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What a Rescue!

Published by GHC • Mar 21st, 2008 • Category: GHC News, Junior Blogger Archives

by Cassie, age 11
I know that only a few of us watch the Global Calgary (a Canadian television network), but one headline really caught my attention. 100 horses were recently rescued! The SPCA caught men keeping horses in inhumane conditions. The horses were going to be taken to an illegal slaughter house. Inhuman? Oh yeah!
So [...]



The Magic of a Mini

Published by GHC • Mar 15th, 2008 • Category: International Horse, Junior Blogger Archives

by Allison | Miniature horses are a lot like ‘regular’ horses - except for their size! Minis, as they are affectionately called, are about the size of a large dog, and just like dogs, they come in many colors and types…



Dear Girls Horse Club

Published by GHC • Mar 2nd, 2008 • Category: GHC News, Junior Blogger Archives

by Julia, age 14
I’ve been a Junior Blogger at GHC for almost a year now, and what a wonderful year it has been. Sadly, however, high school is only a matter of months away, and all the preparation it involves is taking away from my time to contribute like I used to. My writing simply [...]



Resting Place for Ponies

Published by GHC • Feb 14th, 2008 • Category: International Horse, Junior Blogger Archives, Junior Blogger Finals

by Allison, age 12
Fforest Uchaf Farm has long sat on a hill, watching the hustle and bustle of life in the valley below. But it is a serene resting place away from the world for abused horses and ponies who need a little love. Some of the most amazing residents are the pit ponies, little [...]



Eyes of a Horse

Published by GHC • Feb 6th, 2008 • Category: Junior Blogger Archives, Odds & Ends

Photo by: R’eyes
by Allison, age 12
Through the eyes of a horse, all horse girls are heroes. In the eyes of a horse, you see your reflection and it changes who you are. Through the eyes of a horse, you learn all your horse wants is love. In the eyes of a horse, you see it [...]



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 [...]



Unwanted Horses

Published by GHC • Jan 21st, 2008 • Category: Junior Blogger Archives, Take a Stand

by Allison, age 12
“Everybody loves horses,” most people agree. But what about horses that nobody wants anymore? Everyone reading this blog probably has a deep love for horses, but what about girls who think a horse is just a plaything? When the girls are done with their “toy”, the horse is gotten rid of, like [...]



Five Reasons Why Horses Are a Girl’s Best Friend

Published by GHC • Jan 11th, 2008 • Category: Gift Horse, Junior Blogger Archives

by Cassie, age 11
Whether it’s the inspiration for one of our horse poems or an answer to a question, thoughts of horses come to mind way more than I can count. Here are five reasons why horses are a girl’s best friend.

FORGIVING. Sure dogs and every other animal you can think of are forgiving, but [...]



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 [...]



The Truth About Slaughter: Part I

Published by GHC • Jan 5th, 2008 • Category: Junior Blogger Archives, Take a Stand

by Julia, age 14
Here at GHC we can all agree on one thing.

We hate horse slaughter and anything related to it.
But I’ve noticed there’s some confusion about this issue and some false statements are being passed around. Not intentionally of course, but I thought I’d set some things straight. These are the true facts about [...]