of a real environmentalist who managed his role as hunter, outfitter, prospector and steward of all things nature. The story of Chuck Hayward is born in basic survival which formed the foundation of his manyamazing adventures in the wilds of Northern Canada. You will learn of his profound respect for wild animals, natural landscapes and a determinationto keep business from interfering with the preservation of his environment. This superb horseman was able to lead large pack strings across dangerous rivers and precarious mountain passes with little hardship to the horses he held so dear.
Chuck Hayward, horseman, hunter, guide, and adventurer has ridden Canada's mountain trails from the US border to the legendary Nahanni Valley in the north. Bryan Smith former Mountie, horseman, and cowboy poet has ably told Chuck's story in "A Legend of the Nahanni". This book is a must-read for anyone who admires and loves the spirit of adventure.- Preston Manning
A Legend Of The Nahanni Bryan J. Smith Collectors Edition colour Hardcover with dust jacket $60.00 plus shipping and handling. Black and white soft cover $29.95 Plus shipping and handling. |
A Cowboy Collaboration
Awarded Will Rogers Cowboy Poetry CD of The Year
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'A Cowboy Collaboration', in partnership
with singer songwriter Ed Brown, won the Academy of Western Artists Will
Rogers Award as top Cowboy Poetry CD of the year.
1.Verhaegges Cabin 2.The Snag 3.Rock Lake 4.Mt LG Kraft 5.Shirt Tails 6.The Casey Trilogy 7.Big Hands Ron 8.Reality Check 9.The Great March West 10.He Came Home 11.Fire Drill 12.Trail To Virtue 13.The Cowboy Poet |
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To Order any of Bj's books or CD, please contact him by email, write or telephone him at the address below so that the appropriate shipping expenses can be determined.
Bryan (Bj) Smith Box 82 Diamond City, Alberta Canada Postal Code T0K 0T0 Telephone 403-381-4042
Email: diamondhitch@xplornet.com |
