June is off to a great start, with good weather and lots to do! Our horses are slick and we are ready to saddle up!
Looking for something special to wear to one of the many fun events coming up? Take a peek at the new styles in the Rainbow Clothing and Boot departments from Ariat, Wrangler, Cinch or Carhartt. Don’t forget something for Dad – Father’s Day is June 15. From Outdoor Power Tools, to a new hat, there’s something for every Dad at Rainbow Ag.
Willits Frontier Days is the longest running continuous Rodeo in California! Started in 1926, and taking place over the Independence Day weekend, Frontier Days hosts a variety of events including Bronc and Bull Riding, Beef Barbecue, CCPRA Professional Rodeo, a Country Music Rodeola, Parade, Gymkhana, Junior Rodeo and local Team Roping and Barrel Racing! There’s also a Horse Show (June 22), Lion’s Club Cowboy Breakfast, a Street Dance & Carnival and Truck & Tractor Pulls. How’s that for filling up your Fourth of July Celebration? Check out the Willits Frontier Days website for complete information, entry forms and schedule or learn more at Visit visitWillits.com
As we head into the warmer weather of Summer, many of us are hauling our horses for longer trips and spending more time in the saddle. The combination of heat and stress can cause our horses problems, from dehydration, heat stress or colic. Being aware of the transition to hot weather, and make a few adjustments to ease your horse into the season. Conditioning and nutrition are good places to start, along with providing salt and electrolytes. Horses lose both salt and electrolytes when they sweat, but salt should be provided every day, while electrolytes should be fed as needed – such as after intense work stress or sweating. Learn more about Salt and Electrolytes, see this article from Redmond Equine – Complete Guide to Feeding Electrolytes for Horses or Salt
For a broader view of transitioning your horses into hot summer weather, including tips for getting your horse to drink, you can read or listed to A Vet’s Guide to Feeding & Caring for Horses in Hot Weather, also from Redmond Equine.
Chicks are still available. Increase your flock or get started! Raising chickens is a fast-growing hobby – with real benefits. Fresh eggs, along with natural pest control and, well, entertainment! Come in and talk to one of Rainbow’s experienced Poultry people, to get started with a backyard flock.
Trivia – Changes coming soon! While we are moving to a new website, the trivia game will be on hold. But never fear! It will return just as soon as the construction dust settles.