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Ever hear something and you thought to yourself, "Now that's profound!"
The statement was "Always train for tomorrow!"
I've heard it said many a time but for some reason it really hit me.
Sometimes that happens. You can hear something over and ... 
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Book Excerpt: A Dream Come True (A True Story About Horses from the book, "Give Me a Home Where the Dairy Cows Roam")
From the book: "Give Me a Home Where the Dairy Cows Roam" by LeAnn R. Ralph (trade paperback; October 2004; 190 pages; $13.95; FRE...
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Horse Races come in several types, namely, stakes, handicap, allowance, claiming or maiden races. Each one of these have important differences in terms of the types of horses entered into the race, as well as how horse owners and trainers will decide...
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The American Paint Horse is a breed of horses which are known for having a percentage of white hair over skin combined with another color. This color pattern is one of the most important characteristics of this breed. The American Paint Horse Associa...
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Have you ever tried to get your horse to go somewhere (like through a door or in a trailer) and he rears as he approaches?
In this case, the rearing is a symptom of a problem.
The horse is showing resistance and fear - plus a lack of respect for ...
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When clearing ground for an equestrian facility site in a wooded area, or when horses are allowed to graze in a wooded area, care must be taken to eliminate poisonous plants that are harmful to the residing horses. While horses tend to avoid toxic pl...
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Whether you are a thrill-seeking daredevil or a committed “Happy Hacker”, there is sure to be a riding holiday to suit you .
The choice of country and terrain is enormous and you can opt for a blissful week of escape from the family in beautiful and unspoilt surroundings. Alternatively, make it a family treat – even if some of the clan are totally non-horsey.
The first thing to consider with any riding holiday is your true level of riding abi...
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If your horse is in the field, and it suffers a severe cut, you will want to stop the bleeding as soon as possible. You will need to make a call to your vet, and there are steps you also need to take in order to provide first aid to your horse as soon as possible. You will want to stabilize the hors...
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The four-day Cheltenham Festival dominates the March programme, but there’s also a busy programme of racing throughout the month including the ever-popular Imperial Cup day at Sandown plus the thrills and spills of the Midlands Grand National day at Uttoxeter. Flat fans, meanwhile, will need no remi...
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There is no beating around the bush - horse riding is a risk sport. Apart from the obvious dangers of falling off when mounted, these large animals have always got to be treated with respect when handling them on the ground and in the stable.
Riding need not be any more dangerous than any other ri...
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There's an old horse training saying. It says "your horse should have the feel."
Basically, that means if you're leading your horse with the lead rope, does he follow you with virtually no tugging on that lead rope?
As part of the breaking process a horse is taught to lead. That's a natural part...
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Stainless steel is the most common metal modern bits are made from, and for good reasons. It is very strong, easy and cheap to produce. Unfortunately, the good reasons are only really good for the pocket and the manufacturers! To the horse, stainless steel is a tasteless, cold, metal that doesn’t en...
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Horseback riding is a sport at which women excel. One can try to explain their success because they are lighter than men and have obvious anatomical advantages for the saddle. This is certainly not everything. After 70 years of riding and close association with riders, I am convinced that the most i...
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