JANUARY 2007

Dear Members,

Happy 2007! The start of a new year is a good time to pause and look ahead. We see the trail of life has many forks. Some lead to dead ends, but most lead to important learnings, beautiful new vistas, and exciting adventures. At Girls Horse Club, we believe in venturing off the beaten path to see where it leads. With that philosophy in mind, 2007 is bound to be a year filled with new experiences for all of us.

Please read below to learn about some new forks in the road, then climb atop your virtual horse, find your seat, and join us for the ride!

Sincerely,

LeadMare

PREVIEWS, REVIEWS & NEW PRODUCTS
Our online Catalog is a place to find the best and most sought-after horsey products. For each item purchased through Girls Horse Club, we earn a small percentage from our affiliate partners including Amazon, iTunes, and more. Thanks to everyone who has made a purchase through our site — it helps keep our virtual barn doors open!

This past month, you may have noticed the Catalog is evolving. In addition to adding a Games section, we’ve started linking to exclusive product previews and reviews posted in the Blog. Because we want only the best for girls who love horses, our expectations are higher than a Grand Prix jump. So before the holiday we looked at a couple of new products. A book, Airs Beneath the Moon, received our highest rating (5 out of 5). We also previewed the PC computer game Horsez.

In the coming year, look for more improvements to the Catalog and more exclusive product previews, reviews, and interviews to expose you to books, music, games, and other products for horse lovers.

JUDGE FOR YOURSELF
The competition is heating up in 2007! Head up to the Loft to read the finalist stories for January, then vote for your favorite throughout the month.

Golden Willow (Fiction)
by Saphira, age 16
A roll of thunder rumbled outside Adrienne’s window. The twelve year-old girl rolled over…
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Lakeview Sunsets (Fiction)
by *Annie Jean*, age 12
Orange and red flames perched against the horizon, creating the soft outline of a half circle. My heart beat…
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Mysteries of Shadow Lane (Mystery & Adventure)
by Veronica, age 13
Jane watched as green hills rolled by the dirt road. Grazing cattle and sheep could be seen in the distance…
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Nightmare (Fantasy)
by Findabhair Blacksgote, age 14
Fiala Jaeggar narrowed her eyes and turned her face to the wind. She was high in an alpine meadow…
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Why We Love Horses (Poetry)
by Julia, age 13
We love them because they can be short or tall, They are all so different and we love them all…
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AND THE WINNERS ARE…
Congratulations to the winning authors from December’s Judge for Yourself competition!

First Place: The Sea Horses’ Gift
by Findabhair Blacksgote, age 14

Second Place: Jackpot
by Bailey, age 10

Third Place: ~A Tribute to My Horse~
by L.H.S. Child, age 15