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Question # 167: I am looking for a good protective vest for cross country mainly, but maybe some general riding with it. Our price range is below $300. Do you know of any good brands that would fit me? I am 5' 5" and weigh around 90-95 pounds. (Dani)
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Guest Blog Post # 34: "To Coby" from Jennifer Shattuck
To Coby: Albert Einstein once said the only source of knowledge is experience. Smart guy. Coby gave me the experience of a lifetime. He did more than just show me the ropes over the big stuff; he taught me about life, about patience, about finding another answer instead of staring
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Shannon's Blog Post # 9
Why we write our plans in pencil with horses Oh the joys of horses. I love horses, I love horse, I love horses. After the last month, a few too many tears than I care to admit, sometimes I have to sit down and remind myself as to why I
The Nervous Novice
The Nervous Novice Blog Post # 1
The Nervous Novice Solves Beginner Riders' Greatest Dilemmas... #1 – How Much Leg is “More Leg” Dear Nervous Novice, Yesterday my instructor chased me around the arena shouting “more leg, more leg,” and finally threw a water bottle at my horse’s butt. But the harder I squeezed, the slower
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The Fringe Eventer Blog Post # 10
Timing: noun a. placement or occurrence in time b. the ability to select the precise moment for doing something for optimum effect Accuracy: noun a. freedom from mistake or error: the quality or state of being accurate I’ve noticed that riding terms can be vague and allude to ideas
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The Long Backed Horse
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Question # 166: As an instructor living in the north, I teach in small indoor arenas with minimal jumps. What are some ways to keep it fun yet educational during the dreaded winter months?
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