New year, new goals…whatever type of riding or level you enjoy, if you’ve been thinking about finding a trainer to reach the next level, there’s no better location to commence your search than the Horsetrader’s Trainer’s Directory. Four pages of top trainers begin on page 58, and you also may find them online on Horsetrader.com. From dressage to mounted shooting, jumping to reined cow horse, these best-in-class professionals offer you education that will last a lifetime. Be sure to check them out!

The West Coast Sales, Inc. Horse Auction will be held March 23rd, in Riverside. There will be over 100 head offered for sale, including registered foundation Quarter Horse colts and fillies (all colors!), stallions, mini ponies and mares in foal to Hollywood and Chic. There will also be tack, misc. wagons, tools and trailers available for purchase. Open House is from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., with the auction starting at 4 p.m. sharp! There will be drawings for gifts to random bidder’s numbers, and there will be a taco vendor, providing lunch, sodas and water. Please call Mike Koopman at (256) 490-9630 to learn more, or check out their ad on page 9.

Anne Speck, owner and trainer of the highly successful Rancho Del Mar, has recently relocated to the Deer Springs Equestrian Center in San Marcos. Rancho Del Mar offers the highest quality saddle seat English riding instruction and training, for both beginning and advanced riders. Anne and RDM have produced many exceptional riders and horses, from World and National Champion show riders, to those who love to ride for pleasure and exercise. Contact Anne at (760) 715-5426 to set up your lessons today, and see her ad on page 64!

The Hermanson/Kist All-Breed Spring Horse Sale will be held March 16-17, at the Kist Livestock Auction in Mandan, N.D. There are about 500 head expected, including bred broodmares, broke teams, broke ponies, stud colts and stallions, fillies, geldings and many more. Call (701) 400-8188 for more info, and see the ad on page 3.

Bonander Trailer, located at 3900 Rosedale Highway in Bakersfield, is proud to carry Circle J, Featherlite and Trail-et trailers. Whether you’re a first time buyer or one of their repeat clients, they have the trailer for you! Bonander Trailer is a full service dealership, offering selection, finance, service, manufacturing and warranties. New or used, they can find you the trailer that will work best for your needs. Call (661) 322-3222 and get more info on their ad on page 14.

The Nevada Quarter Horse Association will be hosting a wide variety of events in 2013, including great horse shows, trail rides, educational seminars, clinics and much more! The NEVQHA Spring Fling Circuit will be held April 17-21 in Las Vegas, with saddles awarded in several divisions, along with a new and improved schedule. Learn more about upcoming shows and events at www.nevqha.com, or see the ad on page 68.

With a new show season under way, there’s a long road ahead – and Lake Chevrolet in Lake Elsinore has the trucks for Southern California horsemen to get you and your horses safely and comfortably down that road. What’s more, they have remarkable incentives on the 2013, ranging from 0 percent interest for 60 months to $2,000 credit on trade-ins that meet the criteria. Is it time for a new hauler at your ranch? Call the folks at Lake Chevrolet and learn what they can do for you. Now’s the time! Call (951) 526-9140, or see their ad on page 46.