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Cowboys, Dressage Queens, and Respect.

I got badmouthed by a cowboy recently. He dressed the part way too seriously. It’s okay, in dressage we think...
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How to Train Your Horse to Hate Arena Work.

Does your horse go better out of the arena? It seems like some horses just won't go forward and no...
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Early Bird.

Before I came to live on the prairie, I always thought bird-watching was for eggheads; something for people with no...
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How to Listen to Your Horse.

I had a friend who visited my farm during my first years here. She arrived for the weekend with books...
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When to Dismount and Say Thank You.

The post-ride congratulatory noodle. "Asking your horse to hold your weight at the halt, like gossiping...
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Book Review: Reflections on Equestrian Art by Nuno Oliveira

I wrote this review by request--for HorseJunkiesUnited, a site that posts my blog, and the Producer of this audio book...
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Tips for the Fat Rider. (What?!)

Derriere, it's French for cute. And proud of it. Are you are just too fat to...
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Riding with Intention.

He knows what you're thinking. Does anyone think they can hide their feelings from their horse?...
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Reward

Any Questions? Anna Blake, Infinity Farm. WordPress Photo Challenge is a weekly prompt to share a photo- I enjoy twisting...
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An Equine Cure for a Type-A Personality.

First, consider the horse. He is a majestic, elegant animal with a free spirit--intelligent, playful and spontaneous. He is nothing...
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