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Jul 14, 2022
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Dam Spotlight: Magical Lena

Learn about the legendary reined cow horse dam Magical Lena and the affect her offspring have had on the horse industry.
By Allison Armstrong Rehnborg
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Jun 22, 2022
The Rider’s Mindset

Is Your Mind Telling Your Body Lies?

Lifelong horsewoman Sheley Brien explains how your body reacts to what your mind tells it and how negative self talk can affect your riding.
By Jennifer Paulson
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May 31, 2022
The Rider’s Mindset

Tips to Beat Horse Show Nerves

Take control of your pre-horse-show jitters and nerves with help from these seasoned professional and non-pro riders.
By Jennifer Paulson
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May 26, 2022
Western Horse Blogs

Horse We'd Love To Own: The Captain

The Captain is a talented and competitive horse that has not only proven himself in the show ring, but he's taught his owner how truly special horses can be.
By Jillian Sinclair
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May 6, 2022
OnStaff at Horse&Rider

Give Me a Mare

I’ve seen it happen for years: people turning down the perfect horse because it happens to be a mare.
By Nichole Chirico
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Apr 25, 2022
Western Horse Blogs

Horse We'd Love to Own: Hez Heaven Sent

There are some horses who are just so kind and special that they are instantly loved by everyone they meet. Hez Heaven Sent couldn't be more of a horse that we'd like to own. Read all about "Diesel" to see why he is so loved.
By Jillian Sinclair
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Apr 25, 2022
Western Horse Blogs

Dam Spotlight: Ebony Shines

Royally bred, exceptionally athletic, and gorgeously made, Ebony Shines was born belonging in the upper echelon of reining horses. This daughter of the legendary stallion Shining Spark made history as the first ever NRHA One Million Dollar Dam.
By Allison Armstrong Rehnborg
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Apr 20, 2022
Western Horse Blogs

From Your Circle to the Winner’s Circle

Those who surround you in your riding endeavors can help make—or break—your success in the saddle.
By Jennifer Paulson
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Mar 21, 2022
The Rider’s Mindset

A Meeting of the Minds

Here are 10 mindset tips for riding young horses from the Along for the Ride symposium from Andrea Fappani, Shawn Flarida, and Nick Dowers.
By Jennifer Paulson
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