Equine Resource Guide™ of Arizona Comprehensive Resources for the Caring Horse Owner Note from the Publishers We're already busy putting together the 2010 Arizona Guide, and revising our current website to include an improved search function, wide screen viewing and new advertising opportunities.  Watch for the launch of our new Arizona website section later this month!  It's our goal to continually improve the availability of resources and services for the Arizona Horse Community, and to promote horse-related businesses through our quality printed publication, strong web presence and informative Equine E-News.  Until July 1st, we are offering a special early discount of 20% off all advertising rates to help you and your business get ahead.  Don't miss this great opportunity to reserve your space in the upcoming edition at the lowest rate of the year, and we'll even start promoting your business online now!  Be sure to contact Cathleen for ad information before the discount deadline ends!  Thanks and we hope that you enjoy this month's edition of the Equine E-News!  ~ Cathleen & Rachel Prudhomme You can also view this e-newsletter online in your web browser.  Don't forget to submit news items for the July/August Equine E-News!  Use the form for submissions or send us a quick e-mail. Quick Links to June Horse Events Around our State! Don't forget that we have quick links on our website to the Arizona Clubs and Associations along with Event Locations! June 12-14 Arizona Quarter Horse AQHA Scholarship Circuit #2 at the Coconino Fairgrounds in Flagstaff. Western States Horse Expo in Sacramento, CA (see article below). June 13 Glendale Equestrian Box Canyon Trail Ride in Wickenburg. Goldfield Ghost Riders Rim Ride at Potato Lake. Colt Starting Demonstration at Two Bar Training in Nutrioso (see article below). Northern Arizona Cutting Association Show at Prescott Livestock Auction in Chino Valley. Scottsdale Saddle Club English Show at Horse Lovers Park in Phoenix. Special Olympics Arizona Equestrian Show at Horses Help in Phoenix June 15-19 Arizona 4-H JOLT (Journey of Opportunities) at Camp Shadow Pines in Heber. June 19 Eastside Progressive Barrel Racing Association Event at P&M Arena in East Mesa. Photo courtesy of Paula Anderson Photography. More Links for Late June and Early July!  June 19-21 Chelsie Natural Horsemanship Clinic in Flagstaff. June 20 Blue Ribbon Horse Show at Horse Lovers Park in Phoenix. No-Nonsense Horsemanship Clinic at Two Bar Training in Nutrioso (see article below). Paul Dietz Horsemanship Clinic in Desert Hills. June 27 ACTHA sanctioned Competitive Trail Challenge benefiting Arizona Equine Rescue Organization (AERO) in Flagstaff (see article below). Beat the Heat Show at Northern Arizona Riding Stables in Flagstaff. Northern Arizona Equi-Star PAC Approved Show at Freeman Farms in Chino Valley. Scottsdale Saddle Club Gymkhana at Horse Lovers Park in Phoenix. VSAHA Mini Circuit Show at Horse Lovers Park in Phoenix. June 27-28 Arizona Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association No Frills Shoot in Flagstaff. June 29-July 5 World's Oldest Rodeo during Frontier Days Week in Prescott. July 11 Yoga for Equestrians at Two Bar Training in Nutrioso. Photo courtesy of Paula Anderson Photography. Fun Horse Summer Camp Opportunities! June 15-20 Los Cedros Kids & Horses Summer Camp at Loma Vista Farm in Scottsdale. June 16-19 Rancho Decano Summer Camp with Wendy Dean Johnson in Scottsdale. June 17-August 5 Summer Camp Programs with Rhonda Thiel at faith-based Trinity Stables in Cave Creek. June 22-25 Desert Palms Horseback Riding Camp with Michelle McVey in Cave Creek. Lorill Equestrian Center Summer Horse Camp at Cowboy College in Scottsdale. Northern Arizona Riding Stables Horse Day Camp in Flagstaff. June 25th-27th Thiago Sobral Performance Horses at Loma Vista Farm in Scottsdale. June 29-July 2 Desert Palms Horseback Riding Camp with Michelle McVey in Cave Creek. Photo courtesy of Paula Anderson Photography. Escape to the Cool White Mountains! High in the pines of the eastern White Mountains in the small community of Nutrioso, Debbie Fogle of Two Bar Training offers professional services for both horse and rider.  A graduate of Lamar Community college with a degree in Horse Training and Management, Debbie has spent 22 years refining a teaching method based on natural horsemanship principles that is systematic, straight forward and easy to understand.  In addition to training and lessons, the fun summer schedule includes:  Colt Starting Demonstration on June 13th, a No-Nonsense Horsemanship Clinic on June 20th and Yoga for Equestrians on July 11th. See www.TwoBarTraining.com for more information. Check out all that Greenway Saddlery has to offer on their new website! Greenway Saddlery has launched a fabulous new website that includes an online store so that you can save gas and shop in the convenience of your home.  Did you know that they have a very useful "How to Dress the Rider" webpage?  It details traditional looks, current trends and what the judges prefer to see in show apparel for Hunter/Jumper, Dressage and Eventing. Don't forget that Greenway Saddlery is also having a HUGE clearance sale on Show Jackets for both Hunter/Jumper and Dressage.  Prices start at $19.95, so this is a perfect opportunity to update your presentation on a budget!  Their regular store hours are Mon.-Sat., 10-6 with summer hours during June, July and August of Tues.-Sat., 10-6.   Check out www.GreenwaySaddlery.com or visit the store at 9380 E. Bahia Drive, #A103, Scottsdale, AZ  85260.  Phone:  480-502-9776. Mark your Calendars NOW for this Important 2-Day Event in August! Gymkhana and Benefit Show for two Non-Profit Animal Sanctuaries Arizona Saddle Club and Five - M Ranch present a Gymkhana and Benefit Show to support Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary and Hacienda de los Milagros Lifetime Sanctuary on Saturday, August 8th and Sunday, August 9th.  The event will take place at Five - M Ranch at 764 W. Road 1 South in Chino Valley.  Included will be Family Fun, a 50/50 Raffle, Jackpot Barrels & Poles, Catered BBQ Dinner, Silent Auction and Live Music.  For more info call Joe at 602-400-7914, Betty Lou at 623-388-4438 or Pennie at 928-713-7056. Two Used Tractors Just Reduced at A to Z Equipment! John Deere 4610 44 hp eHydro Transmission Just Reduced $2,000 Only $7,995! Call Jeremy at 602-553-4837 for more information. Massey model 1428 LOADER INCLUDED 28 hp 4WD Just Reduced $500 Only $8,995! Arizona Equine Rescue Benefit June 27th! Saddle up your trail horse and come enjoy the fun in cool Flagstaff.  The ride is a Competitive Trail Challenge (CTC), and is the first in a Championship Circuit.  It is a competitive trail ride that is 6-10 miles long with 7 or 8 judged obstacles along the way.  There are no difficult climbs on the CTC course, and will take 2 to 2 1/2 hours to complete. The ride will be staged on private property surrounded by the Coconino National Forest.  Riders are welcome to come for the weekend and there is plenty of room for dry camping.  Contact Star at 480-510-6713 or e-mail her for more information and to sign up.  Check out the websites for ACTHA and AERO for more information about their services. HorseBreakers Unlimited LLC *Select Invitation & Production Sale* Mark your calendars for July 25th at their ranch in Dewey! Offering an outstanding selection of reiners, trail horses, rope horses and recreational horses.  Preview of horses is July 24th at 2pm.  For more information, contact Jon and Marywade Gilbert at www.HorseBreakers.com or call them at 928-632-5728. * Serving discriminating horse buyers since 1987. Be Sure to Stop by the TechMix Booth, #3600 at the Cal Expo! For those of you who will be attending the Western States Horse Expo in Sacramento from June 12th-14th, be sure to stop by and say "Hi" to our Arizona TechMix representatives at their Booth, #3600.  While you are there, you can pick up coupons for two great products, BlueLite and Hydration Pellets.  TechMix is a Family-Owned Business that has been improving horse health for over 36 years through nutrition, methods and research. Visit the Western States Horse Expo website for more information.  To learn more about TechMix, go to www.TechMixInc.com.  © 2009 Equine Resource Guide