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The Ultimate Act of “Recycling”
The definition of “recycle” is to convert waste into reusable material. But when it comes to the idea of “recycling,” few of us think of something we waste on a regular basis around the world: perfectly good horses. Just consider how many thousands of horses every year are born and are NOT the fastest, most…
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Channel 5 News Anchor Shares His OTTB Success Story–How a Fleeting Moment with a Foal in a Pasture Changed the Course of Two Lives
George Mallet is something of a local celebrity to those of us who live and work in Vermont. Our WPTZ News Channel 5 anchor offers a familiar and comforting presence as he counsels us on the day’s occurrences from our television, computer, or mobile device. But for those of us at TSB, there’s something important…
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Gift Ideas for Horsey Kids: Dressage Today Magazine “Strongly Recommends” MY HORSE, MY FRIEND
“…It is essential to establish trust with a horse if force is to be eliminated and cooperation gained,” writes reviewer Mary Daniels in the November 2013 issue of Dressage Today Magazine. “Well [MY HORSE, MY FRIEND] is where that begins, with the next generation…there is a great deal included in the few pages of this…
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New Young Reader Horse Fiction Wins for Best Books Intended for Elementary and High School Grades
TSB is over-the-moon about CROWN PRINCE being named a winner at the 2013 New England Book Show in the category for books intended for readers in grades 1 through 12. Congratulations to author Linda Snow McLoon and artist Jennifer Brandon, who created the stunning cover image. Linda Snow McLoon’s first two books from her all-new…
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A Horse Story “Spiced with Danger, Thrills, Injuries, Poor Judgment, Treachery” and More!
Looking for some young reader fiction that focuses on riding and horses, as well as how to rise above and learn from the social challenges we face as we grow up? Check out the great DiscoverHorses.com review of the second book in the Brookmeade Young Riders Series by Linda Snow McLoon: “I’m glad the author…
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Start Thinking “Gift Sets” for the Horseperson in Your Life
We’re back from a super-fun and really busy five-day stint at Equine Affaire in Springfield, Massachusetts. Thanks again to everyone who made sure to stop by and meet Cindy Meehl, director of the award-winning documentary BUCK and the new 7 CLINICS WITH BUCK BRANNAMAN DVD series! As we approach Thanksgiving, it’s time to start thinking…
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Watch the Making of a Horse Painting Step by Step on Video! And Get to Know an Up-and-Coming Equestrian Artist
As horse people, there’s a lot we love about our new books for young horse lovers: CROWN PRINCE and CROWN PRINCE CHALLENGED. We totally identify with author Linda Snow McLoon’s sense of time in a horse barn—the smells, sounds, and daily chores that make up horsekeeping and enthrall thousands of young people the world over.…
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