Time flies and summer is fast-approaching, which means the Western States Horse Expo in Sacramento is right around the corner! The 13th annual event comes to Cal Expo June 10-12, and the Horsetrader will be there again as an Official Sponsor. We have a very popular issue planned, so come with us! Call Lori for advertising specials at (760) 546-1184, or see the promo on page 8!

Golden West Trailer Sales, conveniently located in Acton, is proud to announce that they now have Royal T Trailers available for purchase! With over 20 years of trailer manufacturing experience, Royal T Trailers works hard to provide quality built, attractive and affordable aluminum horse trailers for the public. Golden West Trailer Sales has five acres of new, used, and custom trailers for customers to check out, and they also welcome special orders. Come learn more about Royal T Trailers and find the trailer you’ve been wanting at Golden West Trailer Sales! See the ad on page 31, and call (661) 269-5012

Ready for some time off? Idle Hour Ranch in Leona Valley offers a beautiful B&B for you and your horses! With gracious hosts, lovely rooms, outdoor fireplace, waterfall and spa, Idle Hour Ranch is a great place to relax and enjoy your free time. Your horse is fed twice a day, and there are miles of trails available – you can ride to the local winery for wine tasting! Groups are welcome, too. Call (661) 270-1055 to make your reservations and to learn more. See ad on page 48.

The Grand Chenier Ranch Herd Dispersal and Estate Sale will be held Saturday, June 11, in San Miguel. Working cow horses with AQHA and APHA bloodlines, longhorn and corriente bulls, cows, calves and ropers will be offered for sale. There will also be a barbeque, entertainment and an APHA filly raffle available. There is no buyers premium, and an online catalog is up with photos and additional info. Call (805) 423-5017 and see the ad on page 82.

Come and help support the UC Davis Equine Teaching Program! A sale with history and tradition, the UC Davis Annual Production Sale will be held Saturday, June 18. The preview will start at 3:30 p.m., the barbeque at 4:30, and the auction at 6. Yearlings and weanlings will be offered for sale, by stallions such as Dainty Olena, Action Jackson, Master Kaweah, Bas Blanc, Little Doc Bell, Plain Ole Freckle and Smart Little Pepinic. Call barn manager Joel Viloria at (530) 754-4156 or visit www.animalscience.ucdavis.edu/horsebarn for more info. Ad on page 67.

Join Bethany’s Gait in Orange County on Saturday, June 4, from 2 to 7 p.m. for an Old Fashioned Country Hoe Down! This fun event will help to benefit Bethany’s Gait Youth Ranch and Horse Rescue, a non-profit ranch in Southern California where they work to rescue children and horses together. There will be a live show by country singer Peter Brandon, a DJ with country line dance instruction, a catered barbeque by the Country 105 Chuck Wagon, along with lots of family fun, games and crafts. To purchase tickets, make a donation or to become a sponsor, please call (714) 318-3498. See ad on page 72.

Compton Jr. Posse’s Fourth Annual Fundraiser is just around the corner! Held Saturday, May 21 at the beautiful California Yacht Club in Marina Del Rey, this wonderful evening will include live and silent auctions, celebrities, live entertainment, food and dancing. This year’s Mistress of Ceremonies will be Pat Prescott, from 94.7 The Wave Smooth Jazz Radio, along with Emmy award-winning actor Glynn Turman, who will be a guest speaker. This year’s Honoree is KNBC Morning News anchor and equestrian, Kathy Vara. As a special treat, the CJP students will perform a short musical with the help of director Rodney Vaccaro and actress Nina Daniels. To purchase your tickets, make a donation or to learn more, call Mayisha at (310) 505-0199 or visit www.comptonjrposse.org