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America's Golden West The Cowboy - the Legend and the Reality by Jim Oltersdorf
The cowboy is 'history' - or is he? Enjoy Jim Oltersdorf's superb evocative photographs and his tribute to the cowboy, his horse and a way of life. The stuff of legend, yet one that still exists today - truly one of America's greatest treasures.

Go West Young Man (and Woman) by John Ruler
You will be so inspired by Jim Oltersdorf's 'riding the range' that you will probably want to go and experience it for yourself. We asked leading riding holiday writer, John Ruler, to seek out your best options.

The Story of Titch by Shirley Wilsher
The true story of Shirley's dedicated struggle to rear an injured foal to healthy adulthood - against all the odds and despite the gloomy expectations of the veterinary world. In their darkest hour, when Shirley questioned whether she was doing the 'right thing' for Titch, a healer came to their aid and this is a story with a happy ending!

My Fanatical Obsession with Horses by Louise Couch Fourteen year old Louise tries to explain the (often) unexplainable … just why she loves horses so much despite their very best efforts to deter her. This article represents the true essence of 'The Joy of Horses'.

Stallion Magic : The Pleasures and Pitfalls of Keeping an Entire by Lesley Skipper
Is gelding horses merely a matter of habit and social convention? In many countries it is not standard practice yet stallions generally remain tractable and rideable - where are we going wrong? Lesley examines both equine and human behaviour and offers suggestions as to how a well-managed stallion, allowed normal social stimulus, can be a joy to own.

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