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Mustang Million: One Horse. One Event. One Million Reasons.

In 2013, the Mustang Heritage Foundation will present an unparalleled level of competition in its Mustang program portfolio. One thousand Mustangs will be eligible for the inaugural Mustang Million event to be held in Fort Worth, Texas, in September.

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10-Point Conformation Checklist

by Sean Patrick

first published in Western Horseman

If you want a prospect to excel in competition or do his job well on a ranch, it’s best to start with the right horse.

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Success in the Saddle: Learning is Your Friend

by Robert M. Liner

The most effective riders are the ones prepared for the unexpected. On the most pleasant of afternoons, a simple trail ride can suddenly turn into a fight for survival. Why this happens is a question that is impossible for any human to answer, but how and what makes it happen can be addressed.

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Cross-Training the Cowboy Way

by Chris Littlefield with Ross Hecox     

Versatility is the cornerstone of my program. I like to train horses that aren’t specialized for one event, but instead are able to perform in a variety of competitions.

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The Benefits of Lunging Your Horse

by Charles Wilhelm

Question: Why is it important that I lunge my horse? I would also like to understand the essentials of this exercise.

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Tips for Riding a Spooky Horse

by Jane Savoie

Riding a spooky horse can be challenging and frustrating. You might be more patient with your spooky horse when you understand that horses have survived in the wild all these years because of their natural flight response.

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Nurturing the Soul of a Better Ride

by Robert M. Liner

A riding experience can bring out all of what being with horses so meaningful. By paying close attention to what a horse has to offer you, that time spent together can be an actual investment with a positive payoff better than any lottery could offer.

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Mental Freshness and Physical Fitness for Riding

by Robert M. Liner

A large amount of time that is spent with horses pulls the horse and human relationship closer and closer to a bond that transcends words and thoughts.

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Riding Balance: Reach for Your Toes

by Wendy Murdoch

Do you feet "go to sleep" when you ride or are they jammed against your stirrup? Do you have trouble getting your foot straight into the stirrup?

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Believing in Your Horse: Turn Training into Knowledge

by Robert M. Liner

Bucking, rearing, bolting, barn sour, kicking, biting, fidgeting! How do you solve these crazy horse issues?

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