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Horse Inspiration: Jessica Wisdom and 14.3 Hand North Forks Cardi Win at U.S. Dressage Finals
Jessica Wisdom and her 14.3 hand Welsh Cob stallion, North Forks Cardi, are Washington state dressage heroes! These two have developed through the dressage levels together, and this past weekend inspired everyone with…
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Tips for Horseback Riding at the Beach
If you’re lucky enough to live near a coastline, then riding your horse on the beach is a must-try activity. One of the most freeing feelings in the world is galloping along the…
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To the Beach! Joey’s First Trip to the Ocean
“Either you decide to stay in the shallow end of the pool or you go out in the ocean.” – Christopher Reeve Sun, sand, surf, and horses! The recipe for a perfect Saturday…
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Three-Day Eventing Pictures from Aspen Farms Horse Trials
The fall Aspen Farms Horse Trials was picturesque as usual. Sun, horses, and happy riders could be found around every corner. Though I wasn’t able to compete this year, I spent the weekend…
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Pippin’s a Haflinger with Hops
“Chase Me Charlie” as they call it England is one of my favorite games to play with horses. To play, a few horses and riders take turns trying to jump a fence higher…
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Horse Show Packing List for a One-Star Event
Next week my friend Kelsy and her horse Huxley are competing in the CCI* three-day event at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell, MT. I’m going along as groom, and today we’re in the final…
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8 Myths About Horseback Riding Helmets
I wear a riding helmet when I ride. And I think it’s important that other people do too. In recognition of International Helmet Awareness Day, I want to address some of the common…
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Solar Update with Unreleased Video Footage
I spent part of the long weekend clearing out old computer files. My efforts were rewarded when I discovered the below footage: unreleased video of Solar and I practicing some bridleless riding before…
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Horse Inspiration: Little Girl, Little Pony, BIG Jump
The combination of a little girl and her little pony is guaranteed to be cute no matter their skill level or talent. But this diminutive pair–Philippa Lindh and her pony Two Tone Billy–are…
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That One Time I Barrel Raced in an English Saddle
A few years ago a local equestrian facility hosted a Western gaming show. Three friends and I took our “English” horses and signed up. I didn’t have a Western saddle to fit my…
