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All You Need for Horses

Published by GHC • Jan 31st, 2008 • Category: Guest Bloggers, Horse Advice

by Halz, age 12
When you hear that title, you’re probably thinking food, shelter, tack, grooming supplies and a vet. That may be true, but that’s not what I’m talking about. What I mean is the things you can’t see, the character traits that will give you the strength to do anything you can imagine with [...]



Beat the January Blues

Published by GHC • Jan 29th, 2008 • Category: Horse Advice, by Sweetie

by Sweetie, age 11
It isn’t only us girls who are suffering from the January blues with a new school year, loads more homework, and all the usual stuff. Ponies could be feeling a bit under the weather too, so make sure they are happy this winter!
To start with, all ponies need a big comfy bed, [...]



Setbacks

Published by GHC • Jan 27th, 2008 • Category: Guest Bloggers, Horse Advice, Riding Advice

by tash, age 12
We all have setbacks and scares, whether it’s a fall, a bite or just being too nervous to ride the new 17hh horse. People take these losses in their own way. Some fall a level below what they were, some start riding a different horse, some don’t ride for a week, and [...]



The Unwanted Horse

Published by GHC • Jan 21st, 2008 • Category: Horse Advice, Junior Bloggers, Take a Stand, by Stargazer

by Stargazer, age 11
The horse is the most beautiful creature in the world, inside and out. We love them! But in spite of this, the day often comes when we no longer want them or can’t take care of them. The unwanted horse becomes a problem for the owner, but an even bigger problem for [...]



Horse Emergencies: Be Prepared for Anything

Published by GHC • Jan 10th, 2008 • Category: Horse Advice, Junior Blogger Archives

by horsejo, age 11
You cuddle your horse and love him or her with all your heart. Your horse means the world to you and is your best friend. You like your horse and your horse likes you. What a perfect match! Still, when you are with your friends things can sometimes go wrong, so be [...]



Winter Days at the Barn

Published by GHC • Dec 26th, 2007 • Category: Horse Advice, Junior Bloggers, by Syd

by Syd, age 12
Aw yes, the first official day of winter was December 21st but for many of us we started getting winter weather around a few weeks ago. Maybe even a little snow! Well what are we supposed to do about our equine companions in this weather? Lucky for you I’m here to tell [...]



Training a Horse: Patience and Time Will Tell

Published by GHC • Dec 19th, 2007 • Category: Horse Advice, Junior Blogger Archives

by horsejo, age 11
Even the smoothest and most calm horse you have ever seen started off untrained. All horses are at one time or another. When horses are born, they only lean natural things like how to walk and how to eat. Once a horse gets old enough, we have to train them everything else. [...]



Running Late to the Barn?

Published by GHC • Sep 4th, 2007 • Category: Horse Advice, Junior Bloggers, by Syd

by Syd, age 12
So you’re at the barn and running late. Your lesson started almost 15 minutes ago and you’ve just arrived or your friends have already left for the trails without you! Well here’s how you can get ready quickly while not regretting it later:
THE RIDER: First of all YOU the rider need to [...]



Goats and Horses: Best Friends

Published by GHC • Sep 2nd, 2007 • Category: Horse Advice, Junior Blogger Archives

by Cassie, age 11
It may be a strange title, but it’s completely true. One of the strangest horse facts is that horses get along with goats better than any other animal. The reason is that, while other horses may be more fun to play with, a goat will never steal food from the horse, is [...]



Mommy, Can I Have a Horsey?

Published by GHC • Aug 31st, 2007 • Category: Horse Advice, Junior Blogger Archives

by Marisa, age 11
We all love horses, but many of us don’t have our own, including me. Here are some ideas to convince your parents that you are responsible enough to keep your own horse.
First of all you need to think, “Is it really worth it? Will it be too much work for me?” If [...]