Pendleton, Oregon

 

Pendleton is the largest city in eastern Oregon.

 

 

The city is best known for the Pendleton Round-Up Rodeo,

fine woolens and leather craftsmanship.

 

 

Pendleton Woolen Mills was opened in 1863 by the Bishop Family.

 

 

The Native American inspired robes, shawls and blankets

are made of 100 percent wool.

 

 

Weaving loom in action.

 

 

Colored spools of wool.

 

 

Left over end pieces displayed for sale

  to customers making braided rugs.

 

 

The Hamley Family moved to Pendleton 107 years ago

and brought with them their saddle making craft.

 

 

The store stocks western clothing, tack, saddles, bronze statues and other art.

 

 

Saddle makers craft saddles to fit both cowboy and horse.

 

 

Notice all the different color ropes on the back wall.

 

 

  A special saddle with hand carved leather

 is priced at $5,500.00

 

 

 A 75 foot long lariat rope

 to lasso your cow for $800.



 

Now the last thing you need is a good cowboy hat.

 

 

 Farming and ranching around Pendleton is a proud tradition. 

Hundred year old farms dot the countryside.