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Feb 4, 2013

Help Your Horse Overcome Cold-Weather Challenges

Don't let winter weather keep you from enjoying time in the saddle. Here we talk about six potential cold-weather challenges you might face as a horse owner, and how you can keep them from happening.

By Eleanor Kellon, VMD

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Feb 4, 2013

Western Horse How-To

Dressage4Kids

Dressage4Kids holds its 11th annual weekend educational program.

By HorseRider

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Jan 17, 2013

Western Horse How-To

4 Winter-Feeding Tips

If you live in a cold area of the country, take the following steps to ensure your horse’s nutritional requirements are met during winter months.

By TrailRider

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Jan 15, 2013

Western Horse How-To

What's Your Horse Thinking?

Animal scientist Temple Grandin, PhD, offers insights into your horse's thoughts and feelings and how they affect his behavior.

By Jennifer Forsberg Meyer

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Jan 15, 2013

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Fitness Secrets of the Stars

Here's what some top equestrians say about why they work out--and why they think you should, as well.

By HorseRider

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Dec 12, 2012

Western Horse How-To

2012 Articles Index

Find your favorite 2012 articles here!

By HorseRider

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Dec 11, 2012

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Fix a Showmanship Nipper

Sara Simons offers step-by-step instructions to keep this reader's horse from nibbling on her during showmanship classes.

By Jennifer Paulson

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Dec 10, 2012

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More Tips for Your First Show

We heard so much great first-show advice that we couldn't fit it all in one article. Read more tips from Facebook fans and trainers.

By Julie Preble

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Dec 10, 2012

Western Horse How-To

The Half-Lease Contract

A half lease can be a great way to save money on your horse expenses, but do you know the ins and outs of drawing up the contract?and the pitfalls of doing so on your own?

By Julie Preble

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Help Your Horse Overcome Cold-Weather Challenges

Dressage4Kids

4 Winter-Feeding Tips

What's Your Horse Thinking?

Fitness Secrets of the Stars

2012 Articles Index

Fix a Showmanship Nipper

More Tips for Your First Show

The Half-Lease Contract

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