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Reader Stories: Your Most Memorable Ride

By Katherine Blocksdorf, About.com Guide

Tell us about your most memorable ride. Was it the first time you rode? Or did you compete in your first pre-training event, 100 mile endurance ride or a trail ride adventure? Maybe you remember riding a farm horse when you were a kid. Or did you have an exciting win at a horse show? Whatever your discipline or level of riding, tell us about your most memorable ride. Be sure to add pictures if you can, with descriptive captions.

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Toby - Trusting a Horse's Instincts

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