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Your First Horse: Kids and Horses

Happy, Horsey Campers
Sending horse-crazy kids to camp is a great way to encourage their interest. Read more >>



Riding School Rules
If your riding instructor gave you a grade, what would you get? Find out how to be an A student now, from YoungRider.com. Read more >>



The Price of a Pony
You need to think seriously about how much money its going to take to buy and look after a pony properly, from YoungRider.com. Read more >>

Where to Look for the Perfect First Horse
Finally, the moment you’ve been hoping for has arrived—your parents have said you can have a horse or pony, from YoungRider.com. Read more >>

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