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Equestrians, History
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December 9, 2023

The Equestrian Life of Jackie Kennedy Onassis

Jackie Kennedy is most famously known as being the stylish First Lady to John F. Kennedy. She became an international icon, and her work as a cultural ambassador made her very popular around the world.  But inside that public persona was a[...]

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Equestrian Lifestyle, Equestrian Style, History, Riding Style
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December 6, 2023

What You Should Know About Riding Helmets

Today's riding helmets are sleek and lightweight, marvels of modern technology. If you're going riding today, most places require you to wear a helmet, but really, It's just a smart choice to make, anyway. Modern riding helmets have saved many[...]

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Travel, USA
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November 20, 2023

Want to See Wild Horses in the Eastern United States? These Places are the Best

Although the mustangs of the west are well known, it might surprise you to know that there's quite a few wild horse herds on the eastern side of the United States as well... and you can see them in person relatively easily. If you're planning t[...]

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Horse Care
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November 10, 2023

Chestnut Horse vs. Sorrel Horse: the Nuances of Red

Never have I ever seen such a heated debate as one I saw on Facebook recently. A horse was shown jumping cross country and her owner states that she gets messaged chastising her for calling the mare a chestnut. She is, in fact a sorrel, she w[...]

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Equestrian Style, Riding Style
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November 8, 2023

Stay Warm Riding This Winter

Winter is beautiful. That's why there's so many songs about winter wonderlands and snow falling. But, is it best enjoyed from inside? Some equestrians just flat out stop riding during the winter, especially if they don't have an indoor arena. I[...]

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Travel, USA
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November 6, 2023

The Top Horse Museums in the US That Every Equestrian Needs to Visit

Traveling, but have horses on your mind? Of course you are, horse people can never shut off the horse part of your brain. Make the most of your vacation time, and spend some time celebrating more horses. Horses have played a vital role in Ameri[...]

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Equestrian Lifestyle
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November 2, 2023

The Gift Guide for Equestrians

The holidays are approaching! Now is the time to figure out your gifts, before you're rushing all over the place in December. Or, if you're reading this in December, you definitely need to figure this out right now!  Equestrians can be har[...]

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History, Movies
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November 1, 2023

Bamboo Harvester, The Story of the Horse that Portrayed Mr Ed

A horse is a horse, of course, of course And no one can talk to a horse, of course That is, of course, unless the horse is the famous Mr. Ed! We all know the theme song, even if some of use weren't even alive when the show aired. For those[...]

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Culture, Equestrian Lifestyle
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October 27, 2023

Why You Should Buy a Thoroughbred

So, it's time to buy a horse. That's so exciting! No doubt you have dreamed of this time for ages, and now that it's finally happening, you are overwhelmed with possibilities. Maybe you've even posted a "Wanted" ad on Facebook, I've seen quit[...]

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Culture, Equestrian Lifestyle, History
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October 24, 2023

The Legends of the Horseshoe

Horseshoes exist to protect horse hooves. But along the way, someone must have told themselves, "I'm pretty lucky I have these horseshoes," because over time, horseshoes became associated with luck.  Although really,  it was quite lucky, as i[...]

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