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<title><![CDATA[Gifts for Horse Lovers]]></title>
<link>http://rivervalleyhorseranch.wordpress.com/2010/11/29/gifts-for-horse-lovers/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:48:12 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ahorseisofcourse</dc:creator>
<guid>http://rivervalleyhorseranch.wordpress.com/2010/11/29/gifts-for-horse-lovers/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Think we&#8217;ve found some perfect gifts for the horse lovers in our lives &#8230; Old Gringo]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Think we&#8217;ve found some perfect gifts for the horse lovers in our lives &#8230;</p>
<div id="attachment_469" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://astore.amazon.com/rivvalraninc-20/detail/B001MV6PXW"><img class="size-medium wp-image-469" title="cowboy boots" src="http://rivervalleyhorseranch.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/41amiro9svl.jpg?w=300&#038;h=300" alt="cowboy boots" width="300" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Old Gringo&#039;s Villa Cowboy Boot</p></div>
<p>Nothing like a new pair of cowboy boots! Beautifully styled, but not over-the-top, this premium handcrafted boot  features eye-catching overlays with contrasting piping and trim. It&#8217;s  constructed in rich, distressed leather, with a soft leather lining and a  leather sole and stacked heel.</p>
<div id="attachment_467" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://astore.amazon.com/rivvalraninc-20/detail/B000B6PZDU"><img class="size-medium wp-image-467" title="Wild &#38; Free Horse Wallies" src="http://rivervalleyhorseranch.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/51wmrqzjmol.jpg?w=300&#038;h=300" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Horse Wallies</p></div>
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<p>Make a big statement on a budget with Wallies Big Murals. Great for  dorms, kids rooms, dining areas, play rooms, or any room that needs a  pick me up! Bright, clear colors complement the latest hues in the home  decor.</p>
<div id="attachment_465" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://astore.amazon.com/rivvalraninc-20/detail/B000RL88S8"><img class="size-medium wp-image-465" title="Horses Wall Mural - 8'3&#34; x 13'8&#34;" src="http://rivervalleyhorseranch.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/51ykp43a0ll.jpg?w=300&#038;h=183" alt="Horses Wall Mural - 8'3&#34; x 13'8&#34;" width="300" height="183" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Horses Wall Mural - 8&#039;3&#34; x 13&#039;8&#34;</p></div>
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<p>This horse wall mural is amazing! Large, scenic graphics applied to the wall much like  wallpaper. Each mural consists of 8 panels, which makes them very easy  for anyone to hang.</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">&#160;</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">&#160;</p>
<p style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#000000;">and last but certainly not least&#8230; </span></p>
<h3 style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><span style="color:#800000;">River Valley Horse Ranch Gift Certificates!!!</span></h3>
<h3 style="text-align:center;">
<p><div id="attachment_169" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 560px"><a href="http://www.rivervalleyhorseranch.com"><img class="size-full wp-image-169 " title="Horseback Riding" src="http://rivervalleyhorseranch.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/1754512.jpg?w=550&#038;h=352" alt="Trail Rides mn" width="550" height="352" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">River Valley Horse Ranch Gift Certificates! </p></div></h3>
<h3 style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#993300;">River Valley Horse Ranch • 952.361.3361</span></h3>
<h3 style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#993300;"><span style="color:#000000;">Open weekends • 10 AM &#8211; 4PM</span><br />
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<title><![CDATA[Gifts for Horse Lovers]]></title>
<link>http://trailrides.wordpress.com/2010/11/29/gifts-for-horse-lovers/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:48:12 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ahorseisofcourse</dc:creator>
<guid>http://trailrides.wordpress.com/2010/11/29/gifts-for-horse-lovers/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Think we&#8217;ve found some perfect gifts for the horse lovers in our lives &#8230; Old Gringo]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Think we&#8217;ve found some perfect gifts for the horse lovers in our lives &#8230;</p>
<div id="attachment_469" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://astore.amazon.com/rivvalraninc-20/detail/B001MV6PXW"><img class="size-medium wp-image-469" title="cowboy boots" src="http://trailrides.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/41amiro9svl.jpg?w=300&#038;h=300" alt="cowboy boots" width="300" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Old Gringo&#039;s Villa Cowboy Boot</p></div>
<p>Nothing like a new pair of cowboy boots! Beautifully styled, but not over-the-top, this premium handcrafted boot  features eye-catching overlays with contrasting piping and trim. It&#8217;s  constructed in rich, distressed leather, with a soft leather lining and a  leather sole and stacked heel.</p>
<div id="attachment_467" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://astore.amazon.com/rivvalraninc-20/detail/B000B6PZDU"><img class="size-medium wp-image-467" title="Wild &#38; Free Horse Wallies" src="http://trailrides.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/51wmrqzjmol.jpg?w=300&#038;h=300" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Horse Wallies</p></div>
<p>&#160;</p>
<p>&#160;</p>
<p>Make a big statement on a budget with Wallies Big Murals. Great for  dorms, kids rooms, dining areas, play rooms, or any room that needs a  pick me up! Bright, clear colors complement the latest hues in the home  decor.</p>
<div id="attachment_465" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://astore.amazon.com/rivvalraninc-20/detail/B000RL88S8"><img class="size-medium wp-image-465" title="Horses Wall Mural - 8'3&#34; x 13'8&#34;" src="http://trailrides.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/51ykp43a0ll.jpg?w=300&#038;h=183" alt="Horses Wall Mural - 8'3&#34; x 13'8&#34;" width="300" height="183" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Horses Wall Mural - 8&#039;3&#34; x 13&#039;8&#34;</p></div>
<p>&#160;</p>
<p>&#160;</p>
<p>This horse wall mural is amazing! Large, scenic graphics applied to the wall much like  wallpaper. Each mural consists of 8 panels, which makes them very easy  for anyone to hang.</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">&#160;</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">&#160;</p>
<p style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#000000;">and last but certainly not least&#8230; </span></p>
<h3 style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><span style="color:#800000;">River Valley Horse Ranch Gift Certificates!!!</span></h3>
<h3 style="text-align:center;">
<p><div id="attachment_169" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 560px"><a href="http://www.rivervalleyhorseranch.com"><img class="size-full wp-image-169 " title="Horseback Riding" src="http://trailrides.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/1754512.jpg?w=550&#038;h=352" alt="Trail Rides mn" width="550" height="352" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">River Valley Horse Ranch Gift Certificates! </p></div></h3>
<h3 style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#993300;">River Valley Horse Ranch • 952.361.3361</span></h3>
<h3 style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#993300;"><span style="color:#000000;">Open weekends • 10 AM &#8211; 4PM</span><br />
</span></h3>
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<title><![CDATA[To ride a horse is to ride the sky.  ~ Author Unknown ]]></title>
<link>http://trailrides.wordpress.com/2010/10/18/to-ride-a-horse-is-to-ride-the-sky-author-unknown/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2010 13:36:21 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ahorseisofcourse</dc:creator>
<guid>http://trailrides.wordpress.com/2010/10/18/to-ride-a-horse-is-to-ride-the-sky-author-unknown/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Horse Quote Monday! Horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people.  ~W.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><em><strong><span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="font-size:14px;line-height:23px;">Horse Quote Monday!</span></span></strong></em></div>
<ol>
<li>Horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people.  ~W.C. Fields</li>
<li>Horses make a landscape look beautiful.  -Alice Walker</li>
<li>A horse is the projection of peoples&#8217; dreams about themselves &#8211; strong, powerful, beautiful &#8211; and it has the capability of giving us escape from our mundane existence. - Pam Brown</li>
<li>Riding:  The art of keeping a horse between you and the ground. ~Author Unknown</li>
<li>All I pay my psychiatrist is the cost of feed and hay, and he&#8217;ll listen to me any day.  ~Author Unknown</li>
</ol>
<p><a href="http://www.rivervalleyhorseranch.com"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-411" title="horseback riding minnesota" src="http://trailrides.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/212630957v14_480x480_front.jpg?w=480&#038;h=480" alt="minneapolis horse trails" width="480" height="480" /></a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[To ride a horse is to ride the sky.  ~ Author Unknown ]]></title>
<link>http://rivervalleyhorseranch.wordpress.com/2010/10/18/to-ride-a-horse-is-to-ride-the-sky-author-unknown/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2010 13:36:21 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ahorseisofcourse</dc:creator>
<guid>http://rivervalleyhorseranch.wordpress.com/2010/10/18/to-ride-a-horse-is-to-ride-the-sky-author-unknown/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Horse Quote Monday! Horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people.  ~W.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><em><strong><span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="font-size:14px;line-height:23px;">Horse Quote Monday!</span></span></strong></em></div>
<ol>
<li>Horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people.  ~W.C. Fields</li>
<li>Horses make a landscape look beautiful.  -Alice Walker</li>
<li>A horse is the projection of peoples&#8217; dreams about themselves &#8211; strong, powerful, beautiful &#8211; and it has the capability of giving us escape from our mundane existence. - Pam Brown</li>
<li>Riding:  The art of keeping a horse between you and the ground. ~Author Unknown</li>
<li>All I pay my psychiatrist is the cost of feed and hay, and he&#8217;ll listen to me any day.  ~Author Unknown</li>
</ol>
<p><a href="http://www.rivervalleyhorseranch.com"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-411" title="horseback riding minnesota" src="http://rivervalleyhorseranch.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/212630957v14_480x480_front.jpg?w=480&#038;h=480" alt="minneapolis horse trails" width="480" height="480" /></a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Feeling down?  Saddle up!]]></title>
<link>http://trailrides.wordpress.com/2010/08/16/feeling-down-saddle-up/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:33:41 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ahorseisofcourse</dc:creator>
<guid>http://trailrides.wordpress.com/2010/08/16/feeling-down-saddle-up/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This was truly one of the best weekends, for horseback riding, that Minnesota has seen in a long tim]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This was truly one of the best weekends, for horseback riding, that Minnesota has seen in a long time!  A touch of fall was in the air, all along the Minnesota River Valley. The horses truly appreciated the cooler weather, as did we!</p>
<p>While we&#8217;re sure that you&#8217;d rather be out on the horse trails, we found a few places that may take your mind off the daily grind of a Monday.</p>
<p><em>Hope you enjoy the ride! </em></p>
<p><em>Don&#8217;t forget &#8230; <a title="horseback riding" href="http://www.rivervalleyhorseranch.com" target="_blank">River Valley Horse Ranch</a> is Open Everyday 10:00 am &#8211; 7:00 pm for guided trail rides and horseback riding. </em>River Valley Horse Ranch is the perfect setting for your next private event, corporate meeting or celebration! <em>Reservation Line: 952-361-3361</em></p>
<p style="text-align:left;"><a title="twin cities horseback riding" href="http://www.5min.com/Video/The-Personalities-of-Horses-65602743" target="_blank"><span class='embed-youtube' style='text-align:center; display: block;'><iframe class='youtube-player' type='text/html' width='640' height='390' src='http://www.youtube.com/embed/1kPLdQQcKmo?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;wmode=transparent' frameborder='0'></iframe></span>Cool Horse Videos on Videopedia</a></p>
<p style="text-align:left;">
<ol>
<li><a title="horseback riding minnesota" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_historical_horses" target="_blank">List of Historical Horses</a></li>
<li><a title="trail rides minnesota" href="http://www.si.edu/encyclopedia_si/nmnh/famehors.htm" target="_blank">Famous Horses &#8211; Smithsonian</a></li>
<li><a title="hourly trail rides minnesota" href="http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&#38;q=famous+horses&#38;um=1&#38;ie=UTF-8&#38;source=univ&#38;ei=91JpTLiONsiKnQeoyOHBBQ&#38;sa=X&#38;oi=image_result_group&#38;ct=title&#38;resnum=4&#38;ved=0CD0QsAQwAw&#38;biw=1371&#38;bih=771" target="_blank">Images of Famous Horses</a></li>
<li><a title="minnesota trail rides" href="http://www.theequinest.com/horse-movies/" target="_blank">A Huge List of Horse Movies</a></li>
<li><a title="minnesota horse trails" href="http://www.funhorsenames.com/famous-horse-names.html" target="_blank">Famous Horse Names </a></li>
</ol>
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<title><![CDATA[Feeling down?  Saddle up!]]></title>
<link>http://rivervalleyhorseranch.wordpress.com/2010/08/16/feeling-down-saddle-up/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:33:41 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ahorseisofcourse</dc:creator>
<guid>http://rivervalleyhorseranch.wordpress.com/2010/08/16/feeling-down-saddle-up/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This was truly one of the best weekends, for horseback riding, that Minnesota has seen in a long tim]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This was truly one of the best weekends, for horseback riding, that Minnesota has seen in a long time!  A touch of fall was in the air, all along the Minnesota River Valley. The horses truly appreciated the cooler weather, as did we!</p>
<p>While we&#8217;re sure that you&#8217;d rather be out on the horse trails, we found a few places that may take your mind off the daily grind of a Monday.</p>
<p><em>Hope you enjoy the ride! </em></p>
<p><em>Don&#8217;t forget &#8230; <a title="horseback riding" href="http://www.rivervalleyhorseranch.com" target="_blank">River Valley Horse Ranch</a> is Open Everyday 10:00 am &#8211; 7:00 pm for guided trail rides and horseback riding. </em>River Valley Horse Ranch is the perfect setting for your next private event, corporate meeting or celebration! <em>Reservation Line: 952-361-3361</em></p>
<p style="text-align:left;"><a title="twin cities horseback riding" href="http://www.5min.com/Video/The-Personalities-of-Horses-65602743" target="_blank"><span class='embed-youtube' style='text-align:center; display: block;'><iframe class='youtube-player' type='text/html' width='640' height='390' src='http://www.youtube.com/embed/1kPLdQQcKmo?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;wmode=transparent' frameborder='0'></iframe></span>Cool Horse Videos on Videopedia</a></p>
<p style="text-align:left;">
<ol>
<li><a title="horseback riding minnesota" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_historical_horses" target="_blank">List of Historical Horses</a></li>
<li><a title="trail rides minnesota" href="http://www.si.edu/encyclopedia_si/nmnh/famehors.htm" target="_blank">Famous Horses &#8211; Smithsonian</a></li>
<li><a title="hourly trail rides minnesota" href="http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&#38;q=famous+horses&#38;um=1&#38;ie=UTF-8&#38;source=univ&#38;ei=91JpTLiONsiKnQeoyOHBBQ&#38;sa=X&#38;oi=image_result_group&#38;ct=title&#38;resnum=4&#38;ved=0CD0QsAQwAw&#38;biw=1371&#38;bih=771" target="_blank">Images of Famous Horses</a></li>
<li><a title="minnesota trail rides" href="http://www.theequinest.com/horse-movies/" target="_blank">A Huge List of Horse Movies</a></li>
<li><a title="minnesota horse trails" href="http://www.funhorsenames.com/famous-horse-names.html" target="_blank">Famous Horse Names </a></li>
</ol>
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<title><![CDATA[Celebrate Spring on Horseback!]]></title>
<link>http://rivervalleyhorseranch.wordpress.com/2010/03/15/celebrate-spring-on-horseback/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:12:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ahorseisofcourse</dc:creator>
<guid>http://rivervalleyhorseranch.wordpress.com/2010/03/15/celebrate-spring-on-horseback/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[  Saddle Up!   Once you’re up in the saddle, you’ll experience the beauty of manicured trails and th]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> </p>
<div id="attachment_222" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://rivervalleyhorseranch.com"><img class="size-medium wp-image-222" title="Horseback riding" src="http://rivervalleyhorseranch.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/36833357.jpg?w=300&#038;h=200" alt="Horseback riding trail rides" width="300" height="200" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Saddle Up!</p></div>
<p> </p>
<p>Once you’re up in the saddle, you’ll experience the beauty of manicured trails and the breathtaking Minnesota River Valley.</p>
<p>Our seasoned trail guides and ranch hands do whatever is necessary to ensure your safety and complete satisfaction. <em>We have the right horse to match your riding ability. </em></p>
<h3 style="text-align:center;">Reservations for Horseback Riding and Group Trail Rides can be made by phone. <span style="color:#800000;">CALL 952-361-3361</span></h3>
<h3 style="text-align:center;"><em><span style="text-decoration:underline;">I</span></em><span style="text-decoration:underline;">f you want a stable friendship, get a horse. </span></h3>
<h4><a href="http://rivervalleyhorseranch.com" target="_blank">River Valley Horse Ranch</a> is <strong>OPEN</strong> for trail rides on the weekends through April&#8230;10am to dusk&#8230;grab the family, office staff or group members and celebrate the coming of spring on horseback in the beautiful Minnesota River Valley.</h4>
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<title><![CDATA[Celebrate Spring on Horseback!]]></title>
<link>http://trailrides.wordpress.com/2010/03/15/celebrate-spring-on-horseback/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:12:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ahorseisofcourse</dc:creator>
<guid>http://trailrides.wordpress.com/2010/03/15/celebrate-spring-on-horseback/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[  Saddle Up!   Once you’re up in the saddle, you’ll experience the beauty of manicured trails and th]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> </p>
<div id="attachment_222" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://rivervalleyhorseranch.com"><img class="size-medium wp-image-222" title="Horseback riding" src="http://trailrides.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/36833357.jpg?w=300&#038;h=200" alt="Horseback riding trail rides" width="300" height="200" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Saddle Up!</p></div>
<p> </p>
<p>Once you’re up in the saddle, you’ll experience the beauty of manicured trails and the breathtaking Minnesota River Valley.</p>
<p>Our seasoned trail guides and ranch hands do whatever is necessary to ensure your safety and complete satisfaction. <em>We have the right horse to match your riding ability. </em></p>
<h3 style="text-align:center;">Reservations for Horseback Riding and Group Trail Rides can be made by phone. <span style="color:#800000;">CALL 952-361-3361</span></h3>
<h3 style="text-align:center;"><em><span style="text-decoration:underline;">I</span></em><span style="text-decoration:underline;">f you want a stable friendship, get a horse. </span></h3>
<h4><a href="http://rivervalleyhorseranch.com" target="_blank">River Valley Horse Ranch</a> is <strong>OPEN</strong> for trail rides on the weekends through April&#8230;10am to dusk&#8230;grab the family, office staff or group members and celebrate the coming of spring on horseback in the beautiful Minnesota River Valley.</h4>
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<title><![CDATA[Minnesota Horseback Riding]]></title>
<link>http://trailrides.wordpress.com/2010/01/24/minnesota-horseback-riding/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:43:44 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ahorseisofcourse</dc:creator>
<guid>http://trailrides.wordpress.com/2010/01/24/minnesota-horseback-riding/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[River Valley Horse Ranch is very proud to be one of the original Twin Cities horse stables offering]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>River Valley Horse Ranch is very proud to be one of the original Twin Cities horse stables offering hourly horseback riding, pasture boarding and hourly trail rides, in the great state of Minnesota.</p>
<div id="attachment_169" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.rivervalleyhorseranch.com"><img class="size-medium wp-image-169" title="Horseback Riding" src="http://trailrides.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/1754512.jpg?w=300&#038;h=192" alt="Trail Rides mn" width="300" height="192" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Minnesota Horseback Riding @ River Valley Ranch, Inc.</p></div>
<p>While searching the internet for our own marketing purposes, we found it very interesting how hard it is to find concise information on the art of horseback riding, trail ride opportunities and basic horseback riding skills.</p>
<p>Our top picks for the <em>best of the best</em> horse lovers, horseback riding and trail riding links on the internet today:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.rivervalleyhorseranch.com" target="_blank">River Valley Ranch, Inc.</a></li>
<li><a title="mn trail rides" href="http://horses.about.com/od/basicridingskills/Basic_Riding_Skills_Horseback_Riding_Basics.htm" target="_blank">Basic Riding Skills &#8211; Horseback Riding Basics</a></li>
<li><a title="Mn Horseback Riding" href="http://www.treadlightly.org/page.php/responsible-horse/Recreation-Tips.html?gclid=CMG9ktaMvZ8CFQwNDQodtXf3lw" target="_blank">Responsible Horseback Riding Tips</a></li>
<li><a title="horseback riding mn" href="http://horses.about.com/od/learntoride/ss/mounting.htm" target="_blank">How To Mount a Horse</a></li>
<li><a title="Twin Cities Horseback Riding" href="http://www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com/category.php?category=facilities-arena-rental&#38;region=metro" target="_blank">Twin Cities Horseback Riding Stables</a></li>
<li><a title="horseback riding minneapolis" href="http://www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com/category.php?category=trail-riding" target="_blank">Minnesota Trail Rides</a></li>
<li><a title="horses" href="http://www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com/calendar.php" target="_blank">Horse Lover&#8217;s Event Calendar</a> &#8211; Minnesota Horsemen&#8217;s Directory</li>
<li><a title="Mn Horse Boarding" href="http://www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com/category.php?category=boarding" target="_blank">Minnesota Horse Boarding </a></li>
</ul>
<p>As the January thaw continues&#8230;remember River Valley Horse Ranch is open on the weekends 10 am until dusk for group trail rides and special events.</p>
<h3 style="text-align:center;"><strong>RIVER VALLEY RANCH, INC. </strong></h3>
<h3 style="text-align:center;"><strong>16480 Jonathan Carver Pkwy  Carver, Minnesota   55315 </strong></h3>
<h3 style="text-align:center;"><strong>Reservation phone: 952-361-3361</strong></h3>
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<title><![CDATA[Minnesota Horseback Riding]]></title>
<link>http://rivervalleyhorseranch.wordpress.com/2010/01/24/minnesota-horseback-riding/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:43:44 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ahorseisofcourse</dc:creator>
<guid>http://rivervalleyhorseranch.wordpress.com/2010/01/24/minnesota-horseback-riding/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[River Valley Horse Ranch is very proud to be one of the original Twin Cities horse stables offering]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>River Valley Horse Ranch is very proud to be one of the original Twin Cities horse stables offering hourly horseback riding, pasture boarding and hourly trail rides, in the great state of Minnesota.</p>
<div id="attachment_169" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.rivervalleyhorseranch.com"><img class="size-medium wp-image-169" title="Horseback Riding" src="http://rivervalleyhorseranch.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/1754512.jpg?w=300&#038;h=192" alt="Trail Rides mn" width="300" height="192" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Minnesota Horseback Riding @ River Valley Ranch, Inc.</p></div>
<p>While searching the internet for our own marketing purposes, we found it very interesting how hard it is to find concise information on the art of horseback riding, trail ride opportunities and basic horseback riding skills.</p>
<p>Our top picks for the <em>best of the best</em> horse lovers, horseback riding and trail riding links on the internet today:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.rivervalleyhorseranch.com" target="_blank">River Valley Ranch, Inc.</a></li>
<li><a title="mn trail rides" href="http://horses.about.com/od/basicridingskills/Basic_Riding_Skills_Horseback_Riding_Basics.htm" target="_blank">Basic Riding Skills &#8211; Horseback Riding Basics</a></li>
<li><a title="Mn Horseback Riding" href="http://www.treadlightly.org/page.php/responsible-horse/Recreation-Tips.html?gclid=CMG9ktaMvZ8CFQwNDQodtXf3lw" target="_blank">Responsible Horseback Riding Tips</a></li>
<li><a title="horseback riding mn" href="http://horses.about.com/od/learntoride/ss/mounting.htm" target="_blank">How To Mount a Horse</a></li>
<li><a title="Twin Cities Horseback Riding" href="http://www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com/category.php?category=facilities-arena-rental&#38;region=metro" target="_blank">Twin Cities Horseback Riding Stables</a></li>
<li><a title="horseback riding minneapolis" href="http://www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com/category.php?category=trail-riding" target="_blank">Minnesota Trail Rides</a></li>
<li><a title="horses" href="http://www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com/calendar.php" target="_blank">Horse Lover&#8217;s Event Calendar</a> &#8211; Minnesota Horsemen&#8217;s Directory</li>
<li><a title="Mn Horse Boarding" href="http://www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com/category.php?category=boarding" target="_blank">Minnesota Horse Boarding </a></li>
</ul>
<p>As the January thaw continues&#8230;remember River Valley Horse Ranch is open on the weekends 10 am until dusk for group trail rides and special events.</p>
<h3 style="text-align:center;"><strong>RIVER VALLEY RANCH, INC. </strong></h3>
<h3 style="text-align:center;"><strong>16480 Jonathan Carver Pkwy  Carver, Minnesota   55315 </strong></h3>
<h3 style="text-align:center;"><strong>Reservation phone: 952-361-3361</strong></h3>
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<title><![CDATA[Winter Horseback Riding is Cool:)]]></title>
<link>http://trailrides.wordpress.com/2010/01/21/winter-horseback-riding-is-cool/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:18:35 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ahorseisofcourse</dc:creator>
<guid>http://trailrides.wordpress.com/2010/01/21/winter-horseback-riding-is-cool/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Remember&#8230;we&#8217;re open weekends&#8230; November-April • Weekends 10:00 am &#8211; Dusk How]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.rivervalleyhorseranch.com"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-151" title="Horseback" src="http://trailrides.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/rvranch.jpg?w=300&#038;h=120" alt="Horseback riding mn" width="300" height="120" /></a>Remember&#8230;we&#8217;re open weekends&#8230;</p>
<p>November-April • Weekends 10:00 am &#8211; Dusk</p>
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<p>How To Get Here<a title="http://www.mapquest.com/directions" href="http://www.mapquest.com/directions"> Click Here To Mapquest </a></p>
<p>16480 Jonathan Carver Pkwy  Carver, Minnesota   55315</p>
<p>Phone: 952-361-3361</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Winter Horseback Riding is Cool:)]]></title>
<link>http://rivervalleyhorseranch.wordpress.com/2010/01/21/winter-horseback-riding-is-cool/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:18:35 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ahorseisofcourse</dc:creator>
<guid>http://rivervalleyhorseranch.wordpress.com/2010/01/21/winter-horseback-riding-is-cool/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Remember&#8230;we&#8217;re open weekends&#8230; November-April • Weekends 10:00 am &#8211; Dusk How]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.rivervalleyhorseranch.com"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-151" title="Horseback" src="http://rivervalleyhorseranch.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/rvranch.jpg?w=300&#038;h=120" alt="Horseback riding mn" width="300" height="120" /></a>Remember&#8230;we&#8217;re open weekends&#8230;</p>
<p>November-April • Weekends 10:00 am &#8211; Dusk</p>
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<p>How To Get Here<a title="http://www.mapquest.com/directions" href="http://www.mapquest.com/directions"> Click Here To Mapquest </a></p>
<p>16480 Jonathan Carver Pkwy  Carver, Minnesota   55315</p>
<p>Phone: 952-361-3361</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Minnesota River Valley]]></title>
<link>http://trailrides.wordpress.com/2010/01/11/minnesota-river-valley/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:48:25 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ahorseisofcourse</dc:creator>
<guid>http://trailrides.wordpress.com/2010/01/11/minnesota-river-valley/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Open Weekends Through April River Valley Horse Ranch is located in Carver, Minnesota&#8230;roughly 2]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_142" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 325px"><a href="http://www.rivervalleyhorseranch.com"><img class="size-full wp-image-142" title="Horseback riding" src="http://trailrides.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/image1-winter-50-percent.jpg?w=315&#038;h=285" alt="minnesota trail rides" width="315" height="285" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Open Weekends Through April</p></div>
<p>River Valley Horse Ranch is located in Carver, Minnesota&#8230;roughly 25 minutes from the Minneapolis/St.Paul metro area.</p>
<p><em><strong><a href="http://explorejordan.org/Jordan_Mn_Attractions_Minnesota.html" target="_blank">So, what is there to do south of the river, you ask?  A lot!</a></strong></em></p>
<p>If you&#8217;re already experiencing cabin fever and need an inexpensive weekend get away&#8230;<em>that is only a short car ride away,</em> you&#8217;ll want to check out all the southern metro has to offer!</p>
<p>One night, or the entire weekend!</p>
<p>There&#8217;s plenty to do after a <a href="http://www.rivervalleyhorseranch.com" target="_blank">winter trail ride:)</a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;color:#000000;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="font-size:large;">Our Neighbors in the Minnesota River Valley&#8230;<a href="http://explorejordan.org/Explore_Minnesota_River_Valley_Jordan_Mn_Historic_Walking_Tour.html" target="_blank">explorejordan.org</a><br />
</span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;color:#000000;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-size:medium;"><br />
</span><span style="font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://en.support.wordpress.com/affiliate-links/">BELLE PLAINE</a><br />
<a href="http://en.support.wordpress.com/affiliate-links/">PRIOR LAKE</a><br />
<a href="http://en.support.wordpress.com/affiliate-links/">NEW PRAQUE</a><br />
<a href="http://en.support.wordpress.com/affiliate-links/">SAVAGE</a><br />
<a href="http://en.support.wordpress.com/affiliate-links/">EDEN PRAIRIE</a><br />
<a href="http://en.support.wordpress.com/affiliate-links/">HENDERSON</a><br />
<a href="http://en.support.wordpress.com/affiliate-links/">MONTGOMERY</a><br />
<a href="http://en.support.wordpress.com/affiliate-links/">SHAKOPEE</a><br />
<a href="http://en.support.wordpress.com/affiliate-links/">CHASKA</a><br />
<a href="http://en.support.wordpress.com/affiliate-links/">CARVER</a><br />
<a href="http://en.support.wordpress.com/affiliate-links/">LE SUEUR</a><br />
<a href="http://en.support.wordpress.com/affiliate-links/">EXPLORE MINNESOTA </a></span></span></span></span></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Minnesota River Valley]]></title>
<link>http://rivervalleyhorseranch.wordpress.com/2010/01/11/minnesota-river-valley/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:48:25 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ahorseisofcourse</dc:creator>
<guid>http://rivervalleyhorseranch.wordpress.com/2010/01/11/minnesota-river-valley/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Open Weekends Through April River Valley Horse Ranch is located in Carver, Minnesota&#8230;roughly 2]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_142" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 325px"><a href="http://www.rivervalleyhorseranch.com"><img class="size-full wp-image-142" title="Horseback riding" src="http://rivervalleyhorseranch.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/image1-winter-50-percent.jpg?w=315&#038;h=285" alt="minnesota trail rides" width="315" height="285" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Open Weekends Through April</p></div>
<p>River Valley Horse Ranch is located in Carver, Minnesota&#8230;roughly 25 minutes from the Minneapolis/St.Paul metro area.</p>
<p><em><strong><a href="http://explorejordan.org/Jordan_Mn_Attractions_Minnesota.html" target="_blank">So, what is there to do south of the river, you ask?  A lot!</a></strong></em></p>
<p>If you&#8217;re already experiencing cabin fever and need an inexpensive weekend get away&#8230;<em>that is only a short car ride away,</em> you&#8217;ll want to check out all the southern metro has to offer!</p>
<p>One night, or the entire weekend!</p>
<p>There&#8217;s plenty to do after a <a href="http://www.rivervalleyhorseranch.com" target="_blank">winter trail ride:)</a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;color:#000000;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="font-size:large;">Our Neighbors in the Minnesota River Valley&#8230;<a href="http://explorejordan.org/Explore_Minnesota_River_Valley_Jordan_Mn_Historic_Walking_Tour.html" target="_blank">explorejordan.org</a><br />
</span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;color:#000000;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-size:medium;"><br />
</span><span style="font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://en.support.wordpress.com/affiliate-links/">BELLE PLAINE</a><br />
<a href="http://en.support.wordpress.com/affiliate-links/">PRIOR LAKE</a><br />
<a href="http://en.support.wordpress.com/affiliate-links/">NEW PRAQUE</a><br />
<a href="http://en.support.wordpress.com/affiliate-links/">SAVAGE</a><br />
<a href="http://en.support.wordpress.com/affiliate-links/">EDEN PRAIRIE</a><br />
<a href="http://en.support.wordpress.com/affiliate-links/">HENDERSON</a><br />
<a href="http://en.support.wordpress.com/affiliate-links/">MONTGOMERY</a><br />
<a href="http://en.support.wordpress.com/affiliate-links/">SHAKOPEE</a><br />
<a href="http://en.support.wordpress.com/affiliate-links/">CHASKA</a><br />
<a href="http://en.support.wordpress.com/affiliate-links/">CARVER</a><br />
<a href="http://en.support.wordpress.com/affiliate-links/">LE SUEUR</a><br />
<a href="http://en.support.wordpress.com/affiliate-links/">EXPLORE MINNESOTA </a></span></span></span></span></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Horse Sense]]></title>
<link>http://trailrides.wordpress.com/2009/11/30/horse-sense-2/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:46:46 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ahorseisofcourse</dc:creator>
<guid>http://trailrides.wordpress.com/2009/11/30/horse-sense-2/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[River Valley Horse Ranch is Open Weekends through April Horse sense, n.:  Stable thinking. Horseback]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family:georgia,bookman old style,palatino linotype,book antiqua,palatino,trebuchet ms,helvetica,garamond,sans-serif,arial,verdana,avante garde,century gothic,comic sans ms,times,times new roman,serif;"> </span></p>
<div id="attachment_110" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://rivervalleyhorseranch.com/"><img class="size-medium wp-image-110" title="Horseback riding" src="http://trailrides.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/horsetrails.jpg?w=300&#038;h=225" alt="Horseback riding" width="300" height="225" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">River Valley Horse Ranch is Open Weekends through April</p></div>
<p>Horse sense, n.:  Stable thinking.</p>
<p><strong>Horseback Riding 101</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>As with bicycle riding, helmets can be worn on riding trails. Remember to bring your own, if you are more comfortable wearing one.</li>
<li>If you&#8217;re saddled up waiting for your group to hop on, please don&#8217;t keep kicking your horse to start the ride before it&#8217;s time. That&#8217;s gotta hurt!</li>
<li>Hold on:)</li>
<li>Riding horse trails is a peaceful experience, please try to be considerate and don&#8217;t raise your voice unless there is an emergency.</li>
<li>If you&#8217;re passing another rider on the trail, let them know.</li>
<li>Pay attention to the trail. Take it easy around low hanging trees and sharp corners.</li>
<li>Enjoy the beautiful surroundings by disposing of trash in the proper place. The only thing that you should leave behind are hoof prints.</li>
</ol>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em><span style="font-family:georgia,bookman old style,palatino linotype,book antiqua,palatino,trebuchet ms,helvetica,garamond,sans-serif,arial,verdana,avante garde,century gothic,comic sans ms,times,times new roman,serif;">No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle.  ~Winston Churchill</span></em></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><strong>River Valley Horse Ranch is Open on the Weekends November-April 10am-Dusk.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">RIVER VALLEY TRAIL RIDES • HORSEBACK RIDING <a title="mailto:rvrhorses@aol.com?subject=Event Web Inquiry" href="mailto:rvrhorses@aol.com?subject=Event%20Web%20Inquiry"></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a title="directions" href="http://www.mapquest.com/directions" target="_blank">16480 Jonathan Carver Pkwy   Carver, Minnesota   55315</a> Phone: 952-361-3361</p>
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<link>http://rivervalleyhorseranch.wordpress.com/2009/11/30/horse-sense-2/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:46:46 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ahorseisofcourse</dc:creator>
<guid>http://rivervalleyhorseranch.wordpress.com/2009/11/30/horse-sense-2/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[River Valley Horse Ranch is Open Weekends through April Horse sense, n.:  Stable thinking. Horseback]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family:georgia, bookman old style, palatino linotype, book antiqua, palatino, trebuchet ms, helvetica, garamond, sans-serif, arial, verdana, avante garde, century gothic, comic sans ms, times, times new roman, serif;"> </span></p>
<div id="attachment_110" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://rivervalleyhorseranch.com/"><img class="size-medium wp-image-110" title="Horseback riding" src="http://rivervalleyhorseranch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/horsetrails.jpg?w=300&#038;h=225" alt="Horseback riding" width="300" height="225" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">River Valley Horse Ranch is Open Weekends through April</p></div>
<p>Horse sense, n.:  Stable thinking.</p>
<p><strong>Horseback Riding 101</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>As with bicycle riding, helmets can be worn on riding trails. Remember to bring your own, if you are more comfortable wearing one.</li>
<li>If you&#8217;re saddled up waiting for your group to hop on, please don&#8217;t keep kicking your horse to start the ride before it&#8217;s time. That&#8217;s gotta hurt!</li>
<li>Hold on:)</li>
<li>Riding horse trails is a peaceful experience, please try to be considerate and don&#8217;t raise your voice unless there is an emergency.</li>
<li>If you&#8217;re passing another rider on the trail, let them know.</li>
<li>Pay attention to the trail. Take it easy around low hanging trees and sharp corners.</li>
<li>Enjoy the beautiful surroundings by disposing of trash in the proper place. The only thing that you should leave behind are hoof prints.</li>
</ol>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em><span style="font-family:georgia, bookman old style, palatino linotype, book antiqua, palatino, trebuchet ms, helvetica, garamond, sans-serif, arial, verdana, avante garde, century gothic, comic sans ms, times, times new roman, serif;">No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle.  ~Winston Churchill</span></em></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><strong>River Valley Horse Ranch is Open on the Weekends November-April 10am-Dusk.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">RIVER VALLEY TRAIL RIDES • HORSEBACK RIDING <a title="mailto:rvrhorses@aol.com?subject=Event Web Inquiry" href="mailto:rvrhorses@aol.com?subject=Event%20Web%20Inquiry"></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a title="directions" href="http://www.mapquest.com/directions" target="_blank">16480 Jonathan Carver Pkwy   Carver, Minnesota   55315</a> Phone: 952-361-3361</p>
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<link>http://trailrides.wordpress.com/2009/11/23/horse-sense/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:03:37 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ahorseisofcourse</dc:creator>
<guid>http://trailrides.wordpress.com/2009/11/23/horse-sense/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people. ~W.C. Fields So you want]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="intro">
<div id="attachment_100" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.rivervalleyhorseranch.com"><img class="size-medium wp-image-100" title="horse ranch" src="http://trailrides.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/backtoranch.jpg?w=300&#038;h=225" alt="horseback riding" width="300" height="225" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people.  ~W.C. Fields</p></div>
<p>So you want to buy a horse or pony&#8230;it&#8217;s easy to get carried away looking into those big brown eyes!</p>
</div>
<div>Besides the financial side of taking care of a horse&#8230;there are many things that you need to be aware of before you take the plunge into the world of horse ownership.</div>
<ul>
<li><a title="horses" href="http://horses.about.com/od/buyingyourfirsthorse/tp/buyingmistakes.htm" target="_blank">Learn to avoid the top mistakes that new horse buyers make.</a></li>
<li><a title="Horse Links" href="http://horses.about.com/library/ownershipquiz/blownquiz.htm" target="_blank">Horse Readiness Quiz </a>and find out!</li>
</ul>
<p>We don&#8217;t want to burst your bubble&#8230;we love taking care of our horses but we&#8217;ve been doing it for a long, long time.</p>
<p>Maybe, you should just make a reservation for a trail ride and keep it simple!</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em><span style="font-family:georgia,bookman old style,palatino linotype,book antiqua,palatino,trebuchet ms,helvetica,garamond,sans-serif,arial,verdana,avante garde,century gothic,comic sans ms,times,times new roman,serif;">If the world was truly a rational place, men would ride sidesaddle.  ~Rita Mae Brown</span></em></p>
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<link>http://rivervalleyhorseranch.wordpress.com/2009/11/23/horse-sense/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:03:37 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ahorseisofcourse</dc:creator>
<guid>http://rivervalleyhorseranch.wordpress.com/2009/11/23/horse-sense/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people. ~W.C. Fields So you want]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="intro">
<div id="attachment_100" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.rivervalleyhorseranch.com"><img class="size-medium wp-image-100" title="horse ranch" src="http://trailrides.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/backtoranch.jpg?w=300&#038;h=225" alt="horseback riding" width="300" height="225" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people.  ~W.C. Fields</p></div>
<p>So you want to buy a horse or pony&#8230;it&#8217;s easy to get carried away looking into those big brown eyes!</p>
</div>
<div>Besides the financial side of taking care of a horse&#8230;there are many things that you need to be aware of before you take the plunge into the world of horse ownership.</div>
<ul>
<li><a title="horses" href="http://horses.about.com/od/buyingyourfirsthorse/tp/buyingmistakes.htm" target="_blank">Learn to avoid the top mistakes that new horse buyers make.</a></li>
<li><a title="Horse Links" href="http://horses.about.com/library/ownershipquiz/blownquiz.htm" target="_blank">Horse Readiness Quiz </a>and find out!</li>
</ul>
<p>We don&#8217;t want to burst your bubble&#8230;we love taking care of our horses but we&#8217;ve been doing it for a long, long time.</p>
<p>Maybe, you should just make a reservation for a trail ride and keep it simple!</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em><span style="font-family:georgia, bookman old style, palatino linotype, book antiqua, palatino, trebuchet ms, helvetica, garamond, sans-serif, arial, verdana, avante garde, century gothic, comic sans ms, times, times new roman, serif;">If the world was truly a rational place, men would ride sidesaddle.  ~Rita Mae Brown</span></em></p>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:42:26 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Paideia Academy&#8217;s third grade had an amazing time riding the horse trails at River Valley Ranc]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.paideiaacademy.org" target="_blank">Paideia Academy&#8217;s </a>third grade had an amazing time riding the horse trails at River Valley Ranch!  A few days later, we were excited to receive a packet of thank you letters from (twenty some) third graders.</p>
<p><em>What a hoot! </em>We&#8217;re so glad that they had a good time and look forward to seeing everyone again&#8230;real soon!</p>
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<div id="attachment_42" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 378px"><a href="http://www.paideiaacademy.org"><img class="size-large wp-image-42   " title="River Valley Horse Ranch Trail Rides MN" src="http://rivervalleyhorseranch.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/rvrtrailrides.jpg?w=368&#038;h=246" alt="Thanks Paideia Academy 3rd Grade!" width="368" height="246" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Thanks Paideia Academy 3rd Grade!</p></div>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em><strong>You&#8217;re very welcome! </strong></em></p>
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<div id="attachment_46" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 440px"><a href="http://www.rivervalleyhorseranch.com"><img class="size-large wp-image-46   " title="group horseback riding" src="http://rivervalleyhorseranch.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/horseback.jpg?w=430&#038;h=320" alt="We're so glad you had fun, Joey!" width="430" height="320" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">We&#039;re so glad you had fun, Joey!</p></div>
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<link>http://trailrides.wordpress.com/2009/10/20/paideia-academy-visits-river-valley-horse-ranch/</link>
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<guid>http://trailrides.wordpress.com/2009/10/20/paideia-academy-visits-river-valley-horse-ranch/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Paideia Academy&#8217;s third grade had an amazing time riding the horse trails at River Valley Ranc]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.paideiaacademy.org" target="_blank">Paideia Academy&#8217;s </a>third grade had an amazing time riding the horse trails at River Valley Ranch!  A few days later, we were excited to receive a packet of thank you letters from (twenty some) third graders.</p>
<p><em>What a hoot! </em>We&#8217;re so glad that they had a good time and look forward to seeing everyone again&#8230;real soon!</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">
<div id="attachment_42" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 378px"><a href="http://www.paideiaacademy.org"><img class="size-large wp-image-42   " title="River Valley Horse Ranch Trail Rides MN" src="http://trailrides.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/rvrtrailrides.jpg?w=368&#038;h=246" alt="Thanks Paideia Academy 3rd Grade!" width="368" height="246" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Thanks Paideia Academy 3rd Grade!</p></div>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em><strong>You&#8217;re very welcome! </strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">
<div id="attachment_46" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 440px"><a href="http://www.rivervalleyhorseranch.com"><img class="size-large wp-image-46   " title="group horseback riding" src="http://trailrides.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/horseback.jpg?w=430&#038;h=320" alt="We're so glad you had fun, Joey!" width="430" height="320" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">We&#39;re so glad you had fun, Joey!</p></div>
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<title><![CDATA[Horseback Riding Can Be Beneficial to Your Health!]]></title>
<link>http://trailrides.wordpress.com/2009/10/06/horseback-riding-can-be-beneficial-to-your-health/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:16:58 +0000</pubDate>
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<guid>http://trailrides.wordpress.com/2009/10/06/horseback-riding-can-be-beneficial-to-your-health/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Horseback riding is a wonderful activity for both young and old. Better yet, it can be beneficial to]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Horseback riding is a wonderful activity for both young and old. Better yet, it can be beneficial to your health.</p>
<div id="attachment_35" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.rivervalleyhorseranch.com"><img class="size-medium wp-image-35" title="Horseback Riding" src="http://trailrides.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/riders.jpg?w=300&#038;h=225" alt="Healthy Trails To You!" width="300" height="225" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Healthy Trails To You!</p></div>
<p>It has been proven that by combining both rhythm and balancing, such as horseback riding, can help stabilize and relax the sensory system. There are many studies that have been done regarding the physical and mental benefits of interacting with horses and it only takes a second to notice the difference in the way that you feel, just walking up to a horse.</p>
<p>The best selling book,<a title="horses" href="http://astore.amazon.com/rivvalraninc-20/detail/0316008230" target="_blank"> The Horse Boy: A Father&#8217;s Quest to Heal His Son</a>, by Rupert Isaacson was just  published this past spring. When his son Rowan was diagnosed with autism, Rupert Isaacson was devastated, afraid he might never be able to communicate with his child. But when Isaacson, a lifelong horseman, rode their neighbor&#8217;s horse with Rowan, Rowan improved immeasurably.  <a title="trail rides" href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/children_shealth/6206735/The-Horse-Boy-Bringing-equine-therapy-to-help-autistic-children-in-Britain.html" target="_blank">Rupert is now bringing equine therapy to help autistic children in Britain. Amazing story!</a></p>
<p>Fall is the perfect time to get back on the saddle again! You&#8217;ll be glad you did.</p>
<p>Until next time.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Horseback Riding Can Be Beneficial to Your Health!]]></title>
<link>http://rivervalleyhorseranch.wordpress.com/2009/10/06/horseback-riding-can-be-beneficial-to-your-health/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:16:58 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ahorseisofcourse</dc:creator>
<guid>http://rivervalleyhorseranch.wordpress.com/2009/10/06/horseback-riding-can-be-beneficial-to-your-health/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Horseback riding is a wonderful activity for both young and old. Better yet, it can be beneficial to]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Horseback riding is a wonderful activity for both young and old. Better yet, it can be beneficial to your health.</p>
<div id="attachment_35" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.rivervalleyhorseranch.com"><img class="size-medium wp-image-35" title="Horseback Riding" src="http://rivervalleyhorseranch.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/riders.jpg?w=300&#038;h=225" alt="Healthy Trails To You!" width="300" height="225" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Healthy Trails To You!</p></div>
<p>It has been proven that by combining both rhythm and balancing, such as horseback riding, can help stabilize and relax the sensory system. There are many studies that have been done regarding the physical and mental benefits of interacting with horses and it only takes a second to notice the difference in the way that you feel, just walking up to a horse.</p>
<p>The best selling book,<a title="horses" href="http://astore.amazon.com/rivvalraninc-20/detail/0316008230" target="_blank"> The Horse Boy: A Father&#8217;s Quest to Heal His Son</a>, by Rupert Isaacson was just  published this past spring. When his son Rowan was diagnosed with autism, Rupert Isaacson was devastated, afraid he might never be able to communicate with his child. But when Isaacson, a lifelong horseman, rode their neighbor&#8217;s horse with Rowan, Rowan improved immeasurably.  <a title="trail rides" href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/children_shealth/6206735/The-Horse-Boy-Bringing-equine-therapy-to-help-autistic-children-in-Britain.html" target="_blank">Rupert is now bringing equine therapy to help autistic children in Britain. Amazing story!</a></p>
<p>Fall is the perfect time to get back on the saddle again! You&#8217;ll be glad you did.</p>
<p>Until next time.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Saddle Up!]]></title>
<link>http://rivervalleyhorseranch.wordpress.com/2009/09/21/hello-world-2/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:11:52 +0000</pubDate>
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<guid>http://rivervalleyhorseranch.wordpress.com/2009/09/21/hello-world-2/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In riding a horse we borrow freedom. ~Helen Thomson If you haven&#8217;t been up in the saddle for a]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_7" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://rivervalleyhorseranch.com"><img class="size-medium wp-image-7 " title="Horseback Riding" src="http://rivervalleyhorseranch.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/82560326.jpg?w=300&#038;h=199" alt="In riding a horse we borrow freedom.  ~Helen Thomson" width="300" height="199" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">In riding a horse we borrow freedom.  ~Helen Thomson</p></div>
<p>If you haven&#8217;t been up in the saddle for awhile, fall is the perfect time to ride the trails. River Valley Ranch is located in the heart of the Minnesota River Valley.</p>
<p>In the coming days, we&#8217;ll share the goings on at our horse ranch and the folks that share our passion for horses, horseback riding, trail rides and the spirit of the sport of horseback riding.</p>
<p>Happy Trails!</p>
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