**SECRET DEALS** Quite often I get sweet offers from some of my suppliers that require a quick turnaround. I never know what is going to come my way. Sometimes there are monthly or weekly specials that suppliers offer or they are clearing out inventory. Some months there are one or two deals; some months up to 5 or 6. I pass on these hot deals to my "Secret Deals" subscribers as I get them. If you'd like to be on my "Secret Deals" list just let me know at suestackshop@mts.net. You will need high speed internet service as these emails have pictures embedded in them. 

**NEWS FROM THE REGION***

SANDY RIDGE RANCH HERD DISPERSAL: The Mayerts are having a herd dispersal. Wide range to choose from: colours, ages, pedigree, sex, yearlings, 2 year olds, stallions, mares, foals, Paints, Quarter Horses, and Appaloosas. Prices vary according to the horse and can be sold in mare and foal pairs for a better deal. For pictures, see the "Sandy Ridge Ranch" facebook page. There you will see pictures, prices and pedigrees of many of our horses offered for sale. Serious inquires only please. Contact Vaughn vmayert@xplornet.com, 204-822-3768.  Located approx. five miles south of Morden.

MB LIGHT HORSE ASSOCIATION UPCOMING EVENTS: 1. DRIVING CLINIC. Manitoba Light Horse Association is hosting a "Learn to Drive Clinic" with Duane Stewart.  Registration deadline was May 28th, but contact Sandy in case they have any spots left; if not then go to watch/audit. June 5  is the clinic day, 9 a.m. start time.  Maximum of six participants, participants get 2 sessions.  Location:  Indoor arena at Prairie Breeze Stables, Brandon. Auditors: $20., Participants $50.  Stabling available if coming the night before.  Bring your own horse and equipment and a lawn chair.  Lunch is included. Contact Sandy Donald donqh@hotmail.com.  2. June 5, General Meeting to be held at lunchtime at Prairie Breeze Stables during the Driving Clinic. Contact Ellen Murray (204) 728-2076 for info. All members welcome.  3. June 12.  All Manitoba Light Horse Association Members: we are looking for participants to ride and/or carry our banner in the Travelers Day Parade June 12. Contact Babs Hamilton 204-858-2734. 3. August 27- 29. All Breed And Challenge Show. Westoba Agricultural Centre of Excellence "Indoors". MGRA Sanctioned. Featuring classes in Western, English, Driving, Halter, Games. Friday Afternoon Clinic with Tara Riemer.  Contact Marilyn Palmer @ palmerm@inetlink.ca, 204-724-6295, or Sherri Webster twebster@wcgwave.ca, 204-725-0625, or website:  http://mlha.webs.com/ . 4. September 9, General Meeting, 7:00 p.m. at MGI Financial Office, Corral Centre.  All Members Welcome.  Contact Ellen Murray 204-728-2076 for info.

DRESSAGE CLINIC SERIES: StoneHill Farm with the support of Westman Cadora and Dressage Canada is bringing back Joan Johnston to Brandon for the following riding clinics: June 19/20, August 28/29, October 9/10, October 30/31. One hour long semi private lesson $ 90., 45 minute private lesson $135. For more information about Joan – go to www.karsridingschool.com. In addition through the assistance of Dressage Canada and Westman Cadora the following education series will be offered at StoneHill Farm Arena. 1. Friday, June 18 at 7-9 p.m.  Educate your Eye - An informal and humorous clinic. Demonstrations of correct and incorrect riding & training; horses on and off the bit; half halts as they should and shouldn't be ridden; transitions ridden on and off the forehand etc. Cost: $10.00 for the presentation, or $15.00 for the presentation and spectator fee for Saturday and Sunday. Bring a lawn chair. Pre registration is appreciated. 2. Friday, October 8 at 7-9 pm, Training with Cavelletti and Interval Training Techniques, Joan will give us some alternatives for schooling during the long winter in the arena. Cost: $10:00 for the presentation or $15.00 for the presentation and includes spectator fee for Saturday and Sunday. Bring a lawn chair. Pre registration is appreciated. -3. Thursday, September 23, 7-8:30 p.m. Yoga Fitness for the Equestrian Carmen Fisher of the Zen Zone in Brandon will lead us through a workout targeting specific issues related to riders. Carmen is a certified Fitness Trainer and has been certified in Hatha Yoga. Preregistration is requiredand space is limited. Cost: $15.00, includes a mat if you don’t have one of your own. Bring water, and a towel and wear comfortable clothes. For information about clinics please contact Lori 204-727-2922, stonehillfarmmb@hotmail.com. 

SILENT AUCTION-GARAGE SALE: June 5, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Well broke 6 yr. old grullo gelding for sale by silent auction. Lots of saddles and tack. Check out http://pscattery.tripod.com/ for a list. Location: Between Manitou and Darlingford off of Highway #3 take PR #528 one mile south, go 3/4 mile east on the first country road you come to.  Sign at end of the drive says JNF Lowline Cattle. Signs will be posted. Contact Anna 204-246-2383 p.s.cattery@hotmail.com.

MIAMI FAIR HORSE SHOW: June 26 at Miami Fairgrounds. Show starts at 8:30 a.m. Classes for all ages including a stick horse competition and costume class. For more information or a show program, contact Marty or Judy Elliott martyjudyelliott@msn.com.

KEEN EQUINE CENTRE UP COMING EVENTS: 1. PAUL UNRAU RANCH HORSE SERIES.  6 week series starting June 25, Friday nights till July 30. Paul has been to the Canadian Western Agribition Ranch Horse as a finalist eight times. Paul has an incredible understanding of horses. He is very happy help you get the right start with your ranch horse.  To register contact Terry KeenRidge@hotmail.com, 204-246-2212.  2.  SADDLE FITTING with Crystal NeuDorf. Saddle fitting clinic Saturday, June 12. Crystal uses the Port Lewis Impression Pad for fittings. This system allows her to test ALL MAKES of saddles. The beauty of this system is that it allows us to test a saddle in motion, with a rider! A horse that is standing will not have the same posture as one rounded up and moving with a rider. Check out Crystal's website for more info on the saddle fit system http://www.horsesinmotion.ca/port-lewis-saddle-fit-system.html. To register contact Terry KeenRidge@hotmail.com, 204-246-2212.  3.  CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC. Caitlyn Bourns specializing in equine chiropractic adjustments will be at Keen Ridge on Saturday, June 19. By appointment only, call Caitlyn directly to book 204-529-2494 or 1-204-570-2468. 

COMPETITIVE TRAIL RIDE & RIDE N'TIE: Birds Hill Park. 1. Competitive Trail Ride Saturday, June 19.  40 Mile Open start 8:00 am. 20 Mile Novice start 9:30 am. 10 Mile Pleasure Ride start 10:30 am. 2. Ride N’Tie Sunday, June 20. 10 Mile start 10 am, 5 Mile start 11 am. Both the Competitive Trail and the Ride N'Tie are open to all breeds of horses. Check out the club www.mbtrailridingclub.ca. For more information contact Linda Lawson linpete@mts.net 204-253-8358 or Peter Keyes 204-795-5357.

ROCKING W ANNUAL FALL HORSE SALE: We are currently working on the sale catalog for the fall sale. The deadline for advertising is fast approaching, July 1. The sale catalogs are sent to potential buyers across Canada & the United States, many of which attend & purchase horses at the sale. We will create an ad for you with the information you provide at no additional charge. If you do have your own ad, we appreciate you sending it in jpeg or gif format. To contact us www.rockingw@xplornet.com or 204-325-7237.

 ***JUNE SALE***  

HEAVY DUTY FLY SHEET by WEAVER: Heavy-duty design offers dependable fly protection. Double buckle front closures for easy on and off. Action shoulder gussets for freedom of movement. A belly strap and two leg straps help keep sheet in place. Rubber grommets on surcingles provide more secure closure. Available in 68", 70", 72", 74", 76", 78", 80", 82" or 84". Tan with navy binding.  Retail $119.99..JUNE SALE $99.99!!! Limited to current inventory.  http://www.mordenhomehardware.ca/SuesTackShop/HorseBlankets/data.html

HORSESHOE TEA LIGHT:  Poly resin horse show accented with a western belt. Tea light in glass holder. 6" high x 5" wide. Retail $9.99...SALE $5.99!!!   http://www.mordenhomehardware.ca/SuesTackShop/Giftware/data.html

TAIL TAMER MAXIMIZING DETANGLER: A great detangler. Natural ingredients such as shea butter work to detangle manes and tails and leaves them soft and tangle free for days. Does not leave greasy marks and does not collect dirt and dust. Light enough to use on your own hair! No silicone, so no nasty brittle build up. You will fall in love with this detangler! 473 ml.  Retail $29.99...SALE $17.99!!!  http://www.mordenhomehardware.ca/SuesTackShop/Grooming/data.html

BALL CAP: Ladies ball cap with embroidered horse design in silver. Microfibre polyester gives it a light silky feeling. Adjustable velcro tab. Sleek feminine styling. Colour: Black w/ Silver design. Retail $23.95...JUNE SALE $14.95!!!  http://www.mordenhomehardware.ca/SuesTackShop/ApparelHelmets/data.html

DEER RIDGE ROPER REINS by WEAVER:  Sunset harness leather reins are lined in the middle 36" with saddle tan deerskin for a great look and feel.  Stitched with thread to coordinate with the saddle tan deerskin liner. Solid brass hardware. 1/2" x 8'. Scissor snap at one end, conway buckle at the other. Retail $31.99...SALE $23.99!!!  http://www.mordenhomehardware.ca/SuesTackShop/Bridles/data.html

BRONCO SHOW HALTER WITH LEAD: Show halter with rawhide accents and silver trim on cheeks and nose. Silver buckles, tips and keeps. Comes complete with matching lead. Light oil finish. Horse size. Retail $92.50...JUNE SALE $79.99!!!  http://www.mordenhomehardware.ca/SuesTackShop/Halters/data.html

BRONCO BREASTCOLLAR WITH SILVER TRIM: Very attractive show breastcollar. Lots of silver embossed concho and bars as well as silver buckles, keepers and tips. Dark oil finish. Retail $55.95...JUNE SALE $37.95!!!  http://www.mordenhomehardware.ca/SuesTackShop/Bridles/data.html

BRONCO V-BROW SHOW HEADSTALL WITH REINS: An elegant show headstall features shallow V brow and silver bars, buckles, tips and keepers. Comes complete with matching reins. Light oil finish. Sorry breastcollar not available.
Retail $73.95...JUNE SALE $57.95!!!  http://www.mordenhomehardware.ca/SuesTackShop/Bridles/data.html

BRONCO SHOW HEADSTALL WITH REINS: Silver series browband show headstall complete with reins. Features silver bar across browband and cheeks. Silver conchos, silver buckles, keepers and tips. Chestnut. Matching breastcollar listed below. Retail $55.95...JUNE SALE $37.95!!!  http://www.mordenhomehardware.ca/SuesTackShop/Bridles/data.html

BRONCO SHOW BREASTCOLLAR: Silver series show breastcollar. Silver plates along with sides, silver buckles, keepers and tips. Chestnut. Matches above headstall w/reins listed above. Retail $48.95..JUNE SALE $33.95!!!  http://www.mordenhomehardware.ca/SuesTackShop/Bridles/data.html

HALTER PACKAGE: This package includes a halter, lead line and fly fringe. All in one convenient carrying case. Colours: 1. Brown/Beige accented with horse design. 2. Dark Blue/Steel Blue/ Royal Blue. 3. Brown/Blue/Beige. Horse or Cob size. Retail $33.95...JUNE SALE $24.95!!!  http://www.mordenhomehardware.ca/SuesTackShop/Halters/data.html

CLASSIC ADJUSTABLE CHIN WEANLING/PONY: Beautiful solid brass eyelets and tips add a touch of class. Highest quality nylon halter features 3/4" nylon with rolled throats, diamond stitching with colour coordinated thread at stress points and brass hardware. Colours: red, navy, hunter green, and purple. Retail $31.99...SALE $21.99!!!  http://www.mordenhomehardware.ca/SuesTackShop/Halters/data.html
 

***CLEARANCE***

EQUINIQUE HIGHLIGHTS GEL by FARNAM: Petrolatum-free formula. Defines, finishes and compliments show horse features. Provides definition and shine on eyes, muzzle and ears. Perfect viscosity for even application. 8 oz. Retail $19.95...CLEARANCE $13.99!!!  http://www.mordenhomehardware.ca/SuesTackShop/Clearance/data.html

BRONCO ROLLED EAR HEADSTALL:  Rawhide trim, buttons and tassels add elegance to this classically styled rolled headstall. Light oil finish. Sold less reins.  Retail $55.95...CLEARANCE $39.95!!!  Only 1 left!  http://www.mordenhomehardware.ca/SuesTackShop/Clearance/data.html

WEB NYLON HEADSTALL: Adjustable nylon headstall with snaps at bit ends. Complete with a set of web gaming reins 3/4" x 7'. Brown, navy, burgundy. Retail $19.99...CLEARANCE $14.99!!! http://www.mordenhomehardware.ca/SuesTackShop/Bridles/data.html

WEB NYLON SPLIT REINS: Matches above headstall. 3/4" x 7' in length. Navy, burgundy, and black. Retail $9.95...CLEARANCE $6.95!!!  http://www.mordenhomehardware.ca/SuesTackShop/Bridles/data.html

NOSEBAND w/TIE DOWN: Web noseband with tie down. Matches above web nylon headstall. Brown, burgundy, or black. Matches above nylon headstall. Retail $9.99...CLEARANCE $6.99!!!  http://www.mordenhomehardware.ca/SuesTackShop/Bridles/data.html

SIGN " WILD WILD WEST": Metal sign with cute cowboy hat featured at top of sign and leather ties at the bottom. Retail $5.99...CLEARANCE $2.99!!!  http://www.mordenhomehardware.ca/SuesTackShop/Giftware/data.html

SHIPPING BOOTS: Weaver's full-length shipping boots have a 600-denier rip stop nylon outer shell with a synthetic fleece liner. Feature three large Velcro® fasteners. Striker plate at bottom of boots protects hoof from scuffing. Sold in sets of four. Top picture shows the rear boot, bottom picture shows the front boot. Burgundy or hunter green. Small fits 14 - 15 hh. Medium fits 15 - 16 hh. Retail $80.99...CLEARANCE $40.99!!!  http://www.mordenhomehardware.ca/SuesTackShop/HorseBlankets/data.html

EQUESTAR FLY MASKS:  Extremely durable, the soft nylon micro mesh is plastic coated and helps to block out damaging UV rays.  Soft nylon mesh ears keep annoying insects out of your horse's ears. Eye darts keep the mesh away from their eyes. You can apply insect spray to the micromesh to help discourage bugs, it never touches the horses skin. Grey mesh with black trim. Without ears-horse size. Retail $15.99...CLEARANCE $6.99!!!   http://www.mordenhomehardware.ca/SuesTackShop/HorseBlankets/data.html

***NEW ITEMS***

ZIPPER PATTERN WOOL BLANKET: **Back by popular demand! Zipper pattern blanket is blend of 80% wool and 20% polyester. Sized at 36" x 34". Approximately weight 4 lbs. Available in red, teal, purple, black, and blue. Check for colours available when ordering. Retail $31.99.  http://www.mordenhomehardware.ca/SuesTackShop/SaddlePads/data.html

CANVAS PRINT: 1. Cowboy walking his horse. 2. Herding the cows. Retail $16.99.  http://www.mordenhomehardware.ca/SuesTackShop/Giftware/data.html

JOAN BAKER GLASS ART:  Check out all the new pieces of glass art by Joan Baker. From sun catchers off all sizes and glass vases.  http://www.mordenhomehardware.ca/SuesTackShop/Giftware/data.html

KM-2 SPEED PROFESSIONAL ROTARY MOTOR CLIPPER: The KM-2 2 speed is great for both light and heavy-duty jobs on all types of coats, including horses, dogs, cats, and barnyard animals. Special features include a snap-off air filter for easy cleaning, new sealed switch and protective blade gasket with a 16’ professional grounded power cord. Quick and thorough even on thick hair, thanks to powerful direct drive motor. Includes professional rotary motor clipper with detachable #10 high carbon steel blades, blade guard, cleaning brush, oil, drive tip replacement and instructions. Retail $189.99.  http://www.mordenhomehardware.ca/SuesTackShop/Grooming/data.html

SADDLE STORAGE BAG by WEAVER: Provides western saddles with protection from dirt, dust, scratches and weather during travel and storage. Features a quilted and lined nylon design for maximum performance. Large zippers make it easy to get saddle in and out of this bag. Features a webbing handle and a detachable, adjustable shoulder strap for easy carrying. Navy. Retail 66.99.