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Jumping Finesse: Don’t Get Shaken Loose!

Do you have a horse who loves to jump? That’s great news! Many riders would love to be in your shoes—or stirrups as the case may be.
Some horses take their love of jumping to the next level, and go really big—much bigger than they have to—over jumps. While I would take this problem over a […]

How To Condition A Barrel Horse For Competition

Barrel racing is a tough sport on both rider and horse. Barrel horses are athletes that need to be in really good condition when running barrels. A horse that is not in good condition and started on barrels may get sore and associate the pain with running barrels. This can lead to problems that are […]

How To Talk Your Wife Out Of Buying A Horse

Many couples who have been married for any length of time know that any marriage is based on compromise. For example, this is when the husband informs his wife that he needs a new set of golf clubs to improve his golf game. This is when the wife will ask how much and the husband […]

Horses Promote Family Values

When it comes to relationships, there are many different reasons that two people will be attracted to each other. Some people will tell you that it was love at first sight and there are even instances where two people who ended up falling in love actually hated each other the first time that they met. […]

Choosing The Right Equine Breed

What, exactly, is a breed of horse? It’s a collection of horses that have been selectively developed by breeders to carry certain traits. Since the beginning of time people have bred horses for particular jobs and tasks, and that’s why there are so many distinct breeds today.
Some people needed big, heavy, and strong horses to […]

The Scoop On English Saddle Pads

Do I really need a saddle pad? This is a question you may ask. I have heard hundreds of people ask this question, so we are going to take a look at it and address a few pointers.
It is true that saddle seat horses are often ridden without pads but it is also true that […]

Women’s Love Of Horses

For many women who own horses, their horse is one of only a few constant factors that they have in their lives. In a way, their horses are like their children. Women have to watch over them and take care of them on a daily basis, just like their children. This is one reason that […]

So, Your Wife Wants A Horse…

By the time a man finally decides to marry the love of his life, he thinks that he knows exactly who she is and that he will be able to get along with her for the rest of his life. The first few years of your marriage are wonderful. You have got a promotion at […]

Opposites Attract

It is a well known fact that opposites attract. This is why the positive and negative end of magnets will attract each other. It has also been said that two people who are just alike will not last in a relationship and for the most part these statements are true. This is why so many […]

Men Love Competition

It is a well known fact that many men enjoy any type of competition. This love of competition can range from just watching someone else compete by watching sporting events on television, or they could be a member of a team or sporting league and actually participate in a sporting event. This could be a […]