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In Gate Horsetrader sales staff keeps readers informed on what’s trending with our advertisers.


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Year In Review Faster than a speeding bullet, the year is almost over! Here’s a look back at 2025 Horse Headliners.


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Ask The Vet Horses are extremely good at dealing with a drop in temperature; it’s humans who can lead to colder horses, says Horsetrader columnist Daniel H. Grove, DVM.


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Community No land, no horse. The importance of keeping horses a part of the American experience for the next generation, courtesy of ELCR.org.


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Advertise in our January issue! DEADLINE: Tuesday, Dec. 23


ETI Newsletter Cooler weather, great times approach as the holidays near and Equestrian Trails, Inc. announces its calendar.


30 Vol. 47, No. 2 • December 2025 2025HORSE HEADLINERS On the Cover:


Since 1979, California Horsetrader has never sold its cover – it belongs to our readers. Here are our most recent 12 covers.


Classifieds & Fototraders® 10 HAPPY HOLIDAYS Shows & Events 33


12 Classifieds & Fototraders®


23 Trainers Directory


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