SouthWest Horse Trader

🐴 Happy 4th of July from SouthWest Horse Trader! 🐶

Enjoy the holiday, but please keep livestock and pets in mind when fireworks start.

Horses, dogs, and other animals can get scared fast when the noise begins.

A little planning helps:

➤ Check fences and gates
➤ Bring sensitive animals in if needed
➤ Make sure pets are secure
➤ Keep identification on dogs
➤ Be mindful of nearby barns and pastures

Celebrate safely, enjoy the holiday, and look out for the animals who depend on us.

https://swhorsetrader.com

The July/August Event Calendars are up and ready to view.

Plan ahead for upcoming horse sales, auctions, horse shows, clinics, competitions, and equine events.

Do you have an upcoming event?

Add it while you're there so more people can find it.

📅 View calendars and submit your event:
https://swhorsetrader.com/submit-horse-event/

On June 30, Texas Animal Health Commission reported an infested zone was established in Uvalde County, Texas, in association with a NWS detection in a calf.

View individual animal cases here: https://bit.ly/USDA-NWSConfirmedCases
See the current infested zones in place here: https://bit.ly/NWS-ZoneMap

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁

Better ads create better inquiries.

When a listing gives buyers the information they need up front, the conversations usually improve.

Clear photos.
Good video.
Honest descriptions.
Training details.
Rider suitability.
Location and price.

The goal is not just to get more messages.

The goal is to get the right messages from buyers who already understand what they are looking at.

Better ads save time for sellers.

Better ads help buyers make better decisions.

https://swhorsetrader.com

SATURDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY JUNE 27 JUNE 27 JUN27

40 years of Nettles Stirrups calls for a celebration 🤠✨

Join us June 27th from 10 AM – 6 PM at Nettles Stirrups in Madisonville, TX as we celebrate 40 years of craftsmanship, memories, and the customers who made it all possible.

Make a day trip out of it — come shop, hang out with us, and experience the store in person. We’ll have:
• Door prizes
• Giveaways
• Food & drinks
• Goodie bags
• Storewide deals you’ve NEVER seen before 👀

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁

Buyers don't read minds.

The more questions a buyer has to ask, the more likely they are to move on to the next listing.

Help buyers understand your horse before they ever pick up the phone.

Include the details that matter:

✔ Experience level
✔ Training and accomplishments
✔ Temperament
✔ Height and age
✔ What the horse enjoys doing
✔ Who the horse is best suited for

Clear information creates better conversations, more qualified inquiries, and a better chance of finding the right match.

🐴 List your horse today:
https://swhorsetrader.com

SouthWest Horse Trader
Where serious buyers and sellers connect.

2026 Arc Gunnabeabigstar Reining Filly in Texas
Listed at www.swhorsetrader.com

This doll is a filly by Arc Gunnabeabigstar! Her mother is a daughter of Sparkling Major lte 118k. She’s a big shapley filly and is super sweet! She is a NRHA Sire & Dam foal.

Jessicah Keller /
[email protected]
(270) 350-2746

AWhen it comes to New World screwworms, we all know animal surveillance is a big deal…but what exactly are you looking for? Keep your eyes on the prize and report any of the following suspicions to the or Texas Animal Health Commission or your private veterinarian.

Stay updated and informed here: https://bit.ly/TAHC-NWS

VIDEO BUILDS CONFIDENCE.

Photos capture a moment.

Video tells the story.

Before a buyer drives across the state or picks up the phone, they want to see how a horse actually moves and behaves.

A simple, honest video can answer questions before they're ever asked.

When creating your listing, try to include:

✔ Walk
✔ Trot
✔ Lope
✔ Stop
✔ Turn
✔ Load
✔ Stand quietly

It doesn't need to be professionally produced.

It just needs to accurately represent the horse.

Good videos don't just sell horses.

They sell confidence.

🐴 List your horse today:
swhorsetrader.com

SouthWest Horse Trader
Where serious buyers and sellers connect.

On June 13, an infested zone was established in Sutton County, Texas in association with a NWS detection in a sheep. The infested zone expands into portions of Sutton, Kimble, and Schleicher Counties.

The Texas Animal Health Commission encourages you to visit www.screwworm.gov for individual animal cases and information. We will continue to report the establishment of new zones, but will transition to a bi-weekly situation report to share operational updates.

Stay updated on zones and movement requirements in your area here: https://bit.ly/NWS-ZoneMap