If you or your family is looking to give a Dad a year’s worth of appreciation on June 21, you may find just what you’re looking for in your local tack and feed store. For example, Norco Ranch Outfitters (see ad on Page 35) has everything to outfit him from horse camping equipment to incredibly priced saddles. Check out the ad index on Page 134 for other stores near you that may have just the perfect Father’s Day gift. (By the way…the date is Sunday, June 21!)
Speaking of Norco, the town known as “Horsetown USA” hosted the popular, national Extreme Mustang Makeover competition on May 15-17 (see story), and it received rave reviews. Participants, spectators and organizers thought it was terrific — and a local rider finished first! Norco’s Buzz Riebschlager rode “Windy” to the win. His proud sponsor was…Norco Ranch Outfitters!
Looking to improve your Reining basics? The California Reining Horse Association is holding a “Green As Grass Clinic June 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank. The clinic is only $100 per horse and rider (lunch included), and will be taught by some of California’s top reining horse trainers: Renee Baker, Donnie Bricker, Donna King, Amy Walden and Patrick Wickenheiser. Call Liz early to reserve your spot, clinic will fill fast! See the ad on Page 115, and give them a call at (951) 600-8999.

Valley Center Vaqueros is putting on a Silver Buckle Gymkhana Series, starting June 7 at Aerie Park in Valley Center. Classes offered include showmanship at halter, keyhole race, poles, figure-eight stakes, barrel racing and more. High point of the day (four divisions) will win silver buckles! End of the Year High Point awards are also offered, for each age group. To sign up or for more info, call Fran DeWilde at (760) 749-1339.

Widely used among well respected horsemen of various disciplines and levels of competition, Perfect Products affirms, “Preparation is everything. We make it simple”. This cutting-edge company has recently unveiled another simple solution for the equine athlete, GastroEase. Acting at the tissue level, GastroEase provides optimum digestion and hindgut function from the “inside out”. A combination of equine specific, broad spectrum probiotics/prebiotics partnered with acid neutralizers, soothing agents, tissue regenerators and digestive enhancers, GastroEase is the most comprehensive GI product offered in today’s market. Available in a daily powder, as well as an easy to use concentrated paste, it is easy and affordable at $1.40 a day. See the ad on Page 10, and for more information or call (877) 324-9002.

Looking to get away this summer? Make your first stop the California Horsetrader’s Horse Vacations/Camps section that is on Pages 70-71 this issue! You’ll find various guest ranches and kids camps throughout the summer. The fun is set to begin! And if you own or operate a guest ranch or camp and would like to put the Horsetrader to work for you, be sure to give Lori a call at the Horsetrader office at 760-546-1184, or email lori.wilson@horsetrader.com. This affordable, consistent advertising opporutnity works!