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Happy Halloween! Four Ways to Conquer FEAR On and Around Your Horse

“From time without beginning,” writes Douglas Puterbaugh in his chapter on FEAR in THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS OF DRESSAGE, “man and horse have shared something in common: an ancient and deeply rooted emotion called fear.” Interestingly, although mankind evolved as a predator and horse hung on in the role of prey, both rely on fear…

October 31, 2012
TSB Authors Kick Off Summer at AmerEquine June 1-3 in Fort Worth, Texas!

If you are planning your weekend of horses, music, and magic at Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, TX June 1–3, 2012, be sure to make time to visit two of our bestselling authors! Melinda Folse, author of THE SMART WOMAN’S GUIDE TO MIDLIFE HORSES, and Kayla Starnes, author of TEAM ROPING 101 will both…

May 25, 2012
TSB Author Melinda Folse Writes New Blog for DiscoverHorses.com

Melinda Folse, author of the bestselling book THE SMART WOMAN’S GUIDE TO MIDLIFE HORSES, is writing a new blog on DiscoverHorses.com! As one among millions of women who once dreamed of horses and are now recapturing that dream, Melinda first let her own struggles to figure out the “horse thing” do the talking in her…

April 12, 2012
TSB Author of THE SMART WOMAN’S GUIDE TO MIDLIFE HORSES Launches “Dust Off Your Dreams” Women’s Retreat at the Luxurious Wildcatter Ranch Resort and Spa in Graham, Texas

TSB author Melinda Folse says that just about the time we blow out that midlife birthday candle, a little classic questioning begins: What about all those things I always thought I would get to do “someday”? Is it my turn yet? Is it “someday” now? If not now, when? And if now, how? Melinda, author…

March 2, 2012
Making Time for Horses in Life…When There’s NEVER Enough Time

A decade ago, if we were asked to name the single universal hurdle that most people must clear in order to have horses in their life, we might have said, “Money.” I think that is changing. Make no mistake, riding horses, buying horses, and caring for horses is still an expensive hobby/habit/obsession/passion…but these days, I find…

February 17, 2012
Did You Get an E-Reader for Christmas? Trafalgar Square Books Are Going Digital!

Forecasters predicted that this would be the biggest Christmas ever for e-book readers under the tree. If Santa brought you one of the many reading devices now available and you’re wondering what your first e-book downloads should be, put a horse book at the top of your list! Trafalgar Square Books, leading publisher of horse-related books and…

December 26, 2011
The Four “F Words” of Midlife Horsemanship

TSB author Melinda Folse delves into the four “F Words” of Midlife Horsemanship—Fun, Friendship, Fitness, and Fulfillment—in her bestselling book THE SMART WOMAN’S GUIDE TO MIDLIFE HORSES (available in print, Kindle, and ePub formats). Melinda’s book is the ultimate source of self-help for the dreamer who always wanted a horse but never had a chance…

December 9, 2011
Happy Cyber Monday: The Five Best Horse Books You Can Give (or Get) for Christmas This Year, Plus 15% Off and Free Shipping

With Thanksgiving over, many of us have entered the fun-filled season dedicated to holiday shopping…and what wasn’t purchased on Black Friday can always be bought on Cyber Monday! Still not sure what to get the horsey friend or family member when you’re on a budget? Here are five SUPER books for five different kinds of…

November 28, 2011
THE SMART WOMAN’S GUIDE TO MIDLIFE HORSES Featured in the November/December 2011 Issue of COWGIRL MAGAZINE

Don’t miss the FAB issue of COWGIRL MAGAZINE out now! November/December 2011 features an excerpt from THE SMART WOMAN’S GUIDE TO MIDLIFE HORSES by Melinda Folse, the hot book for every woman who put horses and riding aside for family and career…until now. You’ve seen the features in EQUUS, HORSE&RIDER and AMERICA’S HORSE–take a look…

November 7, 2011
Horses Are HOT Right Now–Here Are Five Books to Help You Cash In on the Trend

According to my October issue of Boston Magazine, horses are HOT in home design. “Equine imagery appeals to the untamed beast in all of us,” says the monthly mag. So how can you cash in on the equestrian trend without spending a lotta dough? You can add just the right touch of “horseyness” to your…

November 3, 2011