Download or read book Billy and Blaze written by C.W. Anderson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-07-17 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book in the classic, beloved Billy and Blaze series, from renowned author C.W. Anderson. Billy was a little boy who “loved horses more than anything else in the world.” Imagine how happy he was when he got his very own pony for his birthday! From that day on, Billy was seldom seen without his new friend, Blaze. Riding through fields and woods, Billy and Blaze learned to trust and understand one another—and to jump over fences and fallen trees with ease. They were a great team, but were they good enough to win the gleaming silver cup at the Mason Horse Show? This is the first book in the classic Billy and Blaze series. Sensitive drawings and easy-to-read words capture the warmth and gentle understanding between a boy and his horse.
Download or read book Blaze and the Gray Spotted Pony written by Clarence William Anderson and published by Turtleback Books. This book was released on 1997-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After riding Blaze, Tommy decides he wants a pony of his own.
Download or read book The Outside of a Horse written by Ginny Rorby and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-05-13 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hannah Gale starts volunteering at a horse stable because she needs a place to escape. Her father has returned from the Iraq war as an amputee with posttraumatic stress disorder, and his nightmares rock the household. At the stable, Hannah comes to love Jack, Super Dee, and Indy; helps bring a rescued mare back from the brink; and witnesses the birth of the filly who steals her heart. Hannah learns more than she ever imagined about horse training, abuse, and rescues, as well as her own capacity for hope. Physical therapy with horses could be the answer to her fatherÕs prayers, if only she can get him to try.
Download or read book Summer Pony written by Jean Slaughter Doty and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2008-04-22 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ginny has always dreamed of having her very own pony, so when her parents agree to rent her a pony for the summer, Ginny is thrilled! But when Mokey arrives, she is shaggy, dirty, and half-starved–not at all what Ginny had in mind. Can Ginny still have the summer of her dreams?
Download or read book Spotted Pride written by Frank Holmes and published by Western Horseman Book. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features the stories of 25 of the breed's greatest foundation horses, as told by the pioneering men and women who knew them best. --Back cover.
Download or read book Horse Crazy written by Sarah Maslin Nir and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are over seven million horses in America -- even more than when they were the only means of transportation. Nir began riding horses when she was just two years old and hasn't stopped since. This is her funny, moving love letter to these graceful animals and the people who are obsessed with them. She takes us into the lesser-known corners of the riding world and profiles some of its most captivating figures, and speaks candidly of how horses have helped her overcome heartbreak and loss.
Download or read book The Winter Pony written by Iain Lawrence and published by Yearling. This book was released on 2012-10-09 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the forests of Siberia, in the first years of the twentieth century, a white pony runs free with his herd. But his life chages forever when he's captured by men. Years of hard work and cruelty wear him out. When he is chosen to be one of 20 ponies to accompany the Englishman Robert Falcon Scott on his quest to become the first to reach the South Pole, he doesn't know what to expect. But the men of Scott's expedition show him kindness, something he's never known before. They also give him a name—James Pigg. As Scott's team hunkers down in Antarctica, James Pigg finds himself caught up in one of the greatest races of all time. The Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen has suddenly announced that he too means to be first to the Pole. But only one team can triumph, and not everyone can survive—not even the animals.
Download or read book Pony written by R. J. Palacio and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST CHILDREN’S BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE WALL STREET JOURNAL “Perfection.” –The Wall Street Journal The bestselling author of Wonder returns with an enthralling adventure about a boy on a quest to rescue his father, with only a ghost as his companion and a mysterious pony as his guide. Twelve-year-old Silas is awoken in the dead of night by three menacing horsemen who take his father away. Silas is left shaken, scared, and alone, except for the presence of his companion, Mittenwool . . . who happens to be a ghost. When a pony shows up at his door, Silas makes the courageous decision to leave his home and embark on a perilous journey to find his father. Along the way, he will face his fears to unlock the secrets of his past and explore the unfathomable mysteries of the world around him. R. J. Palacio spins a harrowing yet distinctly beautiful coming-of-age story about the power of love and the ties that bind us across distance and time. With the poignant depth of War Horse and the singular voice of True Grit, this is one of those rare books poised to become an instant classic for readers of all ages. “A wonderful story of courage. ... It's got the feeling of a modern classic.” —as recommended on NPR by Jorge Lacera
Download or read book Appaloosa Zebra written by Jessie Haas and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Moving through the alphabet, a girl ponders the many different kinds of horses she will have when she gets older, from Appaloosa to zebra.
Download or read book Beautiful Horses written by Liz Wright and published by Ivy Press. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the humble working horse to the fanciful show horse, you'll not be left disappointed by this gorgeous display of 40 of the world's finest equine beauties. Whether you're a horse expert or just a casual admirer, these magnificent mares and stunning stallions will capture your attention and leave you awestruck. With each glossy, professional photograph of the breed comes information about their individual histories, where they originated from, details about temperament, and notes about size and color. This way, you can get to know each glamorous individual from the experts. Featuring an illuminating introduction exploring the colorful history of the horse, and reportage photography offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the stars as they prepare for the show, Beautiful Horses is the perfect gift for any horse-lover.
Download or read book Horse and Pony Colours written by Lesley Lodge and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-12-09 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered what a blue roan is? Or a Perlino? There are more than fifty horse and pony colours and colour combinations! Illustrated paperback. This book - with colour photos - will tell you about all the horse and pony colours and their combinations. It has some stunning colour photos and explanations of the different colour terms. There's a bit of science too, around why horses inherit different colours. And some useful websites for more horse colours and film clips. So, what colour would you choose for your perfect horse (real or imaginary)?
Download or read book Spunky the Little Horse written by IngramSpark and published by Melissa Weisser. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SPUNKY - his name says it all! For a little pony, he sure has some big dreams! Spunky doesn't want to pull the family wagon. He hates the bit! No - Spunky wants to become a championship show pony. Children will love this true-life story of how Spunky the miniature pony dreamed big and left life on his Amish farm to enter the world of show ponies at the 4-H fair. The Dream Catcher is the first in the SPUNKY THE LITTLE HORSE series.
Download or read book A Spotted Pony written by Kim Bond and published by . This book was released on 2022-04 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Great American Horse Stories written by Sharon B. Smith and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-09-01 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection for equine enthusiasts An all-new collection of the best of the classics Editor was anchor of horse sports in ESPN Fresh, new series design A perfect gift for riders, writers, or literary buffs, Horse Stories is an essential collection of some of the most compelling stories ever written about America’s horses.
Download or read book The Native British Spotted Pony written by Bruce W. Bassett and published by Ja Allen. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Native British Spotted Pony with its exotic coat pattern has survived in Britain for thousands of years. With her wealth of practical experience and historical research, the author traces this unique British breed form the earliest recorded times, explains its many virtues, and provides numerous colour photographs of these delightful ponies, both at work and play. Although the popularity of the breed, and hence its numbers, has increased over recent years, the author hopes that this book will bring the many advantages of such a distinctive breed to the attention of a much wider audience.
Download or read book Legend written by Jude Deveraux and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-10-23 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Her wedding fast approaching, celebrated chef Kady Long knew she was the luckiest woman alive...until she slipped into a delicate satin wedding dress she found in an antique flour tin and was overcome by an odd dizzy spell. When she came to, Kady was in the dusty western town of Legend, Colorado -- where a hanging was about to commence! With quick wits and more than a little moxie, Kady halts the proceedings, much to the relief of one Cole Jordan, a tall, thankful, and very appealing man. Now it's Kady's turn to enlist his help to find a way back home. But before long, Kady discovers a passion that she knows can only live in Legend -- until Cole reveals a secret that unites them in a way Kady never could have imagined.
Download or read book Clawhammer Banjo from Scratch written by Dan Levenson and published by Mel Bay Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 2015-05-22 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Southern Appalachian native Dan Levenson and Mel Bay Publications present Clawhammer Banjo from Scratch - A Guide for the Claw-less! This book teaches clawhammer banjo the way we play, not the way others say. It really begins as though you really have NO knowledge of how to play the five string banjo clawhammer style. Based on Dan's innovative Meet the Banjo program (where Dan brings 15 banjos and teaches players who may have never held a banjo), this book assumes no prior experience. Beginning at the beginning, Dan presents a brief history of the 5-string banjo then goes over the parts of the banjo, holding the banjo, right and left hand positions and his basic clawhammer strum. Even the strum is broken down into the steps of the finger and thumb. You are guidedthrough the chords, the scale and then the individual notes of each of 12 jam session favorite tunes from scratch. Includes audio recordings available for download online with all exercises, tunes (slow and up to speed), and a fiddle version of each tune.
