Christy Christoffersen
Christy Christoffersen is a Native American from Oklahoma living in England. A life-time equestrian, beauty and pet enthusiast, she brought her horse, Nikki, with her to live her dream of studying classical dressage. In addition to working with her dressage trainer on fitness and riding, she is always writing, testing the latest beauty and hair products and training her Jack Russell, PJ. Determined to not inherit diabetes like all her siblings, she has lost 70 pounds (so far) and kept it off since moving to England. She is also a certified Wax therapist and loves to invent new beauty products.
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Wood Shavings, Soft Chip or Straw for Your Horse’s Bedding This Winter?What bedding is best for your horse’s stable? Choose the best quality that you can without breaking your budget and still keeping your horse toasty and dry.
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Five Ideas for Economical Horse TreatsHorse treats don’t have to cost a fortune. I can’t bring myself to pay three pounds for a small bag of hard, dry treats when for half the price I can give my horse fresh, juicy carrots! -
Worried You Are Too Heavy to Ride? Horses Can Help with Weight Loss!If you wait to ride till you are a perfect size six, you might be robbing yourself out of years of enjoyment! Horses are mega calorie burners! -
Flea Treatment Not Working? Are You Washing Away Your Dog’s Flea Protection?Are you finding that even though you are spending a fortune on expensive prescription flea treatments for your dog that he still has some fleas? You might be the one to blame if you are bathing him too often. -
How to Overcome Dressage Test Riding NervesRiding a dressage test at a competition doesn't have to be nerve wracking. By following a few simple tips, you can have a calm and relaxed test and ride your very best. -
Consider Haylage in Great Britain or Silage in America as a Substitute for Over Priced HayHay is at an all-time high price wise, if you can find it, in some parts of America. We felt your pain in the UK during the past couple of winters. Haylage or Silage is a great alternative forage to consider for your horses. -
Keep Your Skin Healthy While Travelling InternationallyInternational air travel can be tough on your skin. With just a few simple rules, you can arrive at your destination looking cool and refreshed. -
Spleen Tumor Awareness: Have Your Dog Checked RegularlySpleen tumors are a silent killer of canines, especially older male dogs with weak immune systems. Wioletta Pazdanska lost her lovely dog Bungy to this disease and she hopes that with education, some dogs will be saved. -
Protect Your Horse This 4th of JulyAlthough you may enjoy a beautiful fireworks display, your horse may not feel the same way. Keep him safe this Fourth of July with the following advice. -
Retraining a Show Horse for DressageCan a former star show horse be trained to be any kind of competition as a dressage horse? Gucci proves that yes, they can. -
Beauty Product Review: Boots No 7 Age Defence Cleansing BalmSmells like paint, doesn't wash off my make-up. Are there any positives? It moisturizes well -- -
Men's Grooming Habits: What Women WantI asked my lovely lady friends through Facebook what was important to them that a man do to look his best for us. Some of the items may surprise you! Read on guys!
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Weight Watchers Pro Points - Seven Habits that Can Slow Your Weight LossIf you are trying to lose weight, chances are you have one of these bad habits and may not even know it. Knowing about them is half the battle. -
Diet Aid Review: Verdesse Green Coffee Extract from Nature's BestSveltol, Verdesse, Green Coffee Extract, whatever you choose to call it, this new addition to the diet pill market actually improves your health even if you don't lose loads of weight.
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Self-Confidence to Overcome Riding Fears: Go Through the Fear and Come Out Winning!Follow up to my previous riding confidence article. I have finally conquered the riding fear that has plagued me for years with the help of my instructor and friend and a great deal of patience and trust. -
Does Gelatin Help Weak Fingernails?Make your own nail treatment at home, cheap! Gelatin is not only tasty but builds strong nails and doesn't break the bank.
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Fitness Shoe Review: Skechers Tone Ups Chalet BootsSkechers Tone Ups are great for toning and easy on your feet and so warm and comfortable! They even beat Ugg boots hands down! -
How to be the Perfect Dressage Groom for Your Friend or TrainerYears of experience in helping out my trainer at dressage shows has given me the inside edge on how to be the groom that every rider dreams of having! And who knows, the favor may even be returned for you!
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Dog Food Review: Wagg Beef and VegGot a picky eater? If you live in the UK, try Wagg dog food. It tempts the fussiest taste buds and keeps the flatulence at bay!
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Jack Russell Terriers and Cats Can Live in HarmonyJack Russell Terriers get a bad rap as "cat killers" sometimes, but with a bit of work, these two natural enemies can become great friends, or at least tolerate each other.
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Winter Riding Boot Test: Mountain Horse Rimfrost Rider Versus the Muck Boot Co. TyneTwo lovely winter riding boots for the fuller calved ladies.
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Men's Skincare: Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser ReviewMen are surprisingly picky about the moisturiser they use on their face. Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser is an inexpensive yet effective cure to dry skin.
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Beauty in England: How Not to Make the Same Mistakes This American Girl MadeTravelling or going to live in the United Kingdom? You might want to know a few things before packing your beauty bag!
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How to Avoid Pain Before and After WaxingWaxing can make your skin silky smooth for weeks on end, but don't take care of your skin and it can be a real pain!
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Dukan Diet Frequently Asked Questions from the Chat HistoryI would like to answer these frequently asked questions in hopes that it will help the newcomers to the diet.
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Fitness Shoe Review: Reebok EasyToneCan a shoe tone your legs and bum? I walked for miles in these shoes and I think it actually is true!
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The Dukan Diet: Still in the Cruise Phase? Can it Be Finished?The holidays are notorious for being difficult on the diet. How did I fare on the Dukan Diet through this time and how do you recover from the damage?
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Beauty Product Review: New Superdrug Optimum Swiss Apple Overnight Skin Renewal SerumWhen the latest hyped beauty product came out claiming to be the big thing beating Boots No. 7 Protect and Perfect, of course I had to try it.
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Beauty Product Review: Salon System Hand Replenish Moisture LotionA good every day lotion that softens your hands but doesn't do much for really dry skin.
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Beauty Product Review: Osmo Essence Day Two Styler Dry ShampooCan you really go a day without washing your hair if you have oily or greasy roots? Why not when you have a great dry shampoo to use!
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In Love with Dressage? How to Become Involved If You Have a Horse or NotI left my home country for this sport. I am in love with every aspect of it from its simplicity to its extreme attention to detail. This is Dressage, harmony with your horse, the art of riding perfection, and how you can become involved with it.
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Five Ways to Make Everyone Mad at a Stable Livery YardHaving to board your horse is a given for those of us without land. With just a few simple courtesy reminders we can all get along more harmoniously.
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Five Weapons Not to Underestimate in Your Dukan Diet ArsenalIf you want to succeed on the Dukan Diet, you need to have your armor on to protect you from evil cravings. I have five weapons in my arsenal that have helped me to achieve success!
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Eating Out on the Dukan Diet, Attack and Cruise PhasesSometimes you can't avoid having to eat outside the home and sometimes you just don't want to cook. If you are on the Dukan Diet, this can be difficult if not impossible to do. I will make suggestions to help you get through it.
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Dressage Drama at Olympia 2010 in LondonMooland's Totilas and Edward Gal won with record scores at last year's London International Horse Show at Olympia. We all waited with baited breath to see his new ride.
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Month 2 of the Dukan Diet, Cruise Phase, Pitfall City!!In my second month of the Dukan Diet, Cruise Phase, there were many obstacles that I had to overcome and some I am still trying to overcome.
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Saddle Review: The Albion SLK Dressage SaddleWhat if you could pay to make your horse move better and yourself ride better? You can if your saddle is what is causing some of your problems!
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5 Ways to Not Lose Important Points in a Dressage TestA British Dressage Judge gives us the top mistakes that riders make in tests and lose silly points.
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Three of My Favorite Pubs Near Southend on Sea, Essex, UKFind a lovely meal and a pint at these local pubs if you are ever travelling through the Southend on Sea area.
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Professional Hair Product Review: BaByliss PRO Ionic Thermal BrushThe first time I used this Thermal Brush and I saw my hair in the mirror, it had so much body and volume, I had to just say "Wow!"
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Professional Hair Product Review: Wella Professionals Performance HairsprayThe hairspray I want to be, light, strong, sexy! This one does it all and more. Holds forever without adding weight or stickiness.
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Professional Hair Product Review: Indola Repair ConditionerRepairs badly damaged hair in one application, but might weigh you down a little if your hair is fine or thin.
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Weight Watchers New ProPoints Plan Is a Winner!November 2010 has seen the introduction of the new ProPoints plan at Weight Watchers in the United Kingdom. How much different is it to the old Weight Watcher's points plan? Does it actually work? I am very pleased with the results.
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Dieting Danger of Low Blood Sugar Needs to Be Addressed QuicklyAfter losing 70 pounds, I experienced sudden drops in blood sugar that were quite scary. A simple change in medicine and vitamins with help from my GP Nurse solved the problem.
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Hotel Review: The Queen's Hotel in Portsmouth, UKThe Queen's Hotel in Portsmouth, UK offers exceptional beauty, hospitality and quality at a price that is affordable and surprising!
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Can Dressage Riders Get Saddle Sores?Yes, even an elegantly well turned-out dressage rider can get saddle sores. They aren't just for cowboys any more! But you can find relief!
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The Dukan Diet, Cruise Phase, Month OneI have survived the first month of the second leg of the Dukan Diet! First the Attack Phase, and now the Cruise Phase, I have a whole stone gone forever from my body!!
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The Rewarding Joy of Adopting a Cat from the Southend on Sea, Essex, UK Cats ProtectionConsider adopting an older cat from your local Cats Protection. When we saw Zack and Chloe at the Southend on Sea Branch in Essex, UK, they stole our hearts and never gave them back.
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Horse Feed Review: Simple System's Lucie BrixThe price of hay in England and the UK is at an all time high. In order to stretch the budget, Simple Systems Lucie Brix are a nutritious forage substitute to give your horse.
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Caring for a Cat with Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)If your cat has FIV, it doesn't have to be a death sentence. My 15 year-old cat Zack is living proof that living well is the best prevention.
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Why Microsoft's Visual Basic (VB) is Every Bit as Good a Programming Language as C#The debate continues over which programming language is superior, Visual Basic (VB) or C#. One programmer voices his opinion on why the original is still the best.
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Four Great Places to Walk Your Dog in Southend on Sea, Essex, EnglandGreat dog parks to enjoy if you live near Southend on Sea in Essex, UK.
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Fight the Hereditary Diabetes ChainDiabetes can be a hereditary disease, but it isn't unavoidable. Never give up the fight to be healthy and remain diabetes free.
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The Dukan Diet: Attack PhaseThe author describes with mixed feelings the first five days of The Dukan Diet from France, called the Attack Phase.
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Two Recipes for Soup to Combat Hunger on a DietEasy to follow Chicken and Sweet Corn "Egg Flower" Soup and Hearty Vegetable Soup recipes will quiet your hunger, help you make your liquids quota and feed your soul while you are on a diet.
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Using a Physiological Process of Elimination to Help Ease Headshaking in Dressage HorsesHeadshaking in dressage horses causes frustration to both the horse and the rider. Even after numerous studies, none have been conclusive as to what causes headshaking. However, there are many things that horse owners can try to alleviate the problem.
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Nerd Guys Will Rock Your World 3.0: Nerd Fashion and How to Change ItWhen you first find your perfect Nerd Guy you might not like his choice of fashion. They can be reluctant to change but if you are persistent, it will pay off big-time!
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Nerd Guys Will Rock Your World II: Nerds in LoveFive years after landing my Nerd, I want to share tips on having a successful and happy relationship with these Technically Savvy Hunks!
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Autumn is Time for Horse Rugs and BlanketsYou don't have to buy boring, plain rugs or blankets for your horse. There is a wide variety of colors and patterns available for you and your horse to enjoy.
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The Man at the DoorWaking from a dream to see someone staring at you outside your glass door is not a pleasant experience...
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Beat the Credit Crunch by Not Re-BuyingMy New Year's Resolution: Use the things I already have instead of wasting money on more.
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Percol Instant Espresso: Review by an AddictPercol Instant Espresso is fantastic, but then again, I'm an addict.
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Sneaky Fitness: How to Get Fit Without Knowing ItYou can get fit just by doing the things that need doing anyway.
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A Housewife's Love Poem to Her Husband on Valentine's DayA very short love poem for my husband on Valentine's Day.
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Healthier Christmas Food OptionsDon't worry the whole holiday season about what you are putting in your mouth. With these treats, you can truly feel like you are indulging without feeling one bit guilty!
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Dirty English by Juicy Couture: Men's Fragrance Review"It is a very manly fragrance and it has all the things on the bottle that men like." Not to mention it drives women, namely me, wild!
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Juicy Couture Women's Perfume: Beauty ReviewA gorgeous find of a perfume for someone who is very picky about scents. I have been looking for the perfect perfume for years and finally found it!
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Beauty Product Review: Heel to Toe Conditioning Leg & Foot LotionI'm not one to give credit when it isn't due, but this is the best foot lotion (or any kind of lotion) I've ever used.
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Beauty Product Review: Boots No7 Protect and Perfect Beauty SerumProtect and Perfect Beauty Serum is touted as a miracle beauty treatment that turned back the clock to reveal younger, smoother skin. I finally gave in to the hype and decided to try it myself. A few months on, has it delivered all that it said that it would?
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Book Review: Rosemary Conley's GI Hip & Thigh DietJanuary 2008 has introduced the latest in Rosemary's diet "revolutions". The GI Hip & Thigh Diet is pretty much the same as the GI Jeans diet as far as controlled calories, low fat and gentle exercise.
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Six Words that Have Different Meanings in America Than They Do in Great BritainHere are six of the biggest language differences that can trip up American visitors to the UK and UK visitors going to America.
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Alternative Gift Ideas to the Traditional Box of ChocolateValentine's Day conjures up images of heart-shaped boxes filled with chocolates, candy hearts, champagne and a romantic dinner out, all of which can destroy a diet or fitness plan. What can you do to keep the romance alive without sabotaging their weight?
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Is England Following Oklahoma City to Be One of the "Unfittest" Places in the World?I was a fat Oklahoman when I moved to England five years ago. I didn't fit in this country. Now, I see obese people with a much greater frequency than ever before. Is England moving towards an American style unhealthy lifestyle?
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The Best Holiday Movies for MenEvery year I love to watch Christmas movies with my significant other, so this year, I decided to let him choose the movies so we could both be entertained and there wouldn't be so much grumbling.
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Beauty Product Review: The Body Shop Aloe Gentle Face WashAfter talking to one of the helpful people at The Body Shop and she recommended that I try the Aloe range for sensitive skin. Being a modest £5 for the Aloe Gentle Facial Wash, it was a risk I was willing to take.
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Beauty Product Review: Nivea Soft Intensive Moisturising CreamNivea Soft felt like a thick cream, like a body butter consistency. I thought for sure it would leave a greasy residue but I was wrong. It spread thickly and absorbed readily into my skin.
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Beauty Product Review: Arbonne Intelligence Daily Self-Adjusting Shampoo and ConditionerArbonne Intelligence is described as not-so-basic hair care. The shampoo and conditioner is "self-adjusting" to adapt for different types of hair. I found it would be great for some hair, not so great for others.
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Beauty Product Review: Arbonne NutriMinC REfresh Foaming Body WashIf I had to rate this product against other shower gels and body washes, I would say that it cleaned just as well, and had a nice light scent and it left my skin softer than other moisturizing body washes.
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The Importance of Self-Confidence in Horse Riding to Combat FearHow wonderful life is when thrilling things can be undertaken without fear. Riding is like that, but how often that enjoyment and thrill develops into a gut gripping fear.
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Sugar Beet Pulp Makes Dapples on Horses!Sugar Beet can help keep your horse in top condition. It serves as a beneficial feed due to its slow burning nature so it doesn't make your horse too fizzy.
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Simple Diet Changes for Type 2 DiabeticsIf you would like to keep type 2 diabetes at bay and aren't sure where to start. Diet wise, if you are having trouble, try to start out making little changes that you can stick with.
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What to Do When You've Been Rejected After a Job InterviewEveryone goes through the dreaded rejection after an interview. You have to find ways to perk up your spirits. Here are five things to try:
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Which Remedies for Snoring Work the Best?Snoring is a serious problem for couples mental and physical well being. There are several things that contribute to snoring and many different remedies on the market. I've road tested a few and found a degree of success and a good nights sleep!
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Essential Must Haves for Your College Dorm RoomIt's rough living away from home for the first time. My first "away from home" experience was my college dorm room at the University of Oklahoma. I enjoyed the experience but there were a few things that helped me to get by day to day.
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Any Tendon Injuries in Horses will Require Lots of Healing TimeTendonitis or a tendon injury to a horse is a very serious thing. It is said that tendons never fully heal again. Think of a rubber band that has been over stretched. Certain procedures must be followed to help your horse heal.
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Optomap Retinal Photography Aids in Early Detection of Eye ProblemsIf you have a history of these problems then the Optomap scan is essential for helping to keep an "eye" on your condition. If any of these problems are in your family, it can aid in early detection and thus you can commence early treatment.
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Five Simple Steps to Gorgeous HairIf you have always wanted long beautiful hair but can't seem to manage it, maybe you aren't following the right regime. With a little bit of effort, you can have glossy, healthy hair.
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Book Review: Bunny Tales: Behind Closed Doors at the Playboy Mansion by Izabella St. JamesAfter watching E!'s The Girls Next Door, I thought this book would be a fun tell-all with a bit of inside scoop on Bridget, Holly and Kendra. It did deliver a lot of the dish, but it is a story about some blond girl that is used to having everything given to her
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Choctaw Woman Finds Common Bond Through Native American CultureAnoli Wood is a Native American woman living in Ipswich, England. She is an ex-pat from Oklahoma, where she was raised in the American Indian way. She now runs her own pow wow here in England where she helps school people in the traditional ways.
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Why Dating a Nerd Guy Will Rock Your WorldSome women seem insistent on dating men that are "pretty boys", handsome players that are not always a good match. If a girl will look beyond the thick glasses and game manuals, she just may find the man of her dreams.
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My Christmas Experience in England - Much Different Than in AmericaMy first Christmas in England was a great learning experience. Even though both countries speak English, it is a different kind of English and there are words, phrases and customs that are completely different to anything we yanks are used to.
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How to Be Gorgeous Without Going BrokeWe girls like to be pampered. We like to feel good and smell good and be silky soft to the touch. All this is very expensive! However, with some clever ingenuity and creativity, we can be just as well groomed as Paris Hilton and J-Lo without the sticker shock.
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Tips for Coloring Your Hair at HomeHandy hints for coloring your hair at home from someone who has LOTS of experience!
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Equestrian Entertainment: Dressage at Olympia, the London International Horse ShowI attended the Dressage at Olympia main event in 2006. Here is my review of the night and the magical events that I witnessed. Very tongue in cheek. Warning: May contain some sarcasm!
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How Oklahoma is Viewed by the United KingdomOur cities benefit from tourism. How we are viewed by people outside the United States can affect the amount of tourists we have coming into Oklahoma.
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Men and Mares - Do Egos Get in the Way?90% of riders are women. However, I am noticing a trend as I come across men in our realm. They can be vets, farriers, stable owners or any one that is involved in horse care. They let their egos get in the way of communicating with the female equine.
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Essex, England Woman Dreams of Gold with Her Spanish Lusitano StallionWouldn't it be exciting to see a Lusitano Stallion owned by a small British stud farm win the gold in Dressage at the London Olympics in 2012? It could be a possibility. Lusitano Breed Society member Karen Tapscott may have found our hero of this possible story.
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Native American Stand Up Comedian Finds Success in LondonChuquai Billy is an American Indian from New Mexico. He has his own brand of stand up comedy that he has brought over to the United Kingdom. He is gaining popularity at clubs around London and doesn't show signs of slowing down.
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Is Tutbury Castle Haunted?Tutbury Castle in Derbyshire, England has been the subject of many ghost stories. Are these the result of group hysteria or is there really something prowling the castle at night?
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Tips for Keeping Your Horses Healthy During the Summer MonthsWith the warmer weather comes riding more, training, showing and having fun. All this extra activity can make for a very thirsty horse! Do you know what causes dehydration in horses and how to tell if they may be parched?
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Book Review: Teach Your Horse Perfect Manners: How You Should Behave so Your Horse Does Too by Kelly MarksKelly Marks is a disciple of Monty Roberts. We know Monty from the Horse Whisperer books and from his experience taming "Shy Boy" the wild mustang. Where she differs, seems to be where her "motherhood" instincts kick in.
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The Re-opening of a Museum in a Sussex Town Has Been Marked with a Colourful Opening CeremonyChickasaw Christy Christoffersen, great-granddaughter of original enrollee William Nathan Ragland helped open Hastings Museum and Art Gallery, in Sussex, England when they opened its doors on Saturday, July 28th following a $1 million refurbishment.
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Basic Equine Nutrition Lessons Learned from the UKThe majority of horses are owned for recreation or sport. One of the major costs of owning horses is feed. Feed costs can be minimized by feeding a balanced diet that meets the horse's nutritional needs and keeps them healthy.
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How I am Giving Horse Riding Training Through E-mailThis is an email conversation about horse riding that turned into a riding school lesson. I'm helping my dressage friend in Spain teach her horse to canter under saddle better based on my own experience riding baroque horses in Oklahoma and the UK.
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Yoga Helps you Keep Your Balance in Horse RidingIf you are, like myself, not the most graceful and balanced person in the world, there is some hope for us yet. I took up yoga a few years ago and it immensely helped with my riding.
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Equine Hydrotherapy - Water Therapy Helps Horses Heal FasterEvery horse will experience an injury at one time or other in his life. While the healing process for these injuries is usually slow and tedious, hydrotherapy can help healing in a safe and low-impact environment.
