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Archive for March, 2007

INTERACTIVE VIEW: Toby Bishop

By LeadMare • Mar 30th, 2007 • Category: Books and Writing, Interactive View

Welcome to the INTERACTIVE VIEW, an interview where *YOU* ask the questions. We’re thrilled to have another talented horse girl agree to hang out in our virtual barn and chat with members. Let’s see what we can find out about Toby Bishop’s life as a science fiction and fantasy writer, what inspired her book about [...]



AND CUT! Casting Call Take Two…

By LeadMare • Mar 29th, 2007 • Category: GHC News

We’ve gotten some feedback that’s led me to rethink our Casting Call for Bloggers so the original post has been taken offline.
Before I reveal the plan for “take two” let me explain why I want *YOU* to contribute to the Blog (and to Girls Horse Club in general).
As always, let’s look to horses for a [...]



Will Work for Food

By LeadMare • Mar 27th, 2007 • Category: Horse Work, International Horse, LeadMare Tales

CRACK OF DAWN
The light from the morning sun is nearly blinding as we glide across the rolling, snow-covered land. The cold makes my skin feel stiff, like a thin layer of ice. I can’t control the ear-to-ear grin, even if it means my cheeks will crack. The movement feels like slow dancing, swaying to soft [...]



Muck the Gift Pile

By LeadMare • Mar 25th, 2007 • Category: Competitions and Giveaways

UPDATE: Sorry, these items are gone. Some were used as prizes, others were donated to an equine guided education program.
We’ll let you know when it’s time to muck the gift pile again!
TIME FOR SPRING CLEANING! Mucking stalls can be hard work. When you’re done, the reward is a smelly pile of you-know-what and a clean [...]



Announcing the Next Interactive View

By LeadMare • Mar 22nd, 2007 • Category: Books and Writing, GHC News

We’re very excited to announce the next Interactive View (starting in April) will feature Toby Bishop, author of AIRS BENEATH THE MOON.
We can’t wait to learn more about her horsey inspiration, how she created this fantasty story of winged horses, her life as a science fiction/fantasy author, and her advice for aspiring writers. To be [...]



Barn Buzz - March 13th

By LeadMare • Mar 13th, 2007 • Category: GHC News

GREETINGS FROM CHILLY VERMONT! I’ve been on the road for a bit of horsey adventure mixed with guest teaching (game design — how fun is that?) and lecturing at a college here on the other coast of the U.S. Once I’m settled back into our virtual barn headquarters, some new things will be coming your [...]



Our Hero Maggie

By LeadMare • Mar 9th, 2007 • Category: GHC News

For those of you holding Maggie in your heart since reading the call to Help Save Maggie!, below is an update from Flying Change that includes a link to some recent photos. Thanks to all our kind-hearted members for your healing thoughts and generous donations!
I am sorry that this update has been so long in [...]



Congrats to Templeton & Jane!

By LeadMare • Mar 7th, 2007 • Category: GHC News, Music

Just a quick update to let you know that Templeton and Jane, our fave horse girl and girl horse singing duo, have made it to round 3 of the CMT Music City Madness Video Contest. Out of 64 entries, it’s now down to 16 — go horse girls! CLICK HERE FOR UPDATED VOTING INSTRUCTIONS.
Even though [...]