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Dear Saddle, It’s Not Me It’s You — Saddle Seeks Horse

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I know a lot of people who could have written this letter. While there is a growing awareness of the importance of saddle fit for horses, many people don’t understand saddle fit for them! As someone who has very long femurs, I fought many saddles before I realized that I needed a saddle where the […]

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My own worst enemy

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What a great post! The eternal search for perfection is tough because you are never good enough. Even if you are good enough that day, you start beating yourself up again the next day. We all need to laugh more. And have fun.

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Bravery is Learned. “Practice Your Guts.”

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Source: Bravery is Learned. “Practice Your Guts.” This blog posting is spot on. When George Morris says even he has to practice his guts, you know that it applies to every level rider. I got similar advice many years ago after I had broken my hand in a jumping accident. I had started riding again […]

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Left at the gate

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Unbelievably, the starter hit the button while the last horse was still being loaded into the starting gate! Luckily the assistant starter wasn’t hurt. The horse ended up fifth despite the delay at the start, but was disqualified.  

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