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Why Now Is the Best Time to Learn to Horseback Ride

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While looking at different mythologies connected to horses, I came across the goddess, Epona, or the Great Mare, as she was referred to in ancient Gaul.

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In the world of horses, one of the most pivotal roles—and archetypes—is the boss mare. Mention the term boss mare to any equestrian, and you'll most likely get a nod of the head and a deep knowing: \"Ah, yes.\"

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I’m riding my Morgan horse, Scottie, in the indoor arena for a lesson.  We’re trotting along the edge of the arena.  I’m doing great, we’re doing great.  Everything’s fine.  All I have to do is think “go” and Scottie is ...

","url":"https://deannapalacios.com/f/change-going-faster-from-a-horseback-riding-perspective","title":"Change & Going Faster from a Horseback Riding Perspective","summary":"I’m riding my Morgan horse, Scottie, in the indoor arena for a lesson.  We’re trotting along the edge of the arena.  I’m doing great, we’re doing great.  Everything’s fine.  All I have to do is think “go” and Scottie is ...","date_modified":"2026-06-18T19:23:22Z"},{"id":"https://deannapalacios.com/f/6-essentials-for-your-first-riding-lesson","html_content":"

Kickstart Your Equestrian Journey with Solid Preparation

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I wiped the sweat from my brow.  What was the point?  Not an inch of my clothes were dry.  We had a long, fun run for over an hour.  I couldn’t say exactly for how long.  I lost track of time and so did my friends.  We w...

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On this day in history, July 3rd, 1869, More than 30,000 met on the banks of the Missouri River in Kansas City on this day to celebrate the formal completion of the Hannibal Bridge, the first railroad bridge to cross the...

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When you read, “finding motivation” do you immediately groan? Finding motivation in daily life is challenging enough but sometimes it feels like an abstract concept and totally unobtainable when you live with ADD/ADHD. ...

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When my Colombian husband first introduced me to his home country years ago, I had a little knowledge of the food.  Certain threads run through Latin American cuisine - beans, rice, plantains, corn.  Over the years, if m...

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Down with ordinary functionality. Style, creativity, and expression prevail- at least in South Beach. Lives are guarded and oceans patrolled in style folks. And I am reminded to inject creativity in all aspects of everyd...

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We all know what anxiety feels like. Pins and needles, butterflies in our stomach, constant worry. But for many, anxiety is like a meddlesome shadow casting havoc over every part of life. If you’ve ever had a panic attac...

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Machete Fighting.  Yes, you read correctly.  This is a real thing. I doubted it too when I first heard of it.

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Recipe in Spanish and English - Receta es en español y inglés.

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