HORSES

CYPRESS TRAILS ENDURANCE HORSES. Home of well seasoned DJB horses. Prospects available, as well as training in the hot, muggy, sandy south. KM - the human electrolyte for sale. Check www.horseridingfun.com for sale lists or call 1-800-228-8768.

DE SOI ARABIANS FOR SALE. All are closely related and have over 23,000 AERC miles. (Check out the "De Soi" horses on www.aerc.org horse history pages!) There are yearlings up to 14 years old. Some have successfully done 100 miles; others are just getting started. All raised on a rocky mountain pasture in the Sierras. NV. Phone 775-972-7301 evenings.

FOR SALE: BROODMARES. Bred by Drinkers of the Wind Racing Arabians. Broodmares are by proven endurance and race producing stallions, Sabson, Orzel, Mellon, Figaro and El Camino Samir. Also: trained mares and geldings starting at $1500. www.dwarabians.com, 208-788-3080 or 208-720-8792, ID.

GORGEOUS, IMPECCABLY TRAINED 100 MILE TOP TEN GELDING. Mares and geldings ready for 2007 season also available. 916-652-8937, website: eslerarabians.net. CA.

PUREBRED GREY ARAB GELDING. 6 years old, 15 hands. Sam Tiki son. Lots of bone and substance: 7-3/4 cannon bone, large feet. Guaranteed sound. $1900. MI, 248-628-4470.

RIDE BADLANDS-RAISED ENDURANCE/SPORT HORSES. Strong, dependable, sure-footed! Video available. See www.ccpintabians.com or call Lynn, 701-859-3221, North Dakota.

MISCELLANEOUS

DVD's NOW AVAILABLE in many favorite video instructional titles. Deb Bennett's "Secrets of Conformation," John Lyons' "Round Pen Reasoning" and Darolyn Butler's "Long Distance Training" are just a few. Check out the full list at www.horseridingfun.com or call 1-800-228-8768, TX

EQUINE ENDURANCE CONSULTANT. Need help buying a horse? Michele Roush, DVM. 831-659-1198, CA. E-mail: bcm@gv.net

TAX SERVICE: Specializing in horses. Trilby Pederson & Associates. 408-997-7500, CA.

REAL ESTATE

BLACK PRONG AVAILABLE FOR SALE - Bronson, Florida, USA. Now is your opportunity to own the premier equestrian facility in the U.S., located a short distance from Live Oak and Ocala, Florida. Black Prong is a complete training, events, conference and lodging facility, including 90+ acres surrounded on three sides by the 50,000-acre State Forest featuring 135 miles of roads and trails. Offered at $5.8 M; Terms and financing are available; brokers welcome. Visit www.blackprong.com for details and photos. Contact: Alan Aulson, owner, 508-451-1987.

Building endurance community. Tracts of land for sale in Virginia. Adjacent to Jefferson National Forest. Direct access to some of the most beautiful trails I've ridden. Rural mountain land. Views. Easy access from Interstate 77 and 81. Cabin to rent available for guests. Price per acre starting at $12,000. whiterose@wiredog.com, 276-744-7363.

Close to the Tevis Finish Line! Fantastic country estate! Equestrian lovers' dream w/custom 8-stall barn, 4.6 acres of lush irrigated grounds and pasture, fenced and cross-fenced, arena. Home boasts over 4,996 sq. ft. with 5 bedrooms and 4 baths. Stunning architectural design. Offered at $1,797,500. Contact Robert Floodman - Coldwell Banker, robert.floodman@camoves.com or www.sierraluxuryhomes.com. 916-204-7309.

LOOKING for a perfect horse property? Visit www.equestrianliving.com to find detailed information about equestrian properties nationwide. 1-800-225-7325.

SUPPLEMENTS

A.B.C. PLUS & more at terrific prices! Dealer for Specialized Saddles. Patty Danley, 928-855-1613, e-mail: bluwater@ctaz.com

LOOKING FOR DYNAMITE PRODUCTS? Endurance proven by top riders. Shipped direct to you. E-mail for catalog or information on becoming a product rep. E-mail: 4horn4@cox.net or phone 949-633-8403.

TACK & EQUIPMENT

NATURAL HORSE HALTERS. Hand-tied rope halter promotes responsiveness & suppleness. No hardware! Black & colors. Leads, reins, misc. Pat Fredrickson, www.halterlady.com, pat@halterlady.com, 530-527-9269, orders 866-203-4461, CA.

NEW! TRUMBULL MOUNTAIN EQUINOX TWO (now with more cushioning in the seat!) Great for wide-backed horses! Mono flap. Serge panels. Wide gullet. Generous tree. Flat panels. Buffalo and Shrump leather. Endorsed by CONNIE WALKER, Pan Am Individual & Team Gold Medalist 1999. 16 lbs. Black or Brown. 16.5-19" seat. W, XW or to template. Demo available. $2595. Matching Skito pad $122. Trumbull Mountain Tack Shop, toll-free 800-442-9672, www.trumbullmtn.com, e-mail: Nancy@trumbullmtn.com.

TREELESS SADDLES PROVEN ON 100s AND MULTIDAYS! www.treelesssaddle.com or 530-823-7321. Horse chiropractors recommend them. I weigh 215 w/tack! CA.

TUEND TREELESS ENDURANCE SADDLE. 15" Western style. Rare Italian handmade saddle. Quality leather, with pad. Excellent condition. Pictures and information at bornfreesue@yahoo.com. Paid $2600, asking $1500. FL.

TRAINING

ESLER ARABIANS has openings this spring for endurance horse training. We specialize in starting youngsters properly and thoroughly with the goal of easy manageability and longevity. Esler Arabians turns out relaxed, collected, light-mouthed and light-sided horses that move in frame and are a pleasure to ride. We will either start your young horse or fine-tune or retrain your "not-so-behaved" campaigner. Esler Arabians has finished ALL young horses started on first 50s through the years including taking some on to finishing 2-day 100s, 3-day 150s and 5-day 250s. We are located in Granite Bay, CA, with direct access to Tevis and Folsom Lake trails with a covered arena for winter work. Visit our website at eslerarabians.net for training articles and call 916-652-8937 to reserve your spot!

NORTH TEXAS. Training, conditioning, coaching, boarding, sales and trips. M Dash Ranch. www.mdashranch.com. 817-270-2874.

SECRET SCIENCE OF ARABIAN HORSE TRAINING. You can Train your horse to obey you. Secrets from the Arabian deserts that have been proven for thousands of years to work are now available to the world. Fore free report & training tips go to: www.4ASUPERHORSE.com.

Training and conditioning for you and your horse: Winter rains, cold and snow slowing down you and your horses' endurance conditioning program? Horses standing in mud? You standing in the rain? We can help at Ribley's Whispering Sands Ranch, located in southeast California near the Sierra mountains with dry desert conditions. Unlimited miles of trails available with excellent footing. Good riding conditions throughout the winter. Send your horse to us for training/conditioning or come yourself to ride with us and learn how to become a successful endurance rider. Private bunkhouse available. Experienced endurance rider and horse trainer (25,000 AERC miles and multiple AERC national and regional championships) to condition/train you and/or your horse. On-site veterinarian available to monitor horses in training. Have your horse fit, healthy and ready to hit the trails soon! Call Robert Ribley for weekly/monthly rates. 530-268-1378 or 760-670-7677. mribley@msn.com.

WILL YOUR HORSE BE READY for the 2007 spring rides? Esler Arabians will make your next season the best ever. We can either start your young horse right, and take him through his first 50-mile ride, or fine-tune your "not-so-behaved" campaigner. I specialize in retraining out-of-control, half-crazy, scary-to-ride mounts and returning you easily-controlled, light-mouthed, comfortable, relaxed and maneuverable horses who are a pleasure, not a terror, to ride. All horses trained at Esler Arabians in the last 11 years have finished their first 50-mile rides under our guidance. In 2005 we rode training horses on 15 50-mile rides and finished 15. So far in 2006 we have finished rides at Tevis Cup, Cuyama, American River 50, 2 days at Washoe, Wild West II, all 5 days at Shellbourne Station on the same horse, Swanton 75, Cold Springs 100 & 75. We are located in Granite Bay, California, with direct access to Tevis and Folsom Lake trails, with a covered arena for winter and finish work. Visit our website at eslerarabians.net for training articles and call 916-652-8937 to reserve your spot.