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zebra in the foreground and large tree in the background, on the african safari
Culture, Equestrian Lifestyle
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August 24, 2023

Can You Ride a Zebra Like a Horse?

Zebras are horse's fancy striped cousins. They are exotic animals that are native to Africa, and known for their distinctive black and white stripes. (It's said their stripes are meant to confuse flies!) So they are neat, fancy looking animal[...]

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Equestrian Lifestyle, History
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August 21, 2023

The Galloping Horse Photos – How the Motion of the Horse Was Discovered

There was a time when people didn't know how horses moved. They knew they had four legs, and they moved all of those legs somehow, but those legs moved much too fast at the trot and gallop for people to full understand what they were seeing.&nb[...]

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back view of a mounted hunter rider and horse
Equestrian Lifestyle, Horses, Riding
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August 17, 2023

What Makes a Beginner Horse?

The beginner's horse is a gem and a treasure among horse owners. They are beloved by their owners, and sometimes hard to find for sale. They are high in demand, and can command a high price tag.  Why is a beginner's horse so desirable? For[...]

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Equestrian Style, Riding Style
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August 14, 2023

A Guide to English Riding Show Jackets

When I was in fifth grade, we were assigned to give presentations on famous people, from the perspective of the famous person. So we were to stand up in front of the class, and tell the class about ourselves, as if we were that famous person.[...]

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Equestrian Self Care
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August 9, 2023

A Plea for Sunscreen

When we are young and youthful and carefree, it's easy to live in the moment and not think of what is in store for the future. Now, this could apply to many things, your career, your love life, or your entire view of your existence, unable to u[...]

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working equitation horse cantering
Culture, Riding
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August 3, 2023

The Rise of Working Equitation

The skills required come from jumping, barrel racing, dressage, trail riding, and mounted games, to name a few. It's a mash of many different disciplines, allowing riders from different disciplines to play to their strengths. It's Working Equit[...]

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close up of burr plant
Farm Life
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July 27, 2023

Taking Action Against Burrs

The summer time heat is in full swing. It's practically boiling when I go outside. I can feel my skin melting off my body. Every tiny breeze feels like a minor bit of relief before the air stills.  All this is to say, I really don't like b[...]

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riding looking at horse sniffing at boots
Equestrian Style
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July 21, 2023

What Should I Wear to Go Horseback Riding?

The most exciting thing is happening - you're going to go riding! Congratulations! If you're new to riding, hopefully you'll catch the horse bug (it's pretty contagious!). If you're not new to riding... well, maybe you already know what to wear[...]

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Equestrian Lifestyle
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July 20, 2023

Am I Too Old to Start Horseback Riding?

Are you an adult and interested in taking up horseback riding? Are you worried you're too old at this point? Perhaps you have an image in your mind of small children on ponies, trotting around a ring, or maybe some adults riding, but these ad[...]

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Horse Care
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July 15, 2023

Where Can I Board My Horse?

There's a variety of options available to board your horse, and so many different situations where you might choose one over another. Sometimes budget is the most important concern, other times it's location. I've kept my horses at home,[...]

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