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


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Ranch Horse Ranch Horse Celebration is a milestone show for WCRH, marking the first four- judge AQHA show put on by the club.


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Ask The Vet The first year of a foal’s life requires some special care that is a bit different than for the adults.


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


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Marleah Gonzales and Texas Tempest work the drag in Open Ranch Trail at the WCRH Ranch Horse Celebration show.


Cover photo: Brooke Louise Creative


Community: Learn ranch basics at Cuesta College / Page 20 Shows & Events


Classifieds & Fototraders® 10 Trainers Directory 27 32


Community Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo offers a series of classes designed to provide hands-on ranch experience


DOGGONE HELPFUL! — At SCRCHA’s March 13-14 schooling show at Tucalota Creek Ranch, trainer Caitlyn Showalter gets some assistance from Josie, owned by Alan Needles. The SCRCHA 2026 shows start next month. See schedule, Page 7.


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25 Trainers Directory


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