Join Pat and Linda Parelli, and the Savvy Team, for a Horse And Soul tour stop at the Murieta Equine Complex. This world-wide tour will be in Rancho Murieta on May 4-5, featuring topics such as the Seven Games, colt starting, horse psychology 101, fool proof lead changes, rider makeovers, mastering your body position and more! You’ll go home with more knowledge, more love, and more savvy than you showed up with! Tickets are just $25 per person, for two full days. Military, police, firefighters, EMT’s and kids 16 and under get in free! Come for the horses and stay for the education! For more info, see the ad on page 3.

The Central California Paint Horse Club invites you to their Spring Fling Paint and All Breed Horse Shows, coming April 12-14 at the Kern County Fairgrounds in Bakersfield. This pair of two-judge shows will have new classes offered, as well as great awards and prizes. Make your plans to attend, see the ad on page 74, and for class lists and premiums, go to the association’s website at www.ccphc.org.

Sweetwater Nutrition, well known for their popular equine joint supplements InflamAway HA-200 and InflamAway EQ, is pleased announce the recent relaunch of their popular RelaxForm Equine Calming Formula, which is now available with a fresh new look in easy-to-open resealable packaging. One of the most comprehensive and complete formulas available, RelaxForm EQ is an all-natural, calming formula designed to help keep horses relaxed in situations that can induce stress including competition, travel, new environment, farrier visits or extended stall rest. RelaxForm EQ is an excellent alternative to tranquilizers, as it can be used any time and allows the horse to become calm naturally, while still remaining alert without anxiety or nervousness. Made from all-natural, human-grade ingredients, RelaxForm EQ is optimally formulated with a drug-free blend of stress-reducing botanical herbs effectively combined with supportive vitamins and minerals including calcium, magnesium and B-complex. For information about Sweetwater Nutrition, see the ad on page 36, or call (800) 200-7890.

Summit General Insurance Agency is dedicated to protecting all your equestrian investments by providing quality, cost-effective coverages. Their staff of knowledgeable horse people can discuss your specific insurance needs, whether you would like to insure your horse, equine business, equestrian association, or farm. Summit General Insurance Agency utilizes companies that are rated A (Excellent) or better by A.M. Best. This rating indicates the financial stability of the company as well as its claims paying history and specialized coverage provided by Lloyds of London. Choose the right insurance for you and get your free quote today! See the ad on page 16 for more info, or call (800) 468-3299.

Compton Jr. Posse’s Annual Fundraiser Gala, “Celebrating Horses in Hollywood,” is just around the corner! Scheduled for Saturday, May 18, at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center Ballroom in Burbank, the night will include a silent auction, celebrities, live entertainment, food and dancing. This year’s honorees include Community Visionary Award Recipient Patricia Heaton Hunt; Equestrian Excellence Award, Portia de Rossi and special guest, Olympic Gold Medalist, Will Simpson! Compton Jr. Posse (CJP) is dedicated to keeping kids on horses…and off the streets! You can help to support CJP, in the ongoing effort to provide inner-city youth with year-round after school alternatives to the lure of gang and drug lifestyles. For over 20 years, CJP has given inner city kids hope, by teaming them with horses. Through these equestrian activities, youth develop responsibility, discipline and self-esteem. To purchase your tickets, make a donation or to learn more, call Mayisha at (310) 632-1247, and see the ad on page 54.