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History
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September 21, 2023

Catherine the Great, Horse Girl

Catherine the Great, famous for her "love" of horses. Of course, she's famous for lots of other things as well, but it's mainly the horse thing that people are interested in. It's deliciously scandalous, of course people are interested in it.  There's been renewed interest in Catherine, primarily due to the show The Great, which is[...]

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Horse Tack
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September 20, 2023

The Different Styles of English Bridles

Many non-horse people look at a horse and just say "yup, that's a horse, with a "bridal."" There's definitely a lot of confusion in the non-horse world about how a bridle works, as evidenced by the appalling kids toys that show up in my house.  But even in the horse world, there's SO MANY different kinds of bridles. Some bridles are[...]

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Books, Reviews
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September 18, 2023

The Greatest Horse Books of All Time

When I was kid, I didn't have a horse. Sometimes I didn't even have lessons. But I did have books - I had tons of books. I had books on horse care, books on riding and books filled with stories of horses. Some days all I would do is just read my books. Books allow you to escape to another world. You can feel the experience of riding[...]

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Horse Tack, Reviews
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September 16, 2023

Wintec Close Contact – A Review and Story

I was first aware of Wintec saddles when I was a kid. I remember seeing their full page ad in Horse Illustrated - a brightly lit crisp, black Friesian, a happy rider, and that black synthetic saddle. They were so modern. Not at all like the old leather saddles at my lesson barn. Some had been used so much that the leather where the stirr[...]

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History
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September 15, 2023

Cynisca: The Spartan Princess Who Was the First Female to Win an Olympic Medal

In modern days, it's unthinkable that women wouldn't be allowed to compete at the Olympics. But at one point, they weren't, and it was actually punishable by death for them to just attend. Luckily we are long past those days, but it wasn't without women breaking the ranks and paving the way for other women. One of those women was Cynisca[...]

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Equestrian Lifestyle, Horse Care
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September 14, 2023

How Much Does it Cost to Own a Horse?

Horses are a lifelong dream for many. They begged their parents to buy them a horse growing up only to be told, "Horses are too expensive!" Horses are well known to be an expensive hobby. They are expensive to buy and expensive to keep. But unless you already have the horse, what they cost to keep might be a mystery, leaving you wonder,[...]

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old photograph of rider in show class fort riley
Culture, Equestrian Lifestyle, History
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September 12, 2023

The Fort Riley Method of Riding

Hunter classes have come under scrutiny. Shows have changed format over time, and with it, the style of riding. There has been criticism of today's riders, claiming they are laying on the neck, perching, too far forward, trying to hard to look "pretty," and this is what it takes to earn a ribbon.  I saw a post where someone blamed[...]

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horse legs wearing horse boots
Horse Care, Riding
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September 10, 2023

The Different Types of Horse Boots

Horses seem to be made of glass. They are injured easily, sometimes under mysterious circumstances, and sometimes for reasons we can't control. We try our best to keep our horses sound, and use every tool we can to keep them safe. Boots are one of the methods. Using boots is extremely popular, and boots have been in use for a long time t[...]

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woman leaning back on horse
Equestrian Lifestyle
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September 9, 2023

How to Take Good Horse Photos

Your camera roll is probably already filled with photos of your horses. They are definitely the best subject you could be photographing, and I highly encourage this habit.  If you're wondering how to take your photos to the next level, you've come to the right place. There are a few guidelines and tips that can help you get your bes[...]

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F#
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September 8, 2023

Stu’s Modeling Job

Modeling is a tough industry to break into. It's completely subjective on looks, and getting exposure. It can be a matter of networking, knowing the right people, or just being in the right place at the right time. One also needs to have the right personality, or people just won't want to work with them. Well, my man Stu lucked out. He h[...]

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