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  • Valentine’s Day Horseback Getaways

    by Ruthie Stewart Valentine’s Day is coming quick and if you’re looking for a romantic getaway with horses there are a lot of options. If you want to bring your horse or just rent one and trail ride and enjoy other activities, there are many dude ranches that range from rustic to luxurious, depending on [...]

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  • Dealing with Gait Irregularities

    B­y Heather Smith Thomas Sometimes a horse will be a little sore, lame or slightly off in gait. The rider wonders whether it’s a structural lameness or due to saddle fit, rider balance, or other factors. This can often be a difficult issue to figure out. Gary Baxter, VMD, MS, Professor of Surgery, Department of [...]

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  • Valentine’s Day Horseback Getaways

    by Ruthie Stewart Valentine’s Day is coming quick and if you’re looking for a romantic getaway with horses there are a lot of options. If you want to bring your horse or just rent one and trail ride and enjoy other activities, there are many dude ranches that range from rustic to luxurious, depending on [...]

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  • 10 Questions with amateur exhibitor_Melinda Clark

    By Gordon Downey 1 · Where did you grow up and what age were you introduced to horses? I grew up in Albion, a small Southern Illinois town, which we moved back to after my husband returned from Iraq about 7 years ago. 2 · Who is your favorite band/musician? What movie could you watch [...]

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