The October ‘In Gate’
Have you herd? San Pasqual Valley Ranch offers a ‘Cattle Club’
From the Horsetrader sales staff
Just five miles east of Interstate 15 in the beautiful San Pasqual Valley of northern San Diego County lies San Pasqual Valley Ranch. It’s a well-appointed boarding and training center that offers all the services and amenities you would find at other top facilities, but it has one thing that most others do NOT have: cattle. If you are interested in sorting, penning, roping or cutting, San Pasqual Valley Ranch is a must-see. Its reputation is golden for its boarding, lessons and training offerings, and the facilities are excellent — four lighted arenas including a 140′ x 260′ rodeo arena, a 120 x 220′ sand arena, a 70′ x 110′ sorting arena and a cutting arena. Lighted round pens are on the grounds, too, as are in-and-out barn stalls, 24′ x 24′ box stalls and turnouts. Be sure to ask about the San Pasqual Valley Ranch’s “Cattle Club,” with weekly access to roping steers for one low monthly charge! For more info, see the ad on page 18, call (760) 805-5381, or visit the ranch’s website at https://www.callspvr.com.
The September ‘In Gate’
PCHA ‘Pink Classic’ Show comes to LAEC Oct. 31-Nov. 3
From the Horsetrader sales staff
The very popular Pink Classic Horse Show is returning to the Los Angeles Equestrian Center. Always a very popular show in the past, it was sidelined — as many were — because of the pandemic.
This show has quite a history, as 32 years ago it held the first Pacific Coast Horse Shows Association Jack and Linda Baker Reining Classic. Managers Poncie and Larry Gimple of Track One Events started this special horse show at the Orange County Fairgrounds during the Orange County Fair over 30 years ago. Many great horse shows of the past were held in conjunction with county fairs.
The August ‘In Gate’
Cool Bonsall breezes just one allure to Hidden Hills Ranch
From the Horsetrader sales staff
When someone suggests you “come to your senses” when looking for a boarding or training facility, it’s not a bad idea! Hidden Hills Equestrian Ranch in Bonsall checks all the boxes, and it also appeals to all the senses — starting with the cool breezes from the ocean and to the peaceful, pastoral environment immersing the remarkable facility. Hidden Hills offers a private country club lifestyle for you and your equine partner in a relaxed & tranquil setting, offering everything from boarding, support care for the serious equestrian, maintenance programs for the busy working folks, to full training.
The In Gate Column
From the Horsetrader sales staff
Reining, Ranch Horse client openings
You may have seen the 2024 success stories of King Performance Horses at this year’s reining and ranch horse events. If you are looking at advancing your skills in those disciplines, the King team has a few openings available! Under the direction of Joline King-Pebley, Chino Hills-based King Performance Horses and Riding Academy offers Western riding lessons to riders of all levels, from casual beginners to advanced riders. The barn’s impressive record includes more than 60 years of experience producing champions in the show ring, and the barn’s fun slogan, “From Beginner to Winner” rings true! This summer and fall, King Performance Horses will be showing in the major reining derbies both in and out of California (High Roller Reining Classic, Best of The West, and the CRHA Challenge to name a few). KPH also competes in ranch riding/ ranch trail, and has been successful in the local and national levels of AQHA.
For more information on KPH, see the ad on page 17 or visit the barn’s website at kingperformancehorses.us.
Late spring events are here!
Jimmy Flores, Sr. Memorial cow horse competition highlights a line-up of big late-spring events
From Horsetrader sales staff
One of the highlights of the year is the annual Southern California Reined Cow Horse Association tribute to Jimmy Flores, Sr., who passed away in 2015 after a life dedicated to horses in general and the reined cow horse sport in particular. Springtime in Southern California wine country is hard to beat for a horse show venue, and Green Acres Ranch will host a winner in this four-day event that includes three full slates of NRCHA classes plus Spectacular divisions in Open Bridle, Limited Open Bridle, Open Hackamore, Limited Open Hackamore, Non Pro Bridle, Non Pro Hackamore and Non Pro Boxing. For information, see the ad, or visit the association’s website at www.scrcha.com
The April ‘In Gate’
Spectators are welcome to Brannaman L.A. clinic April 26-28
From the Horsetrader sales staff
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.
It’s here! West Coast Ranch Horse Sale Nov. 6 in Temecula
From Horsetrader sales staff
An exciting horse sale on this fall’s calendar is the Nov. 6 West Coast Ranch Horse Rendezvous Sale at the beautiful Tucalota Creek Ranch. Managed by XIT Western Productions, this sale will bring 35 head of high-quality ranch horses that “are ready to be your next partner.” The sale will specialize in horses that are show-ready or are great ranch horse prospects. There is a consignor application process and a selection committee to ensure only the cream of the crop are offered. The sale will take place alongside a series of events over the 2021 WCRH Rendezvous weekend Nov. 4-7. As for the show, the WCRH Rendezvous will include ranch horse clinics with Sami Hernandez, Cowley Performance Horses and others, a two-day ranch horse show, ranch horse futurities, a silent auction, wine and cheese reception, vendors, and a banquet dinner with live cowboy music from Eric Gorsuch. There will be a saddle awarded to the Top Hand of the weekend, division buckles, trophy knives, trophy stirrups and more! The sale preview will be held with the wine and cheese reception at 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 5, and the sale will take place at 4 p.m. on Saturday.
’Tis the season for some terrific horse sales
From Horsetrader sales staff
Cooler temperatures will be falling on us in autumn, but horse sales will be heating up!
On Sept. 18, the Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity Horse Sales will fill the Reno-Sparks Livestock Event Center for three sales: the 2021 Performance & Ranch Horse Sale, the 2021 Select Weanlings, Yearlings & Broodmares Sale, and the 2021 2-year-old Select Sale. Check the Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity website (renosnafflebitfuruity.com) to see the catalog, when available. The event, managed by Parnell Dickinson, last year had average sales averages of $9957 (2-year-old Select Sale), $8,000 (Performance and Ranch Horse Sale) and $9,838 (Select Yearling & Broodmare Sale), respectively. For more info, see the ad on the back cover of this issue!
Another exciting horse sale on this fall’s calendar is the Nov. 6 West Coast Ranch Horse Rendezvous Sale at the beautiful Tucalota Creek Ranch. Managed by XIT Western Productions, this sale will bring 35 head of high-quality ranch horses that “are ready to be your next partner.” The sale will specialize in horses that are show-ready or are great ranch horse prospects. There is a consignor application process and a selection committee to ensure only the cream of the crop are offered. The sale will take place alongside a series of events over the 2021 WCRH Rendezvous weekend Nov. 4-7. As for the show, the WCRH Rendezvous will include ranch horse clinics with Sami Hernandez, Cowley Performance Horses and others, a two-day ranch horse show, ranch horse futurities, a silent auction, wine and cheese reception, vendors, and a banquet dinner with live cowboy music from Eric Gorsuch. There will be a saddle awarded to the Top Hand of the weekend, division buckles, trophy knives, trophy stirrups and more! The sale preview will be held with the wine and cheese reception at 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 5, and the sale will take place at 4 p.m. on Saturday.
Those interested in consigning to the sale can participate in an application process and can learn more via the WCRH website (westcoastranchhorse.com). All horses will come with vet exams in order to provide the buyers with the confidence that they deserve in buying any of the quality horses offered. Consignors are encouraged to enter their horses in the events in the ranch horse show, especially those that qualify for Friday’s futurity. Consignor check-in and vet checks will take place on Thursday, Nov. 4 starting at 8 a.m. Horses will then begin moving into their stalls, and the horses can be ridden during the open riding that evening from 4-7 p.m. Online bidding will be available through XIT Western Productions website (www.xitwesternproductions.com).
We love and appreciate our stores — for more than 40 years, they have devoted space in their store for California Horsetrader magazine! We also lift up in appreciation our store advertisers who trust and support us! Thank you Inland Vet Supply (Temecula and Norco… ad on page 2), Tony’s Hay and Grain (Norco… ad on page 31) and The Shoein Shop (Yucaipa…ad on page 34 and online at theshoeinshop.com).
How about a new John Deere Gator? Another loyal advertiser in California Horsetrader magazine, our friends at Farnam, has been keeping horses healthy and happy since the company was founded in 1946. In honor of the trusted partnerships that have united Farnam and the equine community across the decades, the company is marking its diamond anniversary with a special event for its loyal customers.
Now through Dec. 31, 2021, horse owners are invited to enter Farnam’s 75th Anniversary Giveaway. Front and center is the Grand Prize, a 2021 Farnam-branded John Deere® Gator® XUV835M (approximate retail value, $18,000), loaded with $1,000 worth of Farnam® products including supplements, fly control, hoof care and grooming. In addition, there will be 10 First Prizes featuring $75 worth of popular Farnam® products in a handy five-gallon bucket.
Only one entry is allowed per person. You must be a horse owner and legal U.S. resident of one of the 48 contiguous states or the District of Columbia and 18 or older as of Aug. 9, 2021 with a valid driver’s license to enter. Please visit farnam.com/75-giveaway for complete rules. See Farnam’s ads this issue on pages 3, 17, 27 and 39.
Round up your posse, lace up your sneakers or saddle up your horse, and come out for the 15th annual Ride & Stride at Walnut Grove Park in San Marcos on Sunday, Oct. 17. Organized by the Horse Heritage Conservancy and Twin Oaks Valley Equestrian Association, the event encourages the “two-legged” contingent to join in and bring their other Best Friend to stride this three-mile loop through the valley. Participation in this event helps the Horse Park, a rare gem in the heart of the Twin Oaks Valley. Come celebrate this unique park and its trail connectivity. All contributions collected are fully tax deductible and support this public facility which is used for so much, including equestrian events, trail staging and emergency evacuation. The Ride and Stride promotes the rich cultural history of San Marcos and the importance of preserving a rural and equestrian presence within the community. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Visit helpthehorsepark.org for more information and registration forms.
SBF returns to Reno Sept. 15-19; entry deadline Sept. 1
From Horsetrader sales staff
Time may fly past us, but traditions never leave — and the roots of reined cow horse are no exception. The Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity will head into Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center for the fifth annual futurity and horse show Sept. 15-19. It continues the tradition of the reined cow horse futurity on the West Coast and will feature Open and Non-Pro futurity divisions; Open, Non Pro and Youth horse show classes; a western trade show; plus, the 2021 Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity Horse Sale, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 18. Entries are due Sept. 1, and the futurity draw date is scheduled for Sept. 6.
Former California Horse Review Publisher releases new book
From Horsetrader sales staff
A recently released book written by Jennifer Forsberg Meyer, the longtime award-winning Publisher of California Horse Review magazine, is being well-received by the animal-loving community — and for good reason. In Friends With Four Legs, the native Californian and lifelong animal lover brings to life moments with her animals that touch, teach and — above all — entertain readers. Her chapters with horses are especially easy to relate to, the familiar details written in a clean, conversational style. Here’s an excerpt from a chapter entitled, “Sure-footed Saviors”:
When we unloaded our horses at the trailhead that lovely summer morning, everything was just as I had envisioned it. Green meadows rolled out in every direction, with towering cottonwood trees and broad dirt paths. Only, as I soon discovered, this was just the staging area. Our real journey —- the part for which T-shirts (“I Survived A Ray Fine Trail Ride”) actually exist — was a series of high-mountain switchbacks.
These cut into the steep sides of the volcanic rock that leads up to the 9,000-foot-elevation lake, and they are heart-stopping. They reminded me of the walls of the Grand Canyon. They also made me wish I and my novice-level-equestrian husband were riding sure-footed mules. Yes, our geldings were good guys, but still…mules stick like glue.
See the author’s ad on page 13 for info on ordering the book on Amazon.com. If you would like to read more excerpts, you can get a free sneak peek of three chapters on horsetrader.com with this link: http://bit.ly/friendswithfourlegs
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