May News

It only happens once a year … it’s the Annual Spring Fair Sale at Rainbow, where we celebrate OUR Anniversary by saving YOU money! On May 2nd, 3rd and 4th everything in the store is 20% off (except for hay, power equipment and sale priced items). There will be big savings on everything in our equine department, including special deals on all Farnam products. It’s a great time to stock up on all the summer essentials – Fly sprays, SuperMask, Wormers to name a few! We also have a great selection of Mens and Womens shirts, blouses and tees from Wrangler and Carhartt, in cool summer styles. Or how about a Stihl FS55R Trimmer for only $149.99? New items in the Equine Department include EZAll natural cleaning products- EZAll Foamer, Show-n-Go, Mane & Tail Treatment, Total BodyWash and Multipurponse Cleaner ... All non-toxic and biodegradable! New Pony Pops, Refills only $10.99, in Apple, Carrot or Horsea Salt flavors. Save even more than 20% on specially marked items including Durvet Ivermectin - $4.50, Safeguard Wormer - $7.50, Oster Goom Kints in Blue or Pink - $50.00 (regular price $69.99), EZ Traps - Twin Pack - $9.00, Flysect Citronella or Tri-Tec Fly Spray - only $15.00! There will also be surprise Hot Buys in each department – unadvertised specials too hot to mention, including garden and yard items, pet products, and clothing. So make time on this coming Friday, Saturday or Sunday to stop by your local Rainbow store, and load up on all the good stuff for summer.

You’ll want to pick up some stylish new clothes, because there’s plenty of places to wear ‘em in the coming month. Take a look at the Events Page – there’s something planned for everyone. On May 16, 17 and 18, the Mendocino County Cattlemen’s Association will be holding a Colt Starting, Cow Working and Horsemanship Clinic, with clinician Shamus Haws. Held rain or shine at the Ukiah Livestock Center, the morning session will focus on starting your colt, and the afternoon sessions will feature Cow Working. For more information, look at their flier here, (pdf file) or call Katrina at 462-5837.

Another fun event, that also raises funds for a great cause, is the B.Y.O.H. (Bring Your Own Horse) trail ride at the historic Langtry Ranch in Middletown, on May 10th. Sponsored by Wiloth Equine Therapy and Riding Camp, in conjunction with “Lake County Cares” Equine Therapy Group, this 3 hour ride over 21,000 beautiful acres offers amazing scenery and culminates with a barbeque provided by the Middletown High FFA. Thanks to an earlier B.Y.O.H. ride, special education children from all seven Lake County School Districts now have the opportunity to attend the Willoth Equine Therapy and Riding Center for sessions at no charge. The goal of Lake County Cares is to have every Special Education student in Lake County be able to attend therapeutic riding sessions at no charge by the end of 2009! So enjoy a great trail ride, good company and be doing good too – contact Rob & Susie Wiloth at 707 994 5887, or email wiloth@sbcglobal.net for more information.

Some Trivia questions are tougher than others, huh? Last month’s question in On The Right Lead, about which event was NOT one of the United States Equestrian Team’s 7 High Performance Disciplines stumped many of you. The seven disciplines are Dressage, Eventing, Show Jumping, Driving, Endurance, Reining and Vaulting. The USET Foundation’s High Performance programs are designed to train and support our top athletes and horses to compete in major International events such as the Olympics and Pan American Games and also to identify and support future equestrian athletes. The High Performance programs also support Dressage athletes with disabilities to participate in Paralympics and World Championship competition. Learn more about the USET Foundation at their web site.

How about a Hawaiian vacation? Enter to win a 7 day, 6 night vacation in Waikiki, from Stihl – just fill out the entry form on the Rainbow Stihl page … and pack those new sleeveless blouses and tees!

Are you in the market for a new horse? This month we have articles by Raye Lochert and Doris Eraldi, both on the theme of finding the right horse just for you, and don’t forget to take a peek at the Rainbow Trading Post Classified pages. Your next horse may be waiting for you …

And, for all the supplies, feed, medications, and equipment you need to keep your horse and ranch in perfect condition, come on in to Rainbow America’s Country Store – this weekend May 2, 3, &4 is our big Spring Fair Anniversary Sale – 20% off everything you need!

Happy Trails ~