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      <title>Money Matters ..."How in the world does BSE do what it does?"</title>
      <description><![CDATA[In response to an inquiry from a friend, who feels overwhelmed when she thinks of our costs, we are providing perhaps a different look at how BSE operates. Most know about the work we do for horses, humans and mother earth, which basically looks ... <a href='http://www.equiculture.org/money-matters-how-in-the-world-does-bse-do-what-it-does.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Learning Curve #140 Laura Maynard Grant and what she has learned from horses...</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Tonight's entry from Laura is more of a complete circle than a Learning Curve....Laura has been volunteering with us now for some time and everytime I am with her or speak with her I get the feeling that I am dealing with someone that is very... <a href='http://www.equiculture.org/the-learning-curve-140-laura-maynard-grant-and-what-she-has-learned-from-horses.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Learning Curve #139 Jim Cosenza and his interpretation of horse evolution.</title>
      <description><![CDATA[In a quest to place the horse along side humans like they were almost 6000 years ago, I try to learn something new everyday even if it is a small something..... I feel it makes the quest easier to know the horse...
 
Horses by... <a href='http://www.equiculture.org/the-learning-curve-139-jim-cosenza-and-his-interpretation-of-horse-evolution.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Learning Curve #138 Jim Cosenza and what he has learned about  the mysterious flags flying all around the farm. Great One Jim!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Hi guys,
I don’t know if you are all aware but, I have been spending a lot of time around Blue Star Equiculture these days ":)" and I have been drawn to research an item I see hanging around the farm in strategic locations. I find my self every... <a href='http://www.equiculture.org/the-learning-curve-138-jim-cosenza-and-what-he-has-learned-about--the-mysterious-flags-flying-all-around-the-farm-great-one-jim.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Learning Curve #137 Nicole Birkholzer and Pamela Rickenbach share a story of the experience had in coming to terms with the utter force of nature that is the Horse.</title>
      <description><![CDATA[This story was written last year by both Nicole and I in response to our desire to want to communicate the impact horses were and are having in shaping our lives. It is really a stream of consciousness writing. It could probably be perfected and... <a href='http://www.equiculture.org/the-learning-curve-137-nicole-birkholzer-and-pamela-rickenbach-share-a-story-of-the-experience-had-in-coming-to-terms-with-the-utter-force-of-nature-that-is-the-horse.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 01:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Learning Curve #136 Amy Farber Shumway...long time supporter of BSE and what she has learned from her draft cross Roscoe.</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Our old friend Amy wanted to share her experience with her horse Roscoe. When Amy shows up to work with a horse it is with total openness and curiosity. She is a great friend to our Huey Khan, having worked on his rehabilitation for a couple of... <a href='http://www.equiculture.org/the-learning-curve-136-amy-farber-shumwaylong-time-supporter-of-bse-and-what-she-has-learned-from-her-draft-cross-roscoe.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Learning Curve #135 Tashia one of BSE's longest and youngest Volunteers and what she has learned.</title>
      <description><![CDATA[When we first met Tashia she arrived with her pink boots and long pony tails and her big cowboy hat. As a homeschooled child in a large family she knew how to take the best advantage of a learning situation. She has become an amazing young woman who ... <a href='http://www.equiculture.org/the-learning-curve-135-tashia-one-of-bses-longest-and-youngest-volunteers-and-what-she-has-learned.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Oct 2012 01:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Learning Curve #135 Some Trivia via Jim C. and some added notes from friends Sandy Fobb and Altieri Farinoli!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Horse Facts &amp; Trivia #4 from Jim Cosenza.
 
A how to... horses Vital Signs:
 
Taking a temperature on a horse
The most accurate method of checking a horse's temperature is rectally. You should keep a plastic, digital thermometer in your... <a href='http://www.equiculture.org/the-learning-curve-135-some-trivia-via-jim-c-and-some-added-notes-from-friends-sandy-fobb-and-altieri-farinoli-.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 13 Oct 2012 00:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Learning Curve #134 Melissa Tokus: What I have learned about horses...</title>
      <description><![CDATA[We first met Melissa over a year ago when she adopted our Dawson....she re-named her Penelope. Melissa would check in every once in a while and give us the updates on Penelope...(she the mare that our Maddy is coming out of the water in our slide... <a href='http://www.equiculture.org/the-learning-curve-133-melissa-tokus-what-i-have-learned-about-horses.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2012 01:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Learning Curve #133 Karen Keirstand- Some profound thoughts on what she has learned from horses.</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learning Curve – BSE
I am very new to the horse human relationship.  In fact it has only been two years for me; two wonderful years that has made a huge difference in how I look at the world.  I’ve been an animal lover all my life but when I... <a href='http://www.equiculture.org/the-learning-curve-132-karen-keirstand--some-profound-thoughts-on-what-she-has-learned-from-horses.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Learning Curve #132: Jim Cosenza Horse Body language.</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Horse Body language


by Jim Cosenza on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 8:33pm ·
 



Horse Facts &amp; Trivia # 2:
In the wild a horse uses body language to communicate with the rest of the herd. The instinct in a domestic horse sometimes... <a href='http://www.equiculture.org/the-learning-curve-132-jim-cosenza-horse-body-language.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Learning Curve #131 Cartoon Heroes One and All! Alan Rochette</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Some of the Disney Horses used in animation-movies &amp; cartoons, Pixar, and Muppets.



by Alan Rochette on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 11:15pm ·
 



Disney has long tradition of using horses.... <a href='http://www.equiculture.org/the-learning-curve-131-cartoon-heroes-one-and-all-alan-rochette.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 02:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Learning Curve #130 Alan Rochette: When Horses Walked on Water</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Another great entry from Alan Rochette (with all references listed). This is fascinating stuff that reminds one of all the greatness that has been so easily and quickly forgotten.

"When Horses Walked on Water"  
... an informative narrative with ... <a href='http://www.equiculture.org/the-learning-curve-130-alan-rochette-when-horses-walked-on-water.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2012 02:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Learning Curve #129 Alan Rochette: The famous Heinz Percheron Hitch</title>
      <description><![CDATA[As  I continue to regroup and rearrange and redress and renovate and restart and all that redirects one in a more purposeful and effective direction, I am grateful to share with you again a worthy Learning Curve from our very own Alan R. 
I have... <a href='http://www.equiculture.org/the-learning-curve-129-alan-rochette-the-famous-heinz-percheron-hitch.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2012 00:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Learning Curve #128 from Alan Rochette:The many ways Horse R Us</title>
      <description><![CDATA[I know, I know, where has the Learning Curve been? It is safe to say that it is alive and well and bound to have it's own life and future despite however things go for me...Pam. I am very proud of that notion. I am hoping to catch up to myself... <a href='http://www.equiculture.org/the-learning-curve-128-from-alan-rochettethe-many-ways-horse-r-us.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Learning Curve #127 PMU foals and a beautiful boy named Mystery</title>
      <description><![CDATA[When I first heard about Mystery it was Christmas day. I was outside cleaning the barn, there were no volunteers and even my housemates were all indoors snuggling with their blankets, staying warm, and resting. On holidays at BSE we do not give... <a href='http://www.equiculture.org/the-learning-curve-127-pmu-foals-and-a-beautiful-boy-named-mystery.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <author>Pamela</author>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Learning Curve #126 Carriage Horses and Love</title>
      <description><![CDATA[What does love got to do with it?! You may ask....well, everything really. Let me explain, first by describing the last 2 days. Today started off as most Sunday's do, quiet, moving slowly then building speed as the late morning approaches and more... <a href='http://www.equiculture.org/the-learning-curve-126-carriage-horses-and-love.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2012 02:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Learning Curve #125 "Going Green takes Real Horsepower"</title>
      <description><![CDATA[This Learning Curve is going to be an attempt to talk about "going green", "horsepower" and most importantly grassroots community initiatives to replace our dependence on oil, coal, and nuclear energy with sustainable, earth friendly, methods and... <a href='http://www.equiculture.org/the-learning-curve-125-going-green-takes-real-horsepower-.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <author>Pamela</author>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Learning Curve#124 Venus in transit with our horses alongside us.</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Today Christina posted a message on my page stating that we have entered into what ancient Celtics refer to as" horse time". What was amazing about that message is that at that EXACT moment I was watching an unearthing of a sacrificial horse from... <a href='http://www.equiculture.org/the-learning-curve124-venus-in-transit-with-our-horses-alongside-us.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 02:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Learning Curve Some Horse Facts in the Gilded Age #123</title>
      <description><![CDATA[So I MADE IT BACK to this place...this blog...this commitment. I really enjoy The Learning Curve and I LOVE that so many also enjoy it. So I don't want to go into all the reasons why I couldn't get to it this past month. I am just going to stay in... <a href='http://www.equiculture.org/learning-curve-some-horse-facts-in-the-gilded-age-123.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <author>Pamela</author>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2012 00:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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