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Finding zen in equestrian life
0Bakersfield Police Officer Nicole Anderberg is the first to admit that up until a year ago, her experience with horses was relegated to childhood dreams and a few lessons. When she became a mom, she decided to introduce her kids to horses, allowing herself to live vicariously through them as they began to learn the basics of horse riding. But when her son’s riding instructor noticed how much she loved equestrian life, she asked Anderberg a question that would begin a new journey for her and her family. “Why can’t you learn?” Anderberg realized she could and should still learn.…
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