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Why Your Horse Needs Equine Sports Massage Immediately
Horses are superb athletes. But sometimes athletes become injured. As a certified equine sports massage therapist my goal is prevent injury and speed healing.
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Helping Pets Fight Cancer with The Brodie Fund
Cancer is something that many pet owners don’t consider, or feel it is too costly to treat. A local non-profit strives to help pets and their owners providing grants for cancer treatment.
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The Dramatic Highs and Lows of Horse Shows
Horse shows are a window into what it means to be an equestrian. A dramatic microcosm of what equestrians experience all heaped into one chaotic and exhilarating day.
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Rebuilding Confidence in the Saddle
Have you ever lost confidence in your horseback riding? Here is how one amateur equestrian turned her anxiety into success.
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What I Learned From Watching A Judges Clinic
Learn what the horse show judge wants to see when awarding points for Hunter/ Jumper and Equitation classes from an amateur equestrian's perspective.
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Who Needs A Horse Husband?
My husband is NOT a horse person. So how does an equestrian survive marriage with someone completely opposite her?
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Book Review: Spike, A True Story
Alyssa Knee is an equestrian in Australia and she writes about her rescue horse Spike with a congenital condition called lordosis, or “swayback”.
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How I Trained My Dogs To Love The Veterinarian
My dogs love the veterinarian. It's not luck- it's training, positive reinforcement, and lots of patience.
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Beginner’s Guide to Using Essential Oils on Animals
Essential oils are becoming increasingly popular in households. Animals are sensitive to essential oils and do well with aromatherapy with proper use. To keep your animal safe view the beginner's guide to aromatherapy in horses and dogs.
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The Ageless Equestrian Life
The amazing thing about equestrians is there is no real age limitation. Kids growing up on farms feed horses, muck stalls, and drive quads or trucks before puberty. There are men and women in their 60's who decide they want to start riding, or get back on a horse again after decades away. At local barns kids as young as 6 are competing in leadline for ribbons. Teenage barrel racers, reiners, show jumpers, etc. have sponsors and compete nationally. In he United States professional show jumpers range in age from early to mid 20’s like Jessica Springsteen to their 50's like Beezie Madden and Phillip Dutton, both 53.
Equestrian Author and Podcast Host
