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Horses are expensive, so riding is a costly hobby. While you need to be prepared to sell out a significant amount of money if you want to be a good rider, there are ways you can cut costs to make the hobby more affordable. Use these three tips to be a great rider on a budget. Buy Used Equipment Having the most expensive equipment available doesn't make you a great rider. There is no need to purchase top-of-the-line equipment just because it is a brand name. Used equipment can be just as good as new if it has been well taken care of. Try to find inexpensive horse tack to use for riding. You can also search thrift stores to find great deals on riding clothes. Borrow a Horse Instead of Buying One You may think that it makes more sense to buy a horse than to pay to rent one for lessons. If you're always paying for lessons, you won't have much money left. If you buy a horse, however, you have something to show for your money. This might make sense on paper, but in reality, it i

Horses get spooked by many random items. A waving sheet, a car backfiring or a roadside worker using a chainsaw can all startle your horse while you are riding, and you could get seriously hurt if you get thrown. If you want to reduce the chance of your mount spooking, it is a good idea to think about putting him or her through desensitization training. Here are three steps you need to employ to train a calm, steady mount. Introduce Your Horse to Different Objects Unfamiliar items are often scary for horses. The more articles you introduce to your horse, the less likely it is the animal will feel nervous around them. Try setting up a desensitization course in your home arena and take your mount through it several times a week. Start by walking your pet through a course filled with colorful objects and moving items. Once you have introduced your horse to these unfamiliar gadgets, you can start riding him or her over a course filled with colorful horse jumps for sale . Get your mount use

If you want your next visit to a Huntsville dentist to be smooth sailing and not have to come back for a filling, there are different things you can do in order to prevent cavities .  Brush Your Teeth If you want to fight cavities, it’s very important to brush your teeth at least twice a day. You can either use an electric toothbrush or a regular one, but use a toothpaste that contains fluoride. Brush every side of your teeth, including the top, back, and front. Brushing removes plaque but it does come back so you need to brush morning and night. Floss Your Teeth Food debris gets caught in your teeth and, if you don’t remove it, it can lead to cavities. Flossing every day is the easiest and best way to remove the debris between teeth that brushing can’t get. Eat a Healthy Diet Proper nutrition is an important part of good dental health. Eating nutritious meals and snacks and limiting sugary foods and drinks can help prevent plaque from forming on your teeth. It’s also good to avoid ha

Hey neighbors!! Here is a new release by Gary LeVox!! Hurry over, Stream ONE ON ONE now and get a copy of this awesome EP at https://garylevox.lnk.to/OneOnOneMI ! I really enjoyed listening to this one.  Pay attention to the words! One on One is Gary's debut, solo album.  He even has a song on here, While I Wait, with his daughter, Brittany LeVox. When asked about the role God has played in his musical journey, LeVox said, “I feel like God graced us with a platform where we can not only touch people’s lives through music, but by being men of God offstage too,” explained LeVox. “At those times when we are with fans that are going through something like cancer, it is so wonderful to not only sing for them but to hold their hand and pray with them. I want them to know that they have a friend in me. I’m not just some guy on the stage. I feel like Christ has put me in this position because He knew I could handle the obligation, which often means taking the time to lift someone up in pra

Hey neighbors!! I am looking at 3 brand new KJV Bibles from Lifeway, and one of you will win one these KJV Bibles for yourself! I am totally thrilled at the opportunity to share these Bibles with you.  Let's start off by saying, I LOVE the smell of a new Bible!! Nothing compares to holding a physical copy of the Word of God.  I personally have always used a KJ Bible.  I feel we often miss a lot by using a different translation. So here is your opportunity to learn more about the KJV Bibles available through Lifeway.  There is even a Find Your KJV Bible Tool . You will find many different KJV Bibles to choose from.  They carry pocket Bibles to have with you, Study Bibles, and of course Children's Bibles, each that come in a variety of sizes. KJV: Since 1611, Christians have turned to the King James Version of the Bible for a faithful and beautiful rendering of God’s Word. Its rich tradition has guided generations of pastors, authors, and scholars, while its reverent language co

 Hey neighbors!! School is out for many and others will be finishing soon.  And of course for some their children have been home for school.  So, now that there is going to be more free time, what are some good ideas to help entertain and, even educate your children during their free time?  I am going to give a few suggestions here. First off, I found a website that offers free online video games.  Many are like the games I used to play years ago. It is called Plays.org . I tried a few of the games and actually enjoyed them.   Mazes and Keys was one of the games I tried. I actually enjoy trying to complete each maze.  I personally prefer this type of game, that you have to think through.  Of course there are also some fun games that truly have no purpose other than trying out your skills at hand eye coordination.  Break Bubble is one of those, where you are trying to shoot and break bubbles before they bounce on you.  Be sure to check out Plays.org and see what they have to offer. Puzz

Buying a new home comes with a short-lived excitement when you start thinking about packing, marking boxes, and the entire moving process. It is a stressful moment not just for you but your dog—who was already used to their old home. Moving with a dog from one home to another requires thoughtful preparation as the change could make them feel insecure and anxious. Part of the planning should involve keeping their custom dog kennels , setting a place for them immediately, and keeping their old routine as soon as they enter the new home. Here are a few tips to help you make your dog feel comfortable in your new home. Get them to continue with their old routine. All the changes associated with moving to a new home can be stressful for your furry-feathered friend, and the least you can do is keep their old routine. The fundamental aspect of sleeping in a massive bed in a different space, walking around a new living room, or dealing with an extremely large or tiny compound is not something

The Lifeline program is a program offered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) to provide low-income households in America an opportunity to have phone service. It is a needed service across the nation. In Oklahoma for example, 431,969 households are eligible, and approximately 45 percent of them subscribe to Lifeline. The premise is known as universal service, where laws are in place to ensure nobody is left behind when it comes to phone providers. Lifeline is meant to connect you to jobs and emergency personnel if needed. It isn't difficult to apply, or find lifeline phone companies Oklahoma -based or otherwise. Find out how to apply, and enroll with Lifeline phone companies right here. 4 Steps to Getting Lifeline • Apply for Lifeline online, you may be approved right away • Mail in the application in English or Spanish with proof of your eligibility • Once approved, look for a Lifeline phone company • Enroll It is easier today to qualify for Lifeline since the