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About me - Jo.H

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I've been a riding instructor for twenty years. During that time, I've competed at dressage, jumping and endurance. I've bred my own horses, which is one of the proudest moments of my life.

I am also a writer and am working on a novel as we speak.
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Pets & Animals > Dog Training Dog training: Train the owner, not the dog: 10 of 24
90% of behavioral problems can be put down to the owner not the dog.Dogs are pack animals and as such have a strict hierarchy within the pack. A young dog will look to you to be their pack leader, and they are happier if you fulfill that role. It takes the pressure off them, letting them relax.However if you don't fulfill the... More..
Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce Child visitation problems: What to do when your ex doesn't show up: 5 of 12
A parent not showing up for a visit will have a devastating effect on any child. I have seen the effects first hand and it is heartbreaking.The first thing to do is make sure your child knows that it is not their fault.It can be very hard to bite your tongue and not to start blaming the absent parent but you mustn't do this.C... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Jobs How to be a parent and a writer: 13 of 31
Writing and children don't mix so you need to organize your time.I usually write once the children are tucked up in bed, but your schedule might be different. Take a look at your day and find the best free time available. Remember it's quality not quantity you're after so even 20 free minutes can produce good work.Novice writ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: What my dog means to me: 182 of 428
Zoe was a dog in a million. She was a rescued German shepherd, raised as a guard dog but then discarded. When I brought her home, she had never been inside a house. As I lead her out of the car, she ducked underneath it and wouldn't come out. I spent an hour lying on my stomach, wondering if I'd made a mistake.She had been ba... More..
Pets & Animals > Horse Care & Health How to help a horse gain weight: 7 of 16
Helping a horse gain weight is a long term commitment, one that should never be rushed. Due to the anatomy of the horse, it is inadvisable to try to push too much food into them to help them gain weight.If you come across a truly thin horse, always seek veterinary guidance. Check that the horse does not have some underlying i... More..
Pets & Animals > Horse Training & Riding Tips for getting horses accustomed to street traffic: 4 of 9
Taking a novice horse on the road for the first time can be a daunting task. It should only be attempted by an experience rider, and always in the company of another 'bombproof' horse.Fortunately there are several things you can do to ease the stress for the horse.1, If possible let you young horse graze in a field where he c... More..
Sciences > Physiology Explaining different blood types: 9 of 20
Human blood is grouped into four main categories, A, B, AB, and O.Each letter symbolizes a different antigen or protein found on the surface of red blood cells. For example blood group B will have the antigen known as the B antigen on the surface of its red blood cells.Blood group O has no antigens and is therefore known as t... More..
Pets & Animals > Horse Care & Health How to groom a horse: 5 of 11
There are three main objects of grooming,1, to clean your horse prior to riding. This is usually the quickest method and is done to make sure none of your tack will rub your horse and make it sore, and also so that your horse looks presentable.2, Promoting good circulation. This method is done after exercise. The reason behin... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Horse birthing experiences: 5 of 11
The first foal that I bred ended up being three weeks late. I almost postponed my wedding because of it.As this was my first foal from my beloved part Arab mare, Solar, I hired a camera to watch her in the stable. I was lucky enough to have her stabled at our house. One evening I went out to bring her into the stable for the ... More..
Home & Garden > Plumbing Repairs Tips for unclogging a sink: 11 of 23
If your sink is blocked you have three main options. Manually clean it, use a brand made grease dissolver and the good old plunger.To manually remove the blockage.Place a bucket or bowl under the U bend which is found under your sink. It is specially designed to catch food waste but does block with grease, food and hair.Make ... More..