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Free the Wild Horses of Nevada

Published by GHC • Jul 5th, 2008 • Category: Take a Stand, by Rebecca Shyly

by Rebecca Shyly | The government of Nevada was originally planning to send all of the mustangs in the state to livestock sales, which is the same as sending them to slaughter…



Freedom and Ownership

Published by GHC • May 8th, 2008 • Category: Take a Stand, by Madelaina

by Madelaina | To ride a horse you must understand that the horse isn’t a bike but a creature with a mind, feelings and fire. At times when they misbehave you can’t blame them, but tell them to hold it back. They can’t be perfect for and obey you as would something like a bicycle, and we should all feel glad about that…



How To Draw a Horse - Part 1 of 2

Published by GHC • Mar 29th, 2008 • Category: Arts and Crafts, How It's Made

by Mustang_Heart | From the earliest forms of cave drawings, to Leonardo Da Vinci, and to today’s modern artists, you’ll see that horses always seem to find their way into an artist’s work - and who could blame them? With so many different breeds, personalities, gaits, postures, and uses, an artist could spend her whole life creating nothing but masterpieces filled with horses. Maybe you too were inspired by the amazing horse, and picked up a pencil or a paintbrush and tried to imitate the horse’s unique body shape, only to walk away disappointed, feeling that you have no artistic talent. Now, ask yourself this - did you ever think you just had the wrong approach to it?



A Place to Heal Your Broken Heart

Published by GHC • Mar 23rd, 2008 • Category: Lend a Hand, by Rebecca Shyly

by Rebecca Shyly, age 12
More and more we have been hearing about the loss of animals on Girls Horse Club. I thought this was extremely sad and wanted to create a blog where you could post a tribute to your lost pet, companion, or friend. I just want to make clear that this blog is [...]



Spirit Therapies

Published by GHC • Mar 11th, 2008 • Category: Lend a Hand, by Halee

by Halee | The disabled: we all know them. They are often called stupid; they are made fun of for being different. Not so at my stable, Spirit Therapies. SPIRIT is a non-profit program that helps the emotionally, physically, or mentally disabled reach their potential…



Horses That Don’t Turn Out ‘Right’

Published by GHC • Mar 8th, 2008 • Category: Take a Stand, by Syd

by Syd | We’ve all seen, heard, or read about them. The racers who never lift a hoof, jumpers who never leave the ground and ropers who never come close to catching a calf. So what becomes of them?



Important Horse Slaughter Information — You Can Help!

Published by GHC • Feb 25th, 2008 • Category: Current Events and News, Take a Stand, by Rebecca Shyly

by Rebecca Shyly, age 12
I just found out about something very important! Here is the message I received through email:
Terri Farley, author of the Phantom Stallion books, has officially joined with the Humane Society of the United States to support the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (S 311/HR 503).
On March 4 Terri will join the [...]



Giving Second Chances

Published by GHC • Feb 14th, 2008 • Category: Guest Bloggers, Junior Blogger Finals, Take a Stand

by Lauren, age 10
Do you know what it is like when you feel God gave you a second chance in life? Example: If you had a major or terrible accident and were really close to dying, but God decided that it wasn’t time for you to go.
A horse is a sensitive, beautiful creature that wanders [...]



The Truth About Slaughter: Part II

Published by GHC • Feb 3rd, 2008 • Category: Junior Blogger Archives, Take a Stand

by Julia, age 14
The rusty trailer screeched and clanked as it made it’s way down the back road in the dark hours of night. Fearful brown eyes peered out between the small openings in the trailer’s back door. The horses in the vehicle’s lower level fidgeted nervously from the sounds of the horses’ hooves [...]



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 [...]