For the first-time horse owner, My First Book of Horses guides young equestrians through this very important-and fun-commitment. Beginning with a history of horses and what roles they’ve played throughout history, readers will get a full-color glimpse of horses with knights in full armor, as companions to the Native Americans, in formal dressage competitions, racing, and as a mode of early transportation.This book then delves into all the need-to-know horse basics, includi...

Each book in the True Horse Stories focuses on a contemporary horse from a different part of the world, and each animal is, in his or her own way, a hero.PBJ Decks Smokin Gun (Gunner) is an American Paint Horse, one of the many of Heather Lott Goodwin's herd, and a valuable show animal that won the World Championship Paint Horse title. When Hurricane Katrina passed over the Goodwin property, it took with it the fences, the cattle, and several horses. Heather and her family lived in...

Series: Timber Ridge Riders--Book FourAges: 9-13More than anything in the world, Kate McGregor wants a horse of her own, but the pitiful mare she rescues from the dog-food factory is hardly the horse of her dreams.Still, Kate's betting that one day her scruffy horse will be a champion. Together they'll win blue ribbons. They'll beat Angela Dean once and for all, despite the fact that Angela's now being coached by a trainer who's as unscrupulous as she is.But ...

Timber Ridge Riders: Book 2Ages: 9-13Ever since Kate McGregor arrived at Timber Ridge Stables, Angela Dean has been making trouble. Maybe she’s angry because Kate’s a better rider than she is, or maybe she’s jealous because Kate’s the only one who’s allowed to ride Buccaneer, the barn’s willful new horse.To further complicate matters, a new girl—Jennifer West—moves into the neighborhood, and Angela sets out to impress her. But when Angela makes a fool of herself in f...

When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #49:Stallion at Starlight, they had lots of questions. Why did people tame horses? What jobs do horses have today? Why was Alexander the Great's horse so famous? What are some other famous horses in history? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact T...

* Horses, adventure, and mystery *Tia and her pony Gable are inseparable. When her father proposes a visit to a remote island to research the ancient legend of shipwrecked horse, Tia is reluctant until she realizes that Gable can come, too. Riding alone on the cliffs of the island, Tia meets a dark rider on a dark horse, who turn out to be an island-born teen, Daniel, and his amazing island horse, Harley. Daniel and Tia hit it off and spend days riding together. Da...

From the author of the popular Blaze of Glory series comes the story of an angry boy, a lonely horse, and no possums at all.Ben’s never been this unhappy. His parents got divorced and he moved to a small town where he doesn’t fit in. He has no friends. That is, until he meets a beautiful but suspicious black horse. Panther is even more troubled than Ben. And unless Ben can convince Panther to trust people again, the horse’s sorrow may cost him his life.

Learn how to draw a collection of beloved horses and pets!Ideal for children who love to doodle, this introductory drawing guide makes the art of drawing easy. Clear, easy-to-follow instructions use basic shapes and colors to teach children how to draw step by step. In this book, young readers will learn simple ways to draw and color their favorite horse breeds and other beloved pets. Each project features fun, fascinating facts, as well as simple drawing tips to h...

July is a horse girl. It's what her mother always told her when nothing else seemed to fit. But July's mom left her with the horses four years ago to chase a dream, and she hasn't come back...until now.Winner of the Thoroughbred Times Fiction Contest in 2010, Whirlaway is the short story prequel to Stay the Distance.

In the National Book Award longlist book This Side of Wild, Newbery Honor–winning author Gary Paulsen shares surprising true stories about his relationship with animals, highlighting their compassion, intellect, intuition, and sense of adventure.Gary Paulsen is an adventurer who competed in two Iditarods, survived the Minnesota wilderness, and climbed the Bighorns. None of this would have been possible without his truest companions: his animals. Sled dogs ...

~ Horses, mystery, and adventure ~Casey loves her horse, Limelight, but he’s proving to be a real challenge. Her parents and instructor are pressuring her to sell him. When her best friend, Hannah, invites her on a summer vacation—with their horses—Casey can’t refuse. Hannah’s eccentric aunt Molly is an expert at troubled horses and she has recently opened up her ancestral estate by the sea as an art school for sculptors. But Casey’s dreams of a fun summer of ridin...

This book discusses the history of Arabian horses, what they look like, and facts about owning one.