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History

Barranada Shirt Company was founded in 1999 to serve the equestrian market. Today, Barranada shirts can be seen from the Winner's Circle to Madison Avenue. The collections consist of several classic styles for men and women, all in fresh colors and patterns made of 100% cotton. The shirts are finely seamed and punctuated with mother-of-pearl buttons bearing the Barranada brand. The company's headquarters are in Grand Island, Neb., and the shirts can be purchased online at www.barranada.com and at numerous retail outlets across the country. In June 2006, Barranada Shirt Company was purchased by Barbara and Gene Graves of Grand Island, Neb. The high quality and proud tradition of the Barranada brand continues … !

People

Barbara and Gene Graves, Barranada Owners Barranada owners Barbara and Gene Graves purchased the Barranada Shirt Company in 2006. Since the company's founding in 1999, the Graves have admired the quality and workmanship of both the men's and women's shirts. The Graves have continued Barranada's rich tradition, adding new collections each year and delivering high-quality, top-notch shirts that go from the arena to the boardroom. The Graves retired from Barbara's family business after a 30-year career in the Bosselman Companies. The Bosselman Companies operate seven truck stops throughout the Midwest, along with 37 Pump & Pantry convenience stores and Grandma Max restaurants located across Nebraska. Both Barbara and Gene are very active in the American Quarter Horse Association, with Gene being on the Executive Committee and Barbara a member of the Amateur Committee. They are both also active in the Nebraska Quarter Horse Association.

Brittany Henson, Barranada Sales Representative Brittany Henson is from Bristol, Tenn., where she works as a sales representative for Barranada Shirt Company. Brittany received her bachelor's in marketing management from East Tennessee State University. Over the past four years, Brittany has competed in Mounted Shooting, Ranch Sorting and Team Penning. Brittany is proud to have won several big events in her class with Cowboy Mounted Shooting. She won Limited Overall Cowgirl at Tennessee CMSA shoot in 2008, Class Winner at the CMSA Eastern United States Championship in 2008, and Class Winner at the CMSA Mid-West Classic. Be sure to see Brittany at all the major 2011 CMSA Events, where she will be promoting and selling Barranada shirts. She will also be at shows in Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia and Florida. Please feel free to contact Brittany at brittany_aleigh@yahoo.com anytime. She is proud to Wear the Brand!