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Lastly the horse showed how well it can work with the cattle. Local consignor Sabrina Thomas,ofAnderson,showed off her horse Apple Jacks at the trials. Thomas said she has gone to the Red Bluff Gelding Sale for two years nowandloveshowclosesuch a big event is to her home. Thomas prepared her horse for the trials and the sale by making sure it has eaten well and has weight on it, she said. Although that can sometimes be diffi- cult this time of year. "Apple jacks is ready to be shown as a derby horse," Thomas said. "He has the best personality around and is extremely athletic." Inthearenawhenthecon- testsbeginthejudgeslookat the horse's ability to pick up the correct leads from the owners, to stop and turn around, rope and work with the cattle and whether it is a quiet horse, Thomas said. During the 29th An- nual Hackamore and Snaf- fle Bit contest held Friday, the rules were stated in the Gelding Sale Book and con- sist of having the horse and rider box the cow in at the same end of the arena to show the horse's cow sense. Then, riders will circle the cow in both directions. These contests are judged and a score between 60 and 80 is given and broken down into 75 percent on cow work abilities and 25 percent on stance, feet movement and the soundness of the horse. For the best score the con- testant must maintain con- trol over the cow at all times and exhibit natural cow working abilities without ex- cessive reining or spurring. The Gelding Sale was held Friday at the Pauline Davis Pavilion. Results of the sale and contests will be posted when received. Trials FROMPAGE8 HEATHERHOELSCHER—DAILYNEWS Participants in the 2016Red Bluff Bull and Gelding Sale gelding trials a er showing off their horses talents and abilities in the arena of the Pauline Davis Pavilion at the Tehama District Fairground. In the arena when the contests begin the judges look at the horse's ability to pick up the correct leads from the owners, to stop and turn around, rope and work with the cattle and whether it is a quiet horse, Thomas said. Jeep RED BLUFF DODGE~CHRYSLER~JEEP~RAM www.redbluffdodge.com 545 Adobe Rd., Red Bluff • 530-366-3166 BULL&GELDINGSPECIALS on Selected New & Used Trucks Mandy Sproul Accent Properties 520-226-5058 Mandy.Sproul@gmail.com 18260 Wildridge Rd Cottonwood, CA $345,000 "While the outside of this home gives you that country charm, you will not be unpleased with the modern features of the inside! The knotty pine cathedral ceiling, exposed trusses and wood flooring are just a few to list. The property sits on 6.6 acres of horse property in Cottonwood with a 30x40 metal shop/barn for all your outside activities and entertainment. Contact me today!" www.stromerrealty.com Stromer Realty 590 Antelope Blvd. Bldg.A,Suites10&20,RedBluff (530) 527-3100 "Our goal is uncompromised customer service by our professional team" Specializingin Agricultural-Ranches-Homes-Commercial since 1947 Linda McCay Real Estate Office Manager (530) 527-3100 lmccay1@msn.com Tom McCay Realtor Cell (530) 200-2657 lmccay1@msn.com BRE#01307841 Tara Ellis Realtor Cell (530) 366-1885 tara.ellis1@yahoo.com BRE#01956366 Ben Myhre Realtor Cell (530) 519-4902 bmyhre@wildlifewestinc.com BRE#01966230 NorthStateRealty(NSRE) 2515 Park Marina Drive#102 Redding California 96003 (530) 518-8275 (office) jaredchaffin@hotmail.com Jared Chaffin DRE lic. #01460126 530-518-8275 3 bd, 2 ba 1560 sqft. Completely remodeled ranchette backing up to open pasture with detached garage/shop sitting on almost an acre of property. New from top to bottom including, new roof, granite countertops, stainless appliances, new floor coverings, and remodeled bathrooms. With all the work done, this home is move in ready with a huge private back yard for your gardening, R.V.'s, toys, animals, or hobbies. $225,000 Dream ranch property on over 3 acres with two homes, horse arena, stocked pond and 2 barns on two separate parcels!! This beautiful property comes with a custom steel built 90'X150' covered arena with additional 90'X225' sand arena. Next to the arena sits a 84'X34' horse lovers barn with tac room hay loft and 9 stalls along with additional 16'X24' covered panel barn & stall area. If you like bass fishing then bring your pole because there is an amazing huge stocked year around pond with geese, frogs, fish, and fun! Also for sale separately is an adjoining 61 acres that is completely fenced for horses, but also has orchard potential. $265,000 SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2016 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM | NEWS | 9 A