Billie Presby
I am a barrel racer I have been doing it for 17 years. I am married to my hero, a member of the United States Air Force.
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How Technology and Science Has Made Us LazyRemember those movies that talked about the future and how you wouldn't have to lift a finger to do anything? Well we are almost in the timeline of those movies now.
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What a Women is Thinking During "That Time of the Month"When that certain time of the month rolls around, women change. Some not too much, some change really bad. -
The Pro's and Con's to Living in Military HousingAs with anything in life there are always positives and negatives to a situation. Here I will discuss the different aspects of living in the housing available on a military installation. -
Why Gelding a Stallion is the Better ChoiceI have worked around stallions, or unaltered male horses, for several years. I have seen some wonderful stallions and some bad stallions. There are both types out there, but that doesn't deviate from the fact that they are still stallions and their only purpose is to breed. -
September 11 is A Day for Remembering and TributeOn Tuesday, September 11th, 2001, the lives of millions of Americans changed. Almost 3,000 people lost their lives due to the attacks on 9/11. But the rest of us will be haunted forever by the events of that day.
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Roller Coasters: Steel Jungles of Fun and AdrenalineRoller Coasters have really evolved since they were first built. Who knows what they will come up with next! Here are some of the big bads of the roller coaster world. -
The Iraq War and Military SpousesBeing a military wife, I can give you my biased outlook on the war, Iraq and saying goodbye to the love of my life. -
Joining a Branch of the Armed ForcesSo you want to join the military. Good for you! There are several different opportunities out there, with each branch offering something different. Now the tough part, which branch? -
Have a Beautiful Wedding for Under $5000Weddings can be very expensive. The cost of cake, food, decorations, clothes and everything else that is included in the "typical" wedding can really add up. -
Unwritten Rules for Shopping at the Base CommissaryA commissary is a retail store that sells equipment and provisions to military personnel. There is one on every military base worldwide.
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Dead Rising: Play it to Death and Back AgainDead Rising is magnificent XBox 360 about killing zombies with everything possible. And I do mean everything! -
What Valdosta Has to Offer People at Moody Air Force BaseMoving to a new area can be tough, even if you are a military family. It always helps to know what is in the area when you move somewhere new.
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Attending Air Force Basic Training GraduationHere are some tips on attending Basic Military Training or BMT for the Air Force.
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Barrel Racing: Then and NowBarrel racing is one of Equestrian Americas most popular pastimes.
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A Tie-Down Helps or Hinders Your Horse's PerformanceA controversial piece of equipment used mostly in gaming events and roping. There are several misconceptions about what a tie-down is actually used for and who should have one.
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Get Out and Barrel RaceYour horse is seasoned, your tack is cleaned and your trailer hooked up, but where are you going?
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What is a 4D Barrel Horse Race and What Does it DoWhen you compete in a 4D barrel race, all riders run, no matter their ability, beginner or professional. The divisions are then determined by the times run, with the fastest horse setting the 1D time.
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What Your Horse Needs to Know to Barrel RaceA foundation is the basis on which a thing stands, is founded, or is supported. We need to have a solid foundation to build on, otherwise our structure will simply fall apart.
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Proper Body Position on Your Horse While Barrel RacingEven though barrel racing is a fast paced sport, it doesn't mean you can leave your horsemanship behind. If you keep correct body position throughout a barrel run it will cut precious seconds off your time, seconds that decide if you are in the money or just out of it.
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Problem Solving Tips in Barrel Racing - Part IEvery month I receive over 100 emails from people having problems with their barrel horses.
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Problem Solving in Barrel Racing Part IIEvery month I receive over 100 emails from people having problems with their barrel horses.
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Choosing the Right Bits for Your Horse in Barrel RacingBarrel racing is a fast competitive sport that gets our blood pumping and adrenaline racing, both ours and our horses. But just because we can go through a barrel pattern in 18 seconds or less doesn't mean we can leave our horsemanship behind.
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How to Handle Sour Barrel HorsesYour horse refuses to go in the gate at a barrel race, he rears, bucks, backs up anything but go forward. Once in he knocks over barrels and goes wide, adding unneeded seconds to your time. Your horse is becoming sour on the barrels.
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Barrel Racing Equipment that Will Help You WinTo compete in any event and win, you need to have the right equipment. Barrel racing is no different.
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Barrel Horse Exercises for the Mind and BodyTo keep your barrel horse fit, you need to not only exercise his body, but his mind as well.
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Setting Goals for Better Barrel RacingYou have decided you want to start barrel racing, you are having problems, or just need some help keeping your objectives straight and being motivated. All of this can be straightened out with goal setting.
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Tips on Selecting the Right Barrel Racing HorseYou have decided that you want to start barrel racing. But just where do you start? First thing you need, is a decent barrel horse.
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Barrel Racing for BeginnersWhat is barrel racing? How do you start? What is barrel racing really about?
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The Effect of 4D Races on the IndustryOriginally an Open race where everyone ran together, beginners and professionals alike, barrel racing has now grown to having divisional races. But has this had a negative or positive effect on the industry?