If you are a student of horsemanship, you are familiar with Buck Brannaman, who will be conducting a three-day clinic in Los Angeles April 26-28. Bring your chair (but, please, not your dog) for the event, which will take place at the JPK Ranch in Agua Dulce. No reservations are needed to be a spectator, who can enjoy the educational environment for $30 per day. Each day will feature Foundational Horsemanship from 9 a.m. to noon, followed by a lunch break from noon to 1:30. Concluding the afternoon will be Horsemanship 1 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Food will be available on site, and for additional information, contact Sandy at (626) 524-3166, or by checking out the website at www.brannaman.com. Please see the ad on page 15.
Reining competition heated up at the Cactus Reining Classic at WestWorld in Scottsdale March 15-23, and King Performance Horses of Chino Hills brought their A-game. Top 5’s included Didi Engler and Lil’ Buckskin Baby in the Legends Non Pro (see story, page 16); Emma Ikerd and CBK Holly Blosom in Rookie Youth (Top 5) and Green Reiner #1 (Top 10); Kailey King-Hale and Gotta Have Style in Limited Non Pro (and also qualified for the 20024 Non Pro Run for the Million!) and Katie Fellion and Tinsel Berri in Rookie #2(yellow horse). What a way to start the year! For more info on King Performance Horses, visit their website at https://kingperformancehorses.us/, and see their ad on page 13!
Las Caballeras is a group of horsewomen who gather together every fall or spring for a multi-day vacation with their horses on beautiful Santa Catalina Island. Plans are under way for this year’s trip, and there will be two ride options: a short five-day ride Sept. 27-Oct 1, and the full seven-day ride Sept. 27–Oct. 3. Either one is a “bucket list” adventure on horseback. Some notes:
• Bring your horse or rent one from our professional wrangler
• Cowgirl campground is at beautiful Little Harbor
• Horses/camping gear are barged to the Island
• Enjoy small group rides in a unique, protected ecosystem
It is a thrill to experience the unforgettable views of the ocean and of Catalina Island, and the camaraderie and experience will make memories for a lifetime. A veterinarian and experienced wranglers will attend to the horses during the ride, which features delicious, catered food, shower trailers and masseuses, and entertainment including campfire music. If you would like to learn more about this fun 21-and-over event, see the Las Caballeros ad on page 14, or vidit www.lascaballeras.com. The email address is: lascaballeras@gmail.com.
If you have attended the Western States Horse Expo since its 2019 move to the Murieta Equestrian Center, you know why the excitement is building for the 2024 version that’s just around the corner. The beautiful environs of the MEC, combined with the very best clinicians and trainers in the nation, the largest vendor collection you’ll find, and a dedicated staff second to none create a “don’t miss” event for any horseperson. This year’s Western States Horse Expo runs June 7-9, and on horsexpo.com you can preview the clinician line-up that features Barbara Schulte, Sandy Collier and other favorites. See the Western States Horse Expo ad on page 2, and start planning your late spring trip to Rancho Murieta! Questions? Call (916) 354-2119 or email letters@horsexpo.com.
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