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Author
Publisher
Howell Book House
Pub. Date
2006
Physical Desc
224 p.
Language
English
Description
Unless you're familiar with the sport, you're probably intimidated! This practical book helps you get your child off to a positive start. It answers your questions, helps you avoid common pitfalls, shows you how to get your child into the saddle without saddling yourself with debt, and helps you ensure that your child has a rewarding, enjoyable experience. It takes you step by step from the initial "get acquainted" period through decisions and purchases...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
The essential practical guide to all aspects of caring for your horse. Step-by-step advice on creating a safe and healthy environment. Detailed medical information, with the latest treatments and first-aid techniques. Easy-to-use format for quick reference. Clearly illustrated in color throughout.
Author
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
167 pages
Language
English
Description
Alexandra the Great tells the gripping story of underdog filly Rachel Alexandra. Despite dominating every filly her age, her owner refused to let her compete against male horses. When a new owner saw her potential and raced her against bigger, stronger males, Rachel Alexandra thrived and went on to win the 2009 Preakness, the first filly to do so in 85 years, and the Woodward, a feat never before achieved. A strong, muscular, dominating athlete, Rachel...
Author
Series
Running horse ridge volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
Emily Summers travels to Running Horse Ridge, the horse ranch and rescue center owned by her father's family and befriends a mischievous black stallion called Sapphire.
6) Willow King
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
1998
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 8
Physical Desc
193 p. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Thirteen-year-old Katie, who is herself physically challenged, saves a crippled foal from euthanasia and nurses him back to health and eventual championships.
Author
Series
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
It's mud season in Vermont and Keeker is so bored she doesn't know what to do. But when a new neighbor starts mixing a strange concoction in the shack on her farm, Keeker and Plum get wrapped up in an exciting investigation!
Author
Series
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In the fourth adventure in the Sneaky Pony series, Keeker and Plum have discovered all kinds of surprising things on the farm: a baby bird to take care of, a family of groundhogs living in the field. They also learn that Mrs. Dana's horse is going to have a baby. But soon Keeker and Plum get tired of being ignored and Keeker decides staging a play will be just the thing to win back her parents' attention. By the time the play is over, Keeker and Plum...
Author
Series
Running Horse Ridge volume 2
Publisher
HarperTrophy
Pub. Date
c2009
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 6
Physical Desc
205 p. ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Emily must learn to trust her Aunt Debby in order to feel comfortable at the family's horse ranch and rescue center, just as a terrified pony must learn to trust people in order to be rehabilitated.
Author
Publisher
Allworth Press
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
206 p.
Language
English
Description
Here is a compelling meditation from renowned horseman Mark Rashid on all the ways that the principles we apply in our dealings with fellow humans can apply to our relationships with our horses, and vice versa. Horsemanship Through Life is about awareness, learning, teaching, honesty, integrity, and much more. It is about more than tips or technique; it is about principles to live by. It is about taking ownership of and responsibility for our lives...
12) Born to trot
Author
Publisher
Rand McNally & Co
Pub. Date
1962
Physical Desc
224 p. : illus.
Language
English
Description
Gibson can hear the beat of the horses' hooves against the track. Trotter are the world to him. But all he ever does is practice. He's still too young and inexperienced to drive in a real race. Only he knows he's ready for the big league. If people would give him a chance, then they would know it, too.
Gib's chance comes in a filly named Rosalind. Now Gib can prove that he's man enough to train a champion. But does he really have what it takes?...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In the style and format of our alphabet books comes 'H is for Horse: An Equestrian Alphabet'. From basics such as mucking out the stall and how to judge a horse's qualities to historical facts on the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Mike Ulmer relays the fun and fundamentals of the world of horses.
Author
Series
Good sports volume 2
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 4
Physical Desc
117 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Not very long ago, many people said girls and women were too weak and delicate to play sports.
Fortunately, a lot of girls didn't listen. Trudy Ederle, Louise Stokes, Tidye Pickett, Julie Krone and Danica Patrick sure didn't. Trudy Ederle swam the English Channel, Louise Stokes and Tidye Pickett made it into the Olympics running track, Julie Krone became jockey, and Danica Patrick decided to drive Indie cars. Yes, She Can! tells the inspiring stories...
16) Black Gold
Author
Publisher
Rand McNally
Pub. Date
[1957]
Physical Desc
172 p. illus. 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
No one thinks much of Black Gold because he is so small. But Jaydee sees something special in his eyes. He knows Black Gold would be great if he was his rider! Finally, Jaydee gets his wish. And Black Gold grows strong and fast under his careful hands. Soon it will be time for the most important race in America. Do they really have what it takes to win?
Black Gold's inspirational story proves that the power of love and dedication can make any dream...