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


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Why Horses are Good for Kids Author Jennifer Forsberg Meyer shares insight into why horses are good for kids, courtesy of ELCR.org.


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Ask The Vet Horsetrader columnist Daniel H. Grove, DVM brushes up on equine dentistry. When should you start it?


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Cow Horse Competition heats up in Temecula with the SCRCHA Jimmy Flores, Sr. Memorial Horse Show at Green Acres Ranch.


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HAVE YOU HERD?: Matthew Clanton and his Chile Rey Lena competed in Friday’s cutting classes at the 2026 SCRCHA Jimmy Flores, Sr. Memorial Horse Show at Green Acres Ranch in Temecula. More on page 24.


Advertise in our July issue! DEADLINE: Tuesday, June 23


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


SCRCHA Jimmy Flores, Sr. Memorial / Page 24 Vol. 47, No. 8 · June 2026


Why Horses are Great for Kids


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On the Cover:


West Coast Ranch Horse champion Charlote Rolfe Cover photo: Cowhand Rockstar


It’s EXPO TIME! June 5-7, 2026


10 Classifieds & Fototraders®


21 Trainers Directory


WCRH photo by Cowhand Rockstar


Danger Dingo photo


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