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Bareback riding (without the saddle) was always something kids did. You grabbed your pony from the field, hopped on and away you went.

Today we barely function without saddles. While saddles help us look pretty or be more functional, bareback riding has many benefits for both posture AND confidence.

Bareback riding allows you to feel the true movement of the horse, and sends the rider information that is imperative for higher training. It is this very idea that correlates to English saddles having as little leather between the horse and rider as possible, especially in dressage saddles, where the flaps are thin and flexible.

This style is not particular to any discipline, and all disciplines and levels of riders can benefit from it. I ride bareback one day a week, and it not only improves my riding performance, but also tends to tune up the horse as well, as he/she is able to feel softer, subtle cues instantly, without the interference of leather.

Bareback also allows the rider to improve balance, strength, posture, flexibility and a side benefit of added confidence. As the horse moves, you are able to feel the muscle groups respond, and you gain a sense of where the horses’ feet are placed in each movement. Part of being a good horseman is the ability to connect with the horses body and feet. Many great riders will tell you that they feel as if they become one, almost like a centaur.

Riders are athletes. Regardless of the amount of riding you do, you need strong muscle groups. And strong muscles must stretch to be fully functional. Stretching while riding bareback gives you more room to move and gives the rider a better sense of balance. It cannot be done while your legs are glued to the horses’ sides. You must be free of tension, sitting with balance and freedom.

Longeing

This is a great way to begin, and remember to use a safe horse! Some people like to use the reins, but I find it best to tie off any equipment and just concentrate. Should the horse make any movements that are uncomfortable or alarm you, get off. Too many accidents happen because the rider stays aboard. If you find the horse may be quiet but not suitable while longeing, have the handler walk you around. Also, perform this within the confines of a roundpen, arena or any fenced area with softer ground. Never push the experience with an unsuitable horse. And wear a helmet! Many falls will dump you very close to the horses’ feet.

A great exercise that will prepare you for emergencies and give you better coordination is to practice dismounting. While walking, place your hands on the horses’ neck, push up and swing your leg over and jump down. If you do this enough times, you will remember it instinctively when you really need to dismount in a hurry. If the horse stops when being dismounted, reward him. You want to teach the horse to stop in case you fall off.

The weight (fat) of the horse will either provide comfort or be a hindrance. Thin horses provide a direct relation to the muscles, while chubbier horses provide comfort. Both will give you results, and while the middleweight horse may be best, if you have access to different body types you will only improve your learning. Overweight horses do tend to throw the legs out improperly, and you will lose the truer sense of balance, so use the chubby horse less frequently.

When you first start out on the line at a walk, concentrate on feeling balance. Are you tipping to one side? Try shifting your weight until you feel centered. It also teaches you how to make contact with your seat bones. Try to ‘match’ the movements of the horse, as opposed to being stiff and tight. While walking, do stop/walk transitions, again ‘feeling’ the legs beneath you and the muscles around you.

If you have a quiet horse, close your eyes and ‘feel’ - this practice will fast-track information to the brain, and if you do this regularly, you will find your improvements will come faster.

The trot and canter

Move slowly, at your own pace through the gaits. Never let anyone move you faster than you are comfortable, as you may lose all confidence and never ride again.

Often when you begin the trot, you will be thrown forward and back, sending mixed signals to the horse. If you work consistently, your balance will improve faster than the horse can be damaged. Remember, everything you do with your horse is training, even trying to ride bareback! Perfect practice makes perfect.

Speeding up

If you find the horse trots slowly in a saddle, but speeds up bareback, it is likely because you are gripping and moving your legs around and back. If that is the case, go back to the walk and regain balance by stretching and doing more exercises. Whenever you have a problem, go back to the slower gaits and work it out there.

Don’t use the reins to balance

Another problem that comes up with bareback riding is the use of the reins for balance. If you start to lose balance, grab the mane instead of the horses’ mouth. A horses’ mouth is a sacred place that should never know abuse, so try not to get into the habit of reaching for the reins.

Jumping Bareback

Jumping allows you to experience one of the more thrilling aspects of riding without a saddle. Before you venture into this, make sure the horse is capable and confident over small fences and poles. Start with ground poles or Cavaletti, moving from a single pole and gradually adding as you gain confidence. You can eventually do gymnastics on the longe line, but if you have progressed enough to begin jumping, you may want to ride free of the longe line.

Confidence

One of the best things you will walk away with is added confidence. Bareback riding involves a level of trust between you and the horse that riding in a saddle won’t teach as deeply. There is a sense of freedom, oneness and an exhilaration that’s hard to equal in any other sport. As you progress, you will find that your begin to learn balance intuitively, and I always state that in order to ride really well, you need to be able to move intuitively as opposed to mechanically. The only way to achieve this is to get out there and keep doing it. It’s like riding a bike: once you learn it’s with you forever.

April Reeves
Clinician, Instructor, Trainer
Horseman’s U.com

The American Quarter Horse is an American breed of horse that excels at sprinting short distances. Its name comes from its ability to outdistance other breeds of horses in races of a quarter mile or less. It is by far the most popular breed and currently boasts a population of about 3.2 million.

Beginner Horseback Riding Lessons - History of the American Quarter Horse

In the 1700s, colonists on the eastern seaboard of the United States began to cross imported English Thoroughbred horses with assorted “native” horses such as the Chickasaw horse (a breed developed by Native American people from horses descended from Spain, developed from Iberian, Arabian and Barb stock brought to the United States by the Conquistadors). What they got was a small, sturdy horse that was quick and nimble and showed signs of superior intelligence and a willingness to work.

Settlers in the colonies entertained themselves by match racing their horses. Since the main streets of their small towns were usually the only straight stretch of flat ground available, so this was where the races were held. The main streets were short, often a quarter mile or less; the settlers bred horses who were sprinters; they could start fast and sustain a burst of speed for a short distance. These horses were so adept at sprinting they became known as the “Celebrated Quarter of a Mile Race Horses.”

The settlers of the west bred their horses to the Spanish mares of the area, which were already known as tough, hardy, independent range horses unequaled for cow-sense and endurance. The crosses produced horses that were compact and heavily muscled.

As the quarter horse breed continued to gain popularity, its gentle nature led it to be used as a riding horse and due to its strength was soon performing other work on many of the early farms. The breed seemed to have a natural instinct for working around cattle as well. When the settlers began surging west in the 1800’s, the quarter horse breed was the horse of choice of the early cowboys, being used for cattle round-up due to their speed and agile maneuverability and quickly became the horses that cowboys counted on for their daily duties. As ranches grew in size and importance, the Quarter Horse became a fixture in the west.

The American Quarter Horse was also used for sprint races. As a result, more Thoroughbred blood was added back into the developing American Quarter Horse breed, as well as the addition of Arabian, Morgan and even Standard bred bloodlines.

The American Quarter Horse is best-known today as a show horse, race horse, reining and cutting horse, rodeo competitor, ranch horse, and all-around family horse. Quarter horses dominate rodeo events such as barrel racing, calf roping and team roping. Other stock horse events such as cutting and reining are open to all breeds but also dominated by American Quarter Horse. These horses are not only well-suited for western riding and cattle work; they have also been trained to compete in dressage and can be good jumpers. They are also used for recreational trail riding and in mounted police units. Their even temperament makes them a great animal for new riders learning about horses.

The modern Quarter Horse has a small, short, refined head with a straight profile, and a strong, well-muscled body, featuring a broad chest and powerful, rounded hindquarters. They usually stand between 14 and 16 hands high.

There are two main body types: the stock type and the hunter or racing type. The stock horse type is shorter, more compact, stocky and well muscled, yet agile. The racing and hunter type Quarter Horses are somewhat taller and smoother muscled than the stock type, more closely resembling the Thoroughbred. Their coloring varies from bay, black and brown and includes chestnut, palomino, buckskin and grey.

If you are taking Beginner Horseback Riding Lessons, I hope the information above has benefited you.

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In the last article, I discussed using benign antagonism to make your horse’s soft side more “stiff” and his stiff side more “soft” and bendable.

Your horse’s weaker hind leg is the leg on his soft side. There’s nothing wrong with your horse! Almost every horse has a weaker hind leg because few horses are ambidextrous. The weaker leg is the one on your horse’s “soft” or hollow side. The stronger one is on his stiff side.

The weak hind leg doesn’t step directly underneath your horse’s body. Your horse displaces it slightly to the side to avoid carrying weight with it. On the other hand, the hind leg on the stiff side carries more weight.

The issue here goes back to that old saying “use makes the muscle”. If you don’t work on strengthening the weaker leg, that leg gets weaker, and the stronger one gets stronger.

This can lead to all kinds of problems down the road like having an uneven contact with the bit, uneven lengthenings, and difficulty doing lateral work in one direction.

Avoiding carrying weight with the weaker hind leg can be very subtle. Often your horse will put this leg only an inch or so to the side. An observant ground person can tell you which hind leg your horse is “unloading”. Walk and trot straight away from her. Then change direction and do the same. If your horse’s left hind is weaker than his right hind, he’ll carry it slightly to the left regardless of which direction you’re going.

Since this evasion can be subtle, your benignly antagonistic correction can be subtle as well. The solution is to ask your horse’s left hind leg to do a little “weight-lifting”. Do this by moving his hindquarters an inch or so to the right so this leg has to step under his body. Ask for this position in both directions on all lines and curves. This will give his weaker hind leg an opportunity to get stronger. One word of caution here. Since you know this leg is weaker, be sure you give your horse lots of walk breaks so he can relax his muscles. There’s a fine line between strengthening muscles and making them sore.

If your horse is a bit more educated, you can do the same sort of exercise by always placing him in a very slight shoulder-fore or renvers position when you track to the left. When you track to the right, put him in a very slight haunches-in position. Every position should place his left hind leg a hair to the inside of his left front leg. Once again, a displacement of an inch or two is more than enough to do the job.

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Looking for golf gift ideas for her? There is no shortage of choices for the avid golfer. Having trouble deciding on a particular gift idea for her? Well, bring a smile to her face with these helpful hints and suggestions that will have the golfer in your life enjoying the game even more and bragging to her friends about your thoughtful and creative gift.

It’s no surprise that golf is so popular. Originating in Scotland, it has been around for many hundreds of years. Both men and women enjoy golf and, because of their passion for the game, you should always consider including golf gifts on your list the next time you’re shopping for a great present. Here are some gift ideas to help you get started.

Essentials Golf Gift Ideas for Her

The first area you need to consider is the essentials. Essentials are what every woman needs to enjoy the game of golf and play it correctly. So, it’s always a good idea to include these items on your gift shopping list. The great thing about golf is that it is a unisex sport, so women will enjoy the essentials as much as any man would. Of course, many golf outlets also offer specific items geared more towards women, and those geared more towards men.

Some essentials to include on your shopping list are:

Golf Tees - You can choose from a wide variety when it comes to golf tees. Golf tees are relatively inexpensive. But, how about personalizing them? Have them engraved with her name or a special saying she would appreciate. Tees are also available in many different colors, including more feminine colors like pinks or pastels.

Golf Balls - Did you know that they make special golf balls just for women? Women typically find traditional golf balls firmer than they like. So, golf balls made specifically for women have softer cores and come in different colors such as pink, yellow, or even multiple colors. What a great gift idea for her?

Head Covers - These are very popular gift ideas. Head covers are available in almost any design you can think of. They can also be personalized, making them extra special. They are also available in many different colors, styles, sizes, shapes, and designs.

Golf Towels - Here’s another great gift you can have personalized. As with many of the other essentials, golf towels come in a wide variety of choices. Although an essential element, you can also make it fun by personalizing it with some fine embroidery.

Other Golf Gift Ideas for Her

Outside of the essential elements, here are some other golf gift ideas for her. How about a new set of clubs or golf bag? Or, maybe a great set of golf apparel for women is more her speed. Apparel could include shoes, sweat shirts, or golf pants. But, you could also shop outside of actual golfing equipment for fun golf merchandise. For example, the avid golfer may enjoy a golf floor or table lamp. Or, one of the many great golf gift ideas for her such as, ash trays, figurines, statues, room decor, and let’s not forget - the gift basket!

Gift baskets surrounding a golf theme are a great idea. These could include essentials such as tees, practice cups, pickup cup, first aid kit, booklets, accessory kits, golf balls, golf towels, practice balls, and even a coffee mug with a golf theme. Gift baskets are always popular gift ideas for her because they can be mixed and matched to create the perfect personal gift. Just start with her skill level, and then consider her style and dedication to the sport. If she is just an occasional player, you may just want to have some occasional essentials, along with some more fun aspects of the game, such as mugs and figurines. But, for the avid golfer, go all out on the essentials and accessories.

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Technology-focused collaborations form a foundation of corporate planning strategies today. Such collaborations can be in the form of strategic alliances, joint ventures, open innovation or other legal structures. Regardless of how the participants characterize and legally structure such collaborations, the most common motivation for forming such alliances is to pool technology and R & D resources. When technology and R & D is involved, it must follow that IP (”intellectual property”) ownership issues should loom large in the planning stage of the collaboration. However, my experience shows that the parties rarely give appropriate consideration to IP ownership in the agreements that are supposed to fully set out the rights and responsibilities of the parties.

I can say with authority that IP issues are not usually given proper consideration in collaborative agreements because my expertise in this area results primarily from helping clients after their collaborations have failed. My clients typically sought my help after their collaborations went sour and they sought to exit the relationship with at least some valuable IP rights intact. In each of these situations, it was apparent that if my client had come to me for advice while they were executing the general business and financial parameters of the collaboration agreement, they may not have needed me to fix things on the back-end. Put simply, if I had been brought in on the front-end to put a fine point on IP ownership issues resulting from the collaboration, I would have been able to prevent questions regarding IP rights from even being a question.

My perspective about the preventable nature of IP ownership issues was confirmed when I recently attended a meeting of professionals who focus primarily on strategic alliances and other types of collaborative ventures. In this meeting of just over an hour, I counted at least 5 instances where someone commented something along the lines of “when the relationship goes sour, the IP issues cause problems.” From the sighs that accompanied the mention of IP ownership issues, I obtained the clear sense from these seasoned professionals that IP was not only a big problem, but also a common occurrence in their collaborations.

Smart business professionals should realize that when a significant problem occurs on a frequent basis, there likely is a failure in an associated business process. This is the case for IP ownership issues: most of the problems I have addressed on the back-end of a failed collaboration were fully predictable and the resulting problems could have been reduced or eliminated by proper planning. But if common IP ownership issues are not difficult for an Intellectual Property and Patent Business Strategist such as myself to predict and prevent, why do such issues still occur with such frequency in the collaboration space?

The answer is fairly easy from my vantage point: patent experts are typically not considered as possessing essential business knowledge and, as such, people like me are not seen as necessary participants in a collaboration deal. This is true even when the primary reason for the parties getting together in the first place is to pool existing technology and to create R & D synergies that will result in acceleration of innovation to the benefit both participants.

Admittedly, we patent experts have facilitated our not being involved on the front-end of business matters by traditionally focusing our practices on obtaining patents and litigating them for clients. We have left business matters to business professionals and transactional lawyers because, as a highly specialized profession, we felt more comfortable in the area of our own expertise. Also, we have not generally reached out to educate others about our somewhat “arcane” area of legal expertise. Our knowledge has remained closely held within the confines of patent practice and, as a result, we have been problem fixers. as opposed to preventing problems before they occur.

Business and legal experts reside today in functional silos that effectively prevent communication and education. Unless these silos are broken down, it is inevitable that business professionals will continue to destroy corporate value by not sufficiently including IP ownership in their collaboration agreements. Patent experts can continue to create value for ourselves by expending efforts to preserve our client’s IP rights when the collaboration fails.

The definition of insanity was said by Albert Einstein to be “doing the same thing again and expecting a different result”. To this end, it is insane for business professionals who deal in the collaboration space to continue to struggle with IP ownership issues over and over again because there is no doubt that complications and disappointment will inevitably arise. While not all of these issues can prevented by up-front analysis, I can virtually guarantee that the cost and effort of resolving IP ownership after a collaboration failure will be considerably less when a business-focused patent professional such as myself is brought in at the collaboration planning and agreement preparation stage.

Jackie Hutter is Principal of The Hutter Group, a leading provider of IP (”Intellectual Property”) business counseling and competitive analytics to forward-thinking organizations that seek to maximize firm asset value by capitallizing on the power of intellectual property. She has over 13 years experience counseling innovation-driven companies, universities and business development and investment professionals in maximizing their firm intellectual asset value. Jackie was named a SuperLawyer(R) in Intellectual Property in Georgia in 2004, and she has been a frequent speaker on IP issues to her fellow lawyers. Jackie was formerly Senior Patent Counsel at a Georgia-Pacific LLC, where she had sole responsible for Dixie(R) patent matters and, later, the company’s Chemicals business. Prior to joining Georgia-Pacific, Jackie was a shareholder at the prestigious IP firm of Needle & Rosenberg, PC (now Ballard & Spahr), where she represented mulit-national companies, universities and innovators in protecting their IP to create maximum asset value. Jackie has also been a patent and IP litigator, which gives her a unique perspective in how to maximize firm IP value by avoiding litigation. Prior to attending law school on a full academic scholarship and where she graduated with honors, Jackie obtained her M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences and she spent several years as practicing chemist at Helene Curtis (now Unilever). She is a named inventor on one U.S. patent. Jackie lives in Decatur, Georgia, in a groovy mid-Century modern house with her husband, 2 daughters and several pets.

SHE LOVES ME, HE LOVES ME NOT

Who Is Some Who Loves You?

1. Someone who sees the best in you.

If you were lucky enough to grow up with healthy parents, you have experienced the feeling of having someone who has always looked at your good qualities. Many of us missed that experience. You will be a lucky person if you have found a mate who is always looking at your ’silver lining’. Too often today people are more than willing to judge you by your errors, not by your potential.

2. Someone who gives you the benefit of the doubt.

There are so many times in your life when you need that little edge, that little opportunity to take just that extra step. It can seem as if your efforts are going nowhere and although you want to keep moving forward, there are so many negatives staring you in the face. That person who knows things could go either way for you but takes that leap to believe you will make it is the person who is more valuable to you than gold.

3. Someone who watches over you.

You need a guardian angel who is there, waiting to catch you if you fall, ready to help you when you stumble, ready to pave the way for you when you cannot get moving. There are people who love you who do just that. There are people who do not make a big deal out of saving your bacon. Do you know who they are?

4. Someone to watch you back.

You never know these days who is waiting to catch you off guard, to make sure you don’t do well, to sabotage your efforts. You like to think that people will rejoice when you

do well. Many don’t. If someone ‘has your back’ and runs interference for you when you are trying to run the gauntlet through life, give that person a big ‘thanks’ plus lots of your attention.

5. The person who tells you we all make mistakes.

You hate to be around that judgemental, harsh person who reminds you, ‘I told you so’, when things so south. You don’t need anyone else telling you what you already know. On the other hand there are people who just let you know that the only way any of us learn is through experience. When you have really ended up in the dumper and blew it, stay close to the one who knows that the person who hasn’t done anything wrong hasn’t done anything much.

6. The person who gives you advice from the heart, not from the head.

When the situation gets rough and some big decisions need to be made, it’s fine to have people outline the pros and cons of a problem and give you ‘head’ answers. But if you need a nudge sometimes to tip the scales, you always listen to this person who knows you must do what will let you live with yourself and have self respect.

7. The person who won’t be the ‘yes man’ who agrees with you

No one who loves you is going to give you the green light and tell you to let er rip if it’s clearly going to be bad for you. It’s sad that often you surround yourself with people who tell you what you want to hear. The one who loves you will tell you to get help for a drinking or drugging problem, to stop the extramarital affair, and to be a good and decent person.

8. Someone who tells you to knock back, smell the roses, and enjoy life part of the time.

If you are a person who is a real performer and doer, there are likely to be people around you who enjoy the fruits of your labor and want you to do even more. Sometimes you may even see yourself as only valuable when you are giving, doing, and performing. Listen to the person who tells you that life is short and you need breaks and some R&R. That is the person who is looking out for you and your health.

9. The one who smiles at you and means it.

The person who loves you looks at you with eyes that smile and mean it. Too many people give you that slick smile, that quick pat on the back, and then forget that you even exist.

The eyes are the windows of our soul and you can read into a person’s smile if it is saying, ‘You are a fine person and I want to be with you as long as possible’. Don’t fall for any phony smile that attracts you off in another direction, only to leave you stranded and alone.

10. Someone who sees you as beautiful, inside and out.

You know you aren’t perfect. There are only too many examples of you looking around and thinking that you have flaws and aren’t like the people on television. The person who loves you sees you through eyes of acceptance with no conditions. As you gain a few pounds and your hair gets thin, the person who sees you as attractive, inviting, and appealing is the person who loves you all the way, no strings or demands.

Nowadays, it’s really important to know who loves you. Everything in our society is throw away, and many people have carried that over into the most important relationships in their lives. Think hard and look carefully. People who love you , like comfortable clothes, are easy on the heart, mind, and soul.

sharon schurman is a retired clinical counselor whose site gives information, tips, and suggestions on dealing with all types of depression.  Please go to http://www.depression-help-guide.com.

Safe towing of your horse trailer is absolutely essential for the well-being of you, your horse(s) and other road users.

Take into account the following checklist every time you tow your horse trailer to minimize safety risks:

1. After securely loading your horse(s), make all the final checks before you set-off. Ensure that the stalls are secure, all the doors are closed and there are no obstructions or anything left in the trailer that could cause injury. Test the hitching system, brakes and lights before you drive away.
2. Make sure that you do not exceed the maximum carrying weight for safe towing of the horse trailer. Check the trailer specifications. The towing weight should be clearly displayed on the trailer. Remember that the towing vehicle should always be substantially heavier than the trailer for stability. If you exceed the weight restriction or even get close to it, there is a greater risk that you will lose control in transit.
3. Plan your trip carefully. Try to find out about any areas of congestion or road closures before you set-off. Always have an alternative route in mind.
4. Drive smoothly and with care. Imagine you have a hot mug of tea on the dashboard! You do not want to spill it, so take your time at corners and junctions. Start and stop slowly. Look ahead for any possible problems.
5. If you are traveling long distance, schedule regular breaks. Use this time to check your horse(s) and that everything is fine with the trailer.
6. Have an emergency plan if your towing vehicle or horse trailer breaks down. Check that your breakdown insurance cover includes your horse trailer.
7. Ensure that you have a well-stocked first aid kit and emergency supplies on board at all times.
8. Carry an emergency breakdown kit. This might contain items such as a jack, jump-leads, WD-40, a good flashlight, safety cones in case you break down, electrical duct tape, spare tire and tire-changing tools.

Your cargo is precious so always make thorough checks each time you plan a journey and drive safely!

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The myths and legends of fairies are as plenteous as the sands of the sea. The stories passed down from generation to generation speak of magical beings of untold power, mystery and beauty. Many wonder what the truth behind the tales are, but many more desire to know what fairies look like- what about them is so striking?

The Gift of Physical Beauty

Though there are many stories and artistic renderings of what fairies look like, there are few who know exactly what to believe. Do fairies have deep black eyes, pointed claw-like fingers and fangs? Or are fairies creatures of ethereal beauty and grace?

More are likely to believe that the fairies of the stories they have read as a child are truly glorious beings. Whereas some fairies such as Tinkerbell can be diminutive in stature, there are others that are six feet tall. They have long flowing hair that glimmers in the moonlight, their ears are perfectly pointed at the tips and their eye are slanted, almost almond shaped. The fairies of little girl’s dreams have pale skin that glitters as if kissed by a pearl, and their wings are diamond encrusted capes upon their backs. Every child dreams of fairies as being more beautiful than any mere human, and they can continue to dream of such things. Fairies are as beautiful as you want them to be.

Adornments and Apparel

Fairies are not just beautiful in physical appearance; they also wear the most delectable things. The fairy women gown themselves in diaphanous fabrics that shimmer in the light and hide little from the sight. The men of the fairy court are garbed in tunics of rich silk and velvet that cause even the stoutest hearted of human women to gasp in utter awe.

The clothes of the fairies are inconsequential next to the fine jewels and gems they wear. The fairy jewel crafters are known to be the craftsmen to the gods. Nothing that the humans of this world can produce will ever compare to the magical craftsmanship of the fairies. On the head of each fairy is a tiny crown of the purest gold. Upon each fairy hand is a ring, each detailed planned out to the merest nth degree. The neck of each fairy is adorned with a necklace so fine that the moon itself would fall from the sky just to marvel at its shine. No human on earth could ever imagine the true beauty of the fairy wardrobe.

Fairies are magic; they are the very essence of what legends are made of. The dreams and fantasy fairies create in the minds and hearts of all people are what makes our hearts yearn for something more. The beauty and appearance of a fairy will not only cause our eyes to sparkle in joy, it will cause our eyes to become blind to all earthly beauty made of man.

What can one say about the vibrant vision that is the fairy? Nothing compares to the bold and beautiful fairy folk and nothing ever will.

Hedgepig offers a wide range of fairy gifts and giftware including dream fairies, midnight fairies and many more fairy gift ranges and from top studios.

Have you gone through a ton of supposed best skin creme for men and found out that none of them are really ‘the best’. Put off having used men skin care products that claims they can give you younger, healthier skin? Did you feel a product you bought was actually a woman’s repackaged product. Well, there is still hope and lots of it.

You can still get the best benefits from male skin products, provided you choose the right ones. Skin care companies may put out flashy ads, but it’s the stuff inside the box that counts. You need to check up the contents before you buy.

You can find many skin products for men out there in the market. Each of these products have a specific feature such as moisturizing, anti-aging, after-shave, eye gel, face mask and cleansers, scrubbers much more.

With such a range of products how do you choose the best skin creme for men, one which really keeps skin fresh and young looking?

The vital thing to do is read the product label and check up on the ingredients. Male skin products with certain ingredients should be avoided. Here are a couple of tips on how to do this:

Dioxane - This ingredient is derived from coconut, and although used in many anti-aging skin care products, it really does not show anti-aging abilities. Some studies show that it can even lead to cancer.

Parabens - Skin care products use parabens, as a preservative. While it definitely does do the job of preserving, it can cause allergies and interfere with the working of the body’s endocrine system. You can find this ingredient usually in moisturizing products in the form of propyl, butyl or ethyl paraben.

Alcohols - If any product label how alcohol in it, avoid it. This ingredient in the form of propyl, butyl or ethyl alcohol can really make skin dry. Dry skin can lead to skin inflammation and it gives skin a very unhealthy appearance.

Any male skin products you choose must stay clear of these ingredients. Only such products show genuine and healthy results.

You also need to choose products according to the skin condition that you have. The best skin creme for men work the best only when you use them according to the feature they provide for you. If you want to remove dry skin issues, your skin care product must be one that is especially formulated for taking care of dry skin. Do not use a product meant for normal skin on dry skin. Furthermore, dry skin care products have special formulation to treat such skin condition, so check them likewise.

Anti-aging male skin products are all the rage nowadays because everyone wants that fresh, young appeal in their appearance. So, when you want to retain skin youthfulness choose a product that combats the signs of aging. Do not use an anti-aging product for moisturizing effect.

In order to use the best and most effective male skin products, choose ones with active natural ingredients.

Such ingredients can be in the form of Jojoba Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Olive Oil, Japanese seaweed, and natural vitamin E. These ingredients must be used in large proportions to rejuvenate your skin.

The best skin creme for men will always emphasize natural ingredients, as they are the most therapeutic for the skin. So look for products that contain the powerful compounds we highlight above the next time you’re searching for a skin treatment protocol.

Laura Sherman has worked in the beauty industry for over 25 years. She has studied skin care extensively, and has contributed to many websites including Skin Cream Guide, covering various natural treatments for wrinkles, fine lines and damaged skin.

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Of course, sometimes a man’s most powerful dreams are not about what he wants, but rather what he can’t have (or wouldn’t dare go for in real life). In this case nothing spices up a couple’s love life like a good fantasy. Perhaps your man is fantasizing about “Love For Sale.” Exotic lingerie is one way to allow him to live that secret, forbidden encounter in a safe environment with the only one he should be doing it with. Of course, such fantasies have endless variations - and when it comes to fantasy lingerie, virtually “Anything Goes.”

What is his fantasy? What’s yours? A night in an Ottoman harem, a chance encounter with a flirty French maid, or even the ever-popular “naughty schoolgirl”? Show him that you’re “So Nice To Come Home To” with fantasy lingerie that brings his most secret desires to life!

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By the way, sexy lingerie is not just for pencil thin model-types. If you’re a full-figured woman, you have no reason to be shy. Not only are large women considered sexually desirable in many cultures, but more and more men in general are revealing their fetish for plump, curvy women. Feed that fetish with plus size lingerie!

Adult lingerie is a great way to make it “delovely” on those hot summer nights “under an August moon, burning above.” Whether it’s exotic lingerie for a night of novel experimentation, or fantasy lingerie for living out those forbidden dreams, chances are good that when you slip into some slinky adult lingerie, he’ll find you - to quote Cole Porter himself - “oh, so Easy to Love.”

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