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Pets & Animals > Horse Training & Riding How to saddle a horse: 1 of 9

"Let's go riding!" "O.K. Let's go. You know how to saddle you're own horse don't you?" "Well, uhm, not really. Could you do it for me?" "I'll do you one better; I'll teach you how! It's really easy once you get the hang of it. Let's go to the barn." Okay, first we're going to brush the dirt and hay off the horses. It's essen...
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Preventing injuries in cheerleading: 1 of 1

Are you a new cheerleading coach looking for ideas about getting cheerleaders in the best condition possible? Are you a seasoned cheerleading coach looking for ways to help prevent injuries with your athletes? Proper stretching and conditioning are key in preventing cheerleading related injuries. First, have all cheerleaders...
Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies Can music be an effective healer?: 5 of 8

Music can trigger many emotional responses. When my brother suffered a head injury and lay in a coma for almost a month, my family constantly played his favorite music, Heavy Metal Rock and Roll, in the ICU. The hospital television was constantly on MTV. During those days they still played videos. I believe the music played ...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Addiction: 35 of 45

"Please don't tear this up before reading - as I would imagine you might feel like doing. I am terribly sorry for not talking to you sooner - but honestly I was too ashamed to burden you AGAIN. I have no right to even hope that you would understand or possibly even want to talk to me or even be associated with me, but please...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Diapering The diaper free movement: How to learn baby's elimination cues and never use diapers: 4 of 5

How many diapers does a child go through in the first two or three years of life? How long does a child need to use diapers before it is no longer considered acceptable"? What would you say if I told you that there are some parents who believe there is no need to use diapers at all, ever? There have been millions of women ar...
Sports & Recreation > Training & Equipment Types of training for improving stamina: 7 of 7

A few of my favorite conditioning exercises: Mountain Climber: Start with your hands on the floor, one leg straight out behind, the other bent near your chest. Alternate legs (run)as quickly as possible without stopping until you reach the number of reps you want to complete, at least 20. Push-ups: Straight arms, straight ba...