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elcome to the December issue of SouthWest Horse Trader. It’s hard to believe that the holidays are just around the corner. And yes that meansStallion time!


Get your reservations in early for the best rate!! There are a few of the $250 full page color deal left . . . but they are going fast.


The National Cutting Horse and the National Reining


Horse Associations Futurities are in full swing as we go to press. The fields are being narrowed down in the go-rounds as the top horses keep bringing their “A” game and hopefully a slot in the coveted finals. Safe travels home for the holidays. Thank you to our cus-


tomers who believe in SouthWest Horse Trader. Merry Christmas to all and to all a Good Night! w


EDITOR’S PICK


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