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Archive for February, 2008

Life of a Champion

By GHC • Feb 29th, 2008 • Category: Riding Advice, by Madelaina

by Madelaina | Have you ever wondered about how fantastic it would be to be a top horse rider? Maybe you want to be famous for winning blues or leading the winner’s march. Those wishes are common among horse girls…



Ten Commandments of Riding: One

By GHC • Feb 27th, 2008 • Category: Junior Bloggers, Riding Advice, by Halee

As my fellow horseback riders know, our sport seems to have boundless ‘golden rules’. At least that is what my previous riding instructor called the little tidbits that polish and build the foundation for riding skills, and keeping things running smoothly around the stable. If you aren’t a horseback rider, only admiring horses from afar, [...]



PREVIEW: My Horse and Me

By LeadMare • Feb 26th, 2008 • Category: Games, Previews & Reviews

by LeadMare | Last month GHC was contacted by someone representing Atari to tell us about a new horse game that may interest you…



Important Horse Slaughter Information — You Can Help!

By GHC • Feb 25th, 2008 • Category: Current Events and News, Take a Stand, by Rebecca Shyly

by Rebecca Shyly, age 12
I just found out about something very important! Here is the message I received through email:
Terri Farley, author of the Phantom Stallion books, has officially joined with the Humane Society of the United States to support the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (S 311/HR 503).
On March 4 Terri will join the [...]



Publishing Update - February 24th

By LeadMare • Feb 24th, 2008 • Category: GHC News

Activity around Girls Horse Club ebbs and flows. Sometimes we have a block of time or a burst of inspiration that brings new features, new information, and the buzz of discussion. The activity can trigger a range of emotions, from happiness to sadness, even anger. But hopefully it helps us grow and move one step [...]



Ask Jeanna

By GHC • Feb 22nd, 2008 • Category: Horse Advice, by Jeanna Briggs

from Jeanna Briggs, age 13
Ok, so let’s say you’re trying to train a horse yourself, but get stuck on some obstacle. Or maybe you’re getting a first horse, but don’t know what breed to get. Or maybe you want to teach your already-trained-in-dressage horse to barrel race. Or maybe you just want to learn more [...]



REVIEW: Wild Horse Island by Terri Farley

By GHC • Feb 21st, 2008 • Category: Books and Writing, Previews & Reviews, by Rebecca Shyly

by Rebecca Shyly | Terri Farley has done it again! This time instead of the dry desert of Nevada the Wild Horse Island stories take place in the tropical islands of Hawaii…



Bareback Riding

By GHC • Feb 19th, 2008 • Category: Junior Bloggers, Riding Advice, by Stargazer

by Stargazer, age 11
Do you know what the Pony Club definition of a saddle is? According to Pony Club, a saddle is a tool used to teach the proper riding position so that you can ride bareback properly.
Riding bareback can really help you with your riding. It improves:
Your balance. It’s true. You don’t have [...]



Bareback Riding

By GHC • Feb 19th, 2008 • Category: Riding Advice, by Stargazer

by Stargazer | Do you know what the Pony Club definition of a saddle is? According to Pony Club, a saddle is a tool used to teach the proper riding position so that you can ride bareback…



Keep Your Head Up!

By GHC • Feb 17th, 2008 • Category: Guest Bloggers, Odds & Ends

by Mustang_Heart, age 13
You went to the GHC website first thing when you woke up to see how the Junior Blogger finals were going. In your head, you’ve already dreamed of what it will be like to win. Yet, this isn’t what you expected. You blink your eyes and refresh the page just to be [...]