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85Penelope Barker: First American Woman Political Activist
Tea was a symbol of prosperity for colonial Americans, but for colonists like Penelope Barker the British went to far with the Tea Act of 1773. Inspired by the Boston Tea Party, Barker organized a protest...
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81Whitetail Deer
I live in a rural county in North Carolina. My home office window overlooks hardwood forest and pasture land. Deer cross through my yard daily. Lately there has been one lone deer, a young buck just getting...
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76Gifts for the Redneck on Your List
When I decided to write an article to give folks some gift ideas for their redneck friends or family members I went to my daughter, Deborah for help. She is a bit of an expert on redneck culture. She came...
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76Horse Pulling
I arrived at Hunt Horse Complex on the North Carolina State Fair Grounds early. I walked around the barn area looking for my friend who had insisted I bring my camera to the Annual Southern National Draft...
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80Clydesdale Draft Horse
Probably the most recognized of draft horse breeds in American, thanks to beer and football, is the Clydesdale. Staring in some of the Super Bowl's most memorial commercials, the Clydesdale hitch is well...
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81How Big is a Draft Horse?
While most people think of big when they think of draft horses, it is more a matter of what the horse does than its size. That being said, the majority of draft horses are large in size, as the work they do...
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77Signs and Stages of Pregnancy in the Mare
Spring is here and the long wait is coming to an end. Your mare’s due date is approaching. Normal gestation for a mare is 335-360 days, so you have about ten days leeway on your foaling date even if you...
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74Ride Your Horse in a Parade
Everyone loves the horses in the parade, and it can be fun to ride in one, too. If you are going to parade around on your horse you should show pride in your horse and respect for the parade and its...
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76Pegasus, The Winged Horse
His home was among the clouds, where he soared with snow-white wings unfurled. Pegasus, the winged horse, was the symbol of good triumphing over evil. Horse lovers understand how this creature found its way...
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70What is a Miniature Horse?
What in the world is a miniature horse? Where did they come from and aren’t they really just little ponies? Well, the truth is tiny horses were here long before horses big enough to ride made the scene....
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