Monthly Archives: October 2009

Why Do I Ride Horses?

October 31, 2009

We all have at least one close friend that does not share your love of horses. You know the type. She has perfect nails, and by perfect I mean there is no stable dirt underneath them. She has perfect hair, with no trace of a crimp circling her head where the riding hat has sat for hours. She owns clean, open-toe shoes, jewellery not in the shape of snaffles or…

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Dating Tricks and Treats for Halloween

October 29, 2009

If you’re single and dating then Halloween is a great chance to have some wicked fun with your partner. Halloween is when witches ride their brooms, ghosts and ghouls are howling and haunting and things go bump in the night – but it’s also a chance to vamp it up for a great night if you are in high spirits. So, if you are someone who’s not scared of their…

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Making your date a pleasure hunt for your partner

October 26, 2009
Making your date a pleasure hunt for your partner

You don’t have to be tame in the wild outdoors if that girl or guy you like is spending the day out in the country on a date with you. Whether you both have a love of horses or like walking, you can help fill those awkward silences by adding a little mystery and excitement to make the time more memorable. All you need is some planning – by sitting…

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My Experiences Learning Dressage

October 25, 2009

The first time I witnessed dressage was at the yearly event held at a local race course. At the time, I already owned two horses. I had always ridden English, and we did groundwork, and went for trail rides. But what I saw in dressage fascinated and terrified me at the same time. The music, the idea of creating a dance between equine and human being, combined with the formal…

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