EDITORIAL CONTENT (MY TWO CENTS WORTH)

**SECRET DEAL LIST**   I have a totally different subscriber's list that receive secret deals. Some months you will receive one or two deals; some months up to 5 or 6. I pass on hot deals that I get from my suppliers and I never know what is going to come my way. One of the secret deals in August was Panomec and Eqvalan Gold dewormers.  Sometimes there are monthly specials that suppliers offer or they are clearing out inventory. You will need high speed Internet service as these emails have pictures embedded in them. If you'd like to be on this list just drop me a note saying YES to suestackshop@mts.net. 

Here are a couple good articles I have come across this last month that you might also enjoy. 

1. Weanling Article http://www.equisearch.com/horses_care/health/anatomy/weanling_evaluation_082708/?utm_source=teamhr&utm_medium=nl&utm_campaign=eqs 

2. Proper Bit Sizing http://www.equisearch.com/horses_riding_training/tack_apparel/bit_gallery/bitsizing_090106/?utm_source=teamhr&utm_medium=nl&utm_campaign=eqs 

3.  Horse Trailer Checklist  http://www.equisearch.com/horses_care/farm_ranch/trailering/eqchecklis448/?utm_source=teamhr&utm_medium=nl&utm_campaign=eqs

EARN DOUBLE AERO PLAN MILES FROM SEPTEMBER 2 - 12.

**NEWS FROM THE REGION***

SOURIS BEND POKER DERBY & TRAIL RIDE: Sept. 11-13, rides depart 11am Saturday & Sunday. $40./adult, $12./children ages 6-12, under 6/free. Ride fee includes poker hand (adults only), lunch & supper on Saturday, camping and entertainment. Sunday pancake breakfast $5. Cowboy Church Sunday 8 am. Register by Sept. 4, space is limited. For details visit www.hedgeville.ca/trailride.htm or contact Shannon  info@hedgeville.ca, 204-761-2147.

TRAINING FOR COURAGE:  September 22 & 23 at Second Chance Ranch, 292 McPhillips Rd., St. Andrews, MB. Join master horseman and international exhibition rider Paul Dufresne in a special clinic that will improve your horsemanship skills from the ground up, and provide you with a foundation for success in any discipline. Learn techniques to improve the partnership between you and your horse, promoting a relaxed and willing attitude, confidence in both horse and rider, and the keys to achieving collection, lightness and impulsion. Develop an EXCEPTIONAL relationship with your horse. Visit Paul's website for more information www.trainingforcourage.com. Two-day clinic plus Monday evening demo Sept 21 at 7 pm. $250/person ($15 for Monday demo night/no charge to pre-registered participants). Contact Francine flabossi@mts.netm, 204-771-5335.

RIDE-A-THON FUNDRAISER: 10th annual ride. October 2-3. Riders of all ages can help raise funds for camp and enjoy a beautiful trail ride through God’s Valley. Kickoff on Oct. 2 will feature the Giesbrecht Brothers with Curt Penner. Raise over $150. and be entered to win the grand prize: registered Quarter Horse yearling donated by Sandy Ridge Ranch. For more information www.pembinavalleybiblecamp.com, 204-246-2008.

PEMBINA VALLEY FALL TRAIL RIDE:  Saddle up for the annual Pembina Valley Fall Trail Ride hosted by Medicine Line Guest Ranch and Pembina Valley Saddle Co. September 26 & 27. www.medicinelineranch.com.  Fred 204-246-2173, or 204-242-4503. Stacey 204-246-2287.

DRESSAGE CLINIC: StoneHill Farm (12 miles south of Brandon) is bringing Joan Johnston in for a dressage clinic October 2,3, and 4 as well as October 16,17 and 18. Cost of lessons is $70/hour semi private or $115./45 minute private lesson. For more information about Joan go to www.karsridingschool.com or contact Lori stonehillfarmmb@hotmail.com, 204-727-2922. We have limited space available, spectators are welcome for a cost of $5./day.

POKER DERBY/TRAIL RIDE: Hosted by Sprucewoods/Shilo Rodeo Club Saturday, Sept 26 at Son-Rea Ranch owned by Carol Lowery & Ryan Rea. Ride leaves the yard at 1 pm & is approximately 3 hrs long. BBQ to follow. Cost is $15/person & extra poker hands are available for $5. Donations of salads or desserts are appreciated. Contact Carol for directions and more information sonrea_ranch@yahoo.ca, 204-761-6193.

SADDLE FIT CLINIC: October 3/4. Master Saddle Fitter, Danny Kroetch, will be back in Manitoba for a saddle fit clinic. In demand all over the globe, Danny's clients include all levels of riders from Olympic stars to recreational riders. During the clinic, each participant will have a one-hour individual consultation with Danny, during which he will assess the fit of the saddle to the horse and rider and make adjustments where necessary (and possible). Consultation fee $150.  For more information about Danny, check out his website at www.dksaddlery.com. For more information about the clinic contact Johanna Rodger jrodger@xplornet.com, 204-467-8920. AND, it's not just for English riders anymore!  Danny has developed a completely rider-adjustable Western saddle. To see specifics visit his website.

***NEW ITEMS***

SADDLE CART:  Holds three saddles. Easy rolling wheels makes it easy to move it around at home or at the show.  Silver.  Retail $89.95.   http://www.mordenhomehardware.ca/SuesTackShop/StableSupplies/data.html

SADDLE RACK: Enameled saddle stand. Simply unfold to set up. No assembly required. Suitable for western or English saddles. Great for folding up to take to shows or to have in the tack room or barn for everyday use. Current stock is green. Retail $39.99.   NEW LOWER PRICE   http://www.mordenhomehardware.ca/SuesTackShop/StableSupplies/data.html
 

When placing a classified ad please include what community you are from, contact phone # and email address.   All items listed for sale must state an asking price . Ads are listed in order they are received and may be edited to make the best use of space. The FREE classifieds are limited to one issue. Good luck buying and selling.

HORSE FOR SALE: "Sasha" handsome copper chestnut 15.3 hh appendix Quarter Horse mare, white blaze and four white socks. Ridden western and English. Ridden in arena, pasture and trails. Quiet and friendly, ties, clips and loads well, lunges, stands quietly for farrier. Handled daily, ridden a few times each week. With more practice would make eye-catching show mount. Not a beginner's mount. $2,500. Pictures available to email. Merelyn chunkin@mts.net, 204-267-2889. Oakville.

TACK FOR SALE: 1. 15" all-purpose english saddle comes with leathers, irons and pad. Colour: Havana. Good for youth first english saddle. $150.  2. Two english breastplates, like new, full size. $25. each.  Shelley shelmin@mts.net, 204-749-2316. Rathwell.

HORSE WANTED: Buy or adopt. Will be ridden by a tall, beginner adult. New barn with 5 acre pasture. Will be used for lots of trail riding but some ring work as well. Tack included would be ideal. Will join us at our new acreage in St. Francois Xavier late October. Kari  khasselriis@hotmail.com, (204) 779-1153. Winnipeg.

HORSES FOR SALE:  1. 9 yr old chestnut Quarter Horse mare. Broke to drive, green broke to ride, needs experienced rider. $800.  2. 6 yr old dun Quarter Horse mare. Well started under saddle, has done trail rides and cattle drives, just needs miles. $1,200.  3. 5 yr old reg. black Quarter Horse mare. 30 days riding, going nicely in the arena. $1,200.  Selling due to pregnancy; can't continue their training. Pictures available. Shannon shannon@shallako.com, 204-761-2147. Nesbitt, MB.

WANTED: Single horse buggy and/or harness in good condition, to fit 15.2 hh Paint. Looking at paying under $2,000. for everything. Brittany brittany_byron_9@hotmail.com. St. Laurent.

TACK FOR SALE: Circle Y show halter. Lots of silver, excellent condition. $150. Maureen mepp@mts.net, 204-534-2302.

HORSES FOR SALE: 1.  "Mariah" 2 yr old black/grey APHA Paint filly. 14.2 hh, should mature 15 hh. Quiet, halter broke, leads & ties. Been ridden bareback and with saddle walk/trot in round pen. Moves forward willingly, never bucked or reared. Too many horses to work with each individually. $1,500.  2.  "Leo"  2 yr old APHA red dun tobiano Paint gelding.  Halter broke, leads, stands tied. Very laid back, quiet and well mannered. Currently 14 hh, should mature 15 hh. Flashy in color; also solidly built, awesome halter/pleasure prospect. Tacks up well, currently riding him walk, starting trot in round pen. $1,700. 3. “Blueboy” AQHA, 3 yr old bay gelding, approx. 14.2 hh. Blueboy Quincy, Cutter Bill & Peppy San Badger lineage. Quiet, awesome ground manners. Halter broke, ties and lunges w/t/c very well. One month riding, walk, trot & lope in round pen. Got a quick turn, barrel or cutting horse prospect. Too quick and responsive for me; needs someone to take him to full potential. Not for beginner. $2,000. All of these horses are UTD on deworming and feet, are family raised/kid friendly horses. Lucille lucillepenner@gmail.com, 204-824-2090. Wawanesa (south east of Brandon).

PONY FOR SALE: "Pixie" 15 yr old 13.2 hh bay reg. part Welsh/Arab pony mare. Used as broodmare, 4 successful and beautiful foals. Started professionally under saddle, progressing well. Would also make a great companion horse. Current with vaccinations and farrier. Sound, trailers well, real easy keeper, friendly, great disposition. $850. Guy gfillion@wiband.ca, 204-746-5893 or 204-758-3340. St. Jean Baptiste, MB.

HORSES/PONIES FOR SALE: 1. "Levi" 9 yr old Belgian retired show gelding. Some soundness issues, fine for light chores and pleasure driving, always fine at a walk, occasionally lame at trot. Doesn't seem to affect him negatively; doesn't appear sore or suffering pain. Broke to death, perfect for starting young horses or pulling wagon occasionally. Quiet, very easy keeper, easy to catch, nice to work with, used to kids, dogs, parades, etc. Hopefully someone can find him useful for their situation. The first $1,000 takes him. 2. 3 yr old chestnut QH x Arab/Welsh 13.2 hh filly. 30 days training under saddle, very pretty show quality mare. Never bucked. $1,500. obo.  2. 12 yr old grey 12.2 hh reg. Section B Welsh mare. Broke to ride and ground broke to drive. Good quality mare, produces excellent foals.  Started over fences; not a push button pony. $1,500. obo.  3. 12 yr old bay 13.2 hh Arab x Welsh mare. Good all-round pony-english, western, gymkhana, jumping, harness, showmanship, chasing cattle and trail riding. Must go to a show home; excellent show quality mare for 4H or pony club. $3,500. All horses & ponies bath, clip, regular farrier, vaccinations, and deworming utd. Brenda bhunterphoto@gmail.com, 204-764-3789. Hamiota

HAY WANTED: Looking for couple dozen good quality round bales preferably timothy or alfalfa mix.  Brenda bhunterphoto@gmail.com, 204-764-3789.  Hamiota area. 

HORSE FOR SALE: 3 yr old Appaloosa mare. National Champion - points in hunter under saddle, western pleasure, hunter in hand and leadline pleasure. Top 10 in MB 50/50 and SK 50/50. Excel in any discipline. Awesome mare to work with.  $5,000. obo. Pics and video available. Andrea andrea@gloverequine.com, 204-534-7203. Boissevain, MB. 

HORSES FOR SALE: AMHA/AMHR Miniatures. 1. Three bred mares, all black, around 32". $1,200. each. 2. Seven foals, all double registered, black or dapple grey. Champion bloodlines. Colts $500. Fillies $900. Quantity discounts available. Photos available. Barb Gloverbarb@gloverequine.com, 204-534-6008. Boissevain, MB.

Happy Trails,