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Pets & Animals > Horse Training & Riding Tips for de-spooking a horse

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Before you begin the process of de-spooking a horse you first must get inside his mind. Horses are prey animals and therefore their first instinct is to run and ask questions later. This instinct is the main reason horses are around today for us to enjoy.They can see and hear things much farther away than we can and because o... More..

Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Today or tomorrow: What's more important?

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There's a lot to be said for living in the here and now.Worrying about tomorrow only elevates your stress level and will probably give you a headache or worse.You can't do anything about tomorrow until it becomes today. Which means it's here now. Yesterday is gone and there is nothing you can do about it so don't dwell on it,... More..

Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Owning a horse

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I grew up in Vancouver and always had a passion for horses but could never afford to have one. Eventually, in my adult years, I was able to purchase my first horse. My husband took me to my first horse auction eight years ago. He took me out back to check out the horses and pick a few that I thought I might like. I was lookin... More..

Relationships & Family > Parents Are parents responsible for how their children act as adults?

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I'd have to say yes and no to that question. I think it largely depends on how you interpret the question. Does the question refer to how well we've prepared our children to interact with society while they were growing up or does it refer to actual responsibility for them once they have moved out and are on their own?I'm goi... More..

Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) The benefits of avocados

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There is a lot of nutrition packed into avocados. Not only are they tasty but they provide several essential vitamins and minerals necessary for overall health. They also help the body absorb nutrients from other foods.Although avocados are considered high in fat they contain Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, which provide energy wh... More..

Pets & Animals > Horse Training & Riding Tips for training foals

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I believe that horse training starts shortly after birth. It must be done carefully and in short sessions. You must always be sure not to stress the foal or mare. The mare must be present through the training process as separating the foal from the mare will overly stress both foal and mare. I also believe it is important to ... More..

Health & Fitness > Depression Lighten up: Foods that fight depression

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There is a saying that is very relevant to this topic, "You are what you eat." That's never been truer than it is today. With our fast paced world and the convenience of fast food restaurants we often grab a quick bite without even thinking about what we're putting into our bodies. Then we wonder why we're feeling tired all t... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Conservation Should Alaska allow killing of wildlife from the air?

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It is said that predators take up to 80% of the moose and caribou that die each year while hunters only take 10%. On the other hand other reports suggest that trophy and sport hunters take at least 73% of the moose and caribou where aerial hunting takes place.It is also said that predators can cause moose populations to decli... More..

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2. Tips for de-spooking a horse
3. Tips for training foals
4. Should Alaska allow killing of wildlife from the air?
5. Are parents responsible for how their children act as adults?
6. Lighten up: Foods that fight depression
7. Today or tomorrow: What's more important?
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