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Can you see me now? Trail Riding in the Dark

With summer in full swing, night riding can be a fun activity to avoid the blistering heat of the day. This is especially true when accompanied by a full moon.With summer in full swing, night riding can be a fun activity to avoid the blistering heat of the day. This is especially true when accompanied by a full moon.

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Where's My Horse?

Story originally posted by: by Teresa Spencer

Whether you are in your own yard, on a trail ride or traveling across the country, how would you find your horse and have it returned to you if it got away?

Any of us who work with horses and enjoy traveling to new places with our equines for horse shows, endurances rides, trail riding or whatever your pleasure. We also know there is always a possibility of your horse getting away from you at some point. People use different things to identify equines, tattoos and brands are excellent permanent forms of ID.

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The Top 10 Helmet Facts & Myths of Horseback Riding

Republished courtesy of Troxel, LLC - troxelhelmets.com

Helmet Facts

1. Horseback riders have the same number of injury accidents* as motorcycle riders.

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Being Prepared Before Horse Emergencies Happen

It's not a matter of "if" it's a matter on of "when" will emergency situations happen to you! With all the wild weather around the country from record amounts of rainfall and snowfall to wild fires and tornadoes ...It's not a matter of "if" it's a matter on of "when" will emergency situations happen to you! With all the wild weather around the country from record amounts of rainfall and snowfall to wild fires and tornadoes ...

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Trail Etiquette: Minding Your Manners

by Mike Kinsey - from Backcountry Basics

In the past, hikers and hunters where the only other humans horseback riders encountered in the backcountry. Today, however, more people seek respite from the city, thus are pursuing various forms of outdoor recreation from dirt biking to rock climbing. Although some areas have equestrian-only trails, most areas require that hikers, bikers, horseback riders and other outdoor enthusiasts share the same paths. Unfortunately, conflict among user groups has limited access to public lands. To ensure that future horsemen have open spaces to ride, you must become a trail-riding ambassador, respecting other users, following trail rules and leaving only hoof prints.

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Horses Help Make Humans Healthier

All horsemen are familiar with the famous Winston Churchill quote, "There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man." It seems 'Winny' had it right in more ways than he imagined at the time.All horsemen are familiar with the famous Winston Churchill quote, "There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man." It seems 'Winny' had it right in more ways than he imagined at the time.

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AHC's Horse Owners and Breeders Tax Handbook is Now Available

The American Horse Council is pleased to announce that the new, up-to-date 2011 Horse Owners and Breeders Tax Handbook is hot off the presses! No one involved with the horse industry should be withoutThe American Horse Council is pleased to announce that the new, up-to-date 2011 Horse Owners and Breeders Tax Handbook is hot off the presses! No one involved with the horse industry should be without

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Does Your Horse Love You?

by Randy Byers

My horse nickers when she hears me coming. She comes to the fence to greet me and stands quietly while I scratch her on the forehead or kiss her on the nose.

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Life With Horses: The Miracle of Waterloo

Danielle Fleegle knew something was wrong. She just had to figure out what that "something" was. Eventually, she did. And a horse named Waterloo went from nearly put down twiceDanielle Fleegle knew something was wrong. She just had to figure out what that "something" was. Eventually, she did. And a horse named Waterloo went from nearly put down twice

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Legislative Update: USDA's 2012 Budget Proposal

The U.S. Department of Agriculture released the fiscal year 2012 proposed budget on February 14, 2011. This is part of the president's budget for operating the federal governmentThe U.S. Department of Agriculture released the fiscal year 2012 proposed budget on February 14, 2011. This is part of the president's budget for operating the federal government

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