"The sling is to a rifle what the holster is to a pistol. If you have a sling, chances are you will keep the rifle with you. If there is no sling present, you will set the rifle down. When you are at the absolutely farthest point away from the rifle that you can possibly get, you'll need it."

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Source: Clinton Anderson (2009). “Clinton Anderson: Lessons Well Learned: Why My Method Works for Any Horse”, p.36, Trafalgar Square Books

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Clint Smith

Poet, Educator

Clint Smith is a poet and educator known for his powerful explorations of race, identity, and social justice through his writing.

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