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Charlotte Dujardin Wins Safety Award
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Saw this on Twitter; how awesome! "Charlotte Dujardin, Lucinda Green and performance coach Jon Pitts have all won a Craig Ferrell Equestrian Safety Award on behalf of Riders4Helmets." http://www.horseandcountry.tv/news/2013/02/21/charlotte-dujardin-wins-safety-award ...
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Barnmouser Ash
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Does anyone know any alternatives to Tylenol or Advil?
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I get a sore neck sometimes and I seem to have developed an allergy to traditional painkillers. I'm going for testing in a few weeks, but in the meantime, is ther any sort of alternative or natural headache reliever that people know about? Thanks!
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Barbara F
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What should i do to stay fit ?
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Hi, I am recently getting really serious about my riding and not just horse training.. like really serious. I am a fifteen year old girl,i weigh about 118 and 5'3. I eat pretty healthy, but do junk out a lot. Trying to figure our activitys that will help my riding and stay fit, what should i eat or exercis...
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EightySeven
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Fractured my shoulder from a fall
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Hi everyone, Im new to barnmice. I recently fell off my horse and broke my upper humerus( upper arm), I'v been in a sling for 6 weeks. I can't ride, drive, dress myself. Long story short I going insane not being able to ride. Just wondering if anyone has experienced the same injury as me or close to it and ho...
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greyhunter
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Rider Muscles??
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So I made the equestrian team at my collage! This means I ride once in a blue moon and show. I am in the walk/trot division...and need serious help. My balance is off, which I know comes from core muscles...so I am in a public gym and am self-concious, so I need some exercises that won't get me to many weird l...
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Emiry
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Physical effects of cold temperatures
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I have been noticing physical effects when the temperature suddenly drops down to the 20's F and stays cold. My left leg starts buckling under me unexpectedly, so when I stand and walk I have to pay FULL ATTENTION to my legs. I also feel like I am walking through molasses, and I get tired more quickly th...
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Jackie Cochran
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Recovering from a T12 compression fracture
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Hello,
6 weeks ago, I had a fall off a young horse and managed to compress my T12 vertebrae. I have been in a back brace for the last 6 weeks and am hopefully going to be out of it soon. I have luckily been relatively pain free through the process (other than the first 2 weeks) and I hope to be back on a horse as s...
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Dillinger
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Kale Salad - it's actually GOOD!!
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Ingredients: 1 bunchKale, chopped1 bunch3 cupsCarrots, grated750 ml1/2 headRed cabbage, thinly sliced1/2 head1/2 cupTamari pumpkin seeds (see method below)125 ml1/2 cupTamari sunflower seeds (see method below)125 ml1/2 cupFlax or hemp oil125 ml1/3 cupBragg Liquid Aminos80 ml5 tbspBalsa...
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do horses your lift your spirits?
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As I walk up to a horse, one I know or one I am meeting for the first time, I always feel good. I feel happy. I can arrive with my mind occupied with concerns and to do's and soon find myself smiling. I'm no longer preoccupied. I am in the moment. I reach out my hand to say hello and a soft nose touches my knuckle...
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mary
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Rider/Horse relationship
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The side to side movement while riding causes the hips to rotate. This stimulates the fluid that flows up and down within the spinal column - from the base of the sacrum to the connection at the brain stem. The nerves that are connected the length of the spine are stimulated as well, reaching out to all t...
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mary
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What is your fitness routine?
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To those of you who ride a lot, what is your fitness routine for getting in shape to ride your best? Just curious, because I'm thinking that I should probably start one... lol.
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coloradocowgirl
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Best thing to eat before you ride?
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What do you guys think is the best thing to eat before you ride? Or what do you usually eat before you ride? Anythingin particular that gives you a little extra energy? Just curious!
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Christine-C
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My Lower Back is Completely Frozen!
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My lower back has been nagging me and, of course, I've been ignoring it. Now I am completely frozen and am on anti-inflammatories until I see my osteopath tomorrow. Any suggestions for how to release my back a bit in the meantime? I have no idea how I've done this!!
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Barbara F
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We’re giving away two $500 Fitness and Health Makeovers!
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What do you do to stay fit when you’re not riding? Do you have great exercise or nutrition tips? What are your fitness goals? Post your fitness tips, goals, challenges and ideas here: http://www.barnmice.com/forum/topics/rider-fitness-and-health and you’ll automatically be entered in our dr...
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Barnmice Admin
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My Lower Back is Killing Me! Any Advice to Loosen it up??
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My lower back is so still from some physical work I've been doing. when I'm sitting in a chair and I go to get up, I have to stay bent for about 5 seconds before everything gives! I am sooo stiff, this is very unusual for me. Any suggestions for how to loosen up this very specific area? Thanks!
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Barbara F
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Meatless Mondays - Are you in?
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Have you heard about the movement for Meatless Mondays?
It's more of an environmental movement than it is an ethical or health movement. The production of meat uses a tremendous amount of resources and creates some serious pollution issues.
Read more about Meatless Mondays at http://www.mea...
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Introducing the newest jockey...
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Jane Savoie! Jane Savoie gets jockey lesson on the Equicizer I laughed the whole time, but really, who knew being a jockey was such hard work?! Has anybody actually tried out the equicizer or something similar? I'm very much guilty of putting my saddle up on a sturdy hip-height object and riding an im...
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Start your morning off right!
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Start your mornings off on the right foot! (From the Barnmice Review) After reading this lovely little article, I've decided to ask my fellow Barnmousers what they do to keep their minds healthy. What do you do in the morning that assures you that you'll have a great day? Are there any pre-riding ritu...
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Staying fit with a yoga ball?
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Staying fit using an exercise ball! What are some of your favourite exercises using an exercise ball, or weights/medicine ball, to stay fit for riding?
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Barnmouser Ash
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New Column just for Barnmice Members: ASK A DOCTOR with Dr. James Warson
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http://www.barnmice.com/profiles/blogs/do-you-have-a-health-issue-or
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Barbara F
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If you could ask a doctor about your riding aches and pains, what would you ask?
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I am putting together a list of health questions for a doctor who specializes in riders. Do you have a sore back, knees that "click"? Numb hands? A stiff neck? Bone loss? Nagging injuries? What would you lke to ask a doctor about riding and your aches and pains?
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Barbara F
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Staying Fit Out of the Saddle - NO time!
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I'm finding myself needing to lose a few pounds after the holidays and get stronger with my legs and core. What kinds of things do you do to stay fit out of the saddle. Here's another curve ball - I have little to no time! Any ideas?
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Grain Free Products
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I was just wondering if anybody has any leads on companys with grain free products such as shampoo, conditioners, lotions etc. My baby sister (ok she is 12, but still a baby to me!) has Juvenile Diabetes and recently developed Celiac Disease (last winter), and the Celiac seems to be getting worse sinc...
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Nikki Salo
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Cross training for riding - what do you do?
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What does everyone here do to keep fit when they're not in the saddle? I do a lot of biking and I find that it really helps keep my fitness level up.
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Janet B
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Good cholesterol
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Any tips out there for getting your GOOD cholesterol up?
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Katherine F
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Short Survey and a THANK YOU GIFT from me
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Please take my short SURVEY and get a free gift and opportunity!
At the end, you will be given instructions for receiving a free gift and qualifying for a FREE Holistic Equestrian Life & Wellness session with me!
Thank you!
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What should I do about my eyelid?
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I think I have a stye or some sort of infection in the top lid. It is red and somewhat swollen. I have been using antibiotic eye ointment from the pharmacy for about 24 hours. Any other suggestions? I also rode today and I probably shouldn't have, because of the dust. My eye itself is fine. Thanks in advanc...
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Barbara F
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Soluble and Insoluble Fiber?
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Can somebody tell me what soluble and insoluble fiber is? The side of my cereal box has limited explaination.
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Nikki Salo
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Are you as healthy as your horse?
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http://www.barnmice.com/profiles/blogs/ridden-hard-and-put-away-wetblog and post your thoughts! Thanks!
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NaturallyUnbridled
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Your opinion please...
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Hi! I am curious what people's preference would be for a Holistic Life & Wellness Coaching program for Equestrians. Please take my short poll and feel free to add comments/clarifications to this post. I am planning on offering some special programs over the winter and I want to make sure that...
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