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Leslie Potter

This Week in Horses – August 15, 2014

Happy Friday, everyone! Here are your big news items from the horse world for this week. Recall Alert: A few…

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My Horse is My Therapist (Until I Need a Real Therapist)

I was as shocked as everyone else yesterday upon hearing the news that beloved actor/comedian Robin Williams had died. The…

10 years ago

Can you tell when a horse is stressed?

In this age of social sharing, you may have encountered armchair experts offering their opinions on horse videos and photos…

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Do Horses Prefer Male or Female Riders?

Equestrian is one of the few sports where men and women compete as equals at all levels. But do horses…

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This Week in Horses – August 8, 2014

Happy Friday, everyone! Here's what you can talk about this weekend to impress your friends at the barn, on the…

10 years ago

Riding through the Fireflies

  I know I said it in my last post here on The Near Side, but I can't believe it's…

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How Horses Communicate with Their Ears

Horses communicate with their ears. You already know this. But a recent study shows just how important the ears are…

10 years ago

The Near Side: This Week in Horses – August 1, 2104

It's August, you guys. This summer has flown by, and I feel like I haven't done enough summertime riding. I…

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This Week in Horses – July 25, 2014

Happy Friday, readers! I hope you had a productive week and have plenty of barn time planned for this weekend.…

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Criminal Acts against Horses and What You Can Do to Prevent Them

  Earlier this week, a West Virginia horse named Catnip was found viciously strangled with a tow rope in her…

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