by Marisa, age 11
We all love horses, but many of us don’t have our own, including me. Here are some ideas to convince your parents that you are responsible enough to keep your own horse.
First of all you need to think, “Is it really worth it? Will it be too much work for me?” If [...]

by Syd, age 12
Now I know what you’re thinking. Saluting the world’s draft horses, is she out of her mind? Well no, I’m not! The truth is a long time ago draft horses did a lot more for the world than riding horses! They were, are and always will be working horses! I know most [...]

by Animalsrkool, age 12
It was so strange. The clang I’d only ever heard quietly, in the distance and early in the morning, was so close. I thought I was going up, although it was dark and I couldn’t see. That was normal, but today there was something over my eyes. One of the workers led [...]

We have 12 eligible entries for the Int*l Horse Competition, totaling more than 80 chapters. WOW!
Although each month it’s a struggle to select Judge for Yourself finalists, for this competition the mere thought of eliminating an entry was torture. And how could I ask for your help with this horrid task?
So great news — ALL [...]

by Madelaina, age 11
It’s a girl’s dream to create her own Int*l Horse, but there is a great chance you might not. Out of many fantastic entries, only one is chosen. The competition is tough, especially when all of our writing abilities are off the scale!
I understand how much it means to each of you, [...]

as your virtual barn dog, i try to keep a low profile. what’s the point of crashing this blog to compete for your attention when you’re really here to read about horses? but i do read your blogs and stories, and i learn a lot from you. besides all the horse stuff, one thing i’ve [...]

Do you notice that Lone Star, Shahar, Dancer and Destiny seem a bit more alert than usual? Guess it’s the excitement of anticipating your entries for the Int*l Horse Competition.
So here’s a quickie update to let you know where things stand. To date we’ve received 13 completed entries. It takes a lot of effort to [...]

by Tori, age 12

The intense run, the high hurdles, the finish line. That is steeplechasing. In steeplechasing, horses and riders must race each other and jump hurdles. It is a fun, exciting, and very dangerous sport. It is dangerous because when the horses jump, sometimes they bump into another horse, or, someone else bumps into [...]

by Marisa, age 11
We all know what it feels like running up to your favorite horse with a yummy treat in your hand, and to see the horse joyfully nibble it up. But have you ever thought of making your own treats? Say goodbye to the classic carrots and apples — let’s get cooking!
HORSE COOKIES
Ingredients:

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by horsejo, age 11

Almost every girl has a dream. For some girls, their dream is to be a movie star. Some dream of getting a pet dog, and some girls dream of riding horses. That is what I dream of — horses. Not always riding horses, just being by their side, and spending time with [...]