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Readers Take Over!

Winter Points of View from Kim

Julie: roof shoveling and more

Robin: -23 degrees here!

Nina: stars ablaze!

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HUMOR & FICTION

Heat produces funny video, Horse Haikus, When I am an Old Horsewoman, Gym Fit versus Farm Fit, Horse as Designated Driver, Cowboy Humor, Boot, Bras, and Balance, and a web-based novel.

READERS' CHOICE

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Horses in Summer Storm, Death by Horse, Hog Hunting by Horseback, When is the When? Vet aids Afghanistan animals, Recommended Horse Books

GUEST COLUMNISTS

Sonia Theobald's heartwarmer, Kim Stone's journey, Marsha Craig's therapy work, Dr. Rebecca Gimenez goes hog hunting, John Murray's mustang series, and many more.

MAINERS AWAY!

Videos from Iowa, Travels to IHSA Nationals, Scary travels across America, Alvord Ranch memories from eastern Oregon, Versatile Horse & Rider winning account, and much more.

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Fall Riding - calm yet spooky

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