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


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Cow Horse SCRCHA closes its 2026 season with year-end championships and a pair of Saddle Shootout winners at the September Classic.


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Working Equitation Team USA makes history at the WAWE World Championships in Spain, with a pair of California riders helping lead the way.


Ask The Vet Is your horses ready for fall? Horsetrader columnist Daniel H. Grove takes a look in preparation.


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ETI Newsletter Fall is here! Check out the Equestrian Trails, Inc. offerings heading into the autumn season! Here’s a schedule.


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PONY UP FOR GAIT! — The horse community came together once again Oct. 3 at Green Acres Ranch in Temecula for the annual Pony Up for GAIT fundraiser, supporting the important work of Green Acres Interactive Therapy and its adaptive riding programs. For more information, visit gaitprogram.org.


Advertise in our Novemebr issue! DEADLINE: Tuesday, Oct. 27


September Classic decides SCRCHA Year-end Champs! Vol. 47 No 12 Oct ber 20 · Octobe 47, No. 12 Otober 2October 202ber 2026 ctober 2 26


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American Arrivarrival


FIND YOUR DREAM RANCH! See our expanding Real Estate ads inside! Real Estate


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Mat French and Navarro represented Team USA at the 2026 WAWE World Championships, Sept. 8-13 in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.


Cover photo: Brooke Louise Creative photo


10 Classifieds & Fototraders®


21 Trainers Directory


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