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


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Reined Cow Horse Saddle Shootouts sponsored by Roohide Saddlery highlight the 2026 SCRCHA Grant Berg Memorial Show


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Ask The Vet Horsetrader columnist Daniel H. Grove takes a look with us at eye care for our horses.


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ETI Newsletter Equestrian Trails, Inc. has a great line- up of late summer rides and events, so saddle-up! Here’s a schedule.


Vol. 47, No. 10 · August 2026 on


RJ Piano Man and Jesus Roman win SCRCHA Open Spectacular


On the Cover:


Jesus Roman and RJ Piano Man take the SCRCHA Open Spectacular at the Grant Berg Memorial Show.


ASK THE VET: Taking a look at our horses’ eye health / Page 29 Real Estate


Classifieds & Fototraders® 10 26 Shows & Events 32 Cover photo: Danger Dingo


Working Equitation Competitors at the Wine Country Classic “All In” competition turned up the heat in Somis.


STEPPING UP: Ella Asbock guides NicInTheMix (Nic Chex x Ritas Fancy Chic) to the Youth Ranch Riding Championship during the SCRCHA Grant Berg Memorial Show July 3-5. More on pages 16-18.


Advertise in our September issue! DEADLINE: Tuesday, August 25


10 Classifieds & Fototraders®


25 Trainers Directory


Danger Dingo photo


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