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On January 20, 2008, ABC will air a two-hour special of Extreme Makeover Home Edition in which a home and a therapeutic riding facility is rebuilt for the Luther family in Port Deposit, [...]

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This magnificent piece of horse art by Sarah Richards called “Peek” was a Christmas gift from my sisters.
Sarah Richards is a seriously gifted artist, who I think is becoming more and more well-known. I first encountered her horse paintings over 10 years ago at the Pennsylvania State 4-H Horse Show. My dad and I came [...]

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Here are some more great Christmas gift ideas for that horse-crazed loved one. This set includes a variety of practical items that are good quality riding equipment and apparel. I’ve had many horsey Christmases myself and have tried a variety of brands of each of these products, and the following are my top picks.
Riding Gloves

Warm [...]

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Need stocking stuffers for that horse crazy girl or guy this Christmas? I have some favorite items that I love so much I just have to share.
Thelwell Ponies
I grew up reading my mom’s well-worn copies of Norman Thelwell’s A Leg At Each Corner, Riding Academy, and Angels on Horseback. These timeless horse books are [...]

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I first met Kylie when she was about 3 years old. She came hobbling down the concrete aisle, her legs scrawny, misshapen, and unable to support her, her arms attached to braces to give her balance and support, and her face glowing like a small angel. Kylie has cerebral palsy. I was attached to her [...]

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Amazon.com Widgets
As a general rule, kids in school (and even once we get to be adults) are either science/math minded or literary minded. The scientific kids are good with numbers and equations and the logical ordering of the world. They excel in things that require attention to detail and are rooted in proven [...]

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