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  • More Affordable Horse Tack Helps Owners Cope With A Poor Economy
    By: Alexander Lans | - Difficult economic times can be hard to bear no matter who you are, but as horse owners know, it hits them especially hard.

    The proper care and maintenance of horses typically runs in the thousands of dollars each month. An article recently released by the news organization Wave3.com details the struggles faced by stablers and horse owners who have to balance the well-being of their animals with their day-to-day bills.

    One place where many owners might be tempted to ...

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  • Guide To Customizing Breyer Model Horse Mohair Manes
    By: Kanooga | - Owning a Breyer model horse is fun, but whats even more rewarding is creating your own customized versions! You can achieve some stunningly realistic and beautiful results by adding a mohair mane and tail, for instance.

    To start with, you will need to collect some materials. First, you will need a painted model horse (wooden or plastic) and a shank of mohair in coordinating color, at least a foot long, perhaps two feet. It does not have to be a Breyer horse because these same st ...

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  • 5 Keys To Winning Photo Contests With Breyer Horse Toys
    By: Kanooga | - Model horse photo contests are based on achieving the most realistic looking photo. It sounds like a simple task. How hard can it be to take a picture of a Breyer horse?

    Actually, it can be pretty tough. Some of the best photos look so much like photos of real horses it is hard to tell you are looking at model horse toys. That level of realism is not easy to achieve. It requires a lot of thought, planning and preparation. Here are 5 keys to winning photo contests with model horse to ...

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  • 4 Keys To Winning Shows With Breyer Model Horse Toys
    By: Kanooga | - The model horse hobby takes different directions for different collectors. Some hobbyists collect all four Breyer model horse sizes, including Traditional, Classic, Paddock Pals and Stablemates, while others are loyal to a particular size classification. Some like to participate in photo contests while others prefer to enter live shows. Some are new to the hobby while others have been actively involved for many years. In the midst of all this diversity, we offer four unchanging principles to hel ...
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  • Horse Bets: An Exciting Way Of Entertainment
    By: Max Broad | - Millions of American place horse bets daily, online and through other outlets, although online is more convenient. Horse bets placed, leads to a world of fun, excitement and relaxation, that few other sports can rival. Imagine yourself in front of your television watching one of the racing channels and screaming yourself silly over a close race; a race on which you placed horse bets.

    There is no shame in placing horse bets, win or lose. You were entertained in the process, therefor ...

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  • Do You Need A Horse Lorry?
    By: Ron Subs | - A horse lorry will be able to transport one or several horses at one time in a safe and convenient way. If you own horses, you need to have one of these transport vehicles. They can get your horses to and from where you want to go with ease. Whether you are using them to take your horses to shows, races or simply out for the day to ride, you need to have a vehicle that you can trust that will keep the animals safe during the transport.

    Even if you do not plan on taking your h ...

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  • Learning To Ride A Horse
    By: Danni Andrew | - Learning to ride a horse isn't easy. There are so many things that you need to remember and they aren't always related to the horse. Always ensure that you have the correct clothing and a helmet that fits properly before you start. Then you are ready to continue with the rest.

    How to correctly mount a horse
    When the bridle and saddle have been correctly fitted and double-checked, stand to the left of the horse. Place your left foot in the stirrup, and grasp the withers (mane), ...

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  • Ocala: The Horse Capital Of The World
    By: Stephen Daniels | - Ocala, Florida may seem like just another nice town at first glance. As the county seat of Marion County in central Florida, it has a comfortable population of around 50,000, though the surrounding area has well over 300,000 inhabitants. However, Ocala is much more than just another town. Ocala has the prestigious honor being the Horse Capital of the World.

    This unique reputation is well earned From carriages to world-class competitions, if there is an equine activity, it exists i ...

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  • How To Bet On Horse Racing Like The Pros
    By: Max Broad | - They say horse racing is the sport of kings, but for some people, it's the sport of big racebook losses. The fact of the matter is that most people lose when they bet on horses. Why does this happen? It's because when these folks bet on horse racing, they don't have a good plan. They don't spend nearly enough time looking up the numbers and at the end of the day, they are left to wonder where the money went. If you want to actually make money when you bet on horse racing, then you need to know a ...
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  • What Is A Trojan Horse Virus?
    By: Karina Daniel | - This is an e-mail virus commonly released by an e-mail attachment and if this attached file is opened, it will scour the hard drive for any financial and personal information such as the social security, PIN numbers, account numbers. When it has collected the info, in the computer, it is transferred to the database of the thieves!Today, there are viruses and there are Trojan Horses. However, there is no such thing as a "Trojan virus". Actually, the real definition of each prevents the chance of ...
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  • What Is A Trojan Horse Virus?
    By: Matt Gray | - Today, there are viruses and there are Trojan Horses. However, there is no such thing as a Trojan virus. Actually, the real definition of each prevents the chance of the virus being such a thing. Trojan doesnt replicate but Viruses do. That truth alone implies there could never be a "Trojan Horse virus".
    The description of Visa continues with this message, "A Trojan Virus is an e-mail virus commonly released by an e-mail attachment." Well, not so. A Trojan could be sent with t ...

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  • Making Money And Bets With A Horse Racing Schedule
    By: Max Broad | - Usually when you are trying to make a bet on a horse racing schedule, you would use a more traditional approach; however, the Internet has made it easier than ever to obtain a horse racing schedule from the comfort of your own home. One option would be to use Sportsbook.com; an online sports betting site. What makes the site very interesting is the amount of available tracks you can bet on. Some popular horse tracks included are; Emerald Downs, Evangeline Downs, Hoosier Park and Finger Lanes. Th ...
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  • How To Have A Naturally Obedient Horse
    By: horsetraining | - One of the main characteristics of the horse is that by nature a he will not offer resistance to any demand made of him which he fully comprehends, if that demand is made in a way consistent with the laws of his nature.
    I will first give you some of the reasons why I think he is naturally obedient, and will not offer resistance to anything fully comprehended.
    The horse, though possessed of some faculties superior to man's, being deficient in reasoning powers, has no knowledge of rig ...

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  • Top 10 Ways To Make Your Horse Happy
    By: Adriana Noton | - Those who own hoses know how wonderful these animals are to have as a companion. They are smart, sensitive, and fun to be around. These beautiful and majestic animals require a lot of care and love. It is important to make sure your horse is happy so you can have a pleasant and gentle companion.

    The following are the top 10 ways to make your horde happy:

    1. Properly feed your horse. Because it is in a horse's nature to constantly graze, have set times of the day to ...

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  • Great Australian Horse Races
    By: Laura Saunders | - Australia is one of the world's greatest sporting nations. It truly loves sport and comes to a standstill for a number of different events. This is especially the case when it comes to horse racing. Australia hosts a number of fantastic different races.

    The most famous of which would be the Melbourne Cup. Literally the country comes to a halt for the race. It happens on the first Tuesday in November as it has been since 1861. It is two miles but has since been shortened to 3,200 ...

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  • Great Australian Horse Races
    By: Laura Saunders | - Australia is one of the world's greatest sporting nations. It truly loves sport and comes to a standstill for a number of different events. This is especially the case when it comes to horse racing. Australia hosts a number of fantastic different races.

    The most famous of which would be the Melbourne Cup. Literally the country comes to a halt for the race. It happens on the first Tuesday in November as it has been since 1861. It is two miles but has since been shortened to 3,200 ...

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  • Calculating True Horse Power!
    By: Max Broad | - Betting on a horse in a race can be a bit confusing. Many people dont know how it works. Its one of those things that leaves you standing there starring at the board like a deer in the headlights and by the time you decide to just guess, the horses are running and your opportunity is gone.
    Horse racing odds can confuse you as to how much to bet. Leaves you thinking what horse racing odds actually are. Some math on the subject to make it simple would be; lets say you put down a 6- ...

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  • Horse Racing Program - Your Guide To Becoming A Winner!
    By: Kelly Purden | - If you're looking for an edge in the realms of horse racing, you're going to be hard pressed to find much help. There is not a lot of companies out there trying to promote a good Horse Racing Program. That's right, no one really wants to push a program, because there is a degree of fear that a good program might put whatever self interest out of business. Creating such a complex and unique world of horse racing is not an easy task and those that are looking for a good edge in the world of handic ...
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  • Horse Racing - Odds Of Winning
    By: Kelly Purden | - For fans of big game racing, there is no time like the present to get into the fray of things. That's right you're going to be amazed at the latest and greatest things that have been springing up in terms of winning racing bets. Horse Racing Odds are not easy to categorize, and the novice will have a difficult time trying to get around certain things. That's right, just like any other gambling idea, you have to really pay attention to what is going on around you before you lose yourself in the v ...
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  • Free Florida Horse Racing Tips
    By: Kelly Purden | - If you are going on vacation or simply going to be enjoying the sun of Florida, consider the many options in the world of Florida Horse Racing. Florida is home to many tracks and offers nearly all breeds of horses and the thoroughbreds outnumber all others. That's right, Florida is not only home of the magic kingdom it is the lens and scope of greater good for horse racing fans the world over. If you're in the market for some high stakes action you are going to enjoy the greatness that is Florid ...
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  • Free Horse Racing Systems That Will Make You A Guaranteed Winner!
    By: Kelly Purden | - Race fans are always looking for an edge in regards to horse betting. That's right, the sports world is still making strides in regards to overall scores and techniques. Sure there are different techniques but finding the right Free Horse Racing Systems may prove cumbersome for some. Specifically with sites aimed to just get hits rather than providing any real information. That's right, there are a lot of people out there trying to force hits through various search engines and providing no infor ...
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  • Winning Horse Toys Photo Contests With Breyer Horses
    By: Kanooga | - Thinking of taking your passion for collecting model horse toys to the next level? Perhaps you have a few Breyer horses you know will photograph well. Then you should consider entering a model horse photo contest. People all across the country are having fun entering these contests so why not you too? Here are a few helpful tips to help you succeed.

    Although you can't read a judge's mind, there are a few things to keep in mind as you prepare to enter your Breyer horses into a photo ...

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  • Guide To Re-making Your Model Horse Toy
    By: Kanooga | - So, you've decided to modify your model horse. Maybe the color is all wrong. Or you just want it to have a more active pose. Rather than trying to create your own version from scratch, relax in the knowledge that it is possible to do some nifty customizing.

    The first step is to have a clear idea of what you want from the finished product. Then you can gather together the necessary tools and get started. Remember that, while it is possible to make some substantial changes, practice a ...

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  • How To Repaint Breyer Horse Toys
    By: Kanooga | - Breyer model horse toys can do something that real horses cannot do, change colors! Not only does your horse get an extreme make-over but you can have a lot of fun in the process. Here are some tips on the materials you will need and how to do it.

    1.Paints Acrylic paints are highly recommended because they are water-based rather than oil-based, so they dry much faster. You can buy tubes of acrylic paint at most art supply stores. In addition to the colors you want for your hors ...

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  • Why Toy Horses Are Not Just Horse Toys Anymore
    By: Kanooga | - In about 1950, the first toy horses were introduced in America. Since then, these toys have continued to grow in popularity. Along the way, toy horses became more than just a horse toy. They became a popular hobby that includes horse painting, photographing, prop and tack making, exhibiting and collecting valuable model horses.

    Breyer capitalized on the growing collector hobby by introducing a hobby magazine in the 1970s. Then they launched the first limited edition artist resins ...

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  • Guide To Breeding Your Model Toy Horse
    By: Kanooga | - Breeding a model toy horse sounds impossible: after all, how can a toy horse breed? The answer is simple. Breeding model horses is not about creating a new model horse, but instead it is about learning the intricacies of equine pedigrees and breeding.

    To begin breeding, you first need to get a pedigree for your horse. You can get this pedigree in one of two ways. The most common method of getting a pedigree is to select "parents" for your horse from a list of model sires (mothers) ...

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  • Guide To Exhibiting At Breyer Horse Toy Shows
    By: Kanooga | - When it comes to horse toys, a Breyer horse is second to none. Creating some of the most realistic model horses in the world, Breyer has gathered a loyal following.

    Breyer horse toys are so well-loved and valued by their owners that there are even Breyer Horse Shows. Breyer horse shows are a great way to connect with other horse toy enthusiasts. There are two kinds of shows - photo shows, where competitors enter a photo of a diorama, and live shows, featuring actual horse toys.

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  • Model Horse Size & Scale For Breyer Horses
    By: Kanooga | - One of the first things every collector of Breyer horses must decide is what size model horse to collect. There are a variety of sizes available from several different manufacturers. Here is a list of the different sizes and scales with information to help you decide which one is right for you.

    1:9 Scale This is the largest size and one of the oldest and most popular sizes. Breyer horses in this scale are about 12L x 9H. There is a great selection of horses available in th ...

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  • Guide To Collecting Breyer Horse Toys
    By: Kanooga | - Originally, people bought model horses because they were fun. What started as horse toys has now become a huge collectors hobby. The same thing happened with baseball cards, comic books and a lot of other toys.

    Question #1: Why are you collecting? This must be the first question answered because the answer to this question will determine the answer to every other question that follows. In my opinion, there is only one right answer to this question. Collect horses because it is fu ...

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  • 7 Ways To Have Fun With A Breyer Model Horse
    By: Kanooga | - Model horse toys provide entertainment value in more ways than one. The whole family can have fun participating in a variety of creative activities centered around Breyer horses. Here is a list of seven different things you and your family can do.

    Playing - The first and most obvious way to have fun with model horse toys is for kids to play with them as toys. Kids of all ages can use their imagination to bring their horses to life. With the quality detailed products available today, ...

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  • Breyer Horses Are The Most Realistic Toy Horse Gifts
    By: Kanooga | - I visited Costa Rica and did a lot of horseback riding there. Costa Rica has the boniest, most pathetic looking horses I have ever seen. I actually felt sorry for them trying to carry me and my family. Glue factories come to my mind when I look at them. In fact, my horse actually passed out while I was riding it. He had just carried me up a big hill. After he got us to the top, he walked over to the ledge of a 60 foot cliff and fainted. He fell right off the cliff with me on him. My family watch ...
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  • 3 Tips To Help You Manage Your Horse's Resistance
    By: Jane Savoie | - You've carefully laid out a systematic, progressive schooling program for your horse. Yet every time you add new work, you run into a certain amount of resistance.

    Don't panic. Understand that when you do raise the bar, it's inevitable that you're going to encounter resistance. It's a normal part of training. Don't be afraid of it. Just work through it in baby steps.

    Have a checklist in your mind to help you decide if you should back off a little bit, or whether you ...

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  • Making A Profit With Horse Betting
    By: Max Broad | - If you have ever spent time in a Las Vegas casino, then you have undoubtedly seen the number of televisions and betting portals that are dedicated exclusively to the horse betting professionals that enjoy that sort of thing. These people make a living with horse betting and that happens for a reason. It is not that they get lucky or that they somehow happen to pick the right horses. The sport of kings, as it is called, is all about knowing what you are doing. It's certainly true that you can pic ...
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  • Betting On Horse Racing Can Be More Exciting Than Just Watching
    By: Max Broad | - Horse racing has been performed for many centuries and dates back to the Roman times with chariot racing. Horse racetracks were first built in the United States in 1863 in New York. Thoroughbred racing is one of the most popular types of in the world. Harness racing is another type and is more popular in Canada and Europe while quarter racing is most popular in Florida and western United States.

    Countless hours by many people are spent betting on horses, handicapping the races and ...

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  • Secrets Of Successful Horse Racing Betting
    By: Julia Winston | - Unlocking the secrets to successful horse racing betting is more than useful. With there horse races happening all over the world, a streak of successful bets will prove incredibly lucrative. There are many factors in deciding the outcome of a horse race. Thus, you need to know when to back the favourite and when to go for the upset.

    The first thing you should do is your homework. Study the form guide of every horse in the race. Build up a database on them. Know their likes and di ...

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  • Horse Racing, The Ageless Sport
    By: Max Broad | - Horse racing makes me think of the Lone Ranger and his saying, Hi-yo, Silver, away!, as he rode his famous horse, Silver, galloping into the sunset. There are many famous horses in television and the movies. But many more are known for the speed and stamina shown in winning championships in the ageless sport of horse racing.

    Horse racing has been a popular sports event for centuries, often referred to as the sport of kings. Today there are four types of horse races. T ...

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  • Sportsbook.com: The Place For Horse Betting Online
    By: Max Broad | - If you are a fan of horse betting online and want to have the best in quality service and out of this world service then I would recommend that you go to www.sportsbook.com. Horse betting online has become very popular with the advent of the internet as it has made it convenient to be able to place your wages at your computer rather than go to the track. Sportsbook.com will give you all the options and benefits at the track but being able to do it from the comfort of your personal computer.

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  • Horse Gambling Online With Sportsbook.com
    By: Max Broad | - Horse gambling online is by far one of the more popular betting games that are on the internet today. There is nothing better than being able to place wagers at your favorite tracks from the comfort of your own home. If you want to take advantage of horse gambling online then you should check out www.sportsbook.com. Sportsbook offers all the same wager options as if you were right there at the track and they offer action on tracks from all over the globe.

    Horse gambling online with ...

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  • Relax Your Tense Horse With The Valium Exercise
    By: Jane Savoie | - Horses shy from tension so there are lots you can do to ride proactively to help them relax. I call one of my favorite exercises "the Valium Exercise" because it's so effective at relaxing a tense horse.

    Let's say your horse likes to shy at a particular corner of the ring. Start the valium exercise well before you get to the corner.

    Here are the aids for the "valium exercise".

    THE ACTIVE AIDS
    1. The Inside Rein

    The action of the ...

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  • Horse Training Video
    By: david arnold | - Horse Training Video

    Do you have a horse?
    Would you like a quick and easy way to learn how to train and control your horse.
    Did you just get a new horse and have no idea how to train it?
    Are you frustrated by "Bad Horse Behavior"-whether its kicking, biting, rearing, or crowding?
    Do you feel like your horse just doesn't respect you, is unsafe to ride, and you don't know what to do about it?

    Are you interested in learning the best, fastest ...

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  • Australian Horse Racing
    By: K8 | - Horse racing is not only a hobby to many people; it is one of the oldest sports that have been in existence for centuries. It is an equestrian sport, as the name suggests. In the early centuries, Horse Racing was considered a royal sport and aristocratic people. Hence the sport was popularly called as the sport of kings. However as days
    rolled people starting betting money on the horses and the sport eventually turns out to be a great gambling sport around the World. But then, if yo ...

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  • Training Your Horse With The Saddle
    By: Mike Paetzold | - Training a wild horse is not really easy. In fact, it can be a pain in the neck. That is why you need to have a lot of patience and commitment when training a wild horse.

    One of the trainings that your horse must undergo is the saddle training. To do the training successfully, I have here some tips just for you.

    1. When training your horse, start with a lead rope that is 14 feet long. If you do not have a lead rope, you can always make one by visiting your local har ...

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  • The Key To Sitting The Trot Is To Put Your Horse On The Bit
    By: Jane Savoie | - No matter how good a rider you are, it's nearly impossible to sit the trot if your horse is not on the bit. A stiff, hollow back has no swing. That rigidity makes it hard for you to sit the trot.

    The key to making both you and your horse more comfortable so it's easier for you to sit the trot, is to put your horse on the bit. When he's on the bit, his back is round and swinging. You'll put him on the bit with what I call "the connecting aids".

    Forward First
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  • Horse Bets
    By: Max Broad | - Nothing can be more relaxing than placing horse bets on a horse race. Not just the big races like the Kentucky Derby but the regular daily races at tracks across the country. There are two main types of horse racing, the trotters which have a driver in the sulky riding behind the horse. The races can be a trot where the horse's front right and back left move move forward and back together, and the front left and back right move forward and back together. In the same category of racing sometimes ...
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  • The Risk Of Using Vinyl Horse Fencing
    By: Caitlinaa Fuller | - Buying a new horse fence can be a very expensive undertaking and is one that many people like to think about very carefully. However, when the need arises to have something new, most people replace what they had with the same sort of fencing. This is understandable because they know that the fencing has lasted a certain amount of time, it has kept their animals safe and has provided them with a good service, well in most cases anyway. This often makes people reluctant to buy new things as they k ...
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  • Practical Tips For Buying Horse Fencing
    By: Caitlinaa Fuller | - Buying a decent horse fence can be hard work. There are all sorts of things on the market these days at a range of prices and it can be hard to find something good, strong and weather resistant which suits your budget. Anyone who keeps livestock will understand the importance of having a good strong and high fence and they will also know how expensive they can be to maintain and repair. Traditional fences are wooden and they need regular treatment to keep them from rotting in the damp ground and ...
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  • Are You Making This Deadly Mistake To Put Your Horse On The Bit?
    By: Jane Savoie | - One of the biggest mistakes you can make when riding your horse is to saw left and right on your horse's mouth or to vibrate both reins to get him "on the bit".

    If you "saw" on your horse's mouth by alternating squeezing and releasing with your hands or wiggle on the bit, you're riding your horse from front to back. He might look like he's "on the bit" because his head is down and his nose is on the vertical, but you don't have an honest connection from back to front.


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  • How Horse Riding Apparel & Equipment Can Help Riders Beat The Heat
    By: Anne Coyle | - All winter long, you look forward to the warm days of summer, knowing how much you will enjoy going pleasure riding and trail riding without the discomfort of freezing temperatures. Now that summer is here, you might be wondering what on earth you had been thinking as the sweat drips into eyes and your horse has never seemed more irritated or lethargic.

    Your trail and pleasure rides of summer can be made far more safe and comfortable with the appropriate horse riding apparel, hors ...

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  • Horse Racing - Place Your Bets!
    By: Max Broad | - Horse racing is a sport that has been out there for a while and aside from its entertainment factor has been made popular by the thrill provided from placing a bet on horse racing.

    Horse betting can be as complex or simple as anyone who tries it would like to make it. It really just depends on how well informed you are, how intelligently you place your bets, and the exotic and unpredictable aspect of luck. Like everything to be bet on nothing is ever certain, which is why horse bett ...

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  • Horse Betting Odds Let You Win Without Winning
    By: Max Broad | - Figuring out horse betting odds seems intimidating; there are many factors which go into a horse race which can affect the outcome of the race. There are also many factors which captivate our imaginations, but ultimately have nothing to do with who will win the race. If you break all of the elements of horse betting odds down, it can be a lot of fun. If you really figure out horse betting odds, it can be profitable. Because there are so many factors which can influence a race, horse betting odds ...
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