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Steps In Lunging Your Horse

Steps In Lunging Your Horse Why lunge a horse?   It is a better option to lunge a horse as it is an exercise for them. It helps the horse to relax and release it’s extra energy and also enhance its movement in a circle and flexibility abilities. Lunging the horse has many benefits for you as well; you can clearly view their style and get to know their attitude.   Some tips to keep in mind before starting the exercise:   Always stay safe : A horse might get scared during this exercise. It’s better to take safety precautions in case this happens. Use a lunge line that is the size required for you, do not use extra long lines as they can cause a lot of trouble. Wear a riding helmet during this exercise as it can keep you safe in many situations. Don’t be rough: Remember, side reins should be kept loose. If too much force is being applied onto them, your horse won’t be able to move his neck freely and that can initiate anger and agitation--loss of focus. Don’t ...
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Farming would be the most valued Profession

Farming would be the most valued Profession If the modern world collapses today, farming will be the most valued profession. The reason being is that the new society will not want smartphones, computers, or other technology; the only technology they will need will be how to grow food faster and in big quantities to feed the huge populations. The techniques we use today and the ones built from the past will be enough to sustain us, until we get back to that modern era we collapsed from. In the past, a task took the whole day or maybe two or three, now that one task can take maybe half a day, which gives the farmer more time to take care of other chores. Let's look at the comparison between technologies and techniques from the past and now.  The housing of animals was quite laborious not only for the farmers, but also for the poor animals. In the past, dairy cows were kept almost always outside, and some that were kept in barns, had nothing but bare earth to sleep on. Now, thro...
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"Up North" In Minnesota

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Went up to Lake Vermillion, MN this pass weekend for my nephews wedding. What a huge lake, with over 300 islands. Very easy to get lost on. We stayed at Pike Bay lodge on Lake Vermilion ,    great place to stay. They have an Old boat house that is cool as ever. Never seen anything like it before, and boats still park in it. :-) The fall colors were spectacular. It was a Perfect weekend for a wedding. I took tons of pictures. Here's a couple..
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