You don’t need to wait for the gates to open at Fairplex Feb. 7-9 to see what’s new at the 2014 Horse Expo Pomona — you can check it out NOW! Horsetrader.com, the official online marketplace of Horse Expo Events, offers a cool online guide to the two things Expo visitors care about most: the schedule and the vendors! Check out our innovative, interactive sites by going to horseexpoevents.com, and click on either “schedule” or “exhibitors”. You can even create (and share!) your own “Don’t Miss List!”, complete with maps, inside info, and even money-saving coupons! The site is designed for your computer, your tablet and your phone … so have fun NOW. See more info on page 8.
Everyone is welcome at the Valley Center Vaqueros “Day Of The Horse”, a fun, educational and free event scheduled Feb. 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Valley Center Vaqueros Park. Are you looking for information on anything horse-related? There will be expert speakers and trainers, riding demos, breed demos, vendors and more. Plus, to highlight this event, they have invited well-known animal communicator Lydia Hiby! There will be something for everyone, from non-horse owners to the professional horseman. If you are interested in being a vendor for this event, there’s not much time -contact Deanne Sanderson at her email: deannesanderson@cox.net. Reserve your spot now – space is free! Call (760) 715-2830 and see the ad on page 14 for more info. See you there!
Calling all cowgirls! Are you competing in the upcoming Poway Rodeo Queen Contest? If so, grab your boots, cowboy hat and come take part in a Two-Day Rodeo Queen Clinic, held Feb. 1-2 in Poway! Open to all prospective rodeo queen pageant contestants, Saturday presentations will include: pageant preparation, speech, impromptu questions, modeling, interviews, appearance, hair and make up, photogenics, and media. The Sunday Horsemanship Clinic features a reining clinic conducted by top level trainers, horsemanship patterns, actual cow-pushing, carrying flags, queens run, rodeo knowledge, rodeo etiquette, horsemanship knowledge and test. Several State Level Queens will be presenting, including Markie Battaglia, Mackenzie Cayford, Tori Armstrong, Laura Taysom and more. Cost for the two-day clinic is $150 and each participant will receive a huge Rodeo Queen Information Binder. For more info, please contact Lisa Bankhead at Lbanning59@cox.net, or call (760) 585-6303. See the ad on page 69!
Well, another year kicks off with some challenges, but the folks at EQ-Wine Covers are ready! Delivering steel structures all over California during a dry (so far!) winter has allowed them to meet the recent demands of a newly expanding real estate market. The number of celebrity owned, new horse facilities going up in the Santa Ynez area is truly amazing! Smaller, family-owned operations are on the upswing as well. There is a new surge in horse ownership going on in America! Here’s to hoping that the gloom of years past is behind us for good! Your friends at EQ-Wine Covers wishes a Happy New Year to all! Call (800) 980-BARN (2276), and visit www.EQ-WineCovers.com to get your project started! See the ad on page 80.
Colic is responsible for more deaths in horses than any other condition. A sudden change in your horse’s lifestyle or diet, such as different hay or grain, increased stall time, adjustment in activity level, or even dehydration can lead to colic. Luckily, studies suggest there are things you can do to help reduce your horse’s risk. SmartDigest Ultra by SmartPak offers everything your horse needs for a healthy hindgut. This innovative formula contains specialized ingredients backed by clinical research. SmartPak is so confident in the combination of SmartDigest Ultra and a veterinarian-directed wellness program that they are backing it with ColicCare, their free $7500 colic surgery reimbursement program. To learn more and to enroll in the program, visit the website: www.SmartPak.com/ColiCare, or call (888) 204-9997. After all, the only thing better than $7,500 of colic surgery reimbursement is never having to use it! See ad on page 43.
Armstrong Feed in Valley Center is currently offering a special promotion on Kombat Boots, a natural yeast pellet for horses – only $65 for a 20 lb. bag! Kombat Boots enhances digestion and absorption of essential food nutrients and supplements for stronger, thicker hoof walls; better stamina and muscle; improved aerobic capacity and athletic performance; healthier weight and coat; reduced incidents of colic and ulcers. Kombat Boots will improve a horse’s digestive function and feed utilization by at least 20 percent and as much as 45 percent. Your horses will be getting more nutrition out of their feed. Visit Armstrong Feed, Valley Center’s expert feed dealer, and take advantage of this special promotion, along with all of their other great deals! Call (760) 749-2223 and see the ad on page 50.
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