The immaculate carriage collection of Fred De Boer Royal Friesians will be at auction Saturday, Nov. 16. A dispersal of coaches, carriages, harness, livery and stable equipment will take place in an online and live auction in Tulare managed by Martin Auctioneers, in conjunction with the Martella & Black Auction Company of Hanford. An estate preview is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. on auction day, with auction start time at 11. Absentee and phone bids will be accepted.
Fred De Boer was one of the founding fathers of Friesian Horse Association of North America and a FHANA Hall of Fame member. He had a dream of bringing his native horse, the Friesian, to the United States in the 1980s, and he went on to accomplish his dream and established himself as one of the top Friesian breeders on the West Coast. He passed away in December 2020. See the Martin Auctioneer ad this issue on page 35 (inside back cover), and check the website for more information at
https://martinauctioneers.com.
With this year’s Southern California Reined Cow Horse Association season in the books, the SCRCHA announced its year-end Awards and Christmas Party will take place Friday, Dec. 6, at Green Acres Ranch in Temecula. (Check out the SCRCHA salute to its 2024 Champions on Page 7). The club also has announced its slate of five shows for 2025 — which will be here before we know it!: Jan. 3-5 at Tucalota Creek Ranch; March 14-15 (schooling show) at Tucalota Creek Ranch; May 9-11 at Green Acres Ranch; July 4-6 at Green Acres Ranch; and Sept. 5-7 at Green Acres Ranch. For additional info, see the ad or visit the SCRCHA website at https://www.scrcha.com/.
‘Tis the season for gift-giving, and it’s also a good time for bargains at Hooves & Paws. Whether you shop in its Apple Valley brick-and-mortar store or its easy-to-use website, Hooves & Paws offers top brands and selection, knowledgeable and friendly staff, and great prices. To celebrate its 30th Anniversary, Hooves & Paws has an in-store and online “Anniversary Sale” — discounts of 20% savings storewide and up to 70% on clearance items including top manufacturer helmets, gear and more! And, if you are a Breyer fan, check out the store’s well-stocked supply of Breyer Holiday Horse (including the popular Stirrup Ornament collectible!).
The 30th Anniversary Sale runs from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2. If you missed it, be sure to check out the November Hooves & Paws specials, both in-store and online. The big “Black Friday – Cyber Monday” sale will be Wednesday Nov. 27 through midnight the following Monday, with great deals including 25% off Professional’s Choice 2XCool boots and Shires Aubrion wear. See the ad on page 3 for more info.
Griffith Park in Los Angeles will be the place to be Dec. 15 for a three-hour Christmas Ride through the hills, put on by Equestrian Trails, Inc. Get festive and deck out your horse and yourself! Prizes will be awarded for Best Costiume and more.
Riders are asked to reserve their spot with ETI by Thursday, Dec. 12, either by texting their RSVP to (818) 698-6200, emailing it to office@etinational.com, or by regular mail to ETI, P.O. Box 920668, Sylmar, CA 91392. Cost of the ride is $10 per person, and there will be hamburgers, potato salad and dessert served at the lunch stop. Prepay to get a poker hand with an extra card (with lunch) for $15. Releases must be completed before the ride. If you are not a member of ETI, there will be a single event fee of $10 for single riders or $20 for a family. Riders will meet by 9 a.m. at the Martinez Arena, and be in-saddle by 9:50.
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