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How Are Dressage Horses Trained?
A pet peeve of dressage riders is when people ask ‘but do the horses just do it all naturally?
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Equestrian Disciplines Explained: Dressage, Show Jumping & Eventing
Confused by the equestrian disciplines? You are not alone. But read on and all will become clear.
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Horse Tack Essentials: Things You Must Have - The Ultimate Checklist
So you’ve got yourself a horse, and now you need to start stocking up on all your tack essentials.
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Why Do Horses Sleep Standing Up?
Did you ever wonder why horses sleep standing up? How does a horse get any rest? Do they ever lie down?
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What is a Pony?
Many young girls and boys dream of having their own pony. What actually makes a pony a pony? How is a pony different from a horse? Are there ponies that are not really true ponies?
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What is a Gelding? Mare? Stallion?
There are essentially three types of “genders” of horses – mares, stallions, and geldings. It is important to know these differences especially when deciding what gender of horse you need.
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How to Groom a Horse - The Essentials Explained
Horses require grooming on a daily basis to keep their coat healthy, shiny, and free of dirt and mud.
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12+ Surprising Tips for First Time Horse Owners
One of the most exciting events in life is owning your very first horse!