If you are a student of horsemanship, you are familiar with Buck Brannaman, who will be conducting a pair of three-day clinics two separate weekends in Southern California next month. Buck will be at CRC Ranch in Temecula April 10-12, and a week later Buck will teach April 17-19 at the JPK Ranch in Agua Dulce. Spectators are welcome for $30 per day, and no reservations are needed. If you would like to ride in the respective clinics, be sure to contact the respective organizers of the events — Juliet at (858) 945-4681 (Temecula) or Sandy at (626) 524-3166. The weekends are very similar, but Temecula will feature Horsemanship 1 and Horsemanship 2 daily, while the Los Angeles weekend will feature Foundational Horsemanship and Horsemanship 1. Organizers for both events ask for cash or check payments only, please. If you plan on attending the L.A. clinic at JPK Ranch, bring your chair (but, please, not your dog). Food will be available at both sites. For additional information and schedules, see the ad on page 17, or contact Juliet or Sandy. You also can find the Buck Brannaman website at www.brannaman.com.
As we look ahead at the show and riding season, it may be a good time to evaluate gear, clothing, tack and more for 2026! Hoovesandpaws.com is a great place to start during its March Brand Sale — take 10% off every item from Professional’s Choice, Shires, Weaver Leather or Equibrand. That means every item! For more info, see the Hooves & Paws ad on page 3.
Las Caballeras is a group of horsewomen that gather together every fall or spring for a multi-day vacation with their horses on beautiful Catalina Island. Plans are under way for this year’s trip, and there will be two ride options: a short five-day ride Sept. 25-29, and the full seven-day ride Sept. 25 to Oct.1. Either one is a “bucket list” adventure on horseback. Some notes:
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 17, or visit www.lascaballeras.com. The email address is: lascaballeras@gmail.com.
Thinking about a new barn or putting up a shelter? Be sure to see the North Coast Barns ad (on page 13) for their special sale on the North Coast 4-stall Shedrow Barn, which comes standard with six feet free standing overhang. All North Coast Barns come with standard features that include a Lifetime Guarantee on Steel Frame, a 10-year Warranty on Kick & Chew, 2X6 T&G siding, and painted steel roofing. The NCB price includes installation, concrete pier foundation, engineering plans, feed package and tax! Compare and save — North Coast Barns will NOT be undersold! There also are special discounts to anyone suffering a loss due to wildfires. And now, North Coast Barns offers financing! For more info, call (800) 525-BARN, and visit the website at northcoastbarns.com.
If trail riding and a little springtime camping with your horse punches your ticket, then plan to join the great folks at Equestrian Trails, Inc. for their annual ETI National Spring Ride. This year’s four-day event, scheduled June 11-14, will be at the Chihuahua Valley Horse Camp in Warner Springs. It’s an awesome facility that has individual sites with corrals, water, shade as well as an arena, round pen, wash rack and showers. The ride is a good time, and there is good eating, too — delicious food is catered by the event’s famous cook shack crew.
For more information, contact ride chair Nikki Ahten at her email address of office@etinational.com. Deadline for registration is May 31 for members and May 15 for non-members. See the ETI ad on page 30.
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