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Veteran Horses

Published by GHC • Nov 11th, 2008 • Category: Horse Work, Odds & Ends, by Allison

by Allison | As we have recently celebrated Veteran’s Day or Armistice Day, we can also learn the story of the brave horses who have fought alongside and protected our soldiers. These horses would sometimes be the angels of mercy…



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…



Stay in Shape

Published by GHC • Nov 2nd, 2008 • Category: Riding Advice, by Pony Princess

by Pony Princess | Sometimes you can’t go to riding lessons. It might be stormy, maybe you got sick, who knows? Then you get back and you are so out of shape! How can you stay in shape for riding lessons? I have a few tips to offer you…



Tips for Halloween and Bonfire Night

Published by GHC • Oct 26th, 2008 • Category: Odds & Ends, by ponygalmaddy

by ponygalmaddy | It’s that time of year again — riding through crunchy leaves, warm sun and cold breezes, and getting darker earlier. This blog lists some fun things to do with your horses at during Halloween and Bonfire Night, and some animal safety tips…



Lost Your Freedom - Part 1

Published by GHC • Oct 18th, 2008 • Category: Odds & Ends, by Syd

by Syd | First of all, let me say I’m really sorry I haven’t submitted in like two months, but I’m back! I’ve just been really busy. This is for any rider who’s ever lost her spark, passion, heart, ability, or point…



Enforcing Bad Behaviour: Are You Doing It?

Published by GHC • Oct 10th, 2008 • Category: Riding Advice, by ponygalmaddy

by ponygalmaddy | SHOUTING! Has that ever gotten you anywhere? With your parents? Your friends? No. So why do people think it will with their horse…



What It Takes To Be a Rider

Published by GHC • Oct 7th, 2008 • Category: Riding Advice, by mustangmane

by mustangmane | Have you ever wondered what it really takes to be a true horseback rider? These are the five steps to being a true rider…



Be Firm to Be Kind

Published by GHC • Oct 4th, 2008 • Category: Riding Advice, by Madelaina

by Madelaina | “Be firm to be kind.” The first time I heard my instructor utter those words I was baffled. For one thing, I don’t consider a person who’s bossy nice. For another, I doubted horses thought so either…



Lyssie’s Lucky Star

Published by GHC • Oct 1st, 2008 • Category: Loft Book Club Favorites, by Jeanna Briggs

by Jeanna Briggs | I shifted position, wincing as blood rushed into my foot after I had been sitting on it for two hours straight. I loved my job, but I didn’t love the sitting and staring at the computer screen for hours. In case you are wondering who I am, Yours Truly happens to belong to the name Lyssie Marie Foster, that geeky-looking girl with the short red-brown-blond hair, mismatched eyes, and a few zits…



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…