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• Video # 74: This is Jen on her young horse!
• Question # 216: I am looking at horses to buy, and am not entirely sure I am ready for a young green horse. Would you consider a 12 year old horse "old"? (Anonymous)
• Video # 64: This is Kellyn!
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• Discussion # 182: Let's talk about refreshing your horse's response to the inside leg before you begin a circle!
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