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Help Support the Gulf Oil Spill Cleanup A portion of the proceeds go to helping animals and individuals effected by the BP Oil spill in the Gulf. Do your part to help today! $ 9.95 (Youth and Adult Sizes) Feb 2009 Photo Winner Demo wins by a lip! - Sent in by Kristi and Mike White of Tustin, CA. "I'm not saying Demo plays dirty, but, he knows how to win the race any way he can!" Send us your best picture for a chance to be on our front page, and receive a free "Rusty Bit" T-shirt! Click here to send us your best photo.	Orance County Fairgrounds Equestrian Center at Risk! As you may be aware the Equestrian Coalition of Orange County (ECOC) has been helping to preserve the existing Equestrian Center at the OC Fair for several years. Currently the Fair Board is considering removing the equestrian facility in order to pave it over for more parking. We have been gathering support throughout the county in order to save this important facility. On March 10, 2009, the Board of Supervisors considered a resolution to support the preservation of the equestrian facilities at the Orange County Fairgrounds, which included opposing any action that would reduce the number of available stables. It also encourages the OC Fair Board and the equestrian community to work together to preserve this vital resource and to incorporate its use into OC Fair events. Visit the ECOC for more information and ways to help! Horse Logic Good horse training is boring to watch. It looks like nothing is happening. Many people are impressed by training methods that are nothing more than a blatant series of attacks on the horse because they are dramatic to watch. However, physically dominating a horse does not teach him anything. To train a horse, you must use mental strength, not physical strength... Read the entire article Riding and the Heavy Rider - More serious instructional equestrian pursuits and competition, however, are increasingly structured and goal oriented. The overweight student rider interested in more than an occasional weekend trail ride may face certain weight-related challenges in his/her equestrian activities. As a riding instructor, I know that every student brings individual strengths and weaknesses to the riding arena. Though by no means true across the board, the following issues are frequently confronted by heavy riders. Read this entire article. Featured Orange County Stable Sycamore Trails Stables Located in beautiful San Juan Capistrano, Sycamore Trails Stables features three lighted covered arenas, three lighted jumping arenas (one just for beginners), world class instructors and trainers, miles of scenic trails, and lots of great people and horses. Facilities Include * Seven Arenas * Eight Barns * Four Round Pens * Three Hot-Walkers * Shoeing Racks * Wash Racks * Sunning Pens * Tack Store Read More Add your facility for free!