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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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Winter 2025 - Captivating Articles
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
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JoAnn Shannon
Aug 21, 2024
Influencers and Enablers
My Husband the Enabler
The one that really enables me to ride horses is my husband, Geoff. It isn’t something he intended, but it’s a by-product of his immense...
JoAnn Shannon
Aug 14, 2024
Influencers and Enablers
My Sister, the Enabler
The dictionary describes an enabler as “ a person or thing that makes something possible.” Without a doubt, my sister, Cindy, enables...
JoAnn Shannon
Aug 7, 2024
Influencers and Enablers
Grandma as an Influencer
When we were kids almost everything at Grandma’s house felt special. Although many of the foods were the same as those we ate at home,...
JoAnn Shannon
Jul 31, 2024
Influencers and Enablers
Mom as an Influencer
The Rocking Horse My 1960’s nursery included wooden alphabet blocks and a red wagon. The blocks taught me to read, and the wagon taught...
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