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Blogs in the 'Take a Stand' Channel

Wild Mustangs: The Words in Their Eyes

Published by GHC • Mar 1st, 2010 • Category: March for Wild Horses, Take a Stand, by Madelaina

by Madelaina | With the battle for the freedom of America’s wild mustangs, I’ve read, gathered and dwelled on the many facts I came across, and the thoughts that evolved from them. So here I’ve composed a small but provoking collection of them to hopefully inform and inspire…



How You Can Make a Difference

Published by GHC • Apr 9th, 2009 • Category: Take a Stand, by Stargazer

by Stargazer | With so many issues hanging over our heads dealing with our beloved equines being hurt, it’s easy to feel as if there is nothing you can do. With the unwanted horses, horse slaughter, neglect of horses, and much more, it seems like no matter what we do, nothing is going to make a difference. But think about it; if you don’t do it, then who will?



Break Down Horse Slaughter

Published by GHC • Mar 20th, 2009 • Category: Take a Stand, by Allison

by Allison | I have seen many people talk about horse slaughter on this site, and most of us believe it’s wrong. We have been tackling the entire problem of horse slaughter, and while it is important to know and understand the problem, to solve it, we will need to break it down…



Your Truth About Horse Slaughter

Published by GHC • Nov 7th, 2008 • Category: Take a Stand, by Rebecca Shyly

by Rebecca Shyly | Recently, a new point of view about horse slaughter was brought to my attention. It did not change my opinion (I still believe ALL horse slaughter should end), but it did cause me to think…



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…



Horses That Don’t Turn Out ‘Right’

Published by GHC • Mar 8th, 2008 • Category: Junior Blogger Archives, Take a Stand

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 & 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: Junior Blogger Archives, 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: Take a Stand, by Julia

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 [...]