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Archive for August, 2007

Int*l Horse Competition

By LeadMare • Aug 6th, 2007 • Category: Competitions and Giveaways

UPDATE: Sorry, the competition has ended. Visit the Stables to meet the newest Int*l Horse created by and for horse girls!

The Girls Horse Club Stables are populated with fictional horses from around the world. In a recent blog poll, our members told us they want Lone Star, Destiny, Shahar and Sun Dancer to expand their [...]



You Don’t Have to Ride to Win

By GHC • Aug 5th, 2007 • Category: Junior Bloggers, Showing and Sport, by Rebecca Shyly

by Rebecca Shyly, age 11
Horse shows are fun whether you are watching them or competing in them. But there are classes in shows that you don’t ride in. In fact, it happens to be my favorite class. I love to compete in showmanship!
Showmanship is a class where you lead your horse. As you lead the [...]



When Wild Horses Roamed Free

By GHC • Aug 4th, 2007 • Category: Junior Blogger Archives, Take a Stand, Web Sites

by Cassie, age 11
There was a time when you could go almost anywhere in North America and you would find wild horses. Since then, a lot has changed. There are very few left and their numbers are not increasing by much. Thankfully, there is one organization that is working to change that.

RETURN TO FREEDOM
Return [...]



Crossing the Bumpy Road to the Smooth

By GHC • Aug 2nd, 2007 • Category: Junior Blogger Archives, Riding Advice

by horsejo, age 11
I know what you are thinking — Crossing the Bumpy Road to the Smooth? Is that even related to horses? Well, the answer is, yes it is! And it is a very good thing to know, too. Knowing this could help you become a better rider than you already are.
When you are [...]