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In my weekly blog, “Amateur Equestrian Confessions,” I share the passion and the pain of one of the most endearing pursuits in the world, horseback riding.
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Autumn Adventures
Show & Tell
Horses Keeping the Peace
Game of Horses
Equestrian versus Other Sports
Riding into Autumn
Horses and Other Creatures
Influencers and Enablers
World Equestrian Center
Joey the Pony
Up and Away
Ride that Horse
Mindful Riding
Detective Flea in Yellowstone
Detective Flea solves a case
Winter 2025 - Captivating Articles
Safety First
The Art of Horse Communication
Focus on Fiction
Athletic Performance
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Joey's Sheet of Many Colors
There’s a green Rambo horse sheet in my garage draped over a sawhorse that my grandfather made years ago. It’s the first thing I see when...
Autumn Adventures
JoAnn Shannon
1 day ago
Love & Loss
An aspect of these gorgeous autumn days makes me sad. The morning mists, golden light and brilliant red leaves stir memories of loss. ...
Autumn Adventures
JoAnn Shannon
Oct 22
Look Ma, No Spurs!
The crop is longer than my tack box! It’s easy to keep buying bigger spurs. What’s harder is riding without them and building a stronger...
Autumn Adventures
JoAnn Shannon
Oct 8
Post Show Season
With my 2025 show season wrapped up, I took a moment to look around me. What I saw…. The garden was neglected My bank account was...
Autumn Adventures
JoAnn Shannon
Sep 24
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