you never really know what you’re made of
’til you ride out on your own
From “Guardian Angel”
Lyrics by Templeton Thompson, Sam Gay, Porter Howell

When I first heard Templeton Thompson sing Guardian Angel, it brought to mind my first solo trail ride. Boy was I nervous. I told myself I’d ride halfway, then get off and [...]

It’s been on my to-do list to write a post about the difference between inspiration and plagiarism, and this week that task moved to the top when we discovered something in a story submitted to the Loft Book Club that was taken from dialogue in a recent horse movie. Oops!
At Girls Horse Club, we believe [...]

Sorry for the slight lack of activity around our virtual barn. My “day job” is keeping me a bit busy, but I will always make time for Girls Horse Club and perhaps one day it will be my sole focus (it’s already a soul focus). :)
In the meantime, here’s a little barn buzz for anyone [...]

Since posting a preview of the new Horsez PC game we’ve had ongoing activity with members asking questions and sharing tips about game play. Very cool!
Now I’m wondering — would you like more posts where we can discuss other games? If so, let me know the name of the game and the platform (PC, Nintendo [...]

One Spring morning a girl and her faithful old horse went for a ride. As they meandered through a beautiful Aspen grove, they came upon a young, wild mare lying alone. She was solid black with no markings, a bit thin and dirty. The solitary horse watched as the other horse and rider approached, alert [...]

We received this letter and wanted to post it here in the hopes some of you will be inspired to help Maggie.
January 11, 2007
Dear Kind-Hearted Person,
Flying Change is a 501(c)3 non-profit in Atlanta that uses horses in psychotherapy with children in crisis. We have a program called HopeFoal of Georgia that pairs rescued foals (baby [...]

Artist: Templeton Thompson
Title: girls & horses
Category: Music
Genre: Country
HORSE GIRL APPROVED
Have you ever heard a song that touches your soul? It’s as though the songwriter got inside your head and put words and a tune to your thoughts. A song like that can ignite strong feelings. It can make you laugh or cry. It can inspire [...]

Before the holidays Annie and I went for a walk into a wooded area near her pasture and had a little chat (I did most of the talking) about how we can do a better job seeing eye-to-eye in 2007. This animated photo offers an interesting perspective when it comes to horse-human relationships.
Some might think [...]

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 [...]