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Larisa Affeldt keeps a schedule that would make most heads spin, yet she finds a way to balance showing horses with raising three boys and supporting her husband through the highs and lows of professional sports. Jeremy Affeldt is a relief pitcher for the San Francisco Giants where he was a member of the 2010, 2012 and 2014 World Series Championship teams. He has also played for Kansas City, the Colorado Rockies, and the Cincinnati Reds.
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Many equestrians are more familiar with what to look for in a Western saddle than with the English variety. So, who better to ask than Master Saddler, Suzie Fletcher-Baker, an internationally-respected English saddle maker whose career spans 40 years. As the daughter of a hard-working English family in Witney, Oxfordshire, England, she was told she would have to manage the care of her own pony, including buying her own tack—which she did.
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In the minutes, hours, and even days before a big show, the pressure to get everything just perfect can become an obsession. Drilling the pattern may seem like a panacea for nervous energy, but too much practice at the show can be your worst enemy. Add to the mix a hefty dose of anticipation, on the part of a seasoned show horse, and the problem can escalate. So, how do we work out the bugs and keep horses and riders sane in the process?
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It’s no secret that the All American Quarter Horse Congress is the largest, single breed horse show in the world bringing over 6,500 horses and close to 650,000 people to the Ohio State Fairgrounds every year. It’s also no secret that these numbers equal money for the Central Ohio economy—$200 million dollars to be exact.
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If you’re a horse lover, you understand the excitement of standing in a huge lot of brand new horse trailers, gleaming in all their splendor, beckoning for you to explore. You can picture your horse inside, with you proudly at the wheel of your truck, a reflection of comfort and class.
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