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Horses are not just a hobby; they are a lifestyle.

Here's a tip: Any sport that has an extensive lexicon of specialized terminology for equipment is guaranteed to be a financial black hole. Equestrians don't even call it "equipment" we call it "tack", thank you
very much. The tack for the horse begins with a bridle, a saddle, and a
girth to hold the saddle onto the horse.

A huge part of being a good rider I'm discovering is that aspect of developing a partnership rather than being a passenger. A different experience for both horse and rider.

Most times I ride with others.. but I really love riding solo. I enjoy my own company and love the peace, space and opportunity to really just be with my horse. . I don’t feel nervous, the tour most often than not resembles "th

Horses.. In some ways ,they are the ultimate Montana glamour animal, possessed of almost mythical strength (ever been pushed by one of 'em?) , speed ,
savvy, size and for some unfathomable reason, a natural willingness to
work with dogs,

"Nothing to it, but to Do It"

A pearl of wisdom one of our guests left with me as she and her friend departed on their continuing hiking adventures in Montana. Just what I needed to hear. Since moving to Montana, G-d has truly blessed
us in our

That's what the nurses referred to me as this afternoon as I slowly and creatively type with my newly acquired dislocated pinkie now in splint.

Picture it.. Dan and I are on the last two miles of our ride today part of which encompasses 3 successive hills. At the bo