AND CUT! Casting Call Take Two…
Published by LeadMare • Mar 29th, 2007 • Category: GHC News
We’ve gotten some feedback that’s led me to rethink our Casting Call for Bloggers so the original post has been taken offline.
Before I reveal the plan for “take two” let me explain why I want *YOU* to contribute to the Blog (and to Girls Horse Club in general).
As always, let’s look to horses for a bit of help making the point. Quoting from the wonderful “Follow the Leader” article by Kelly over at EveryRider:
It is the “Alpha” [Lead] Mare that provides leadership and security within the herd. She leads them to food and safety, she disciplines the unruly youngsters; she decides the route of travel when emergency arises… Leadership within the herd isn’t as much about physical strength and domination as it is about good decision making. When a mare has proven herself as the alpha, her herd becomes dependent upon her for survival. Being disobedient or disrespectful may result in rejection from the herd.
OK, so that explains my role. But here’s where *YOU* come in…
There is another important role in the herd that is referred to by many natural horsemanship trainers as the passive leader… While the alpha mare is the leader essential to the survival of the herd she is not the only one with ability to lead. There are small bands within established herds, the second in command is the “passive” or “chosen” leader. This horse doesn’t try to gain followers, but goes quietly about its business, avoids fights, conserves energy by observing a social situation before taking action, and is consistent in its behavior. These horses end up being followed by a peaceful band that interacts respectfully, going out of their way to be polite and fair with each other.
Ponder that for a bit while I write up a Casting Call for Bloggers: Take Two.
I will tell you this: Junior Bloggers (17 and under) will not be required to provide personal info or get parent permission. Submitting a blog post for consideration will be as simple (and private) as submitting a story to the Loft Book Club. However, having your blog submission published will not be as easy as getting a story published. It’s more like getting selected as a finalist in the Judge for Yourself competition.
I think this idea is a bit better :). It’s a better opportunity for everyone to get an equal shot at blogging.
Oh thats great! Now I will be able to blog cos i live in England!
This is good.
I am really glad about this. Then every one gets a fair shot. I love to write. I am so glad this site was created! Go Girls Horse Club! WooHOO