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  Personal

  English or Western? My Humble Opinion After a Lifetime in the Saddle

  Every rider has a saddle story. Mine starts with an English saddle, and honestly, it never really wandered far from there. People ask me all the time which I prefer — English or Western — and I am always happy to tell them. But I want to say up front: this is just my opinion….

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  Personal

  The Diamond, the Fire, and the Gold: Life with Amir, My Rare-Bloodline Stallion

  There is a particular kind of light in the Central Valley in the late afternoon — the kind that turns everything gold and makes the dust hang in the air like glitter. That is the light I love best, because that is when Amir looks like he was poured straight out of a painting. My…

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  Arabian Horses

  Can Animal Ancestry Heal Modern Division? A Look at Abrahamic Roots and the Arabian Horse as a Symbol of Grace and Spirit

  There are over 300 recognized horse breeds in the world, but one stands out among the pack. The Arabian horse has become known not only for its beauty and grace in movement but also for its steadfast loyalty and almost human-like ability to feel and give empathy. Revered across the Arab world for their intelligence…

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  Arabian Horses

  The Message of Peace Brought by the Purebred Arabian Horse Amir Fadjur Salaam

  The prized Arabian stallion owned by Ann Lesley Smith, named Amir Fadjur Salaam, is more than just a pet or a horse among many that roam Smith’s estate in California. He is a direct descendant of one of the most famous Arabians in recent history, The Fabulous Fadjur.  The Fadjur bloodline has become known for…