Beginner's Guide to Horses: Should you buy a horse?
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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
- Apr 16, 2023
- 3 min
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...
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Sara N Hershey
- Sep 15, 2022
- 4 min
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!
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Sara N Hershey
- Sep 1, 2022
- 4 min
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.
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Sara N Hershey
- Jun 2, 2022
- 5 min
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!
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Sara N Hershey
- May 11, 2022
- 3 min
An Overnight Camp that Changed Me!
An overnight kids camp reshaped the way I have been thinking about myself and each person I meet.
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Sara N Hershey
- Mar 31, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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Sara N Hershey
- Mar 1, 2022
- 3 min
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!
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Sara N Hershey
- Jul 28, 2021
- 3 min
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..
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Sara N Hershey
- Feb 15, 2021
- 6 min
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...
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Sara N Hershey
- Feb 5, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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Sara N Hershey
- Feb 3, 2021
- 6 min
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...
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Sara N Hershey
- Jan 11, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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Sara N Hershey
- Dec 22, 2020
- 8 min
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...
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Sara N Hershey
- Nov 24, 2020
- 4 min
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...
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Sara N Hershey
- Nov 11, 2020
- 6 min
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...
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Sara N Hershey
- Nov 2, 2020
- 3 min
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..
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Sara N Hershey
- Oct 19, 2020
- 7 min
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...
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Sara N Hershey
- Oct 13, 2020
- 6 min
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...
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Sara N Hershey
- Oct 5, 2020
- 3 min
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...
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