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Beginner's Guide to Horses: Should you buy a horse?
A beginner's guide to owning a horse. The do's and don't's to help you get started right. Let's maximize the joy of horse ownership!
Sara N Hershey
Jul 11, 20235 min read
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The Grass is Pretty Green Right Here!
What if God is leading us somewhere new when the grass is already pretty green right where we are? Our horses could relate recently...
Sara N Hershey
Apr 16, 20233 min read
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The Top 5 Reasons You Should Spend Time Around a Horse
Horses can help us gain confidence, get exercise, learn about ourselves, and so much more! There are many reasons to connect with a horse!
Sara N Hershey
Sep 15, 20224 min read
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7 Steps to Overcoming Fear with Horses
Have you ever lacked confidence while riding? Came off a horse and been too scared to get back on? I have. Here is how I overcame my fear.
Sara N Hershey
Sep 1, 20224 min read
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Oh what my heart desires!
For over a year we prayed. Slowly, God's desires became our desires and our dreams shifted to something better than we could have imagined!
Sara N Hershey
Jun 2, 20225 min read
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An Overnight Camp that Changed Me!
An overnight kids camp reshaped the way I have been thinking about myself and each person I meet.
Sara N Hershey
May 11, 20223 min read
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But is that really necessary?
Horses have taught me many things in life. This lesson from Booger is just one more to add to the list...
Sara N Hershey
Mar 31, 20224 min read
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Along for the Ride Symposium in Review
February 25-27 Andrea Fappani, Shawn Flarida, & Nick Dowers created an educational experience for horsemen all over the world!
Sara N Hershey
Mar 1, 20223 min read
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Lost in the Chaos
Do you ever feel like you've got so many things going on you can't even catch your breath? I've been there. Recently. I am still trying to..
Sara N Hershey
Jul 28, 20213 min read
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Women of the West: Kiva Lindaman
I always thought I was born 100 years too late. I remember having my Grammy sew a Prairie dress for me with an apron so that I could...
Sara N Hershey
Feb 15, 20216 min read
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Meet Drogo
I was finally able to start Drogo by flagging him around a little bit on the Tuesday after we brought him back. At first, Drogo was...
Sara N Hershey
Feb 5, 20212 min read
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Women of the West: Candace Lostroh
Even though this world can feel so dark, God is still working and moving through His people. His goodness and love is hard to miss when...
Sara N Hershey
Feb 3, 20216 min read
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Looks Can Be Deceiving
Right away, he pinned his ears. His feet were still planted and he didn't want to move them forward. He stepped left, then right...
Sara N Hershey
Jan 11, 20213 min read
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Women of the West: Danielle Reinhart
God has truly revealed himself to me through both the blessings and trials my husband and I have experienced, especially in the past five...
Sara N Hershey
Dec 22, 20208 min read
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A lesson from a Mustang
Before you can teach the horse anything, you must earn its trust. Some horses you can do this with in the first few days, others...
Sara N Hershey
Nov 24, 20204 min read
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Women of the West: Rachel Mellard
In what ways do you see God in your homestead?
In every single second.
Life in itself. Reading scripture aloud, seated as a family...
Sara N Hershey
Nov 11, 20206 min read
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Horse Travel in Big Bend National Park
The excitement grew as we began digging into the logistics, talking with mustang trainers, and others who had ridden horses long distances..
Sara N Hershey
Nov 2, 20203 min read
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Women of the West: Danika McGuinness
I’ve been dealing with Panic and Anxiety attacks so that’s been a doozy over the past few years. I don’t think I’ve quite overcome it...
Sara N Hershey
Oct 19, 20207 min read
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Women of the West: Brittany Brannen
I see God in everything. From the time I open my eyes, I know that I have been gifted with another day to be His light. I do not think...
Sara N Hershey
Oct 13, 20206 min read
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A heart longing to be..
My heart is longing to be in the wild. Free to experience the full glory of God’s creation. Just like it was when...
Sara N Hershey
Oct 5, 20203 min read
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