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


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Horse Expo 2026 The Western States Horse Expo brings the Rancho Murieta Equestrian Center to life with three days of learning, entertainment, shopping — and horses!


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Ask The Vet Horsetrader columnist Daniel H. Grove shares his insight into the problem of summer sores with our horses.


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


Ranch Horse Here are tips from the pros to help step up your ranch riding game as we head into the heat of the show season.


DREAM HORSE: Time was suspended for a young lady watching every move of horse and rider during a performance at the 2026 Western States Horse Expo, held at the Murieta Equestrian Center June 5-7. More photos on pages 16-17.


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Horse Expo 2026 in action Expo 2026 in action! / Page ge 16 Vol. 47, No. 9 · July 2026


Step up your


Ranch Horse game page 20


On the Cover:


Trainer Monica Albair at the 2026 WCRH Summerfest at Green Acres Ranch in Temecula Cover photo: Brooke Louise Creative


Training facility to peaceful escape, find your next dream ranch Inside! Real Estate


Classifieds & Fototraders® 10 26 Shows & Events 32


10 Classifieds & Fototraders®


19 Trainers Directory


Brooke Louise Creative photo


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