Friendly advice at the in-gate was the order of the day at the SCRHA Show Aug. 12-13.

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ESCONDIDO—Hunter Equestrian Center came to life Aug. 12-13 as the Southern California Reining Horse Association held its fourth and final 2017 show in the SCRHA Saddle Series.

The event was well-attended with talent making their way to northern San Diego County from throughout the state, enjoying familiar faces and a well-run event.

Winners took home coveted prizes, including buckles and Tom Balding Bits. The SCRHA Saddle Series started with the club’s spring show on May 20. June 17, July 15 and last month’s two-day fi nale wrapped things up.

The list of sponsors who helped make the show and series a hit is a long one, including Spooks Gott a Whiz (and Michell Anne Kimball), San Diego Chrysler Dodge Jeep, Friends Of Derby, Patt y and Mark Staebler, The Iris, Monica Albair Stables, Secret Hills Stables, Silver Spurs Equine, Hunter Equestrian Center, Professional Choice, Gold Creek (Glenn and Kelly Miller), Granite Hills (Rick and Karen Shepard), Austin Arena Specialists, Jesse N Biscuit, Rancho Los Amigos (Lori Riis and Manuel Campos), Avila Training Stables, Turner Training, Kirsten Kutchuk and The Stablers, Garret Turner and Secret Hills, Markel Insurance, Doug Porcello and Tom Balding.

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