As we ring in another new year, let’s look back at the top stories of 2009 on America’s Horse Daily.

Happy New Year from America's Horse Daily!

America’s Horse Daily wishes you, your family and — of course — your horses a happy new year filled with countless horse adventures.

As we reflect on 2009, let’s glance back at some of the most-visited posts.

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1. How to Make a Rope Halter — We learned how to create a homemade knotted rope halter for our horses.
2. Showmanship Basics — World champion Nicole Barnes showed us how to perform a perfect showmanship pattern for the judges.
3. 2009 All American Quarter Horse Congress — We watched the excitement unfold as the American Quarter Horse Journal crew kept up with the world’s largest single-breed horse show.
4. A Horseman’s Nightmare — We said goodbye to a special world champion American Quarter Horse after a tragic trailer accident.
5. Making a Difference — AQHA Corporate Partner B & W Trailer Hitches inspired us to reach out and lend a hand in a troubled economy.
6. How to Build a Mounting Block — Aching backs and knees were saved worldwide after we built our own homemade mounting blocks.
7. How to Tie a Leadrope — Safety was the name of the game as we figured out the correct way to tie our horses with a leadrope.
8. Arthritis Treatment — We found new ways to keep our cherished four-legged friends comfortable as they age.
9. Horse Color Genetics — We dove into the science of coat-color genetics and discovered the possibilities each future foal possesses.
10. Horse Clipping Tips — Clipping was all the buzz after we learned how to keep our horse comfortable and safe while making him beautiful.

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