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I'm currently a Junior in college where I'm double majoring in Music Performance and English with a concentration in Creative Writing. I've been writing poetry for over twelve years, and I have been playing the flute for thirteen years.

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Pets & Animals > Horse Care & Health The cost of owning a horse: 2 of 20

Most people, even experienced horse people, drastically underestimate the figure that owning a horse really costs. Many people, when estimating overall expenses, factor in aspects such as the initial cost of the horse, the monthly board, and possibly vet bills. Unfortunately, there are so many more expenses that many people ...
Pets & Animals > Horse Training & Riding Horseback riding tips: How to make the most of riding lessons: 1 of 5

Horseback riding is an expensive pastime. Riding lessons may seem prohibitive in terms of their cost versus the amount of time you get with an instructor. However, if you make good use of your lessons, you may find this to be a price that is well-justified. The first step to getting the most out of your lessons is to think a...
Pets & Animals > Horse Training & Riding Tips for safely riding horses on public trails: 1 of 4

Some of the greatest experiences I've had while riding have been when my friend and I take our horses out on the trails. Trails can be a wonderful break from the ring for both horse and rider. But at the same time, hitting the trails means removing the safety of a riding ring and opens up the possibility of encountering many...
Pets & Animals > Horses (Other) How to save money as a horse owner: 1 of 3

It is very expensive to own a horse, and during times of economic hardship many horse owners are looking to cut costs. With a little creativity and some changes, it can be done. Here are some areas you can look at to see where you can cut costs in your horse ownership. -Where/How do you keep your horse? Do you board your hor...
Pets & Animals > Horse Training & Riding How to recover mentally from a horse riding accident: 6 of 17

Horseback riding is a wonderful activity, but it is also one that can turn dangerous or even deadly before you know what is happening. The saying, "get right back in the saddle," is not without justification. Even the most talented riders can find their confidence shaken after a serious or unsuspected fall. The mental toll t...
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Model horse collecting vocabulary: 1 of 2

Collecting model horses hobby lingo defined Every hobby has a set of lingo specific to it that, when heard by people new to the hobby, can sound overwhelmingly foreign. The model horse hobby is no exception. Some of the abbreviations used by experienced horse collectors in advertisements for horses they are selling appear to...
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Gift ideas for horse racing fans: 1 of 2

Buying for a horse-crazy person can be a daunting task, especially if the giver is not a horse-person themselves. Horse racing is another world entirely, but having a friend or loved one who is a fan of horse racing can actually make gift giving easier. It opens up a whole slew of possibilities for unique and thoughtful gift...
Education > College Search How parents can help their child with their college application process: 1 of 1

The college application process is a complicated and often stressful one, and many parents find themselves standing by and watching their child take the lead. Such was the situation with my family when I began applying to colleges: neither of my parents had attended college and they knew very little about what was involved i...
Entertainment > Music Education How to put a flute together: 1 of 1

The traditional flute is a delicate instrument which can be easily damaged if not handled the correct way. It comes in three pieces. The headjoint is the piece without any keys. It is where the lip plate is found. The lip plate is the raised piece of metal that has a hole in the middle - it's where you put your bottom lip wh...
Pets & Animals > Horses (Other) Should you take a free horse?: 20 of 21

The phrase, "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth," is all too well-known. After all, haven't we all been taught that nothing in life is free? When presented with a "free" horse, some people jump at the chance to take it on, while others insist you should run in the other direction. My question is, where would we be without ...