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Parts of the Bridle: Horse, Saddlery, Tack and Equipment

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By: Lynda Osborne

Volunteering with a Horse Rescue: Help Abused and Neglected Horses

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By: Jennifer Williams

Spanish Norman Horses: Horse Breeders Recreate the Medieval Warhorse Using Modern Horses

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By: Jennifer Williams

All Weather Horse Care: How Management will Vary with Conditions

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By: Paula Sainthouse

Equine Affaire 2009: West Springfield, Massachusetts Venue

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By: Wendy Picard

Recognising Individual Horses: The Features Which Can Help Identify a Horse

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By: Paula Sainthouse

Horses and the Weather: How Different Conditions can Affect Attitude and Behaviour

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By: Paula Sainthouse

What to Bring to Summer Horse Camp: A Young People’s Guide to Packing for Camp with Their Horses

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By: Wendy Picard

7 Horse Careers in the Equine Business: Turn a Passion for Horses Into a Career Through the Horse Business

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By: Angie Gentry

Resuming Horse Riding After Illness or Injury: Getting Back in The Saddle

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By: Paula Sainthouse

Babieca, El Cid's White Charger: A Brief History of a Spanish War Horse

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By: Lynda Osborne

Writing a Good Sale Advert for Your Horse: The Essential Components that will Get You the Right Responses

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By: Paula Sainthouse

Best Holiday Decorations for the Barn: Bringing the Holidays to the Horses

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By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Parading a Thoroughbred Yearling: What the Client is Looking for in a Paraded Potential Racehorse

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By: Chris Thomas

American Leopard Horses Arrived 500 Years Ago: Leopard-Spotted Horses Have Ancient Lineage in Europe and Asia

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By: Terry McNamee

Photographing a Horse for Sale: Getting the Perfect Picture to Sell Your Horse

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By: Paula Sainthouse

Western Versus English Riding: Comparing Equestrian Disciplines

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By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

The Stirrup, a Brief History of its Development: Parts of the Saddle

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By: Lynda Osborne

Rhiannon of the Steeds: Goddess of Horses, Birds, Enchantments and Fertility

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By: Lynda Osborne

Are Horses Dangerous? How Horses can Hurt People

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By: Paula Sainthouse

Preservation of the Przewalski Breed: Efforts to Encourage Breeding of a Genetically Wild Horse

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By: Chris Thomas

Corrective Work in Horses: The Benefits and Ethics of Conformation Adjustments

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By: Chris Thomas

Understanding Ridden Vices in the Horse: The Natural Origins of Problem Behaviours

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By: Paula Sainthouse

European vs American Horse Breeding Practices: The European Advantage in Breeding Horses

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By: Judith Goldman

Warm-blooded Horses - A Hot Topic: Making Sense of the Term 'Warmbloods'

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By: Judith Goldman

Choosing an Agistment Property: Keeping Your Horse at the Right Property

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By: Chris Thomas

Rules of Beginner Horseback Riding: Equestrian Basics for Novice Riders

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By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

How to Find a Good Horse Instructor: Getting the Best Out of Your Riding Lessons

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By: Adrienne Farricelli

Interchanging Seasons for Work with Horses: Taking Advantage of Opposite Hemispheres to Gain More Experience

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By: Chris Thomas

Classical Dressage's Lipizzaner Stallions: Vienna's Spanish Riding School

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By: Mary Beth Miller

The Five Greatest Adult Horse Fiction Titles: The Most Frequently Recommended Equestrian Novels

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By: Paula Sainthouse

You Know You are a Horse Person When... Seven Easy Ways to Diagnose Equine Obsession

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By: Paula Sainthouse

The White Horses of the Chilterns: Chalk Carvings in Wiltshire and the Surrounding Countryside

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By: Lynda Osborne

Horses of the Middle Ages: Common Types of Horse from the 13th Century

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By: Lynda Osborne

The Welsh Pony: Native Pony of Wales

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By: Lynda Osborne

Understanding Your Ex-Racehorse: How Racehorses Live

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By: Paula Sainthouse

Why Should I Use a Riding School? The Value of a Good Centre in Learning to Ride Horses

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By: Paula Sainthouse

Miniature Horses: Little Horses with a Big Heart

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By: Donald Lingle

Horses Help Kids Living on the Edge: How Wild Horses Make a Difference with At Risk Kids

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By: Janet Shaw

Horses Slaughtered for Their Meat: Sold Illegally on the Black Market

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By: Kate Eckman

Properly Executing Downward Transitions: Improving Effectiveness as a Horseback Rider

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By: Wendy Picard

Iberian Horses: Horse Breeds of the Iberian Peninsula

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By: Jennifer Williams

Speen, a Home For Horses in Buckinghamshire: The History of the Home From WW1 to the Present Day

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By: Lynda Osborne

Equitation Exercises for the Horseback Rider: How to Strengthen Leg Position and Balance

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By: Wendy Picard

Speen, The Home of Rest for Horses: A Retirement Home for the Working Horse From Foundation to WW1

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By: Lynda Osborne

The First Horseback Riding Lesson: Preparation Guide for the Beginning Horseback Rider

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By: Wendy Picard

The Eriskay Pony: The Most Endangered Breed of Pony Native to Great Britain

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By: Lynda Osborne

Anna Sewell, Victorian Lady: Champion of Horse Welfare

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By: Lynda Osborne

Wild Horses of the American West: Interesting and Informative Facts About the Mustang

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By: Carol Rzadkiewicz

Working with Ex-Racehorses: Everyday Riding Horse Requirements They May Not Understand

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By: Paula Sainthouse

Amazing Facts About Horses: The Oldest Horse, the Biggest Horse, and Other Horse-related Trivia

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By: Carol Rzadkiewicz

Horse Ranch Jobs: Finding Work on Farms and Ranches

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By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

The Fell Pony: Endangered British Native Breed

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By: Lynda Osborne

Why Heels Should be Down When Horse Riding: Explaining a Common Problem for Beginner Riders

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By: Paula Sainthouse

Why Does My Riding Instructor...? Common Questions from Beginner Riders

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By: Paula Sainthouse

The Galloway Pony: An Important Ancestor of Modern Breeds

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By: Paula Sainthouse

Horse Rescues Struggle to Help Horses: Equine Rescuers Face the Challenge of Balancing Need with Resources

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By: Jennifer Williams

How to Correct a Downhill Horse: Increasing Impulsion and Lifting the Shoulders

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By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Questions to Ask When First Riding a Horse: Sensible Queries About a Brand New Ride

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By: Paula Sainthouse

Great Grey Horses of Racing and Eventing: Famous Performers

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By: Paula Sainthouse

Great Grey Horses of Dressage and Show Jumping: Famous Performers

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By: Paula Sainthouse

Trying a Sharer for Your Horse: What to Look for in an Initial Meeting

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By: Paula Sainthouse

How to Keep Retired Horses Active: Exercises and Activities for the Senior Horse

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By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

How to Balance School and Horses: Tips for Teen Horse Owners and Their Parents

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By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

How to Adopt a Horse: Equine Adoption from Public and Private Sources

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By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Horse Slaughter: The Fate of America's Unwanted Horses

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By: Kelley Diekman

How to Find a Sharer for Your Horse: Where to Start Looking

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By: Paula Sainthouse

The Modern-Day Exmoor Pony: Recognising, Uses and the Future

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By: Paula Sainthouse

History of the Exmoor Pony: An Ancient Breed

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By: Paula Sainthouse

The Shire: Heavy Horse, Gentle Giant

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By: Lynda Osborne

The Shetland Pony: The World's Smallest Breed.

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By: Lynda Osborne

Recognising and Identifying Black Horses: The Black Breeds

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By: Paula Sainthouse

Black Horses: Famous Examples

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By: Paula Sainthouse

Finding a Sharer for Your Horse- First Steps: The Right Person

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By: Paula Sainthouse

Common Problems for Beginner Riders: Horseback Riding Pitfalls to Avoid

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By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Mancha and Gato, Criollo Horses. The Native Pony of Argentina

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By: Lynda Osborne

Pros and Cons of Horse Sharing - for the Owner: Positives and Negatives of Sharing Your Horse

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By: Paula Sainthouse

What is Horse Sharing? Understanding Horse Share Arrangements

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By: Paula Sainthouse

The Purchase of Bucephelus: Alexander's War Horse and Charger

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By: Lynda Osborne

Keeping Horses in the Recession: Ways to Reduce the Price of Owning Horses Without Compromising Care

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By: Elizabeth Humphreys

How to Set Up a Successful Stable Yard: The Essentials of Equestrian Construction and Business

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By: Elizabeth Humphreys

Horses' Hearing Ability: Horses have Sensitive Hearing and Act Accordingly

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By: Megan Worley

Reasons a Horse May Not Have a Balanced Gait: Ill Fitting Gear Can Cause Discomfort and Tense Horse Behavior

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By: Tanya Klein

Riding with Back Pain: How to avoid Pain in Back Muscles while Riding Horses

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By: Megan Worley

Convincing Your Parents to Buy You a Pony: Sensible Steps Towards Getting Your Own Horse

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By: Paula Sainthouse

Ireland's Kerry Bog Pony: The 'Work Maids' of Irish Farmers

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By: Allene Reynolds

The Suffolk Horse: A Breed of Heavy Horse in Danger of Extinction

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By: Lynda Osborne

How to Ride Without Tack: Riding Bridleless and Saddleless on Horseback

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By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Finding a Suitable Horse Share Arrangement: How to Locate and Agree on the Right Share

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By: Paula Sainthouse

Pros and Cons of Horse Sharing- For the Sharer: Should you Share a Horse?

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By: Paula Sainthouse

Great Reasons to Try Western Riding: The Pleasure of a Different Style in the Saddle

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By: Paula Sainthouse

Getting More Contact with Horses - From Day One: Advice on Gaining Horse Experience for the Total Beginner

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By: Paula Sainthouse

Help Children Overcome Fear of Horses: Creating Positive Experiences Between Child and Equine

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By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Eyewear for Horseback Riders: Riding Horses with Eyeglasses, Sunglasses and Contacts

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By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Working with Horses in Film: Job Possibilities for Horse Lovers in the Movie Industry

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By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

The Mental Approach to Good Horse Riding: Think Towards Better Riding

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By: Paula Sainthouse

The Pre-Horse Shopping List: What to Collect Before Bringing a Horse Home

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By: Paula Sainthouse

Making First Contact with a Riding School: What to Expect From the Initial Phone Call

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By: Paula Sainthouse

Salaries for Horse Careers: Determine Income Potential for Jobs Working with Horses

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By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Horse Sense: From Sight to Touch, Horses Rely on Their Senses

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By: Deidre Sharp

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