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The Livery Feed and Ranch Supply is well known for its friendly service, terrific inventory and good prices, but not everyone knows (yet) that it also is a super place to buy and sell used tack. Stop by next time you are in Ramona at 2537 Main Street to check out what’s available and to meet the friendly staff that is ready to go to work for you. Shop the large selection of tack and product from all your favorite manufacturers, including Berlin Custom Leather, Breyer, Professional’s Choice and much, much more. Be sure to ask about The Livery’s delivery service. The Livery is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info, see the ad on page 23, or give The Livery a call at (760) 789-5582.

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Ranch horse popularity continues to grow, and growing along with it is West Coast Ranch Horse, offering new events and programs all the time. Two Southern California events on the calendar after summer will be the Ranch Horse Rendezvous Oct. 24-25 at CRC Ranch in Temecula and the Winter Ranch Horse Buckle Series at Green Acres Ranch in Temecula on Nov. 7, Dec. 12 and Jan. 16.

The Ranch Horse Rendezvous will feature a clinic, an open and amateur futurity for 3/4 and 5/6 year-olds, and a barbeque dinner with wine tasting and music on Saturday, and the horse show with divisions for all levels on Sunday. The Buckle Series will award division high points, best 2/3 shows to count. Come on out and check out the ranch horse classes in August at two WCRH-sanctioned events, the Southern California Professional Horseshow at Green Acres Ranch Aug. 15-16, or the “Slots of Fun” Summer Circuit Show at the Rolling Hills Equestrian Center in Corning Aug. 28-30. For more info, see the ad on page 17, or go to westcoastranchhorse.com.

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At the forefront of the aloe vera industry since 1971, Pharm-Aloe Equine’s president and founder, based upon research done at the University of Wisconsin, developed three great products to help with the overall health of humans — and now horses. It is their mission to provide the highest quality aloe vera at an affordable price so that all horse owners can give their horses Pharm-Aloe Equine daily. Pharm-Aloe Equine’s 4X Concentrate Aloe Juice, AloeGut Oral Tube, and Aloe Pellets support GI health, the immune system, aids in balancing stomach pH, supports normal detoxification and inflammatory response processes, and reinforces cellular communication. When used topically, Pharm-Aloe Equine supports the healing of skin tissue, helps itching, and soothes insect bites. Moreover, all aloe vera products are not created equal and most do not fulfill the claims they make that independent laboratory results show. Pharm-Aloe Equine has tested many on the market today and has compiled an aloe vera brand comparison chart which can be found on its website, PharmAloe.com. You’ll notice a calmer disposition and a healthier coat as just two of the more visible benefits. When you want the best for your horses, provide them with the extraordinary benefits of Pharm-Aloe Equine. You will love the results…guaranteed! Visit the website for more information, and watch the videos to see what people are saying about Pharm-Aloe Equine and their horses. In California, contact Will Friday with Performance Equine Bodywork at 310-804-6783 or order online at PharmAloe.com. See ad on page 19.

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It’s hard to imagine San Diego County without the Del Mar Fairgrounds, but General Manager Tim Fennel announced in late May that unless the state-run facility gets some financial help, its future is uncertain.

The Fairgrounds urged residents to write their elected officials in support of a request by the 22nd District Agricultural Association, which operates the facility, for a $20 million share of the federal economic aid package available to state and local agencies affected by the COVID-19 crisis. A website, savethefairgrounds.com has sample letters, emails and tweets for people to use to lobby local leaders to help the fairgrounds. It lists telephone numbers for elected officials and suggests people can share their fairgrounds photos online, or buy a fairgrounds-printed T-shirt to support the cause. “We need people’s help,” said Tim. “I can’t stress that enough.”

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Warm weather doesn’t have to be marked by tail swishing, head tossing and foot stomping. Make this the year you put an end to fly season woes with a pest control program that really works. Effective control demands more than just one weapon against annoying, disease-carrying flies, mosquitoes and ticks. That’s why Farnam has developed a complete arsenal of pest control products to block, repel and reduce, enabling you to protect both horse and premises by building your own powerful No Fly Zone.

The Farnam’s “No Fly Zone” Sweepstakes have been such a success, the company is doing it again, even giving horse owners a choice of which products they can win. When you enter online, you’ll have the opportunity to select which No Fly Zone Prize Package you prefer should you win. Ten lucky winners will be chosen by random drawing to each receive approximately $500 in Farnam pest control products. In addition, during each week of the contest Farnam will select a winner to receive a No Fly Zone T-shirt.

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The Burbank Showcase Multi Breed Horse Show will again bring the Los Angeles Equestrian Center to life April 22-26. Fast becoming one of the largest multi-breed horse shows on the West Coast (if not the largest!), it will again benefit the fight against cancer. Proceeds will go to Fiesta Spanish Horse 501(c)3, a non-profit dedicated to donations for cancer research entities. Burbank Showcase celebrates a full spectrum of horse breeds and disciplines, including but not limited to American Saddlebred, Andalusian, Friesian, Gypsy, Lusitano and Mustang, with a variety of events that will include open Dressage, Cowboy Dressage (new this year!), USEF English and Western Pleasure Classes and Working Equitation. Also new this year will be the Open Driving Show, recognized by the American Driving Society, and also a special new Showcase Area to show off each of the breeds.

The five-day horse show will have something for everyone, even special open classes for horses not registered in any of the above breeds. Last year’s event had close to 300 show horses. Food, drink and various other vendors will be available throughout the weekend. Burbank Showcase Horse Show has something for everyone, and admission is free to the public. Last year, a steady stream of public spectators attended throughout the duration of the event.

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Filling the barn with hay has never been easier! When it comes to finding some of the best hay prices around and knowing you can pick up bulk loads in minutes, Leo’s Hay and Grain Sales in Ontario has you covered. Their “hay squeeze” can load half and full loads of your preferred hay in minutes and have you on your way. Leo’s Hay and Grain also has their own trucks for delivering bulk loads to your barn, boarding or training facility. Their knowledgeable and friendly staff can take your order for hay, grains, feeds for all livestock and have it ready for pickup or delivery. Open Monday-Saturday. Call 909-261-3822 and see their ad on page 31.

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If boots, hats or clothes are on the shopping list for your favorite cowboy or vaquero this Christmas, be sure to check out the huge sales are some of your favorite stores! Herradura de Oro in Ontario has 10X Larry Mahan hats discounted to $299 and Bota La Barca boots for just $45.99! (see Herradura ad on page 18). Hawthorne Country Store in Escondido has a cozy supply of Pendleton® shirts as well as sweaters at great prices, too (see Hawthorne ad on page 19), as well as their traditional gems of country Christmas decorations. And at Thrifty Horse in Norco, Bill and Fran Klovstad have put together an unmatched selection of holiday decorations and gifts, including hats for you as well as your furry-haired friends! (see Thrifty Horse ad on page 19). There are lots of other gift ideas in the Horsetrader Holiday Gift Guide on pages 18-19. Support your local stores this Christmas!

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Horses make us feel good—and at times they can make us LAUGH! Have you caught your horse’s funny moments on video? If so, enter the Horsetrader’s Horse Expo Funniest Horse Video Contest and be in the running for $2,000 in prizes. There will be FOUR “Shopping Spree” awards where you can win $1,000, $500, $300 or $200—and then take a shopping spree around the Western States Horse Expo Holiday Edition at Pomona. Go to Horsetrader.com to enter—and vote! If you sign up and vote for a winner, you’ll get a 2-for-1 voucher for admission to the big event at the L.A. County Fairplex on Nov. 8-10.

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The innovative team at Western States Horse Expo has done it again! A brand new edition of expo unlike any in Southern California will take over the Los Angeles County Fairplex just in time for horsey holiday shoppers—Nov. 8-10.

One of the fastest-growing expos in the U.S., Western States Horse Expo in Pomona is a must-attend event for any horse owner. In three short days, you can catch up on the latest training and education, shop the nation’s premier equine vendors and connect with your horse friends. Attending the expo is a low-cost, high quality way to stay engaged in the horse industry, making sure you have the tools, knowledge and products to help make the most of your investment in the horse-owning lifestyle year round.