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Saddle Boar Hide

Specialty Cowhides offered as Half Hides

Second Round of Innovation Grants Recognizes Craft Artists Seeking to Impact Communities • Massachusetts artists Laura Petrovich-Cheney and Sarah Madeleine T. Guerin receive grants aimed at encouraging new directions and innovation in craft.

News Release 4/25/2023

MAGNUS’ MARKETING MINUTE

THE HIDE REPORT • The following is used with permission from hidenet.com, the premier source for information regarding the worldwide hide and leather markets. Please remember that this information will be a month old by the time it reaches you.

What I Wish I Knew

Linda Lucas and Coopermill Harness • PUTTING THE CART BEHIND THE HORSE

Korban Coy’s Leather Studio

Makers of Knife Sheaths, Gun Holsters and More! • LAYING J LEATHER IS UP AND RUNNING IN AUSTINVILLE, VIRGINIA

How to Install a Rawhide Standard Cantle Binding

Leaders: It’s Time to Think Differently About How to Increase Profitability • The key to increased engagement followed by increased profitability is training leaders to make their primary focus driving the motivation of their teams.

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