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Winter Blues (Or Not)

Published by GHC • Dec 2nd, 2008 • Category: Horse Advice, by Stargazer

by Stargazer | Winter is nearly here, and with the cold weather comes the winter riding blues. Many people cut themselves off from horses during the winter, just because they can’t ride. I think this is sad, because the cold weather brings out a new opportunity: bonding with your horse…



A Renewed Dream

Published by GHC • Nov 28th, 2008 • Category: Horse Advice, by Stargazer

by Stargazer|You know every horse lovers dream, owning a horse. But really, is owning a horse everything? Over the years, I have become a more experienced rider, and with that my views changed.



November 26th - Special Bulletin

Published by LeadMare • Nov 26th, 2008 • Category: GHC News, Horse Advice

Dear GHC Members, An unfortunate family emergency has come up. My beloved dog hooteeny was struck with paralysis. He was fine when we got home from work, and within an hour he couldn’t walk…



Convincing Non-Horse-Loving Parents About Horses

Published by GHC • Nov 17th, 2008 • Category: Horse Advice, by Allison

by Allison | Horses. Some people can’t live with them; some people can’t live without them. Here is a guide for you horse-lovers on how to convince your not-so-horse-loving parents to give you riding lessons…



Training a Horse

Published by GHC • Nov 10th, 2008 • Category: Guest Bloggers, Horse Advice

by Lauren | According to Wikipedia, horse training refers to a wide variety of practices that teach horses to perform certain behaviors when asked to do so by us. Horses are trained to be manageable by humans for everyday care as well as for equestrian activities…



Horse Theft

Published by GHC • Sep 27th, 2008 • Category: Horse Advice, by Sweetie

by Sweetie | Every horse and pony owner is worried about horse theft. But how many do enough to prevent it and how many have a way to get their horse back? The easiest way to stop your horse from being stolen…



Selling a Horse

Published by GHC • Sep 1st, 2008 • Category: Horse Advice, by Sweetie

by Sweetie | Unfortunately, as we grow up, we will outgrow lots of horses and ponies. We will want a more challenging pony, or a horse to compete on. So here’s my guide to selling your horse…



Hierarchy in Herds

Published by GHC • Aug 30th, 2008 • Category: Guest Bloggers, Horse Advice

by Horsewhispers | My uncle has six horses and my sisters and I regularly go up to his 60-acre farm to ride. We all have our favorites and the horses, it turned out, had their favorites, too. Favorite places in line while we were on the trail, that is…



Buying a Horse

Published by GHC • Aug 25th, 2008 • Category: Horse Advice, by Sweetie

by Sweetie | Are you lucky enough to have finally convinced your parents to buy you a horse? Or have you out-grown your old pony, and you are buying one you can do more with? Read on to find out how to find your perfect horse…



Join Up

Published by GHC • Aug 20th, 2008 • Category: Guest Bloggers, Horse Advice

by Horsewhispers | Understanding your horse is very important. A lot of people dream of having the special connection with their favorite horse, like in movies and books. I’m guilty of the same thing. Stepping back and looking at the whole picture, it’s easy to see that some (not all) of those relationships are played up to make a good book or movie. But at the same time, there’s truth at the bottom…