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Archive for April, 2008

Barbaro: Racing Legend

By GHC • Apr 29th, 2008 • Category: International Horse, by Jeanna Briggs

by Jeanna Briggs | If you live in the USA, you probably mourned Barbaro’s death. He inspired many of us to write beautiful poems, stories, and yes, blogs. But today I would like to set aside a day of memory for Barbaro, otherwise known as America’s Horse…



Prelude to Change

By LeadMare • Apr 20th, 2008 • Category: GHC News

Are you having a fun Spring break and enjoying some time outside in the *real* world? For those of you in the midst of winter, are you finding time and space to let your imagination soar above the clouds? For me, quiet time opens up space in my noggin to nurture ideas that have been [...]



Spring Break Begins

By LeadMare • Apr 7th, 2008 • Category: GHC News

THANKS to everyone who submitted blogs and stories during March. It was a relatively light month so everything in the publishing queue has been posted. Although many of our writers and readers are busy with school, we still received some great content to keep you entertained and informed during…
SPRING BREAK! As previously mentioned, April marks [...]



15 Writing Tips

By GHC • Apr 6th, 2008 • Category: Books and Writing, by Halee

by Halee, age 12
Girls Horse Club is filled with utterly amazing writers, thinkers, and of course horse lovers. I’ve read many things by all of the members since 2006, and am stunned and awed by many of your writing. I myself have written many stories and nine novels. I’m not much of a poet, and [...]



Finding the Right Barn

By GHC • Apr 4th, 2008 • Category: Horse Advice, by Syd

by Syd | Finding the right barn can be hard. When searching for a new barn, the most important general things you should look for (or ask about) are…



The Importance of Equestrian Helmets

By GHC • Apr 2nd, 2008 • Category: Guest Bloggers, Riding Advice

by Sarah | An estimated 30 million Americans ride horses every year, and many are hospitalized because of horseback riding injuries. Some of these injuries could have been prevented by wearing an equestrian helmet…



The Pegasus on the Mantle

By GHC • Apr 1st, 2008 • Category: Loft Book Club Favorites

by Angelica | Selah strode past the fireplace in the living room. She stopped and reached up to stroke the pearl statuette of a Pegasus on the mantle. It’s moon-colored wings were fully spread, it’s hind feet were on the ground, and it’s forelegs were outstretched, as if it wanted to fly…