With a new show season just around the corner, it’s a great time for clubs and show organizations to take advantage of special services the California Horsetrader and Horsetrader.com are launching just for those hard-working, volunteer-run groups. We have a line-up of free services to help promote events and interest, so if you are on the board of a breed or show group, be sure you email publisher Warren Wilson at wilson@horsetrader.com and get the packet for your club.

Introducing the revolutionary Power Water Rake! This amazing new contour design fits perfectly to the body of your horses or other livestock for a deep skin level clean that your animals will love you for. The Power Water Rake was designed to save water and its durable design will not leak. It is so versatile that it will replace all of your other hose attachments! The easy-flow lever can be adjusted for gentle pressure around your horse’s ears and face, or high pressure to take out the toughest dirt. The focused spray pattern lets you put the cleaning power where you need it. It’s convenient to use anywhere and its durability and size are great for keeping in the trailer. It washes your horse easily and effectively in five minutes with no soap or shampoo needed. It’s gentle enough to use on the family pets and great for use for other household chores. If you don’t have one of these, you’re missing out! See it in action at www.powerwaterrake.com, and see ad on page 24.

Calling all procrastinators – if you STILL have not finished your Christmas shopping for horsey gifts, turn to the Horsetrader Gift Guide on Page 39 NOW before it’s too late! And, if YOU are the horseperson wondering what your significant other may have in store, you might turn the Horsetrader to Page 39 and slip it somewhere it will not be missed.

LaBudde Group Inc, a feed ingredient supplier best known for its creativity and flexibility in the feed industry, announced the debut of their new 40 lb. bags of Premium Shredded Beet Pulp. LaBudde Group Inc. now provides equine owners Premium Shredded Beet Pulp in both 25 lb. and 40 lb. bags. Differentiating itself from others in the market, LaBudde Group’s Premium Shredded Beet Pulp passes through a meticulous screening process, unlike any other in the industry. The consistent shreds that are generated as a result of this screening process will likely exceed your expectations in palatability, ease of storage and handling, texture, appearance and aroma. LaBudde’s new 40 lb. bag provides a product offering that’s practical for any size ranch, big or small. For more information on LaBudde Group Inc. and their Premium Shredded Beet Pulp, please visit their website www.labudde.com, see ad on page 11 and call (800) 776-3610.

Be sure to check out this issue’s Real Estate section! Whether you’re looking for your dream ranch for a couple of horses or the perfect boarding and training facility, you’ll find it here. From the mountains to the desert to the ocean and everything in between, you’ll enjoy seeing the horse properties that are available on the market today!