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101 Western Dressage Exercises for Horse and Rider

A Read and Ride Guide for Western Dressage by Jec Aristotle Ballou and Stephanie Boyles The rapidly growing equestrian discipline of western dressage applies the principles of dressage to the training of western pleasure and performance horses. Dressage work demands a horse to be responsive, supple and balanced in movement …

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Four Questions to Ask When Buying a Trail Horse

Key Factors for a Successful Future Partnership A new year is upon us. For or a few of us, 2015 may bring with it a new horse or mule. I’m looking for a new trail and pack mount and I’m sure that some of you reading this are on the …

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Dusty Pens Can Turn to Mud in Winter Months

Q: I recently moved and now that my horses have been in their paddocks a while the dirt has turned to powder. I’ve installed feed bins so they are not eating it and I wet it down daily however it dries out quickly and is extremely dusty. What can I …

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The Unexpected Gift

The Unexpected Gift: Triumph through Trials by Karen Pickering As we approach the end of winter and prepare for spring, I am reminded that there is always something to be thankful for. It has become so apparent what is truly important in life. Things can change in moment, like they …

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A Horse of Another Color: Green ~ Part 2

Part 2: Making a Plan and Defining Green, Sustainable and Innovative by Mark P. Dangelo   “Sustainability” has become so common a word now that it holds varied meanings depending upon the audience.  It is used often with the word “innovation,” another common term used when businesses seek to differentiate …

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A Horse of Another Color: Green ~ Part 1

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Building a Sustainable Equine Facility by Mark P. Dangelo Our family loves our horses and we do everything possible to make them healthy, comfortable and, well, part of the family.  From the feed we choose, to the training they receive, to their stall upkeep and outdoor runs, we create an …

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Over 40 and Horse Crazy – Spring Conditioning

by Laura Schonberg March has me thinking about longer days, better weather and conditioning my horses.  I am thinking about conditioning the mind, soul and body for dry trails and the competition season and this includes horse, rider and gear.  Let’s start with gear. After the wet winter season, all …

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Win a Classic Hollywood Saddle!

Magnificent Cowboy Collectible Supports a Worthy Cause by Article Courtesy of Happy Trails Children’s Foundation Legendary comic book cowboy Red Ryder was a fictional American hero to millions of boys and girls for almost three decades. He was created by noted cowboy artist Fred Harman and his marketing partner, Stephen Slesinger. …

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Riding Fear Free – Barns, Farms and Fears

Barns, Farms and Fears   All barns and farms provide different atmospheres for dealing with fear. Some equine facilities have specialties, such as western or English showing, hunter/jumper or reining and this gives structure to their operations. They are often places with high activity levels and goal-driven riders. This sort …

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Brent Rollins: Extreme Cowboy Racing 101 – Part 3

Part 3: Navigating Common Obstacles by Brent Rollins     In my last article I revealed some tips for greatly improving your cowboy race. In this article I will give advice on how to approach and execute some of the common obstacles you’ll encounter. Also, I will tell you how …

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