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Veteran Horses

Published by GHC • Nov 11th, 2008 • Category: Horse Work, Odds & Ends, by Allison

by Allison | As we have recently celebrated Veteran’s Day or Armistice Day, we can also learn the story of the brave horses who have fought alongside and protected our soldiers. These horses would sometimes be the angels of mercy…



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…



Stay in Shape

Published by GHC • Nov 2nd, 2008 • Category: Riding Advice, by Pony Princess

by Pony Princess | Sometimes you can’t go to riding lessons. It might be stormy, maybe you got sick, who knows? Then you get back and you are so out of shape! How can you stay in shape for riding lessons? I have a few tips to offer you…



Tips for Halloween and Bonfire Night

Published by GHC • Oct 26th, 2008 • Category: Odds & Ends, by ponygalmaddy

by ponygalmaddy | It’s that time of year again — riding through crunchy leaves, warm sun and cold breezes, and getting darker earlier. This blog lists some fun things to do with your horses at during Halloween and Bonfire Night, and some animal safety tips…



Ask GHC: My Friend Doesn’t Know What She Wants

Published by GHC • Oct 24th, 2008 • Category: Ask Girls Horse Club, Lend a Hand

Please help Salina: My friend has just discovered the ‘horse world’ and is enthralled with it. The problem: Instead of getting an older horse or pony, she has her heart set on a purebred Arabian…



First Time

Published by GHC • Oct 20th, 2008 • Category: Guest Bloggers, Horse Girls, Odds & Ends

by Kitty | Do you remember the first time you ever got on a horse? You were probably, nervous, excited, and careful all at once. I’d like to tell you about how I became horse-crazy…



Lost Your Freedom - Part 1

Published by GHC • Oct 18th, 2008 • Category: Odds & Ends, by Syd

by Syd | First of all, let me say I’m really sorry I haven’t submitted in like two months, but I’m back! I’ve just been really busy. This is for any rider who’s ever lost her spark, passion, heart, ability, or point…



English and Western Riding: Which Suits You Best?

Published by GHC • Oct 13th, 2008 • Category: Guest Bloggers, Riding Advice

by Lauren | If you don’t know what type of riding to do, or what you like best, you are at the right place. Both English and Western riding are equally challenging — neither is easier than the other. They are both fun and require different and the same skills…



Enforcing Bad Behaviour: Are You Doing It?

Published by GHC • Oct 10th, 2008 • Category: Riding Advice, by ponygalmaddy

by ponygalmaddy | SHOUTING! Has that ever gotten you anywhere? With your parents? Your friends? No. So why do people think it will with their horse…



What It Takes To Be a Rider

Published by GHC • Oct 7th, 2008 • Category: Riding Advice, by mustangmane

by mustangmane | Have you ever wondered what it really takes to be a true horseback rider? These are the five steps to being a true rider…