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Equitation refers to classes where the rider's style is judged. In an equitation class, your horse doesn't have to be the smoothest jumper in the world, or the most elegant mover, the rider is the one being judged, and the horses' movement is irrelevant to some degree.

Equitation divisions...

• Date Added: 6/19/2006
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While many countries have a valid claim to an early game that resembles the game of golf, the origins of golf are without a doubt routed in Scotland's past. The fact is, golf probably derived from other countries and stick and ball type games. However, while these are stick and ball games, they...

• Date Added: 5/22/2006
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There are 3 types of handicaps out there. They include: (1) honest handicaps; (2) sandbagger handicaps and (3) Hollywood handicaps.

Thankfully, the most common type of handicap is the honest handicap. This is a handicap that is determined by using a standard and accepted formula as defined...

• Date Added: 7/3/2006
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When you're driving 5, 10, 15 or 20 mph in your go cart it's a fairly save way to have fun. But at speeds of 160 mph or more it can get a little hairy unless you take some safety precautions.

Go carts are certainly thrilling, but they can also be dangerous if not taken seriously. You have...

• Date Added: 1/4/2006
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A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
- Earl Wilson

When they start the game, they don't yell, "Work ball." They say, "Play ball."
- Willie Stargell, 1981

When we played softball, I'd steal second base, feel guilty and go back....

• Date Added: 7/20/2005
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There are so many different types of sunglasses on the market today that finding the right pair to fit one's needs can be a very daunting task. The best pair of sunglasses should offer protection from UV rays, be extremely durable, look good, and serve any special needs that the wearer might have....

• Date Added: 10/23/2005
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College football betting early in the season can be a tricky proposition at best, but now that the NCAA has decided to speed up the game with more running clock, the point total (over/under) have been affected mightily!

The case in point is on kickoffs where normally the clock would not...

• Date Added: 9/5/2006
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Has there ever been a manager in baseball like Felipe Alou who can get results while playing with less then a full deck? With all the swirling controversy in San Francisco, Alou has been able to keep his players focused long enough to post a 49-47 record, good enough for second place and just 1 ½...

• Date Added: 7/21/2006
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Coaching youth sports is a challenge. Most of our kids are really happy to have us step up to the plate and coach and, despite the time we give up, most parents find the experience equally rewarding. However, there are some major things that every coach needs to do and understand before they start...

• Date Added: 7/20/2005
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Are you looking to get some concert ticket that you feel is out of your reach? In this ever changing online industry, you can now just buy tickets online whether for a sporting event or a theater show. There are many portals online that provide this...

• Date Added: 6/27/2006
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Burton snowboards first appeared in 1977. At the time, it was hard to believe this surfboard-like design held the potential to make it on the cold slopes. Featuring a fiberglass prototype, engineers...

• Date Added: 12/22/2006
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Leaves have a neat way of getting rid of water vapour. They have chambers with tiny pores (stomata) that allow water vapour to escape (transpiration).

Have you seen people wearing clothes having almost the same expertise? Clothes, which are elastic, non-absorbent, weatherproof and...

• Date Added: 5/23/2006
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Day 19 of July, 2006 and to suggest that the Atlanta Braves are swinging the lumber would be a bit of an understatement. They have played 14 games in the seventh month of the year and are 13-1 on the over total in that span. Do you have your

• Date Added: 7/19/2006
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July 31, 2006 (Toronto, Canada) – The road show in Ohio has come to a halt and I am back north of the border where former NFL running back Ricky Williams is once again passing the time not playing football. With less than a month to go 'till the start of the College Football season and with the...

• Date Added: 7/31/2006
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Love boating? The sun in your face. The smell of the water. The adventure that awaits you.

Nothing matches the feel of pulling into the open water, cutting a break at just the right angle or the sight of your buddy nodding back his confidence that there is some fun to be had out...

• Date Added: 9/11/2006
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Get ready to experience the people, the food and the captivating beauty of coastal Maine. If you love misty New England mornings and the scent of saltwater spray as you test your boating skills, you'll love Bayliner Discovery's new Maine Island Trail adventure (www.iamdiscovery.com). Join National...

• Date Added: 12/29/2006
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Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world today. It is the dream of every student to find his or her name on a reputable College Basketball team. However, Basketball college recruiting is done through a guided procedure. Only those with special talent find their names in Basketball...

• Date Added: 7/24/2006
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Finding a name on college athletic team is a matter of pride for every student. Prospective student athletes are increasing every year and athletic recruiting services are becoming more than a necessity. The guidelines and procedures of prospective student athletes are provided by NCAA...

• Date Added: 7/24/2006
• Views: 257

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Are you a die-hard football fan? If so, there is a new web site that was designed just for you. f8tballNEWS.com is quickly becoming one of the most popular destinations on the internet for football fans from all around the world. Regardless of which football team is your favorite, this football...

• Date Added: 10/19/2007
• Views: 242

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Whether it's the AL West or the NL West in MLB, the level of play seems to drop off substantially when rating the various divisions. In the AL West, the LA Angels and the Oakland A's are presently tied for the lead, but then a team like Texas drops four in a row and they still only find themselves...

• Date Added: 7/27/2006
• Views: 227