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Horse Theft

Published by GHC • Sep 27th, 2008 • Category: Horse Advice, by Sweetie

by Sweetie | Every horse and pony owner is worried about horse theft. But how many do enough to prevent it and how many have a way to get their horse back? The easiest way to stop your horse from being stolen…



Selling a Horse

Published by GHC • Sep 1st, 2008 • Category: Horse Advice, by Sweetie

by Sweetie | Unfortunately, as we grow up, we will outgrow lots of horses and ponies. We will want a more challenging pony, or a horse to compete on. So here’s my guide to selling your horse…



Buying a Horse

Published by GHC • Aug 25th, 2008 • Category: Horse Advice, by Sweetie

by Sweetie | Are you lucky enough to have finally convinced your parents to buy you a horse? Or have you out-grown your old pony, and you are buying one you can do more with? Read on to find out how to find your perfect horse…



Summer Fun

Published by GHC • Aug 7th, 2008 • Category: Odds & Ends, by Sweetie

by Sweetie | The summer holidays are here! Here are some great ideas for what you can do for the rest of the summer…



Blogfest #2: Horse Freak!

Published by GHC • Jul 24th, 2008 • Category: Horse Girls, by Sweetie

by Sweetie | The thing everyone who loves horses dreams of is owning a horse. I’ve always loved horses, and I’ve begged my mum to buy me a horse since I was five. As I got older, I realised that it wouldn’t be possible to get a horse. I knew nothing about horses, and it was way too expensive…



Safety on the Road

Published by GHC • Jul 2nd, 2008 • Category: Riding Advice, by Sweetie

by Sweetie | With the Summer very nearly here, we’re all going on a lot more hacks. For some riders, this means riding on the road for a few minutes or more. This guide talks you through how to be safe on the road…



Blogfest #1: Determination

Published by GHC • Jun 26th, 2008 • Category: Blogfest, Riding Advice, by Sweetie

by Sweetie | I’ve been riding for two years, which means I have had approximately 60 lessons as I don’t ride every week. I’ve recently started jumping lessons. I can trot over poles and very small jumps. Here’s a little bit from last week’s jumping lesson…



Beat the January Blues

Published by GHC • Jan 29th, 2008 • Category: Horse Advice, by Sweetie

by Sweetie, age 11
It isn’t only us girls who are suffering from the January blues with a new school year, loads more homework, and all the usual stuff. Ponies could be feeling a bit under the weather too, so make sure they are happy this winter!
To start with, all ponies need a big comfy bed, [...]



What Do Horses Mean to You?

Published by GHC • Nov 27th, 2007 • Category: Odds & Ends, by Sweetie

by Sweetie, age 11
Everyone has a different opinion of everything. Some people may think that dancing is the best while you are thinking there is nothing better than horses. But do you really know what you think of horses?
Horses can just be a childhood phase, as my brother has many a time said to me. [...]