About us
The Cowboy Loft, founded by Tim & Donna Prior in 2003 in Brussels,
Ontario, is your one-stop Western & Country store in Huron County. They
offer a wide range of products, including Western tack for horses,
clothing, boots, hats, and more. Affiliated with Brussels Agri Services
Ltd., they provide livestock feeds and high-quality fencing products.
They carry top brands and offer custom orders, ensuring a friendly
shopping experience.
My journey in agriculture began when I started picking stones for a
local farmer during high school. This initial interest led me to
Ridgetown Agriculture College, where I excelled and discovered my
passion for farming. During college, I met Donna, my wife of over 35
years, who shares my love for the farm. We've raised three children,
all of whom work and live in Huron County.
In September 1995, I joined Brussels Agri Services and quickly realized my passion for the work. Two years later, Donna and I purchased the business. I find immense satisfaction in helping our agricultural customers daily.
Brussels Agri Services is a Masterfeeds dealer of livestock feed and nutrition, offering various agricultural products, livestock supplies, feeders, and animal management equipment. We're experts in fence and grazing solutions, partnering with Gallagher Animal Management.
In 2003, we expanded by opening the Cowboy Loft, offering a wide range of western wear, equine products, and show supplies, including products for 4H shows.
In 2015, we extended our show supplies section, partnering with Weaver Leather. We're proud to support local 4H shows. In 2018, we expanded our fencing department to better serve our clients.
Community involvement is essential to us. We host annual Grazing Meetings and Pasture Walk and Talk events, support local agricultural activities, and strive to add value to our agricultural community while meeting our clients' needs.
In September 1995, I joined Brussels Agri Services and quickly realized my passion for the work. Two years later, Donna and I purchased the business. I find immense satisfaction in helping our agricultural customers daily.
Brussels Agri Services is a Masterfeeds dealer of livestock feed and nutrition, offering various agricultural products, livestock supplies, feeders, and animal management equipment. We're experts in fence and grazing solutions, partnering with Gallagher Animal Management.
In 2003, we expanded by opening the Cowboy Loft, offering a wide range of western wear, equine products, and show supplies, including products for 4H shows.
In 2015, we extended our show supplies section, partnering with Weaver Leather. We're proud to support local 4H shows. In 2018, we expanded our fencing department to better serve our clients.
Community involvement is essential to us. We host annual Grazing Meetings and Pasture Walk and Talk events, support local agricultural activities, and strive to add value to our agricultural community while meeting our clients' needs.
Tim and Donna Prior
Cassidy Martin
Cass grew up on her family's beef farm just outside of Brussels. She
got her diploma in agriculture at Ridgetown College. She currently
lives in Blyth with her husband Noah and daughter Addy. Cass breeds
American style Labrador Retrievers. In her spare time she is an avid
hunter and enjoys spending time on her family's farm. She looks
after equipment sales and is passionate about the Arrowquip cattle
handling systems. She will be happy to assist you with all of your
cowboy loft needs as well.
Gabby Johnston
Gabby lives on a beef feedlot outside of Brussels with her family.
She Is currently in grade la at F. E Madil and plans to pursue a
post secondary education in agriculture. She is Involved in beef and
sheep 4H and dances competitively for a dance Studio in Goderich.
She loves helping people gear up for 4H Shows or pick a new pair of
jeans.
Kathie Emke
Kathie resides in Wingham with her husband, Kyle and their Border
Collie mix, Diego. She graduated from the Office Administration –
Executive program at Fanshawe College and is the Accounts Manager
for Brussels Agri Services/Cowboy Loft. On her spare time, she is
the Treasurer/Secretary for the Teeswater Agricultural Society,
travelling and spending time with friends and family. If you have
any questions regarding your account, she will be happy to help!
Lydia Campbell
Lydia grew up near Cornwall Ontario, she recently moved to Huron
County. Lydia is a graduate of the PSW program at St. Lawernce
College. Lydia is an avid barrel racer with her horse, Gambler. In
her spare time, she can be found hanging out with her collie, Cliff.
Lydia is happy to help you with all your western horse needs. Lydia
can be found posting on our social media, wearing all the best from
Wrangler, Ariat and Kimes.
Megan Metske
Megan grew up on a Simmental beef farm east of Lucknow. Along with
her family she manages her beef operation and land. Megan is a
graduate of Ridgetown College; she is well versed in all things
agriculture. She enjoys showing her beef calves at local shows as
well as the Royal. Megan is your go to person for all your beef show
supplies. Her favourite brands at the Cowboy Loft are Twisted X
Shoes and classic midrise Ariat Jeans. She is always keen to help
you find your next pair of Twisted X.
Melissa Veldman
Melissa grew up on a dairy farm south of Varna and now dairy farms
with her husband Will, their children, Faith, Jack, Rose, and Revel
outside of Hensall. In her spare time, she volunteers with 4-H. She
is a passionate traveler and enjoys spending time with her family.
Melissa is very passionate about agriculture and all things dairy.
She can be found wearing the latest Cowboy Loft gear and is always
ready to help you find an awesome western outfit. She can be found
at many cattle shows and loves to help people find the latest and
greatest in show supplies.
Suzanne Zieleman
Suzanne grew up on a dairy farm outside of Listowel, where she is
still actively involved in the daily tasks. She is a graduate of
Ridgetown College, with a diploma in Agriculture Business. She has
previous experience on a dairy farm out west, where she worked after
graduating. In her spare time, she likes to spend time outdoors with
her dogs, Scout, and Mickey. She also loves to spend time with her
nieces and nephews. Suzanne can assist you with all your loft needs
and can be found wearing all your favourite brands.
Trudy Ryan
Trudy lives outside Brussels with her husband Greg and daughter
Amber. Trudy is our Cowboy Loft manger and is also a horse lover
herself. She is knowledgeable with all the horse products in our
tack shop and can offer assistance and advice with horse care. Trudy
is very customer oriented and is willing to go the extra mile to
help you find what you're looking for.