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"I fell off my horse two years ago and have not ridden (my horse) since"
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Dear Keith...
Thursday, May 3, 2007
I fell off my horse two years ago and have not ridden (my horse) since. I try to get back on and I get nervous. I have purchased a new horse that has very little get up and go power. The problem here is that I can not make her go at all. She is only 3 years old and is some what trained.
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