DRESSAGE CLINIC SERIES with JOAN JOHNSTON: Sponsored by StoneHill Farm. April 16/17, May 14/15, June 4/5, August 20/21, September 24/25, October 15/16. Check out Joan on her website www.karsridingschool.com. Joan has been coming to Brandon for 6 years now and for those who work with her, we see continuous improvement to our horses and our riding. A competitive rider herself, Joan trained KRS Wessel to GRAND PRIX receiving the Dressage Canada Gold medal at each level, they are the only horse and rider combination in Canada to have achieved that goal! Joan has now started with a new youngsters called Fancy That, and she is showing fabulous promise! The clinics fill quickly, for those who want to assure themselves a place in the clinic, please forward a post-dated cheque to me for each of the clinics that you would like to attend. In that fashion, you will be assured a spot. If within the l ast 10 days before the clinic your horse is suddenly unable to be used, I will make every attempt to fill your spot and often can from a waiting list, however, if I cannot find a replacement, I will have to cash your cheque as the clinics cost is calculated on a break even method. Semi private one hour lesson - $ 95.00. Private 45 minute lesson - $ 145.00. Lessons will be at StoneHill Farm although often there is a second location as required. Lori Versavel, StoneHill Farm, Box 20019, Brandon, MB, R7A 6Y8. For more information email stonehillfarmmb@hotmail.com, keep up on our activities on our Facebook page or call 204-727-2922.

HORSE FOR SPORT SALES: Are you looking to buy a horse or sell? Horse for Sport Sales is putting together a booklet to showcase horses for sale by breeders and trainers in Canada. These horses are bred to excel in hunter/jumper/dressage/eventing. Booklets will be handed out to riders and trainers throughout the show season. Starting with the Winter Fair. To request a booklet or to advertise( for only $75) contact Chelsea Hacault brr@inethome.ca or visit www.horseforsportsales.com.

DRESSAGE DEVELOPMENT CAMP: Dressage Winnipeg is very pleased to announce that the third annual Dressage Development Camp will be held July 4 - 7th at Pine Ridge Equine Park in Oakbank, MB. We are excited to announce that Dressage Winnipeg memberships will be waived for this event. We will be bringing back three clinicians by popular demand - John McPherson, Roz Moskovits and Joanna Crilly. These Medium rated judges will not only guide those new to dressage as they test the waters, but will immerse our more advanced riders in top level coaching. Riders will now ride in two shorter semi-private lessons per day for more one-on-one time with clinicians and peer auditing. Mini clinics will begin after supper, including a Painted Horse and Demystifying Lateral Work demo! We are offering a Welcome Lunch and BBQ on July 4th to let everyone get to know each other. There are a variety of discounts and participation levels available to make Camp afford able for everyone. We've listened to your feedback and have been working hard to make sure you get the best experience possible. For registration package visit www.dressagewinnipeg.com or for more information email Megan megan@dressagewinnipeg.com

DRESSAGE- EDUCATE YOUR EYE CLINIC: Have you ever wanted to know why you got a '5' on one circle and an '8' on the next one? Ever wanted to gain insight into what the judge is looking for and why? Then this series is for you! Bring a lawn chair and join us as Kathy Sevier Wiens;the only FEI Judge to ever come out of Manitoba, uses real-time examples of correct and incorrect technique to help us gain a deeper understanding of how we can improve our riding and our scores! March 18, 6:30 - 9:00 PM at Blue Bear Farms, Oakbluff, MB. March 25, 6:30-9:30 PM at Bob & Liane Parker's, Oakbank. $20.00 at the door. RSVP via email by Friday, March 11 to Sandra_h@dressagewinnipeg.com, 204-444-4424.

IS DRESSAGE FOR YOU presented by WESTMAN DRESSAGE: March 19, 2 - 5 pm at Riverbank Discovery Center, 1-545 Conservation Dr., Brandon, MB. $5 at the door. Snacks and drinks provided. You are cordially invited to come share an afternoon of learning about the sport of dressage, meeting new people, visiting with old friends and watching some really good videos of dressage in action. Who is Dressage For? Eventers, hunters, jumpers, endurance, trail and western...every horse and rider can benefit from dressage work. Breed and size is not important and dressage is for all ages. If you would like more information call Jane at 204-727-4371 or visit our web site www.westmandressage.com.

H3 EVENT: Just a quick reminder to make sure you get your weekend passes at the early bird rate of $35 per person before March 11, after which tickets will be $45. Ten and under are free! Day passes will be available at $20. each. Please contact Ticketmaster at 204-726-3555. **Make sure all your applications for our equine youth group rate of $25 per youth are in by March 18. Keep watching our website at www.keystonecentre.com go to the far right tab (HORSE 3) for the schedule we are hoping to have it posted in the next few weeks.

FOR THE GOOD OF THE HORSE THE NATURAL WAY:1 Day- Introductory Clinic May 21, $125.00 (lunch included). Connection and Communication effectively. Gaining Respect & Reclaiming Personal Space. How Horses Think. Improving your Balanced Seat. Incorporation Ground work into Riding. Improving your Horse's Performance. 2-Day Horsemanship Clinic June 11. $250.00(supper included). Theory & Groundwork Transfer to Riding. Invisible lead line. Infinity Patterns and much more. Brenda McCann bmccann1@mts.net, 204-834-3998. B & E Acres, Carberry, MB.

WORKING YOUR HORSE'S PERSONALITY CLINIC: What Your Horse Wants You to Know. March 26,10 - 4 at Meadowview Ranch, Anola, MB. The purpose of "Working with Your Horse's Personality" is to Learn What Your Horse Wants You to Know clinic is to help people recognize their horse's personality and learn how to bring out the best in both horse and rider. If you want to be successful and enjoy your time with your horse, you need to get to know him and you need to learn how to work with him. The clinic will provide tools that will help clear any misunderstandings from the human-equine relationship. Lori Cohen & Joyce Rivers from Equine Spirit will walk you through each personality type and will provide tools that will help you identify which type your horse is. Elaine Banfield FEI dressage trainer, rider, coach & dressage judge will address specific training issues unique to each horse personality type and will present the best approach i n training for each of the types. Petra Z. McGowan of EcoLicious Equestrian will introduce the audience to the fundamentals of holistic horse care. Contests, games & more. To RSVP visit https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e3f2r0893132c886&oseq

BOB SOLTIS HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC: April 16/17 at Saskia Reutter's Richland Ranch, close to Grunthal, MB. The focus of the clinic is on the rider's communication skills and the horses responses. At this clinic you will learn the techniques necessary to: Remove resistance. Keep your horse soft and responsive. Successfully show your horse. The goal is to create soft, willing and responsive partnerships with precise maneuvers designed to keep you highly competitive, regardless of your discipline. Bob is an accomplished trainer, horseman and showman, who tailors his program to the needs of each horse / rider team. His approach to coaching and training is simple: Increase confidence in the horse and rider by ensuring they have the tools to remove resistance, thereby improving cadence and responsiveness, regardless of discipline. As a successful judge, Bob will also help you polish your showmanship skills in order to show your horse successfull y to the judge. Learn the tools/aids required to put you in that winners circle. $325./horse & rider team.Spectator $30. 12 slots are available for the 2-day clinic, reserve early! To register dawn@diamondrranch.ca, 204-792-4370.

TUFF MUCK CART: Tuff Stuff Products TH300 Muck Cart. Heavy duty load capacity of 300 lbs. Easy folding; hangs easily in barn, horse trailer, or garage. Retainer lip on front and back of platform to keep container from sliding off. Pneumatic wheels;10" x 4" for smooth rolling on all terrain & surfaces. Suggested air pressure on tires is 30 lbs PSI. Reinforced frame; 1" steel tubing and flat braces add strength. Cushioned handle; easy on the hands. Adjustable handle: about 9" of adjustment for tall or short people. One year limited warranty;all parts covered for manufacturer defects. 26" x 54" (W x H). Retail $76.99.

***MARCH SPECIALS***

TUSCANY BI - STRETCH SHOW JACKET by EQUI COMFORT: Latest European styling. 62% Polyester, 33% Rayon, 5% Spandex. This jacket has a great deal of stretch. The contoured waist, swoop accented pockets, trimmed collar and double vents add to the beauty of this quality coat. The collar and the top of the swooped pockets are a suede like black material. Black with white accent trim on collar. (picture shows dark brown-it is most certainly BLACK). Sizes 8, 10, 18. This jacket fits small so order one size bigger than usual. Retail $199.99..SALE $109.99!

ELT SHORT STYLE RIDING SOCKS: The classic checkered design adds an individual touch to your outfit! Highest wearing comfort. Reinforced, padded sole. Soft cotton mixture for perfect fit and comfort. Short style (approx mid calf). Material: 70% Cotton, 30% Viscose. Ladies: small(35-38) and medium(39-42). Colours: black, light blue, navy, khaki, raspberry and white. Retail $12.99...MARCH SALE $7.99!!!

FLEECE LINED WINTER ROPER GLOVE: Premium deer skin leather roper that is fleece lined for warmth. Velcro at wrist for a secure fit. Golden tan. Size: small, medium, large and xlarge. **I have a pair personally. Impressed how they soften as I wear them. Very nice glove! Retail $31.95...SALE $21.95!!! SAVE $10.00!

SNAFFLE BRIDLE: Dark Havana leather bridle with a ¾" fancy stitched raised browband and caveson. Buckle bit ends. Complete with laced reins. Nickel plated hardware used throughout. Cob or Full. Retail 39.99...MARCH SALE $29.99!!!

BRAHMA WEBB® TIE DOWN STRAP: Designed to accommodate multiple requests from ropers. Constructed from Brahma Webb®, Weaver's exclusive brand of coated webbing that's durable, weather resistant and low maintenance. Features a locking snap on one end, a 225 snap on the other end and conway buckle adjustments. Non-rust solid brass hardware. Brown. 1" x 40". Retail $23.99...MARCH SALE $16.99!!!

SIDE REINS W/DONUT: 3/4" single ply leather reins with a sturdy rubber donut to provide more limited stretch. Leather safety strap is secured across the donut. Easy snap hardware to attach to the bit. Numbered holes, fully adjustable. Sold as a pair. Retail $29.99...MARCH SALE $21.99!!!

COWGIRLS WELCOME: Unique cowgirl wall decor. Featuring 4 cowgirl boots, each one painted different. Retail $24.99...MARCH SALE $18.99!!!

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!!!

OSTER GOLDEN A5: The Golden A5® Two Speed Clipper contains all the features of the single speed. "Normal" speed is for general grooming and precise clipping. "Hi" speed is one-third faster and is designed for fast body clipping. Virtually unbreakable housing under normal working conditions. Detachable blade system for quick, easy blade changes and increased versatility. Now compatible with Oster® Take-Down-Quick^(TM) (T.D.K.) wide blades. Comes complete with #10 Cryotech^(TM) blade, blade oil and grease, cleaning brush, double insulated unit, extra brush and spring, blade guard assembly and 12 ft. insulated cord. Retail $289.99... SALE $259.99!!! SAVE $40.00!

VITA STRESS FARRIERS CHOICE: Vita Stress applies a bonding to strengthen the exterior of the hoof while the new hoof grows. Protein, not Biotin, is the primary constituent of the structural, and protective tissues of the hoof. The role of Biotin is to help break down the protein (amino acids) for faster action. This is why there are mega doses of protein with a few milligrams of Biotin in Vita Stress. The faster the amino acids work, the quicker the hoof heals. CONTAINS: D-Biotin 330,000 mcg/kg, Crude Protein 30%, Vit. A min 220,000 iu/kg, Vit.D min 44,000 iu/kg, Vit. E min 440 iu/kg plus amino acids. 5.4 kg pellet - 60 servings. Retail $49.99...MARCH SALE $42.99!!!

SADDLE RACK: Enameled saddle stand. Simply unfold to set up. No assembly required. Suitable for western or English saddles. Great for folding up to and taking to shows or to have in the tack room or barn for everyday use. Silver. Retail $39.99...MARCH SALE $31.99!!!

KORSTEEL ALBACON GERMAN SILVER FRENCH LINK: Made from high quality materials, this beautiful german silver loose ring french link is slightly curved to sit nicely in your horses mouth. The french link bit is said to be easier on the horse than a Dr. Bristol. The loose ring bits offer more play while the bit is in the mouth. 5" mouth. Retail $46.95...SALE $27.99!!!

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. Ads must be equine related. Email me your ad drafts in plain text suestackshop@mymts.net

HAY & STRAW FOR SALE: 1st cut grass alfalfa mix hay, medium size square bales 3' x 3' x 7'. No rain, we will help load. "I feed it to my own horses, they love it." $48. The straw bales(oats or wheat) are also 3' x 3' x 7' medium size squares. $15. Barbara Beckmann mhsbeck@xplornet.com, 204-243-2419, Manitoba Hanoverian Stable. Poplar Point. MB.

HORSE BOARD: Board available at private facility. 12 Acres, Outdoor Board, with access to barn and small indoor riding arena. $200./ month. Contact Meg Evans for more details meg.evans@rocketmail.com, 204-750-3838. Located between Carman and Elm Creek.