Tag: riding
group name: horselovers
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October 07, 2008 12:58 PM EDT --
On Saturday, I had a horse show. That isn't really unusual for this season; it's been the norm since I joined the Equestrian Team at Rutgers my freshman year. Except that, now, I've completed . . . more
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March 13, 2007 01:31 PM EST --
John Lyons is touted to be "America's Most Trusted Horseman." So last spring when I had an opportunity to go to a free demonstration held at our local Fleet Farm (home improvement/sports/farm/garden . . . more
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October 08, 2006 09:07 PM EDT --
I have ridden horseback for many years and some years ago, developed a phobia, I guess, that is ruining my enjoyment of riding. Over the years, I have had horses fall with me, I have fallen off horses, . . . more
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September 26, 2006 08:46 PM EDT --
Willie stood motionless, head hanging with exhaustion, deep brown eyes unfocused and pleading. The wire was wrapped around his legs at least eight times, cutting deeply into his flesh. He bore no signs . . . more
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April 10, 2008 04:35 PM EDT --
Yesterday I went for a ride on the beach with a couple of my fantastic riding friends, Whitney and Nora. I thought perhaps you'd like to come along and see some of the sights? . . . more
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September 29, 2006 12:02 AM EDT --
My life long love for horses might well have been kicked into high gear because of a boxer named Lady. Tired of listening to my whining for a horse, my brother would lead Lady, the family . . . more
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December 01, 2006 08:30 PM EST --
Somewhere in time's own space
There must be some sweet pastured place
Where creeks sing on and tall trees grow
Some paradise where horses go,
For by the love that guides my pen
I know great horses . . . more
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March 13, 2008 01:14 AM EST --
Rhythm
Give to me your courage,
and I will lend you my trust
as we dance,
urging and encouraging,
beating out our rhythm--
breathe in
breathe out
breathe in
breathe out--
both . . . more
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May 20, 2006 11:52 PM EDT --
Rearing is one of the most dangerous habits a horse can have. Most riders avoid a chronic rearer like the plague. The possibility of the horse flipping over backwards and crushing you is very . . . more
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June 10, 2007 12:10 AM EDT --
I can't help but be amused by the things that do and don't spook Tori, the Fresian x Saddlebred mare I ride.
On our last trail ride of the season last fall we came upon a flock of wild turkeys . . . more
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September 18, 2006 08:17 PM EDT --
The Indian Bosal is an uncommon piece of equipment found in a tack room. It is a simple and often unknown solution to the many problems that bits may cause. It is a simple design, consisting . . . more
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February 25, 2007 11:33 AM EST --
Ginger, The Trick Pony
My father admired horses. He owned a 65-acre farm in Fairfield County, Connecticut situated in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains. It was close enough to the metropolitan . . . more
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September 09, 2007 07:42 PM EDT --
As I have raised and watched my pets and animals, I have appreaciated how they have learned about life. They stay with their family until they learn their soicial skills. I have seen it in . . . more
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October 16, 2006 08:28 AM EDT --
in the pink
Well, you're too short to make it into the Marine Corps, but tough and like to be in the center of the excitement and leave the Rat-Race behind. This job's for you. If you've . . . more
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October 23, 2006 08:54 AM EDT --
My fondest memories and happiest times took place on the back of a horse. Recently while our daughters and I were at a local fall festival I had the pleasure of introducing our 2 year old grandaughter . . . more
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May 20, 2006 11:35 PM EDT --
Two years ago the sweet quarter horse appendix gelding I was leasing was leased out to another student, right from underneath me. I was heartbroken. Koko was a great horse . . . more
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September 24, 2006 05:21 PM EDT --
Before we talk about the collected walk, we should talk a little bit about collection itself. If you were to ask someone what collection was, they would likely respond by saying that collection was when . . . more
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September 18, 2006 12:04 AM EDT --
I didn't want the horses. I wanted to play golf. When my daughter started Kindergarten, I was going to start playing golf again. I had dreams of getting my PGA card, and touring. . . . more
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May 22, 2006 10:53 PM EDT --
I've been doing a lot of riding bareback lately. That may not seem very significant, especially not to the non-equestrians out there, but for years I've been afraid to venture out without . . . more
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September 22, 2006 10:36 PM EDT --
The term dressage is relatively new to the horse world. The word "dressage" comes from the French language. It is only used un relation to, or associated with, animals who are smart . . . more
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