Sue's Tack Shop Newsletter January 2012 Morden Home Hardware

PARELLI CLINICS: Don Halladay, Canada's Top Parelli Instructor, will be back in Manitoba In June 2012 for a series of Clinics at Horses In Motion's Arena, west of Portage la Prairie.  June 2-4 (3 days) advancing horsemanship clinic - "Specialty Clinic". This clinic will utilize the very successful teaching style called "teaching by tasking". Don is able to take each participant to newer and higher levels of expertise by tasking them with an eye toward "expanding their's and their horse's personal comfort zone" Open to all levels of students. June 6-9 ( 4 days) - Level 3-5. June 10 - Audition Day, cowboy dressage and more. Let Don and Randee help you prepare for your audition, we will tape it. Fee's will be as follows: 2 days - $400. + gst, 3 days - $600.+ gst, 4 days - $800.+ gst. Fee's include: instructor fee's, facility fees, stabling, and camping (hydro extra). Auditors are welcome. Please visit www.horsesinmotion.ca and click on Don's link on the left or contact Crystal neu@mymts.net or 204-252-2179.

MANITOBA TRAIL RIDING CLUB: Please join us at the January 3rd General Meeting. We conduct a great deal of business and make many decisions at our January meeting that will affect the upcoming ride season. If you wish your opinion to be heard, please ensure you are there to voice it. Respond to this email to indicate your attendance. A draft agenda will be circulated to attendees. Location: Linda Lawson's Residence - 486 Forbes Road. When: Tuesday, January 3, 6:00 pm. Any questions please contact Kelli Hayhurst, MTRC President, Mobile 204-891-0729.

EQUINE CANADA/MANITOBA HORSE COUNCIL RECREATION GRANT: Apply for this recreation grant of $3,500 funded by MHC and Equine Canada. The grant is designed to aid and enhance the development of non-sport projects, ie. projects that benefit recreational riders or the horse industry as a whole. Who can apply? MHC member clubs that have been members in good standing of MHC for a minimum of 12 months and whose members are MHC members. Committees of MHC whose projects meet the required criteria. Individual MHC members having sufficient support and resources to ensure projects are achieved. What will grants be awarded for? Projects or programs must be for the benefit of Manitoba’s recreational riders or Manitoba’s horse owners as a whole, and all capital projects must be situated on public or publicly contracted lands e.g. municipal, regional or crown lands. Application forms for 2011 are posted at www.manitobahorsecouncil.ca under the Recreation & Trails section. Deadline for submission is January 15, 2012. For further details go to the MHC web site. You can also call 204-925-5718 or email: mhc.admin@sportmanitoba.ca.

2012 MANITOBA LIGHT HORSE ASSOC. EXECUTIVE: President-Sandy Donald donqh@hotmail.com/204-725-3936 cell 204-573-3625. Past President-Ellen Murray emurray@mgiwealth.com. Secretary-Kaydee Graham kates.paints@yahoo.ca, Treasurer-Lee Anne Butler taz2b26@hotmail.com, Youth Ambassadors-Chantel Kennedy and Charlee McLaughlin. Directors at Large-Tara Hoffer, Jodi Anderson, Lisa Moore, Chris Inkster, Merilee Mollard, Roberta McLaughlin, Sara Hoeppner.

HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC: Lyons Legacy Master Trainer - Shawn Seabrook. Canada’s First John & Josh Lyons Certified Trainer is coming to Keen Ridge Equine Centre April 20 to 22. Keen Ridge Equine Centre has a covered indoor arena, located south of Darlingford, MB. Check out Shawn's website www.shawnseabrook.com. Maximum of 10 Horse/Rider-$400. +gst. Pre booked meals available $15./day. Spectators fee $25./day. Boarding available. Friday evening demonstration at 7 pm. Accepting the "first" 10 registrants with paid deposit to participate in Shawn’s two day clinic. Contact Terry 204-246-2212, keenridge@hotmail.com to receive a registration form.

JOJO PADDOCK BOOT SOCK: JoJo's paddock boot socks are a great fitting socks for paddock boots. The 4" cuff fits perfectly with your paddock boot, eliminating any bulk under your half chap. Feet stay dry, so you stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Wear them once and you'll never want to wear any other sock with your paddock boots! Ladies sizes: small/medium or medium/large. Assorted patterns.
Retail $13.95....SALE $4.99!!!




EPONA TALL BOOT SOCK: Powder smooth, light and cool, silky tothe touch. Super durable, athletic stretch nylon/spandex. Classic garter/cigar band styling. Youth size. Black only.
Retail $14.95...SALE $5.99!!!





IRH AIR-10 HELMET: Stay dry and cool in this sleek new helmet. Vents allow added air flow and Cool On cool fiber technology inner liner evaporates moisture quickly. Outer layer is water-resistant Amara suede that is soft to the touch, easy care and great looking. Clip close harness with adjustable chin strap and a removable fleece chin pad. Black. Size: Long Oval 7 1/4. **ASTM F-1163-04a/SEI Certified.
Retail $199.99...SALE $99.99!!!


HACKMORE COMPLETE WITH HEADSTALL AND REINS: Round braided poly hackmore noseband. Headstall is made from ¾" harness leather with double and stitched brow and adjustable round braided throat latch. Split cowboy brown poly reins are 7' long with leather poppers.
Retail $89.99...SALE $72.99!!!



WINTER BLANKETS: Check out the inventory still available of winter blankets.
Horse Blankets at Sue's Tack Shop


WESTERN SADDLE STORAGE BAG by WEAVER LEATHER: 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...SALE $49.99!!!







ARENA CONE: 18" Plastic cone, safety orange.
Retail $9.99...SALE $6.99!!!

***NEW ITEMS***

ELT TALL SPORT SOCKS: Soft, medium thick riding sock - a knee- length sock especially designed to meet the requirements of the equestrian sport! Shinbone, ankle, heel, and toes are reinforced and padded to add wearing comfort and reduce pinching patches. Addidtional stretch gussets optimize the fit. A broad waistband ensures the snug, creese- free fit. Material: 80% cotton, 15% polyamide, 5% elastic. Ladies small (35-38): Navy/Cream, Olive/Cream, Navy/Turquoise, Grey/Tomato (top picture), Sky Blue/Dark Blue (bottom picture). Ladies medium (39-42): Navy/Cream, Olive/Cream, Navy/Turquoise, Grey/Tomato (top picture), Sky Blue/Dark Blue (bottom picture), Brown/Cream.
Retail $15.99.






101 WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP TIPS: Basics of Western Riding and Showing By Moira C. Harris: Today’s Western riders are accomplished, versatile equestrians with many ways to showcase their skills. Whether trying it for the first time at a guest ranch, exploring a new trail with friends, or stepping through the in-gate at a horse show, Western riders love the fact that it’s accessible and enjoyable for beginners, yet challenging enough for accomplished pros. To make your Western riding experience even more gratifying, 101 Western Pleasure and Horsemanship Tips offers the advice you’ll need to have a harmonious relationship with your horse. Tips include tack and equipment, basic rider position, essential riding skills, advanced maneuvers, and indispensable horsemanship information. And for those riders who have an eye on the prize, there’s important Western pleasure show information that no savvy competitive rider should be without. Paperback, 192 pages. Retail $12.95.


LEXOL LEATHER CARE KIT: Includes one 236 ml Lexol Leather Cleaner and one 236 ml Lexol Leather Conditioner plus pack of applicator sponges. Keep leather looking its best.
Retaill $14.95.



EQUESTAR ROM SADDLE PADS: Fashionable details and trendy colour combinations, make the ROM saddle pads stand out from the crowd! Complete with double contrasting piping and binding, girth loops, velcro billet straps and wither cut backline. Highly compressed foam filling makes an ideal sweat absorbing and climate control layer for the horse’s comfort. Outer Material: 65% polyester, 35% cotton. Inner Lining: 300g highly compressed polyfill. 24" wide x 18 1/2" long. Colours: Black w/Baby Blue binding, Grey w/Pink binding, Blue w/Navy binding. Retail $37.99.

***CLASSIFIED ADS***

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

HORSES FOR SALE: 1. 3 yr old sorrel Quarter Horse mare, two eyed Jack breeding. Excellent temperament. Quiet enough to go down the road by herself. $500. 2. 2003 sorrel Quarter Horse mare. Kids Second Clue breeding. $500. Nice big girl. Has had one foal (2011). Both mares are outside 24/7/herd but do come in the barn now and again. Both have great pedigrees but lameness issues which is not hereditary. UTD on everything, regular farrier work and dental. Well mannered and easy to get along, had lots of groundwork, tie, trailer load etc and could be lightly ridden. Photo's available. Contact Crystal neu@mymts.net, 204-252-2179.

HORSE FOR SALE: "Add Alittle Scotch" aka Simon. 2011 APHA SPB buckskin colt, one white ankle and a snip. Sired by Vanilla Scotch Bar and out of a daughter of Element of Securitee. Very quiet and halter broke. Good project for youth or good trail horse when he grows up. NAERIC advantage. $400. OBO. Shelley shelmin@mymts.net, 204-749-2316. Rathwell, MB.

HORSES FOR SALE: 1. "Ayra's Accolade" (Brodee) born June 2009, is quite a character. Very sharp looking dark bay gelding standing 15.2 hh as of spring 2011. Markings: offset star, spot on lower lip, front left half sock, hind left half sock and hind right pastern. Registered Canadian Warmblood, should mature 16-16.2 hh, great conformation, lovely movement, lots of flash and shows great potential as a jumper, hunter or dressage mount. Taken to anything new very well; will be easy to train and very brave in show ring.  Dam is Eara (TB x Eastern Ruler) x Autocrat. UTD on deworming and all shots, negative coggins test available.  $7,500. OTO.  2. "Absolutely Irresistible" (Jonah) born May 2009.  Dark bay gelding with a star, offset strip and snip and 2 hind socks, standing 16.3 hh as of spring 2011. Registered Canadian Warmblood, mare Simplee Irresistible (TB x QH) and sired by Autocrat.  Nicely put together horse, lovely personality, easy to handle, has accepted anything new thus far with enthusiasm and grace, will be easy to train and show.  Moves very well and shows great potential as a hunter, jumper or dressage mount; diverse prospect.  UTD on deworming and all shots, negative coggins test available. Serious inquires and to approved home only.  $9,500. OTO.  3. "Unexpected Pleasure" (Kassidee). Dark bay mare, 15.2 hh with big stride and elegant movement. Very forward moving with a heart of gold, used for many years in pony club (to A level) excelled as a jumper. Used her to teach lessons to a moderately experienced rider. She needs someone who is confident with a steady seat and soft hands.  Kassidee has 2 vices, she cribs when eating (we have a miracle collar for her that works) and she doesn't tie unless in a trailer. She is such fantastic horse we have always been able to overlook her vices. Not been ridden regularly for a few years but whenever she is used she knows her job, an easy keeper, sound, up to date on vaccinations, deworming and farrier work. Complete with a variety of equipment (blankets, bridles, bits, boots, etc) as we have nothing else that fits her equipment. Looking for a long term home for this mare where she will be well loved and cared for; has lots of years left, needs a job with a new best friend. $2,500. OTO. We will consider leasing (at no charge) this mare to the right home and situation. Transportation can be arranged for any of these three horses. Suzanne 204-537-2505, shadyhavenfarms@inethome.ca. Located at Belmont, MB (60 miles southeast of Brandon).


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