The producers of the Western States Horse Expo are once again gearing up for the fun and excitement of the second Horse Expo Pomona! Scheduled for Jan. 31-Feb. 2 at the Pomona Fairplex, this great event offers education, entertainment, shopping and horses galore! Learn from renowned professionals such as Chris Cox, Carmi Weininger, Raye Lochert, Peggy Cummings, John Bozanich and many more! Enjoy breed demonstrations, the Young Rider Park, the Great American Truck display, the Career Fair, the Trail Symposium, the Equine Art Gallery, the Book Corral — along with tons of shopping! Call (800) 352-2411 or see the ad on page 91 for discount tickets, schedules and a complete list of clinicians.

Do you become fearful at the canter or with any increase in speed? Are you afraid that your horse is going to buck, spook, rear or bolt? Then this clinic is for you: the “K.I.C.K. Your Fear Clinic”. Sheryl Lynde, a John Lyons Certified Trainer, along with Heidi McLaughlin, author of the book, “K.I.C.K Your Fear of Horses,” are teaming together to offer a brand new concept in clinics. The clinic will be held on Saturday, Jan. 12, at Sheryl’s training facility in Temecula. Sheryl is an expert in colt starting and training “fearful” or “problem” horses. Heidi is an expert with human fear. Fee is $150 per rider, or $35 for auditors. See the ad on page 23. Space is limited, so call (760) 285-0160 to make your reservation!

Looking to relocate? How about the beautiful environs of South Carolina? The magnificent equestrian center at Rose Hill Plantation in Bluffton, S.C., is available for lease. Offering 32 stalls, jumping arena, dressage arena, regulation polo field, 50 acres of turnout pastures and 17 miles of manicured horse trails, this facility is located within a gated community near Hilton Head. Contact the General Manager at gm@rosehillpoa.com or see the ad on page 64 to learn more about this great opportunity!

Join auctioneers Vern and Cash Seal along with guest auctioneer Spencer Rogers for their biggest-ever Annual New Years Day Auction! To be held one day only — Tuesday, Jan. 1, at the Riverside Elks Lodge in Riverside — this year’s diverse auction has something for everyone. From tack and saddles (both new and used), Western and ranch collectables, harnesses, an 1800s buggy, life-sized aluminum horses to signed-and-numbered art, movie posters and bronzes! Doors will open at 10:00 a.m., with the auction starting at 11, sharp. For more information, call (951) 681-3990, or see the ad on page 82. Don’t miss out!

Looking for a great gift for the cowboy or cowgirl in your life? Check out Reed Valley Ranch’s new Online Mercantile! They offer top quality deerskin gloves, soft & warm hoodies, ball caps, vests, coats, rancher’s mugs & wine coolers. Originally settled in 1867, Reed Valley Ranch has kept the Old West charm of days gone by. Owned & operated by the same family for over 65 years, the historic Reed Valley Ranch is set in a backdrop of rugged undeveloped California wilderness with herds of cattle & horses running in large valley pastures. You will feel like you stepped back into the 1800’s! If you are looking for cattle drives & an Old Western 1907 All Wood Barn to set as your backdrop …Reed Valley Ranch is the OLD West! Check out their ad on page 42 & their website at www.reedvalleyranch.com.

Spring Creek Training Centre, located 10 miles from the Temecula wine country, will be holding a Dressage Schooling Show on Sun. Jan. 13th. There will be classes from the Introductory level, all the way through Fourth level, along with eventing tests. With no office fee & no grounds fee, this is a great & economical way to start up your 2013 show season! Call (951) 760-0536 & see the ad on page 43.