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Dream Horse: Chincoteague Pony

Published by GHC • Jun 28th, 2008 • Category: International Horse, by Jeanna Briggs

by Jeanna Briggs | Okay, it took me awhile to find a winner, but I finally found our next ‘Dream Horse’. This month’s star is (drumroll please)…



Dream Horse: Peruvian Paso

Published by GHC • May 13th, 2008 • Category: International Horse, by Jeanna Briggs

by Jeanna Briggs | We all want our dream horse. Probably when you think of the term ‘dream horse’ you think of a breathtaking Arabian, or a flashy thoroughbred, or a free spirited mustang. But there are way more breeds of horses out there waiting for the perfect person (YOU!)…



Barbaro: Racing Legend

Published 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…



The Wielkopolski

Published by GHC • Mar 20th, 2008 • Category: International Horse, by SB

by SB | Wielkopolski, what’s that? A type of disease? A small country in Africa? Nope, it’s a breed of horse! The Wielkopolski is an all-around horse and generally talented…



The Magic of a Mini

Published by GHC • Mar 15th, 2008 • Category: International Horse, by Allison

by Allison | Miniature horses are a lot like ‘regular’ horses - except for their size! Minis, as they are affectionately called, are about the size of a large dog, and just like dogs, they come in many colors and types…



Resting Place for Ponies

Published by GHC • Feb 14th, 2008 • Category: International Horse, Junior Blogger Finals, by Allison

by Allison, age 12
Fforest Uchaf Farm has long sat on a hill, watching the hustle and bustle of life in the valley below. But it is a serene resting place away from the world for abused horses and ponies who need a little love. Some of the most amazing residents are the pit ponies, little [...]



Seabiscuit: A Legend

Published by GHC • Feb 14th, 2008 • Category: International Horse, Junior Blogger Finals, Junior Bloggers, by SB

by SB, age 13
No one could have guessed that a cultural icon would be born right in the middle of the Great Depression, a time when there wasn’t much joy and hope in the world. Seabiscuit was born on May 23, 1933, as the grandson of the great Man o’ War. Though he had great [...]



The Icelandic Horse

Published by GHC • Jan 24th, 2008 • Category: International Horse, by Halee

by Halee, age 12
The Icelandic horse is an amazing breed who has not gotten much attention among Thoroughbreds, Arabians, and Warmbloods. The horse I learned much of my riding experience on, Vifill, is an Icelandic horse, and a good example of one with a score of 8.14 out of 10. Take your time to read [...]



Making of Moonlight Mirage Part 2: The Photo Illustrations

Published by LeadMare • Jan 16th, 2008 • Category: How It's Made, International Horse

With a great story for inspiration, creating the photo illustrations for Moonlight Mirage was a fun project. The process is similar to creating the images you see throughout this blog. It’s pretty geeky so I tried to summarize details. For those of you interested in digital art/photography, feel free to ask questions if you want [...]



Making of Moonlight Mirage Part 1: The Story

Published by LeadMare • Jan 13th, 2008 • Category: How It's Made, International Horse

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes to create the virtual horses in our stables? This 2-part blog will share details about the process for bringing Moonlight Mirage to life. First, an interview with the talented author Pony Princess about what went into creating the story that won last year’s Int*l Horse Competition.

LeadMare: What [...]