We are galloping into Fall at a fast clip! The weather can’t decide what season it is, but the horses are putting on their winter coats as the days grow shorter, so we know it is coming. And when Fall is here so are … the Holidays!
Mark your calendars for October 26, when Rainbow will get into the Halloween spirit with our annual Pet Costume Contest! Special deals and a lot of fun, including this year you can Stuff A Kong for donation to our local animal shelters. Bring your pet in costume to save on that day’s purchase. Just kicking off the spooky season with Rainbow Ag!
With this hot weather, there’s still plenty of flies out there – check out this month’s Subscriber Coupon for Rescue Fly Bags. Buy one, get one free! Fly traps are an environmentally friendly way to rid your barn, paddocks or yard from pesky flies.
Fall is also the time that we deworm our horses after the first frosts, to rid them of any Bot or other worm infestations they might have picked up. Not all deworming products target bots, one of the most destructive types of parasites. Quest Plus is a truly broad-spectrum deworming gel, and you can save $4.00 with this extra Subscriber Coupon! Protect your horses from the intestinal damage caused by Bot larvae with Quest Plus Gel.
Looking for supplements and treats that are both healthy and tasty for your ponies? New at Rainbow, Horse Guard treats, supplements and weight gain products. Horse Guard is a family company focused on manufacturing the best horse supplements. Since 1978, founder, Del Johnson, has built Horse Guard on a foundation of nutritional science and the love of happy, healthy horses. Daughters, Ty Newman and Dr. Kelsey Nonella are continuing the family tradition of producing the best horse supplements. They strive to spread knowledge about great nutrition to all horse owners, ultimately helping to achieve happy, healthy horses. Take a look at these made-in-the-USA products at Rainbow, today.
Fall always brings plenty of chores for property owners. Cleaning out gutters, blowing away leaves, cutting firewood … all made easier with quality Stihl Outdoor Power Equipment! Rainbow is your North Coast go-to for the largest selection of Outdoor Power, including Stihl, Husqvarna, Millwaukee, Honda, BCS and more. Have questions or not sure what you need for the jobs on your to-do list? Just ask one of Rainbow’s trained OPE staff. Come it to see all the newest technology including battery-powered and gas chainsaws, blowers, trimmers and more.
Events
There are some interesting and different events this Fall. If you want to learn more about Ranch Versatility from one of the best, check out the Ranch Versatility Clinic with Ann Dennis, to be held at the Willits Horsemen’s Arena in Willits, on Saturday, October 19. Ann is a professional horseman, WRHA judge, and a professional course designer for Trail and Ranch Trail. With more than 30-years of experience, Ann teaches individual clients and puts on clinics throughout the USA and Germany for AQHA/APHA Ranch Trail and AQHA/APHA Trail. Ann Dennis was a presenter at Western States Horse Expo in 2024, and will be sharing her expertise with us during this clinic. For more information and entries, contact Pam at 707 489 2736. View flier here.
Another event in support of a good cause, the Northern California Mustang Showcase on Saturday, November 16 at Lyttle Cow Palace at the Santa Rosa Fairgrounds will include an Open Show, Vendors and special awards, all to benefit Wild Heart Restart Ranch in Cotati, CA. Wild Heart Restart Ranch bills itself as a place for Off the Track Thoroughbreds (OTTB), BLM Mustangs, and any soul who needs a restart in life. They even help dogs, such as the 7 puppies found in a box in the rain in Ukiah last December. For more information about Wild Heart Restart Ranch check out their website and to learn more about the Northern California Mustang Showcase (which also has special awards for OTTBs) go here: https://www.wildheartrestartranch.org/events
Don’t forget the Willits Frontier Days Mary Burgess Memorial Ranch Rodeo, on Saturday October 13! This sanctioned Western State Ranch Rodeo Association Rodeo will feature Bulls, Ranch Broncs, Branding and Breakaway Roping, along with fun for everyone including a BBQ, Silent Auction, Kid’s Crafts, and Cornhole! Go as a spectator or Enter Here to participate!
Does your horse have chickens? If chickens are part of your “herd” you won’t want to miss the Ukiah Rainbow store’s Fall Poultry Fun Days! Sat Nov 2 from 11-1 at Rainbow in Ukiah. Poultry costume contest, chicken pumpkin carving, chicken Bingo, and lots of family fun!
Trivia! Enter to win a $15 Rainbow Gift Coupon. All correct answers are entered in a random drawing.
The September question was, what is something that you can learn at the Lake County Horse Council’s Horse Faire? Our winner is Barbara Burica with the correct answer that you could learn to drive a pony (which is a lot of fun, by the way.)
The October question is, where could you learn about Ranch Versatility this October?