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What Gender Is Right For You?

Published by GHC • May 23rd, 2008 • Category: Horse Advice, by SB

by SB | This may seem like an odd question to ask, but it is a real subject you should consider when deciding on a horse to buy or lease. There are three different genders that you can choose. There is a mare which is a female horse, a stallion which is a male horse that can father foals, and a gelding that has been sterilized so it cannot father foals…



Is a Horse Right for You?

Published by GHC • May 20th, 2008 • Category: Guest Bloggers, Horse Advice

by mustangmane | You might be saying,”Oh! Mom, can I have a horse!” But it’s just not as easy as that. There are a few things you might want to think about…



Finding the Right Barn

Published 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…



There’s More to Learn Than Riding

Published by GHC • Mar 18th, 2008 • Category: Horse Advice, Junior Bloggers, by Rebecca Shyly

by Rebecca Shyly | Horses. We all love them, and most of us ride them. Even if we don’t, we dream about it. There’s more to horses than just riding them though. If you’re a horse owner, or if you take lessons, you should know this…



The Loft: An Inside Story

Published by GHC • Mar 13th, 2008 • Category: Horse Advice, by Madelaina

by Madelaina, age 12
We all know what makes a barn or stable; the stalls, the tack room and the loft are just the normal basics. We all know what each of these complexes is for, but what’s behind the scenes we don’t know. And that’s why I’m going to introduce you today to a whole [...]



Ask Jeanna

Published 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 [...]



Choosing the Right Horse

Published by GHC • Feb 12th, 2008 • Category: Guest Bloggers, Horse Advice

by Ashley, age 14
My name is Ashley. I’m 14 years of age and happen to know a lot about choosing the right horse. I guess it’s funny that a 14-year-old knows anything about choosing the right horse, but I’ve had many experiences that have taught me things about choosing the perfect horse. When I was [...]



All You Need for Horses

Published by GHC • Jan 31st, 2008 • Category: Guest Bloggers, Horse Advice

by Halz, age 12
When you hear that title, you’re probably thinking food, shelter, tack, grooming supplies and a vet. That may be true, but that’s not what I’m talking about. What I mean is the things you can’t see, the character traits that will give you the strength to do anything you can imagine with [...]



Beat the January Blues

Published by GHC • Jan 29th, 2008 • Category: Horse Advice, by Sweetie

by Sweetie, age 11
It isn’t only us girls who are suffering from the January blues with a new school year, loads more homework, and all the usual stuff. Ponies could be feeling a bit under the weather too, so make sure they are happy this winter!
To start with, all ponies need a big comfy bed, [...]



Setbacks

Published by GHC • Jan 27th, 2008 • Category: Guest Bloggers, Horse Advice, Riding Advice

by tash, age 12
We all have setbacks and scares, whether it’s a fall, a bite or just being too nervous to ride the new 17hh horse. People take these losses in their own way. Some fall a level below what they were, some start riding a different horse, some don’t ride for a week, and [...]