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Seriously Lighthearted

Do you ever get the impression that your show up at the barn and your horse is watching you with...
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Part Three: Riding Above Fear

This is what we knew then: It started with a dream of dancing hooves and a flowing mane. He was...
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Part Two: Now I'm Afraid

[Part One: My Horse Betrayed Me.] Something bad happened. The details don't need to be repeated for me to understand. It...
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Part One: My Horse Betrayed Me.

I hear lots of horror stories in my line of work. "My horse just started bucking, for no good reason." "He...
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You're a Timid Rider?

What if it isn't a bad thing? I have a "big picture" thing I want to say and it's going...
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Serenity NOW! (Training Calmness)

She wrote, "I struggle with him to stand still. I suspect he recognizes I am nervous."I'm answering an email question...
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When Horses Go Through Menopause.

Disclaimer: I'm not a vet. Or a doctor. But someone has to talk about it. How can you tell your...
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Fear: It’s What’s for Dinner.

Ever been afraid of a horse? No? I don't believe you. Fear is a pretty natural response, especially if your...
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Love + Fear = Confidence

It starts pretty much the same way for most of us: One day we see a horse. He's beautiful and...
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