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83Riding on the Beach
You have seen the photographs of a beautiful horse galloping down the beach, mane and tail flying in the wind, ridden by a beautiful lady whose long hair is doing the same. The waves splash glistening...
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79If a Snake Bites Your Horse
Gene Glasscock, long distance rider, had reached Texas. He and his two horses, Tennessee Walkers named George and Frank, were making a 20,000 ride to each of the US capitol cities. This particular night...
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69Gaited Horses in the Lesson String
"But, you can't use gaited horses for lessons, they don't trot," a lady admonished me when she learned I have three Tennessee Walking Horses in my lesson string. I thought my students were learning to...
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68How To Trail Ride Safely
Trail riding can be one of the most rewarding ways of enjoying your horse. It can also be full of risks, but following basic safety guidelines can minimize those risks. These guidelines are for the welfare of...
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79What's New in Saddle Pads
There was a time when all you had to know when choosing a saddle pad was if your saddle was English or Western, and then decide on the color. Saddle pads have evolved in recent years as new ideas and materials...
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65Finding and Choosing the Right Horse Trainer
Choosing the right horse trainer or riding instructor for you and your horse is a very personal endeavor. Even a very competent professional may not be right for you. Consider the five P's, profession,...
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79Saddle Sores
The weather is perfect and you have the weekend off. Your stable buddies call and say, "let's go trail riding!" A few tips can go a long way to making the day as pleasant a one for your horse, as it is...
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79Horseback Riding in Inclement Weather
When talking about weather conditions and horseback riding, it's the unexpected that gets our attention. It takes more than tying a rain slicker to the back of your saddle to protect yourself and your...
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67Sally Swift Died April 2, 2009
Centered Riding founder, teacher, and author Sarah "Sally" Swift, of Brattleboro, Vt. died April 2, 2009. She was born in 1913 and began riding when she was only eight years old. Centered Riding by Sally...
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57Miramar
Miramar died Thursday, May 28th. She was 35 years old – foaled in 1974. She was a registered half-Arabian, although the folks I bought her from over twenty years ago said she was really a purebred. She had...
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