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Three Equestrian Disciplines I’d Like to Try, But Probably Won’t

I’ll admit it—I’m not a big thrill-seeker. For example, when the county fair comes along in the summer, you won’t find me riding the roller coaster or Ferris wheel....
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4 Facts About Roy Rogers, King of the Cowboys

It’s National Day of the Cowboy! Yippee-ki-yi-yay!In honor of this day, we decided to spend a little time remembering one of the all-time greatest Western movie stars—and King of...
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Discover the Arabian Horse

If you know anything about horses, you know the story of the Arabian horse: It’s one of the oldest horse breeds still in existence that has endowed qualities of...
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40 Years of Equine Parasite Control

Parasite control isn’t the most exciting topic, but it has a fascinating—and sometimes horrifying—history. For example, horse experts during the Renaissance period believed parasites could be obliterated if you...
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Your Horse Life: Off-Track Transformation

What do you do when your two passions are riding horses and the Thoroughbred breeding and racing industry? For me, it’s simple. Find sound, sane, well-conformed Thoroughbreds from great...
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Equestrian Brianne Goutal Stands up for Horses

Brianne Goutal and Onira. Photo by Kenneth Kraus/PhelpsSports  Professional Equestrian Brianne Goutal’s involvement with the ASPCA, a national non-profit organization, is an inspiration to horse lovers worldwide. After her win...