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Nero the White Fresian

Published by GHC • Sep 26th, 2008 • Category: Guest Bloggers, International Horse

by Horsewhispers | The Friesian is an ancient breed of horse that originated in Friesland, a province of the Netherlands. Friesians have the body type and feathering of a draft horse but they display such grace and agility that they’re often used for Dressage…



Dream Horse: Frederiksborg

Published by GHC • Sep 17th, 2008 • Category: International Horse, by Jeanna Briggs

by Jeanna Briggs | And the winner of the Dream Horse Challenge is… the Frederiksborg horse (also called the Frederiksborger). Thank you to Rachel Danielle, who nominated the breed…



The Three Horseketeers of Wild Oak Ranch

Published by GHC • Sep 16th, 2008 • Category: International Horse, by mustangmane

by mustangmane | Yes, the three ‘horseketeers’. That’s just the title that popped into my head. My mom’s friend, Macie, boards her horses at a place called Wild Oak Ranch. The ranch isn’t ‘top of the line’ but the Three Horseketeers make the place look great. So, meet the Three Horseketeers- and a surprising addition too…



Dream Horse Challenge

Published by GHC • Aug 16th, 2008 • Category: International Horse, by Jeanna Briggs

by Jeanna Briggs | For the past two months, I have been searching for another ‘Dream Horse’ to write about. Unfortunately I have seen so many breeds, I am completely lost as to which is the one to write about. So for the next week, I will be hosting a competition…



The Tennessee Walking Horse

Published by GHC • Aug 5th, 2008 • Category: International Horse, by mustangmane

by mustangmane | The Tennessee Walking Horse originates in the Southern United States. They are named that because of their unique running walk. Tennessee Walking Horses have especially long necks and stamina. They are very sweet natured and gentle…



Rocky Mountain Horse

Published by GHC • Aug 1st, 2008 • Category: International Horse, by Pony Princess

by Pony Princess Have you ever seen an unusual colored horse? I know a breed that is not your everyday horse color. They are called Rocky Mountain Horses. I think they are beautiful — their color makes them unique…



My Angel

Published by GHC • Jul 30th, 2008 • Category: International Horse, by Stargazer

by Stargazer | About a year ago, the farm I had been riding at for nearly five years closed. Before it closed, I had been riding a wonderful mare named Sassy and we were perfect together. After the farm closed, Sassy’s owner moved her to a “stable” with five barns meant for cart racing horses…



Dream Horse: Chincoteague Pony

Published by GHC • Jun 28th, 2008 • Category: International Horse, by Jeanna Briggs

by Jeanna Briggs | Okay, it took me awhile to find a winner, but I finally found our next ‘Dream Horse’. This month’s star is (drumroll please)…



Dream Horse: Peruvian Paso

Published by GHC • May 13th, 2008 • Category: International Horse, by Jeanna Briggs

by Jeanna Briggs | We all want our dream horse. Probably when you think of the term ‘dream horse’ you think of a breathtaking Arabian, or a flashy thoroughbred, or a free spirited mustang. But there are way more breeds of horses out there waiting for the perfect person (YOU!)…



Barbaro: Racing Legend

Published by GHC • Apr 29th, 2008 • Category: International Horse, by Jeanna Briggs

by Jeanna Briggs | If you live in the USA, you probably mourned Barbaro’s death. He inspired many of us to write beautiful poems, stories, and yes, blogs. But today I would like to set aside a day of memory for Barbaro, otherwise known as America’s Horse…