California’s two major regional affiliates of the National Reined Cow Horse Association kick into high gear in October with their respective line-ups of events.

The Southern California Reined Cow Horse Association will hold its Cut for a Cause on Oct. 17 to benefit the El Rodeo Riding Club at Casner Ranch in Temecula. Then, it’s the SCRCHA Saddle Shoot-out on Oct. 18-19, featuring those who have shown in the same five SCRCHA classes this year in pursuit of the Shoot-Out and Year-End awards! Also, plan on attending the SCRCHA Last Chance Show on Nov. 14, along with the Non Pro Triple Crown, held on Nov. 15-16. There’s more info on the SCRCHA ad on page 33, and also on the club’s website at www.SCRCHA.com.

On the heels of the SCRCHA October action, the California Cow Horse Association (formerly known as the Valley Cow Horse Association), would like you to mark your calendar for their 2014 Futurity & Bridle Spectacular, an NRCHA Premier Event scheduled for the Sundance Arena in Bakersfield Oct. 31-Nov. 2. In addition to the $10,000 added to the Futurity, there will be a Saddle Shoot-Out for fence-working classes, along with a Box-Off for a buckle in the boxing classes. Learn more about this fun and exciting event by checking out the ad on page 35, or the CCHA website at www.CaliforniaCowhorse.com.

Ready for a unique and unforgettable cultural exhibition? Charros Federation USA, a (501) c (3) nonprofit corporation, is putting on its Educational & Multicultural Extravaganza 2014 at the Pico Rivera Sports Arena, on Friday, Sept. 19. Join them as they educate the audience and share the rich traditions and culture of Mexican and American rodeo, along with the history of Ballet Folklorico and Charreria! Various educational stations with live speakers and video/power point presentations will prepare the audience for an exciting live rodeo exhibition, including bull riding, Escaramuza, trick roping and live Mariachi entertainment. Ballet Folklorico will be taught to all, firefighters will perform demonstrations, trick roping will be taught – plus you can meet and greet champion boxer Alex “El Charro” Luna! Proceeds will benefit CFUSA Inc. in its efforts to provide quality education and family entertainment at very affordable prices. Your $10 donation is greatly appreciated and will help preserve rich traditions and share cultural enrichment to all. Don’t miss out on this unique production! Contact Toby at (951) 271-6010, and see their ad on page 83. Additional info is on www.charrosfederationusa.com.

Deer Springs Feed & Supply is having a One Day Anniversary Sale! Come out to San Marcos on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and take advantage of early-bird specials, an awesome raffle, goodie bags – as well as store-wide sales on dog, cat, chicken and horse products. See their ad on page 11, visit their Facebook page for details and updates or you can call them at (760) 744-9600. And don’t miss another fun upcoming event at Deer Springs Equestrian Center – Join the Tierra Del Norte Arabian Horse Association on Sunday, Nov. 2, for its Arabian Community Show – open to all breeds! In addition to their regular awesome class lineup, the show will also offer English and Western Dressage classes. Check out their ad on page 84!

Looking to expand your horse knowledge? The UC Davis Horse Day will be held on Oct. 25, featuring a new hands-on approach to equine topics. Topics will include: pigeon fever and what we know; breeding and reproduction; barefoot vs. shoes; leg dissections; growing hay and what to look for; and more! Call for more info and to sign up at (530) 752-1250. See their ad on page 82, and visit the website at: www.animalscience.ucdavis.edu/horsebarn, to learn more about their educational programs and facility.

Rick Machado Livestock is honored to invite you to the Main Event Horse & Stock Dog Sale, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Paso Robles Event Center. Each year features an impressive line-up of seasoned horses. Since the inaugural sale in 1998, their goals and priorities have remained the same – to offer you the largest selection of top quality performance and ranch-type horses! RM Livestock is proud of their respected consignors and buyers they have each and every year, and want to thank them for contributing to the success of the Main Event. Consignments to the Main Event are taken on an invitational basis only. Repeat consignors are given priority. If you have any questions regarding the 2014 sale, please contact them at (805) 474-9422, see the ad on page 30.