I like to keep my ears perked for new books, websites, and other horsey things that might appeal to GHC members. Here are a couple of treats to nibble on…

Do you like secret codes and scavenger hunts? I hope so! A cryptogram is a type of code where each letter of the alphabet is replaced by a different letter. While GHC blog comments are closed between now and June 9th, Sherlock Horse is here to challenge you with a brain-busting game that involves deciphering a code and doing some virtual sleuthing…

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

by Madelaina, age 12
So maybe there isn’t such thing, but who said we can’t make one? It might not be official enough to be on a calendar, but it certainly would be on mine, and it would be more than once a year. But first, I’ll just let you know what a horse-lover’s day is…
It’s [...]

by horsejo, age 11
The scariest night of the year is rapidly approaching. It will soon be October 31st. That’s right, very soon it will be Halloween. The one and only night of the year when you go out and get candy and dress up in a spooky, funny, or weird costume. But this year, remember [...]

Ever heard the term ‘meme‘? In web-speak, it refers to a catchphrase or concept that gets spread from person to person across the Internet. One popular meme is the concept of one blogger ‘tagging’ another blogger to answer a list of questions. Usually the questions reveal something interesting about the person answering. Once the blogger [...]

Title: Howrse
Publisher: Owlient
Platform: Online (Windows or Macintosh PC)
Game Category: Virtual Stable
Reviewed by Julia, age 13
I think one of the best web sites for horse people is Howrse. Howrse is a stable simulation game where you breed, train, buy and sell your own horses or ponies as well as run your own Equestrian Center. It’s all [...]

Title: My Dream Stable
Publisher: Sudd
Platform: Online (Windows PC with Internet Explorer)
Game Category: Virtual Stable
Previewed by Animalsrkool, age 12
It’s new, it’s cool, it’s here. My Dream Stable (MDS) is now in the UK! MDS is a horsey website where you can design a stable, buy, train, and sell virtual horses, and make new friends!
There’s Horse [...]

by Chloe

BEGINNING THE GAME
The first part of the opening sequence is not that important, but watch it if you want. Watch the second part of the opening sequence, and prepare to play! As you’ll see, the horsebox gets set on fire, and you have to get the horse out. You’ll hear some advice from Elsys, [...]

by Chloe
BEGINNING THE GAME
After the opening sequence when you read the letter and talk to Pippa and Rose, you have to find the solicitor’s office. From the point of view of your character, you have to turn left away from Rose, then left around the first corner. Follow the road round past the grocer (the [...]