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In my weekly blog, “Amateur Equestrian Confessions,” I share the passion and the pain of one of the most endearing pursuits in the world, horseback riding.
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Stirrups
Judy was like Arwen. Not all stirrups are created alike. This lesson was demonstrated several years ago when I was a novice rider. It...
Safety First
JoAnn Shannon
Mar 5
Rethinking Halters
No halter, no problem. Years ago, Joey shared a paddock with a horse named Taco. If Taco was a person, he would be a mild-mannered...
Safety First
JoAnn Shannon
Feb 26
Vested Interest
To vest, or not to vest, that is the question. The Plaid Horse recently published an article entitled, "Protective Riding Vests,...
Safety First
JoAnn Shannon
Feb 19
Helmet Head
Scientific helmets…because an injured brain does not heal like a broken bone. Did you know that horseback riding carries a higher injury...
Safety First
JoAnn Shannon
Feb 12
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