Internet Games

My kid introduced me to a internet game for horse lovers. It is originally made in France and has been formated to fit the American screen. The address is www.howrse.com and it is FREE to play. There is a cost involved that is purely optional and in no way is required for fun on the game.

The objective of Howrse is to become the best breeder of horses in general, and your favorite breed specifically. You start with a foal and raise and train it to compete in English riding events. The competitions include trotting and galloping races, cross-country events, and show jumping competitions. You can also breed, buy and sell the virtual horses in this community and run an Equestrian Center (EC).

There has been some discussion about adding Western competitions to the game, but I don't know if that is in the plans or not. There are competitions for virtual prizes for the players, and forums for discussions of various kinds. These forums are HIGHLY moderated and if there is unseemly language or discussions, they are removed. The moderators and administrators of the game work very hard to keep the game PG rated. As always, parents should monitor their "kids" on any internet site to ensure their safety. Any repeat offenders are locked out of the game completely.

This also has a small amount of educational activity mostly about the horses. However, it does encourage reading and writing, money management, and responsibility towards animals.

If you want to try it out, use me as your sponsor. My username is d2cmom. Also, you can see my horses and EC.