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


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Winters Wisdom More than a clinician and a champion, Richard Winters is as motivated as ever with his horses.


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Ask The Vet Here is a veterinarian’s perspective on the costs and considerations for new horse owners as they embark on their equestrian journey.


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Ranch Horse A clinic day on Saturday and the Second Annual West Coast Ranch Horse Challenge show on Sunday was a great starter for the show season.


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ETI Newsletter The Equestrian Trails, Inc. calendar of events for winter and spring has a plentiful assortment of rides, shows and more.


SHOWS UNDER WAY! Lillian Hill and Tinkering Jersey were the Youth Walk Trot Champions at the Second Annual WCRH Ranch Horse Challenge show Jan. 18 at CRC Ranch in Temecula. More on page 24.


Advertise in our March issue! DEADLINE: Tuesday, February 24


Vol. 47, No. 4 · February 2026


Winters wisdom


One-on-one with Clinician / Champion


Richard Winters page 16


On the Cover:


Richard Winters slides to the NRCHA Limited Open Derby title in 2015 aboard Bugs Boony.


Cover photo: Stephanie Duquete Classifieds & Fototraders®


Ask The Vet: A new horse owner guide / Page 22 Shows & Events


10 Trainers Directory 21 29


10 Classifieds & Fototraders®


21 Trainers Directory


Stephanie Duquette photo


Brooke Louise Creative photo


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