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NSHA Program The National Stock Horse Association is set for another great year in Las Vegas for the 10th Annual NSHA Snaffle Bit Futurity.


Cow Horse Performance horses compete at the SCRCHA July Jubilee horse show at Green Acres Ranch.


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Reining A “Show-cation”—and $33,000 in added monies—atract top reiners to the patriotic WCRHA Star Spangled Slide at Brookside Horse Park.


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Hunters-jumpers Hunters came to the USHJA Zone 10 contests at Showpark Summer Festival, and the dominant tune was “Sweet Caroline.”


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Community: L.A. When the L.A. Zoo started planning its expansion near Griffith Park horse trails, it was a good thing equestrian relations had been long-established with City Hall.


Ask The Vet Take measures to help your horses handle heat this summer, says Horsetrader colum- nist Daniel H. Grove, DVM.


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More With Les Foundation Training for the performance horse with Les Vogt


Trainer Tips What’s the right answer to a training situation? “It depends...” says columnist Sheryl Lynde.


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ETI Newsletter Like the weather, trail ride schedules are heating up! Here’s a great resource.


22 Classifieds & Fototraders® 46 $tore $avers 56 Trainers Directory


68 Ranch Property Specialists 70 Real Estate Showcase 72 Shows & Events


Justin Wright and SJR Smooth Rio, last year’s NSHA Futurity Open winners. Cover photo: Stacy Judd


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Where does a carriage go that is full of talented, hard-working horsewomen with a cause? The short answer is “anywhere they want!”, and this group from


Temecula and the Temecula Cowgirl Color Guard Team has its sights on the Rose Bowl Parade, building a stronger community along the way.


Advertise in our September issue! DEADLINE: Thursday, August 22


The In Gate Horsetrader marketing staff keep readers informed on what’s ahead and trending.


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