Join Rancho Santiago in Norco for “March Madness!” Sponsored by Robart, they’ll be offering a different trainer each weekend to help you and your horse. March 4-5 will feature Stacey Turner, who will assist novice riders with executing obstacles safely and with tips for building equine partnerships. March 12-13 will feature Kenny Ennis, who will assist in competitively negotiating a cowboy race obstacle course – and also discuss what it takes to win! March 20 will feature Kathy Thistlewaite, who will assist with driving obstacles (carts only, please). March 26-27 will feature Molly Jenks, who will assist with green horses and how to get them started on obstacles. Cost is $15 per day, with a “Trainer’s Choice” award and FREE drawing each practice day for participants in the obstacle course. Call (951) 582-0333 for more info!

Purina Chick Days are here! Join Hawthorne Country Store in Escondido on Saturday, Feb. 26, for a day of fun, education — and lots of chicks! Call Hawthorne’s at (760) 746-7816 to learn more. And don’t miss out at B&E Feed in Norco –- they’re offering a free chick to the first 100 customers, with their California Horsetrader Feb. 17 display ad, while supplies last. For details, call (951) 371-4000 and be sure to see their ad on page 27.

Summit General Insurance Agency, Inc. offers “Equine Insurance Groomed to the Needs of the Horse Owner.” With over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, Summit General can provide many types of coverage, including all risk mortality and theft, farm and ranch insurance, major medical and surgical, as well as race horse owners’ liability. For additional coverage, options and info call (877) 803-7846 or see the ad on page 18.

Looking for a great deal on your next trailer? Golden West Trailer Sales is having a February Sales Event! They are offering Sundowner and Classic Trailers at reduced sales prices. Conveniently located off the 14 Freeway in Acton, Golden West Trailer Sales has one of the largest and most diverse stock of horse trailers, sport and utility trailers. Call (661) 269-5012 to learn more about their February Sales Event bargains, and see the ad on page 31!

Save the date: Compton Junior Posse’s 4th Annual Fundraiser will be held at 6 p.m., Saturday, May 21 at the beautiful California Yacht Club in Marina Del Rey. They have planned a wonderful evening including live and silent auctions, celebrities, live entertainment, food and dancing. Thanks to the public’s generosity, the Compton Junior Posse continues to help keep hopes alive for inner city youth by keeping kids on horses — and off the streets! Silent auction items such as merchandise, services, autographed items, etc., are now being accepted, and volunteers are needed. Your donations are tax deductible and are greatly appreciated! To purchase your tickets, or to make a donation, please visit www.comptonjrposse.org or call (310) 632-1247. See the ad on page 58.

Espree Animal Products now offers a new, continuous spray applicator, for their Aloe Herbal Ready-To-Use Fly Repellent. With organic aloe, sunscreen and coat conditioners, Espree’s Fly Repellent is long lasting and sweat resistant. No CFC’s, and it even sprays upside down to get all of those hard-to-reach places! The Espree product line consists of natural, pesticide-free animal care and grooming products to meet the specific needs of your horses and pets — safely and naturally. To learn more call (800) 328-1317, and check out the ad on page 25.