Write an article based on this "Groom your horse. Massage your horse. Rub your horse with different objects."
article: Grooming is a great way to show your horse you love him. Grooming your horse every day is ideal, as well as before and after you ride him. Keep in mind that grooming is not a 'one size fits all' activity, so you will need to learn what grooming tools your own horse prefers, as well as how he likes for them to be used on his body. Grooming your horse is also a good way to detect any abnormalities on your horse's body that may need further medical attention. There are many available grooming tools, such as hoof picks, combs (curry combs, mane and tail combs), brushes (dandy brush, body brush), and cloths (towel or polishing). A curry comb is used to remove dirt and debris in your horse's coat and/or skin. Move it in small and gentle swirls on your horse's body. The mane and tail comb should be used very gently on your horse's mane and tail to prevent pulling too much hair out. A dandy brush is used in a flicking motion to flick dirt off of your horse's coat. The body brush can be used all over your horse's body, but you should pay attention to his sensitive spots. Learning what grooming tools to use on your horse, and how, may take a period of trial and error. When you groom your horse, start on one side of him. With slow and gentle strokes, begin grooming at the top of his neck and work your down to his tail. Switch sides and repeat. Be attentive to your horse's body language (e.g., muscle tensing, stepping back)he will let you know if there are areas of his body where he does not want to be groomed. Talking to your horse in a calm voice can help him feel comfortable with you grooming him. Consider talking with an equine groomer or your equine veterinarian if you feel unsure about grooming your horse properly. Massaging your horse strengthens your bond with him and has many benefits, including soothing his sore muscles,, improving his circulation and muscle tone,, and calming his nervous system. There are a variety of equine massage methods. Whichever method you choose, your horse will likely appreciate your effort to massage him. An easy way to massage your horse is to use broad strokes with the palm of your hand and massage him in the direction of his muscles. Use your own body weight to apply pressure as you massage him, but make sure not to push him. Pay attention to your horse to know how much pressure he is comfortable with. A basic understanding of equine anatomy will help you give your horse a better massage. Talk to your equine veterinarian to learn more about equine anatomy. Do not massage your horse if he has certain medical conditions, such as a fungal skin infection or nerve irritation. Talk with your veterinarian to find out if your horse's medical condition makes a massage impractical. Even if your horse loves when you touch with him your hands, he should also become comfortable with other objects touching him. Practice gently rubbing him with a saddle, ropes, and bridles. In essence, rub him with any object that you would regularly use on him. The more time you spend getting him comfortable he is with different objects on his body, the more he will trust you. As with other ways of touching him, read your horse's body language as you rub him with different objects.

Write an article based on this "Play easy baby games if they seem calm. Have them pick out a toy to play with if they're energetic. Read to them when it's naptime. Supervise them at all times."
article: Stick with games that don't have very many rules. Toddlers won't be able to follow along with complicated games, and they can get frustrated quickly. If you're babysitting a 1-year-old toddler, play games like peek-a-boo or hide-and-seek with their favorite stuffed animal. If the toddler is closer to 2 years old, try making patterns using blocks or rolling a ball back and forth across the floor. If you're babysitting an older toddler, try games like Simon Says and Hot and Cold. Go in their room or wherever their toys are kept and ask them to choose something to play with. If you're babysitting a younger toddler, you may need to choose a toy for them. Once they've got a toy, get on the floor and play with the toy with them. It will be easier to get them to sleep if you hang around and read them a quick story. Find a children's book they have and hold it so they can see the pictures. Point out the different characters in the pictures as you're reading along. Eventually, the toddler you're babysitting should drift to sleep. Find out from their parents if they have any special naptime rituals you should follow. No matter what activity you're doing, you should constantly monitor the toddler you're babysitting. Toddlers can easily get into something they're not supposed to or accidentally bump into something and hurt themselves. If you're grabbing something from another room or setting up an activity, make sure they're in your line of sight.

Write an article based on this "Hone your basic soccer skills. Focus on hand-eye coordination. Practice your footwork. Look at players' stances."
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Becoming a fearless goalie starts with practicing and perfecting basic soccer playing skills so you are more comfortable on the field. As the goalkeeper you are the last line of defense for your team. During your training focus on your reflexes, reaction time, as well as your overall agility. For reflex training, have your teammates line up in front of the goal each with their own ball. Have each of them kick the ball from different distances and at different speeds so that you have a variety of situations to deal with. This will get you used to high intensity game play, as well as work on the reflexes needed to be a fearless goalie. To practice your reaction time, have your coach line up two rows of balls in front of the goal, one row closer to the goal than the other. Your coach will kick the balls into the goal (the closer ones will come off the ground a bit while the farther ones will stay lower, creating an erratic pattern). Your job is to keep all the balls from getting into the goal. As with most sports, keeping your eye on the ball is key. When training, use a smaller ball than your standard soccer ball. This will help you focus better and make it easier for you to catch, block, and maneuver the larger soccer ball once you're in the game. Having quick feet is very important for the goalkeeper. You have to be able to move back and forth, jump, and move out of the way very quickly. Make sure you master the two most common forms of footwork used by goalies, side-to-side and crossover. Side-to-side. Train for this kind of footwork by keeping the ball between your feet and quickly kicking it back and forth between the insides of your feet. Once comfortable with that movement start to practice keeping the ball moving from side to side between your feet while moving your whole body forward and backward. Crossover. This involves swiftly crossing one foot in front of the other to get the ball. To practice this, bounce the ball off the top of your cleats about knee height back and forth, and then to waist height. Cross your right leg over the ball as it's descending from waist height and try to catch the ball again with your other foot. Mastering these soccer drills during your training will help you gain confidence in your soccer playing abilities, and confidence leads to fearlessness! Looking at your opponent's head specifically is key to helping you predict where the ball might be heading. If the player is looking down, there's a 99% chance that the ball will not leave the ground. If the player is looking straight ahead, the ball might come off the ground a bit, but will come at you straight and hard. If the player is leaning back as they kick the ball, the ball is going to leave the ground. Pay attention to the position of your opponent's body and feet if you approach them. Most people are right-footed, and will likely kick it to your right hand side. Try to swing your right foot around, with the inside of your foot facing the ball to block it. This will help you anticipate what your opponent is likely to do, with less fear of unknown outcomes. No one likes getting hit by an unexpected ball, having a good idea of where the ball is likely to come at you helps you brace for it and be less fearful of getting hit by it.