by Jake Western
It’s a tremendous responsibility being a horse owner. Like most of you, I got a horse to have fun. The relationship and trust that we have built up over the years have made trail riding even more enjoyable. I bought my first horse with the romantic idea of going fishing in the mountains, just me and my horse. I trail ride with all kinds of people who have different skills and abilities. We all share the love of horsemanship and the outdoors. However, we don't all share the same concepts about appropriate "manners" on the trail. This is not intended to be a "don't do this, don't do that" essay. We want to help make trail riding safe and enjoyable for all of us.When Mike Cianciola describes the freedom of the open road, he's not talking about riding a Harley-Davidson or even a Honda. Rather, his cycle of choice is a lost piece of Americana, which among collectors and mechanics has become a symbol of ...
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Read moreCarrie Cheadle, MA ( www.carriecheadle.com ) is a Sports Psychology consultant who has dedicated her career to helping athletes of all ages and abilities perform to their potential. Carrie specialises in working with cyclists, in disciplines ranging ...
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Read moreIt is about as far from the Olympic sport of archery as it can get. The bow is taller than the person shooting it, and, to the uninitiated, it appears lopsided and unbalanced. There are no sights, no high-tech stabilizers. And, of course, it is done ...
Read moreNew Year's Day in Pasadena offered America a picture postcard of a bright and shiny future. The sun was full and glorious. The 120th Rose Parade was only about 15 minutes late starting its march down Colorado Boulevard. The high-stepping, horn ...
Read moreEDINBURGH'S worst areas for cycle thefts can be revealed today as new figures show thefts of bikes running at four a day. The Southside/Newington area, with its high student population, tops the list with 225 cycles reported stolen in the last 12 ...
Read moreBy analyzing what al-Qa'ida preaches to Muslims regarding Islam's relationship to the non-Muslim world at large, and what it states to the West are its reasons for battling it, this essay seeks to highlight the many disparities behind al-Qa'ida's ...
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