On The Right Lead November 2026
Hello, Fall! The mornings are crisp, the light has gone golden, and our horses are fluffing up their winter coats. This is one of the best times of year to be around horses: the flies are mostly gone, the trails are cool, and there’s every excuse to linger in the barn with a warm cup of coffee. This November is a busy month at Rainbow, with an evening Educational Event with Purina, holiday shopping events and two subscriber coupons to help you get ready for winter.
From all of us at Rainbow, thank you for being part of our horse community. We’re grateful for you this season and every season.
Happy Thanksgiving from the Rainbow Team.
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Forage First: Meet the New Purina® Forage Line Forage is the foundation of every horse’s diet, and choosing the right forage is one of the most important care decisions you’ll make. But pasture runs short, hay quality varies, and some horses simply need something more specialized. Horses are built to graze for most of the day, and most need to eat at least 1.5% to 2% of their body weight in forage every day to keep their digestive systems healthy. Forage is also your horse’s built-in furnace in the winter, because digesting fiber produces heat. On cold nights, a little extra hay does more to keep a horse warm than extra grain. That’s where Purina’s new line of pelleted forages comes in.
All three products are low in starch and sugar, provide natural vitamin E, and feature EasySoak™ Pellet Technology, so they soften quickly in water into a mash that’s easy to chew. That’s great news for seniors and horses with dental issues.
• Timothy-Teff Pellets are for easy keepers and horses with limited grazing. This low-starch, low-sugar grass blend is ideal for horses sensitive to non-structural carbohydrates.
• Alfalfa Gastric Support Pellets are for horses that need extra stomach support. They combine the benefits of alfalfa with Purina’s Outlast® Technology for added gastric comfort.
• Beet Pulp Plus Pellets are for hard keepers, seniors and horses with low body condition. Highly digestible, fiber-rich beet pulp with added fat calories helps maintain a healthy weight.
Not sure which is right for your horse? Download the free Purina® Forage Guide to find the best fit, then learn more about the full Purina Forage line. All three are available at Rainbow, and our staff is always happy to help.
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Middletown Equine Open House — Tuesday, November 17
Join Rainbow and Purina for an evening of equine education at the Stonehouse Restaurant, 21118 Calistoga Rd, Middletown, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Purina Equine Specialist Abby Jackson will show you how to build a strong nutritional foundation for your horse. It’s a great chance to see the new Purina Forage pellets in person and bring your feeding questions.
• 5:30 pm: No-host dinner and cocktails
• 6:00 pm: Presentations from local vendors
• 6:30 pm: Purina equine presentation
Vendors on site include Ashley Pelton with AP Acuscope & Myopulse, Mazzi McAllister with Northern Oak Cryotherapy, and Sofi Evans with SE Equine Massage & PEMF. There will be giveaways, raffles, coupons and more! Questions? Call Ellen Munk at 707-987-9771 or Jessie Jones at 707-591-3860.
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Subscriber Coupon: 20% Off All Horse Blankets Cold, wet nights are coming. Keep your horse dry and comfortable with 20% off every in-stock horse blanket. Print the coupon or show it on your phone at checkout.
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Mark Your Calendars!
- November 7, Ukiah: Wreaths Across America will be selling at the Ukiah store
- Pink Friday, November 20: Wear pink to any Rainbow store and get a raffle ticket.
- Black Friday 2-Day Sale, November 27 & 28: Our biggest savings of the season, two days only.
- Rainbow’s Annual Holiday Party & Sale, Thursday, December 3 (evening): Holiday cheer, festive treats and special pricing for your gift list.
- Pet Photos with Santa, Saturday, December 5, Ukiah store: Bring your furry family members for a photo with Santa. Proceeds benefit SNAP (Spay Neuter Assistance Program.)
Subscriber Coupon: $25 Off a $100 Clothing & Boot Purchase Gear up for fall with Carhartt, Ariat, Wrangler, Justin, Cinch and more. Shop barn jackets, quilted vests, fall denim, and waterproof boots, plus cheerful rain boots for the kids. Spend $100 on clothing or boots and save $25 with this subscriber coupon.
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Trivia
Enter to win a $15 Rainbow Coupon. All correct answers go into a random drawing.
The October OTRL Trivia question was, what is the foundation of good equine nutrition?
Our winner is June Richmond with the correct answer that forage is the foundation of a good equine diet.
The November question is, What technology helps the new Purina Forage pellets soften quickly in water?
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