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The lovely Hutul horses of the Romanian Carpathians

I was born and grew up in Romania. I often travel back to visit my family and friends. Last December was a bit different. I went home with the intention [...]

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Photography workshop in Arizona: Oct 6-12, 2013

Manuela Stefan presents: “The Old West, a travel and equine photography workshop”, October 6-12,  2013. Location: The Apache Spirit Ranch, Arizona.

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My story, as seen on Top50 Ranches

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My trip to Equine Pacifica, as seen on Equitrekking

Opportunities present themselves to us when we are ready to embrace them and make the most out of them. Sometimes it all begins with an intention we simply throw out [...]

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Brianne and her Gypsy Vanner horse, Apollo

While at the Sunnydale Stables in North Bay, I had the pleasure to spend some fun time with a lovely girl, Brianne, and the Gypsy Vanner horse she rides. His [...]

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Bob Bartlett, a soulful Ontario farrier

The craft of farriery seems to go all the way back to the Celts who were protecting the feet of their horses with nailed-on shoes. Although their jobs have changed [...]