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The Mental Aspect of Our Equestrian Sport
Many times others have questioned me, saying I don’t strike them as a timid person. In fact, I appear quite the opposite and for the most part there is truth to that. For…
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Heart Horse: The True Story of a Thoroughbred and a Timid Rider
Confession: I feel things very intensely, very deeply but often I hide it behind a smile. Most people won’t know when my heart is breaking, or completely full. That is, unless I openly…
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Equestrienne: Danielle Shugard, Physical Therapist for Equestrians
What is your experience with horses? I started riding when I was eight and spent most of my teenage years riding in the hunter jumper world and volunteering at a therapeutic riding center.…
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Ride The Horse You Have, Not The Horse You Want
I see the sales listings all the time that mention an all round horse that can go any direction. Physically that may be true, but often in work I come across a horse…
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Equestrienne: Chris Cassenti
What is your experience with horses? I was born with a love of horses. I had horses as a kid and grew into a successful & highly respected business established in 1978 to present…
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How To Stay Motivated During the Winter
If you are over winter, like me, then here are some tips to stay motivated to ride and work with your horse! Many equestrians focus on the care of horses during cold and…
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Improving Communication With Your Horse
We have to stop thinking of training horses in human terms. They have herd behavior. We don’t speak the same language. We can try but we will never be as good as they…
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Riding is the Best Exercise
Riding is my chosen form of exercise. I’m limited on time. You know the story: work and family and chores tend to always take precedence. It’s a common theme among equestrians. After all,…
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Choose Your Adventure: Pony Style.
How do you decide a young horse’s discipline? Conformation? Intelligence or confidence level? Owner’s goals? I bought my pony when he was 11 years old and an established hunter champion. I grew up…
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Wearable Technology to Improve Circulation in Horses
Confession: I don’t completely understand the science behind ceramic technology but I like how effective it is! The fact that SmartPak came out with their own product line is just icing on the…
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The Bookstore for Horse Lovers
Confession: I best love horses and books above all. I Launched a New WebsiteAn unexpected project I took on this summer was creating and launching The Bookstore for Horse Lovers. Several other authors and…
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Top Tips for Keeping Your Horse Cool in the Summer Heat
Summer is tough on our equine friends. Here are my top tips for keeping your horse happy and cool in summer.
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