Just for Fun

I decided for article number three to do some research on equine publications with a literary focus.  I thought it would be interesting to write something a little different and I was just plain curious about what I could find.  I was a bit disappointed in what I found…not much.  There used to be...
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A recent family situation pulled my out of town for most of last week, because of that I am slightly behind on my mission.  I am pleased, however, to announce that article number two has been submitted.  I chose the Virginia Horse Journal to submit to.  The VA Horse Journal had a request in the...
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As you sit at home blissfully reading posts on The Art of Dressage, you may think that I am the only one slaving away to put together interesting reading material.  What you didn’t know is that The Art of Dressage (lets call it AOD for short) is not just myself, it takes an entire...
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The past couple of days, I have spent knee deep in learning about submitting a manuscript to a magazine.  Each magazine seems to have  different process and procedures specific to that magazine.  Some of the magazines will compensate you for your article.  Usually this is a small amount from $40-250 depending on the size and quality...
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The Mission: 10 Articles The Timeline: 10 Weeks The Purpose:  Can I get published? I have tasked myself with a new mission on behalf of  The Art of Dressage.  I am going to write one extra article a week for 10 weeks. I am going to submit each of these articles to an equine related magazine to...
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Sooo it is nearing the end of spring and the beginning of summer and I am already fighting the bug battle.  My horses have reluctantly given in to wearing their fly masks.  All except for the mini, who is the most flexible equine I have ever seen. He can get ANYTHING off of his...
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I was feeling a bit silly on my Sunday after spending a beautiful day outside. Maybe too much sun is making me giddy.  How beautiful spring in Virginia can be.  I went on a search for some dressage funnies and these where some of the best I found.  A good way to begin the...
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A little fun for your Friday!  This video was just to silly and funny to pass up.  I can’t imagine being the person that is the “rear” part of the horse.  I have to say I think the pair did remarkably well doing any gaits “together.”  Sometimes I think people can get a bit too serious about...
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I came across this video today.  It is unbelievable.  Some of you may have seen this guy before, but this was my first experience.  I couldn’t stop watching.  I know how difficult it can be to control one horse, but eight!  Also while standing on top of them.  Talk about balance.  Alright …if this guy...
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Recently, I have been busy on my farm putting up a homemade dressage arena.  Those of us that have had the privilege to put up an arena know this isn’t the easiest of tasks.  It is amazing just how easy it is to start of slightly crooked which gets magnified in the 525 ft...
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