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Ask the Expert: My Horse Pulls When I Ask for a Stop

Q: My horse pulls on the reins when I ask him to stop. How can I fix this? A: If a horse is pulling on the reins during a stop,...
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Autistic Woman Allowed to Keep Support Horse

Cristal Barton of Kenai, Alaska, is 26. She is also autistic, though highly functioning. Barton previously spent the majority of her day in her bedroom… until she met Major,...
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The Year in Horses – 2016

I started the year off right with a New Year's Day ride. "Stop resolving to ride more," says Snoopy.Welcome to 2016, HorseChannel readers! I’m feeling good about this year...
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7 Ways to Encourage New Riders

 UrbanDictionary.com is an irreverent online slang encyclopedia that crowdsources its definitions. The entry for "horse people” states: "Those that are in love with their horses and prefer interaction and...
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Body Shaming in the Show Ring

The quintessential equestrian physique is easy to spot: athletic, long-legged and lean. But not all equestrians fit that body type, and those that don't are likely to hear about...

Featured Video: Adele’s ‘Hello’ Gets Parodied Equestrian Style

 I am an Adele fan. I think she has a gorgeous voice and I think lots of people can relate to her songs. I’m not as big a fan...