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Karen Brittle, MA, is passionate about sharing her life-long love for horses, learning, and teaching with others. She is certified as an advanced instructor by the Professional Association for Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.). She is also a freelance equestrian journalist and has translated several horse books from German into English.

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