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Quarter Horse Geldings
THE REASON FOR JUDGING HORSES at halter is to preserve the ideal characteristics of the breed they represent. To do so, a judge finds the horse that is not only well mannered but has the best conformation of that breed standard. I rate conformation u
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Saddle Chat
Feral and wild horses can spend about 16 hours per day grazing. Changing their access to food can affect their natural behavior and lead to health problems. To understand these changes better, Morris Animal Foundation-funded researchers looked at sev
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Stick To The Steps
To complete a pattern while presenting a pretty picture to the judge, you must be able to connect with your horse every step of the ride. And the best way to keep that connection with your horse is to engage with his mind before it’s time to head to