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Building an All-Weather Arena, Part 2
November 1, 2006
This is the second article in a two-part series on building an outdoor arena
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More Senior Horse Essay Winners
November 1, 2006
Here's More of the 2006 Senior Horse Essay Submissions
They're heartwarming and inspirational
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Building an All-Weather Arena
October 1, 2006
Stuck inside looking out at wet trails, slippery slopes and soggy ground? Horses getting fat? Has your outdoor riding area turned into a mud pit? Want to build a safe, mudless outdoor area to ride in...but wonder, how much will it cost? Will it really work after all the time, money and sweat?
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The Story Behind Flicka: Movie Trainer Rusty Hendrickson Focuses on both Horses and Riders
October 1, 2006
Rusty Hendrickson has added “Flicka” to his list of movie credits. This story of a Wild Mustang and the girl (Katy) who befriends him which is set to be released in movie theaters on October 20th, is another home run for Hendrickson. Movie sets are not new to Rusty or his horses, which have spent most of their lives in front of the camera. Those horses come alive for the filming crew when they need to but are quiet for the actors when the cameras are focused on them.
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The Story Behind Flicka: Ma Bell is Maria Bello
October 1, 2006
Maria Bello plays the part of Nell McLaughlin, the mother of Katy in the movie Flicka, which is scheduled to debut on October 20, 2006. This is the story of how a horse (Flicka) and a 16-year-old girl (Katy) learn from each other. The impact of that relationship and their experiences together also initially creates a power struggle between Katy and her dad. However, ultimately the lessons they learn from the horse-girl union eventually unite the entire family.
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The Story Behind Flicka: Ryan Kwanten Learned the Life of a Cowboy in Flicka
October 1, 2006
You’d never know Ryan Kwanten was from Australia in the movie Flicka (set to be released on October 20, 2006), where he plays Howard, the brother of the main human star of the movie Katy. While Howard does not have the enthusiasm for the McLaughlin family ranch that Katy does he understands his sister’s passion and relationship with Flicka, the young mare she comes across in the wild and works diligently to befriend.
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The Story Behind Flicka: Movie Overview
October 1, 2006
“The truth is, wherever a Settler left his footprint, there was a hoofprint beside it,” said the voice of Katy McLaughlin in the movie Flicka, set to be released in movie theaters nationwide on October 20, 2006. “A dog may be man’s best friend but the history of the west was written by the horse.” Learn more about the story behind the movie.
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The Story Behind Flicka: Movie Overview
October 1, 2006
“The truth is, wherever a Settler left his footprint, there was a hoofprint beside it,” said the voice of Katy McLaughlin in the movie Flicka, set to be released in movie theaters nationwide on October 20, 2006. “A dog may be man’s best friend but the history of the west was written by the horse.” Learn more about the story behind the movie.
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Focus on the Rider: Cross-training
September 1, 2006
With our focus on “training” this month, it’s time to mention the subject of cross-training, not for our horses but for us. It is a well-known fact that horses can benefit both physically and mentally from a variety of activities. Why do we ignore these same benefits ourselves? In most cases, riders ride, allowing little time for other activities. After all, who has the time, energy or interest to do anything else?
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Focus on the Rider - Finding a Balance
August 1, 2006
Exercises to improve your balance on the ground and in the saddle
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Focus on the Rider - Riding from the Core
July 1, 2006
Are you ready to find more balance, stability and precision in the saddle? How about reducing your risk of injury or even imbalance in your horse?
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Focus on the Rider: Are you breathing?
June 1, 2006
Before we take another step into the world of on-the-ground training for riders, it is absolutely essential to take a deep breath. Not just one in fact, but many throughout the course of your day and your life. Breathing not only sustains life, but also contributes greatly to stress or lack of stress, tension or relaxation in the body, focus, digestion, and all around well-being.
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