Growing up, I was an avid reader. The librarians knew me by name at the library and knew that I loved horses and reading books about horses. Today, I still enjoy reading books for horse lovers. 10 books for horse lovers Below, in alphabetical order, are my book recommendations. I have only listed 10 book
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A lot of pressure is put on parents when it comes to planning the ultimate family vacation. I know this from first-hand experience with my own children. A dude ranch vacation appeals to all family members, especially if it involves horses, water for swimming and mom and dad don’t have to cook or plan meals.
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Can you spot Elvis Presley in this picture of a horse and carriage on Beale Street in historic downtown Memphis, Tennessee?
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Everyone seems to have a bucket list of things they must see and do at least once in their life. Many of these things to do before I die lists involve travel to far off places. I know I have my bucket list and it includes horseback riding on safari in Africa, taking a horseback
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Written by Nancy D. Brown 2014 marks the year of the horse. Happy Chinese New Year! The spirit of this Chinese zodiac sign is said to be warm-hearted, energetic, intelligent and able. It is thought that people born in the year of the wood horse have excellent communication skills and enjoy being in the spotlight.
Who doesn’t love puppies and horses? Growing up with Labrador Retrievers and Quarter horses, I know a thing or two about the spell dogs and horses cast on young girls. Girlfriends and boyfriends may come and go, but your dog and your horse will always be your first love. So of course, my eyes welled
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As my car left Houston Airport, paved freeways and tall buildings gave way to back country roads, wood planked front porches with chairs gently rocking in the breeze and American flags fluttering from their poles. Driving up to the gated Inn at Dos Brisas, one can image cowboys herding cattle from as far away as
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Imagine a place where skiing, cowboys and horses come together in a winter wonderland. The location is Leadville, Colorado and the sport, ski joring, takes place at the Crystal Carnival. This winter sport has been taking place in Leadville since 1949! What the heck is ski joring and how does one win this event? Ski
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Let’s face it, when you think of cowgirls, you think of rodeo queens. Tall, slim bombshells with long, flowing hair wearing tight jeans, cowboy boots, shiny belt buckles, cowboy hats and million dollar smiles. That doesn’t mean that us plus size cowgirls don’t want to look good in our western wear clothes. On the contrary,
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