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“Women of a Certain Age” Say Hello to Horse Ownership

“For many women the opportunity to own their own horse as a child or young adult was never

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Engage Your Horse’s Mind

In this excerpt from her book How Two Minds Meet, Beth Baumert explores how, in order to attain

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Recognizing Your Limitations: Libby & Spider

“I know this is the absolute best decision – for him and for me. Accepting that you need

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Horsemanship with Lindsey Partridge: Self-Confidence as a Survival Skill

Horses with herd bound behaviors can be frustrating and dangerous. Lindsey Partridge offers advice on how to develop

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Weekend Wellness: Winter Hoof Pain

Some horses suffer from hoof pain in cold weather. Even though the condition is temporary, it is still

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Why Everyone Should Compete at the Thoroughbred Makeover At Least Once

With the deadline for trainer applications drawing near, Haylie Kerstetter takes the time to remind us that everyone

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The Last Half of Pregnancy

It may be mid-winter, but foaling season isn’t far off. That means that there are many pregnant mares

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Best of JN: 10 Tips for Long-Distance Horse Shipping

As you’re preparing to ship your horse south for the winter, there are several things you’ll want to

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The Road West Was Waiting

In this excerpt from Distant Skies: An American Journey on Horseback, author Melissa Chapman parts ways with the

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Weekend Wellness: Caring for Our Seniors’ Hooves

If you have a senior horse, you know their needs can be much different than those of your

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The Best Horse Books to Gift this Holiday Season

‘Tis the season … for looking for that perfect gift for the equestrians in your life. Here’s a

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Op-Ed: More Opposition to the Revised PAST Act

Keith Dane of the Humane Society of the United States expresses further concern regarding the proposed amendments to

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Sports Psychology with Dr. Darby Bonomi: The Makings of a Great Competitor

What makes a great competitor great? Why do some riders rise to the top despite challenges and others

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Sit up, Dammit (Also, Happy Thanksgiving): Aubrey & Boomer

“We’re encouraged to ‘lean in’ to the things we care about, the things we fear. But dammit, do

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Op-Ed: A Compromise To the PAST Act Looking To Make It Through the Senate

Monty Roberts and Marty Irby offer support for the newest revision of the PAST Act in this guest

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Op-Ed: Bureau of Land Management Abdicates Obligation to Manage Our Wild Equines Humanely

In this guest editorial, Scott Beckstead and Marty Irby make known their disappointment in the BLM’s approach to American’s wild horses

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Work That Butt and Ride Better

Here are 5 steps for one great exercise that can help your riding.

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Weekend Wellness: Air Quality in the Barn

Keeping your horses breathing easy is a key part of their overall well-being.

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Additional Musing on Why There Isn’t More Progress: Libby & Spider

“Feeling ashamed or embarrassed can ruin so many good things, and the fear of feeling that way can

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Horsemanship With Lindsey Partridge: Is My Horse Being Bad or Is It Hurting?

Is your horse acting up due to behavioral issues or are there physical issues at play? Lindsey Partridge

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Best of JN: Vote for Lindy Gutman in the Real Rider Cup!

Catch up with Lindy Gutman and vote for her for The Real Rider Cup.

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Hope, Progress, and Slow Work: Aubrey & Boomer

“This whole stall rest thing is tough on everyone. It is hard to wait. And it is hard,

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Nutrition for Weanlings

It’s fall. Foals everywhere are being weaned. But how do you know your weanling is getting everything it

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