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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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Game of Horses
Equestrian versus Other Sports
Riding into Autumn
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World Equestrian Center
Joey the Pony
Up and Away
Ride that Horse
Mindful Riding
Detective Flea in Yellowstone
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The Final Show
Amateurs get nervous before a show, but some of the best professional riders also admit to pre-show anxiety. When nerves threatened to...
Show & Tell
JoAnn Shannon
Sep 10
Show Time
The question most frequently asked by someone who’s never been to a horse show is… “What time do you ride?” Time for friends Anyone...
Show & Tell
JoAnn Shannon
Jul 30
Enjoy the Journey
There’s a ripple of anticipation as the horses wait to see if they’ll be loaded onto the trailer… At our barn, not all horses go to the...
Show & Tell
JoAnn Shannon
Jul 16
Windermere Show
The best thing about horse showing is that it’s like a report card on your progress. In early May, Captain and I participated in our...
Show & Tell
JoAnn Shannon
Jun 18
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