John Coon
John Coon is a writer and editor with a decade of professional experience. His writing background includes everything from sports reporting to SEO copy writing. Coon spent seven years writing for the Deseret News and Salt Lake Tribune. He now writes full-time as a freelancer for multiple publications and websites.
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Five Best Apps for Following the 2012 French OpenCheck out these apps for instant updates of the action at the 2012 French OpenAlso published on:
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French Open 2012: Top 10 French Open Records and FeatsA look back at some of the impressive performers and performances in French Open history.
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French Open 2012: 10 Facts About the French OpenA collection of facts and history about the French Open.Also published on:
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French Open 2012: Facts About Roland Garros StadiumTop 10 facts on Roland Garros Stadium -- home of the 2012 French Open.
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2012 French Open: 10 Things to Know About Clay Courts10 things you should know about clay courts and the players who excel on this surface.
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Pakistan Declares War Against TwitterTwitter received a temporary ban in Pakistan because of content offensive to Islam. It offers new evidence that basic freedoms are in short supply in the Muslim nation.
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Trimming My Monthly Grocery BillIt takes discipline to go from buying random food for dinner every night to planning ahead. This is what I did to reduce my grocery shopping bill.
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Top 10 Hydration Tips for RunningConsult these tips to stay better hydrated during your next run.
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Top 10 Running Recovery TipsConsult these tips to help you recover better from your next run.
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Can Mitt Romney Appeal to Independent Voters?Mitt Romney's chances of defeating Barack Obama may hinge on how well he can draw in Independent voters while retaining his conservative base.
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Newt Gingrich is Ending Longshot Presidential CampaignNewt Gingrich officially suspends his Presidential campaign and is expected to support Mitt Romney. Will Republican voters follow Gingrich's lead?
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World Trade Center Rises AgainThe new One World Trade Center, a replacement for the twin towers, will be the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere and offer a psychological boost after 9/11.
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Mexican Volcano Comes to LifeThe Popocatepetl volcano near Mexico City is spewing hot ash and rocks that could signal a bigger eruption on the horizon.
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Palestinian Prisoners Begin Hunger StrikePalestinian Prisoners are using hunger strike to protest treatment in Israeli prisons.
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Obama Raises $53 Million in MarchPresident Obama has already raised $53 million as he gears up to battle Mitt Romney in the November presidential election.Also published on:
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Mormon Obsession About to Increase for Mitt RomneyRomney will see his Mormon beliefs brought into the spotlight in an even greater degree as the 2012 Presidential Election approaches.Also published on:
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Vladimir Putin Supports Term Limits for Future Russian PresidentsPutin wants to deny future Russian leaders his path and limit them to two total terms as president.
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Mental Meltdown Costs Tiger Woods: A Fan's ViewTiger Woods allowed childish tantrums overshadow his play at the 2012 Masters.Also published on:
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Chaos in Mali Continues Even as Coup Leader Steps DownTwo decades of democracy will become a distant memory if Mali continues its post-coup course.
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Fred Couples Turns Back the Clock at Masters: A Fan's ViewCouples evokes memories of Tom Watson's run at the 2009 British Open and Jack Nicklaus' win at the 1986 Masters by seizing 2nd round lead at the Masters.
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Spring Practice 2012: Top 10 Question Marks for the Utah UtesA look at the top 10 questions Utah faces as it prepares for the 2012 college football season.
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Lee Westwood Makes Masters More Than a Two-horse Race: A Fan's TakeLee Westwood enjoys a hot start in the first round at Augusta National Golf Club and might just be on his way to ending his drought at the majors.
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Archimedes' Screw? It's One of Five Amazing Anicent Greek InventionsFive amazing inventions from ancient Greece that foreshadowed modern technology.
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Oakland Shooting a Result of BullyingGunman in shooting spree at Oikos University had extreme reaction to teasing over his poor English.Also published on:
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Top Five Anticipated Tech Gadgets in 2012A look at the top five hi-tech gadgets set to hit the market in the spring and summer of 2012.
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Victory for Suu Kyi is Good for MyanmarBy winning a seat in the Myanmar parliament, Aung San Suu Kyi and her pro-democracy party could be positioning themselves to affect change in the country's authoritarian regime.
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First Person: I'm Winning the Battle With Student Loan DebtI ended up taking out nearly $20,000 in student loans to obtain my Bachelor's Degree. Eight years later, I have paid off all but a small amount.
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Romney Turning His Focus to ObamaMitt Romney will likely emerge as the Republican nominee now, but he still faces an uphill climb trying to overtake President Barack Obama.
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Tiger Woods Ends PGA Title Drought at Perfect Time: A Fan's TakeWin at Bay Hill should offer Tiger Woods plenty of momentum going into the Masters and make him an early favorite to claim his 5th green jacket.
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Masters 2012: Ranking the Green Jacket Among Sports' Championship TraditionsA look at the 10 most memorable trophies, honors and traditions for individual and team sport champions.
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Obama's Open Mic Comments Paint Troublesome PictureAn open mic catches President Obama's desire to be flexible on missile defense policies with Russia. That isn't good news for anyone worried about national security.
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Masters 2012: Best 10 Moments on the 18th HoleA look at the best moments through the years on the final hole at the Masters.
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First Person: My Retirement Savings Is Falling ShortOutside a nest egg of a few savings bonds, my retirement funds are sorely lacking.Also published on:
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Justice Department Could Prosecute Trayvon Martin Shooting as Hate CrimeQuestions remain if shooting of Florida teenager was in self-defense or racially motivated.
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Data on U.S. Citizens Can Be Held Longer Under New GuidelinesU.S. intelligence officials can store information about American citizens for up to five years under new White House counter-terrorism guidelines.
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Masters 2012: Tiger Woods and His Top Moments at the MastersA look at the 10 most memorable moments for Tiger Woods at Augusta.
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Lawyer Says Casualty Pushed U.S. Soldier Over the EdgeUS Soldier accused in Afghan massacre snapped after seeing a member of his unit get injured. His presence in Afghanistan should not have happened in the first place.Also published on:
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Santorum Winning Battles, but Romney is Winning the WarRick Santorum is picking up valuable primary wins, but he keeps falling further behind Mitt Romney where it counts -- the delegates.
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Top Five March Madness Moments for the Utah UtesA look at the best NCAA Tournament moments for the Utah Utes
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Achilles Tendon Issues Could Halt Comeback for Tiger Woods: A Fan's TakeAn Achilles tendon injury is the last thing Tiger Woods needs to deal with on the comeback trail.
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Jobs Growth Numbers Favor President ObamaPositive trends from latest jobs report give President Obama fuel for his reelection bid to the White House.
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Basketball DreamerLove basketball, just can't play the game.
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Support from Pat Robertson Might Boost Push to Legalize MarijuanaPat Robertson, a prominent televangelist, wants to legalize marijuana and regulate it like alcohol. His support may push legalization efforts forward in many states.
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First Person: $5 Gas Is One More Reason to Drive Less OftenEscalating gas prices this summer means less driving is better for my bottom line.
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A Guide to PurimWhat everyone should know about the Jewish holiday of Purim.
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Mormon Leaders Attempting Damage Control on Posthumous BaptismsLDS Church continues to come under fire after individual members keep baptizing Jewish holocaust victims and dead celebrities in Mormon temples
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What a No. 1 Ranking Will Mean to Rory McIlroy: A Fan's TakeMcIlroy making his bid to become next great golfer by claiming top spot in world rankings.Also published on:
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Obama's Solution to Higher Gas Prices: Eliminate Oil Company Tax BreaksPresident aims to combat rising gasoline prices and win votes by taking aim at tax breaks given to oil companies.
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How I Financed My Car PurchaseI decided to combat expensive car repairs and maintenance costs by creating a car fund to finance buying a better car.
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North Korea Curtails Nuclear Program in Exchange for FoodNorth Korea strikes a deal with the United States to to suspend uranium enrichment and nuclear and long-range missile tests in exchange for receiving food aid.Also published on:
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Tiger Woods Considered Quitting Golf to Become a Navy SEAL: A Fan's ReactionWoods nearly traded in his golf clubs for a military career at the height of his fame and dominance on the PGA Tour.
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What is Your 'I Quit' Number?If I could get to my 'quit' number, I would focus on my dream - writing a novel.
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Anti-Putin Forces Gaining Strength in RussiaLatest protests show that Russians opposed to Putin holding onto power are growing in strength and numbers.
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Fan's Take: Is Kyle Stanley a Rising PGA Star?Ex-Clemson golfer has earned his 1st career PGA victory in 2012 and is the tour money leader through the first two months.Also published on:
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Iran Halts Oil Sales to British and French CompaniesIran is trading blows with the United States and its western allies over its nuclear program.Also published on:
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First Person: A W-9 Error Cost Me at Tax TimeI marked off the wrong box on my W-9 form and literally paid for it when I filed my tax return.Also published on:
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Syria on the Verge of RevolutionAnother Middle Eastern dictatorship could bite the dust and that only means good things for US interests in the region.
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Is Phil Mickelson Back?What Mickelson's victory at Pebble Beach tells us about him heading into the bulk of the 2012 season.Also published on:
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Obama Targeting Super-rich with Tax HikesPresident Obama is setting up for an election season showdown with proposed tax increases for wealthy individuals and corporations that oppose calls for tax cuts from Republican leadership.
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Mitt Romney Going Backward, Not ForwardA second-place finish in the South Carolina shows that Mitt Romney is no longer the favorite to land the Republican Party nomination.Also published on:
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Spring Training 2012: Getting New York Yankees TicketsA guide to getting tickets for Yankees games in the Grapefruit League.Also published on:
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Contenders to Win the 2012 Men's Australian Open: A Fan's TakeAn overview at which men's tennis players will hoist the championship trophy in Australia in 2012.Also published on:
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Can Tiger Woods Turn it Around in 2012?Steps Tiger Woods needs to take to reclaim his no. 1 world ranking in golf.Also published on:
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Fan Trash Talk: Five Reasons Utah Will Win the 2011 Sun BowlA look at why the Utah Utes will start a new bowl game winning streak.Also published on:
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Top 5 Chicago Bulls Moments from the 2010-11 NBA SeasonA look back on Chicago Bulls highlights from the most recent NBA season.Also published on: -
Picking the Best Pumpkin Patch in Salt Lake CityA guide to the five best pumpkin patches in the Salt Lake City metro area.
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Historic home of Wimbledon: All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet ClubAn overview of Wimbledon, home of the most famous Grand Slam tournament in professional tennis.Also published on:
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Federer, Nadal lead list of favorites to win Wimbledon 2011: A fan's takeA glance at the top men's tennis contenders at the 2011 edition of Wimbledon.Also published on:
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Best female Wimbledon players of all time: A fan's viewAn overview of who has ruled the grass courts at Wimbledon through the years.Also published on:
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2011 fishing license requirements in UtahWhat you need to know to get a fishing license in Utah
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Best fishing spots near Salt Lake CityA guide to best places to catch fish adjacent to Utah's state capital.
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Jack Kevorkian Leaves Mixed Feelings in Wake of His DeathThoughts on the medical doctor who became infamous through his practice of assisted suicide.
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Observations on Netanyahu's Speech to CongressWhat ramifications does the speech given by the Israeli prime minister have here in the United States?Also published on: -
Rules of Tennis: Tennis terms you must knowA rundown of basic tennis terminology.
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Tennis rules for beginners: Grasping the gameFive rules beginning tennis players must know.
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Remembering the 2009 Champions League final: A fan's flashbackA look back at what happened when FC Barcelona and Manchester United last met to decide a Champions League final.
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A history of the Champions League final: A fan's reportA look at memorable moments from the Champions League final over the years.
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'The Oprah Winfrey Show,' By the NumbersA look back at Oprah's iconic talk show.Also published on: -
Why BYU Turned Down the Big EastA look at why BYU rejected a rumored offer to join the Big East Conference as a football-only member
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First Person: Staying One Step Ahead of Zombies, the CDCZombies have left distinct impressions on me over the years, inspiring preparedness for a mass attack -
Five questions entering the 2011 French Open: A fan's perspectiveWhat fans can watch for this year at Roland Garros.
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Potential underdogs at 2011 women's French Open: A fan's takeA guide to potential underdogs at Roland Garros.
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Best places for swimming lessons in Salt Lake CityA guide for Salt Lake City residents on the best places where their kids can learn swimming.
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Best swimming goggles for menA guide to the top swimming goggles to buy for a man.
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Bin Laden's Son Cries Foul Over Father's DeathOsama Bin Laden's sons are condemning the United States for killing their father -- a fate he deserved after his role in thousands of deaths on 9/11. -
Bike laws in UtahThings you need to know if you want to bike to work in Utah.
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Cinco De Mayo, By the NumbersA look at the origins of Cinco De Mayo and how it is celebrated today.Also published on:
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Utah spring game gives glimpse of what to expect in 2011: A fan's reactionUtah's spring game gives a snapshot of what fans can expect from the Utes going into the Pac-12 this season.
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Where to watch the Stanley Cup Finals in Salt Lake CityA guide to the best place in town for hockey fans to get a taste of the Stanley Cup action.
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A Look at the King James Bible as it Turns 400How does the 400-year-old King James Bible compare to other versions of the sacred foundational scripture of Christianity?
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3 Lessons FEMA Officials Can Learn from Katrina DebacleDestructive weather has brought FEMA to Alabama to engage in another cleanup effort.Also published on:
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Factbox: Looking Back at Space Shuttle EndeavourA look at the history of the Space Shuttle Endeavour as it embarks on its final space mission.Also published on:
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San Francisco 49ers full schedule: Fan's guideA look at the 49ers 2011 schedule.
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San Francisco 49ers fan perspective: Best and worst games next seasonA glance at the best and worst games for the 49ers in the 2011 season.
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Chernobyl Aftermath, By the NumbersA look at the Chernobyl disaster and its aftermath 25 years later.Also published on:
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The Lonely PathA modern-day sonnet.
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Numbers Show Prescription Drug Abuse a Growing ProblemNumbers don't lie: Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem in the United States.Also published on:
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Pundit Quotes Stay Partisan on Obama's Budget SpeechPolitical commentators are reacting about the way you would expect to President Obama's budget proposals. The liberals love it and the conservatives hate it.Also published on:
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Numbers Indicate Yellowstone Supervolcano Eruption Could Cause DevastationThe massive volcano fueling Yellowstone's hot springs and geysers could wreak devastation if it unleashes a major eruption.Also published on:
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A fan's guide to buying Chicago Bulls playoff ticketsWhat every Bulls fan needs to know to get a good seat for their team's 2011 playoff run.
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The Hidden Stories Behind Car LogosThe logos on the cars we drive around have some interesting meanings and history behind them. Read on to find out more.
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Common Mistakes You Should Avoid when Buying Used WatercraftDon't get caught making these common mistakes when purchasing a used boat.
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New Haitian President Must Face Poverty, Intrigue, CorruptionMichel Martelly needs to compose a new tune to get a handle on Haiti's troubles.Also published on:
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Pros and Cons of Credit CardsCredit cards can be a useful tool to make purchases and build credit or can be a source of unending debt -- depending on how you use them.
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Mistakes You Should Avoid in Your Job InterviewKnowing what to do in an interview is essential to landing the job you want.
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Get Out of Your Job!You can choose to leave a job on your terms. Here are five signs that tell you when it is time to make a change.
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Horses 101Answers to basic questions about caring for and training your horse.
