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Archive for June, 2007

Quiet Time

By LeadMare • Jun 11th, 2007 • Category: GHC News

Dear Members,
Just a heads-up that we are taking a break from computers and the virtual world beginning Tuesday June 12th returning Tuesday June 19th.
We know most of you appreciate what it takes to run this site. What may seem simple from your persective actually requires time, money and skill. Although we enjoy nurturing and showcasing [...]



2007 Belmont Stakes

By GHC • Jun 10th, 2007 • Category: Junior Blogger Archives, Showing and Sport

by Tori, age 12
June 9th, 2007 was the 139th running of the Belmont Stakes. The one thing that surprised me the most was that Street Sense didn’t go! I was shocked, but since he didn’t go to the Belmont, he’s going to try and make to the Breeders’ Cup. The good thing about this [...]



BLOG CONTEST: Every Picture Tells a Story

By LeadMare • Jun 8th, 2007 • Category: Competitions and Giveaways

This contest is closed. Read the winning stories!
The Lone Stallion
Paint in the Snow
More Than a Picture

If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you know we love to modify photos of horses using the magic of computers, and often the stories and blogs submitted by our members will inspire a photo illustration.
We thought it might [...]



REVIEW: Howrse

By GHC • Jun 5th, 2007 • Category: Games, Junior Blogger Archives, Previews & Reviews

Title: Howrse
Publisher: Owlient
Platform: Online (Windows or Macintosh PC)
Game Category: Virtual Stable
Reviewed by Julia, age 13
I think one of the best web sites for horse people is Howrse. Howrse is a stable simulation game where you breed, train, buy and sell your own horses or ponies as well as run your own Equestrian Center. It’s all [...]



PREVIEW: My Dream Stable

By GHC • Jun 2nd, 2007 • Category: Games, Junior Blogger Archives, Previews & Reviews, Web Sites

Title: My Dream Stable
Publisher: Sudd
Platform: Online (Windows PC with Internet Explorer)
Game Category: Virtual Stable
Previewed by Animalsrkool, age 12
It’s new, it’s cool, it’s here. My Dream Stable (MDS) is now in the UK! MDS is a horsey website where you can design a stable, buy, train, and sell virtual horses, and make new friends!
There’s Horse [...]



Bugs Be Gone!

By GHC • Jun 1st, 2007 • Category: Odds & Ends

We’re not talking about all the pesky insects that drive our horses crazy this time of year (although we wish they’d be gone too), we’re talking about the bugs in our online submission form — they’re outta here thanks to Eric, our brilliant web guru!
You shouldn’t have any problems with error messages and stories/chapters being [...]