Download or read book A Horse Called Christmas written by James H Lilley and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jackson Riley's unplanned stop at the Cedar Falls Horse Auction sets in motion a series of events that will forever alter his future. Immediately after walking into the arena he hears the familiar sound of a whip cracking and a horse cry out in pain. Within seconds he prevents the man from striking the horse again and orders him to drop the whip. When the man says the horse is worthless and can't be trained, Jackson snaps, "You don't train a horse with a whip." He's shocked when he says he'll open the biding on the horse with an offer of $20.00 and the man accepts. Steven Whitfield, who is standing nearby, witnessed Jackson Riley's defense of the horse and immediately senses something special in the young man. He sees the letters "U.S.M.C." tattooed on his right bicep and learns that Jackson was recently released from active duty. They laugh when Jackson admits he has no place to stay, no job or place to keep his newly acquired horse. In fact, he doesn't even know the horse's name, but as the Christmas season is fast approaching he decides Christmas is a perfect name for her. In a matter of a few minutes Steven Whitfield offers him a job, a place to stay and a barn to keep his horse, which Jackson quickly accepts. By the end of his first day at Whitfield Acres, he knows the names of all the horses, their diets and their special needs. Of course, he's also made friends with Rooster and Rita, the barn dogs and Hank, Sylvester and Sylvia the barn cats.Jackson settles in and easily makes friends in Cedar Falls and Steven is impressed with his work ethic and love for animals.He stays busy at the barn and works late in the evenings putting an old wagon in tiptop shape. He's also received permission from Steven to put up a heavy bag in the storage barn, where he spends time pounding away at his demons. Yet, it's his beautiful mare, Christmas, who has quickly attached herself to him and listens to his stories of an unhappy childhood. There is no doubting her love for him and she willingly follows him without having to be led. Then there are the times when she watches him work on the old wagon and sometimes pokes her head over his shoulders as though inspecting his work. In no time at all she's learned to close her stall gate and Steven laughs and asks when he'll be teaching her to drive his truck.The Whitfield's daughter, Taylor, arrives home for the Christmas Holiday, but before she can be introduced to Jackson, she finds him working in the barn. She snaps an order to him to saddle her horse and when he hesitates slightly, she barks her order again. When he suggests that she should calm down before she overheats, she says she's already passed the boiling point. Shortly thereafter their first meeting ends in a splash and she vows to hate him and her mother demands that Steven fire him. Steven refuses and Taylor finds herself in the barn with Jackson once again. He's talking with Christmas and tells her she's beautiful. Taylor bluntly tells him he has no right to call her beautiful and he replies that he's talking to his horse. When she demands to know if he's comparing her to a horse, he replies, "Only the back end." Although she makes every effort to avoid him, it's her father who continues to find ways to keep them together.A chance encounter with a little girl and her mother while she and Jackson are shopping for Christmas ornaments brings Taylor and everyone in the store to tears. Now, her promise to hate him is crumbling and the road ahead is a bumpy and sometimes funny ride. To add to her dilemma, Christmas gently nudges her into Jackson's arms and very close to a kiss. Jackson is also on a quest to find his mother and their reunion just before Christmas sets the stage for completing a journey he so desperately wanted. And, when Taylor admits she's in love with him, she fears her heart is about to be broken.
Download or read book A Horse Called Holiday written by Frances Wilbur and published by Scholastic. This book was released on 1992 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Middie gets the opportunity to show a beautiful thoroughbred, but then she discovers that the horse requires much more effort than she expected.
Download or read book The Christmas Horse written by Margaret Cooper and published by . This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rebecca wants a horse for Christmas, but not for the same reason most little girls want a horse. Discover what happens after she writes a special letter to Santa.
Download or read book A Horse for Christmas written by Eric Hendershot and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ashleigh 2 A Horse for Christmas written by Joanna Campbell and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1998-11-04 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Having nursed the abused horse Lightning back to health, Ashleigh is looking forward to officially adopting her. But then the humane society announces they've found another home for Lightning, and they're going to take her away right before Christmas. How can the frantic Ashleigh make them understand that Lightning truly belongs to her?
Download or read book Horse Called Holiday written by Frances Wilbur and published by Turtleback. This book was released on 1992-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Middie gets the opportunity to show a beautiful thoroughbred, but then she discovers that the horse requires much more effort than she expected.
Download or read book Claiming Christmas written by Natalie Keller Reinert and published by Natalie Keller Reinert. This book was released on with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All Alex wants for Christmas is a little peace and quiet. This racehorse trainer is looking forward to spending time at her Florida farm this winter...and maybe stirring up trouble with her husband, Alexander. But a phone call from a local charity changes her plans. When Alex meets Wendy, a young girl with a tragic past, she finds herself going to surprising lengths to brighten Wendy's life – and visiting some surprising places. A filly named Christmas, a horse-crazy kid, and a trainer who never thought much about holidays or children – Claiming Christmas celebrates the bond between horse and human, and between a trainer and student. Part of the award-finalist Alex and Alexander Series, Claiming Christmas can be read as part of the series or as a heartwarming holiday novella on its own. Perfect for adults and teenage readers.
Download or read book Calico the Wonder Horse written by Virginia Lee Burton and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 1997-10-30 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Way out west in Cactus county lived a horse named Calico. She wasn’t very pretty, but she was smart and could run like greased lightning. When villain Stewy Stinker threatens to hold up Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, will Calico the Wonder Horse be able to save the day? This gift edition celebrates the 75th Anniversary of this classic tale by Caldecott medalist Virginia Lee Burton, the author of Mike Mulligan and the Steam Shovel. With an updated cover, it's the perfect holiday present for children of all ages.
Download or read book Rocking Horse Christmas written by Mary Pope Osborne and published by Turtleback Books. This book was released on 2004-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Category: HolidayOne Christmas morning, a boy finds a rocking horse under his tree. When he climbs on his back, they ride off on the most wondrous adventures--jousting with knights and capturing outlaws. But as the years go by & the boy outgrows his favorite childhood friend, the rocking horse is stowed in the attic with other old toys. Faithfully the rocking horse waits, hoping his boy will return. Years later, on another Christmas, another little boy (whose father had ridden the rocking horse) discovers the enchanted horse, and off they ride on adventures beyond imagination.
Download or read book The Little White Christmas Horse written by Janice Abel and published by . This book was released on 2006-11-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Horse for Christmas Morning written by Gordon Grand and published by . This book was released on 1939 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Horse Called Moon written by Claire Barker and published by . This book was released on 2017-09 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Synopsis coming soon.......
Download or read book A Horse Called Hero written by Sam Angus and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In A Horse Called Hero by Sam Angus, it is the brink of World War II, and a family forced out of their London home flees to the country. Wolfie and his older sister Dodo are devastated to leave behind everything they've ever known, but they begin settling into their new life. One day, they come across an orphaned fowl, which they raise as Hero, a strong and beautiful horse who lives up to his name when he saves the children from a fire. Wolfie and Dodo find comfort in their new life, but the war is escalating quickly and horses are needed for combat. One night, Hero is stolen, and the children are shattered. Years then pass without any indication Hero will return. It's only when Wolfie becomes a stable hand that he discovers Hero has ended up working in the mines under terrible conditions. Then and there, Wolfie resolves to save Hero, a plan that places both of their lives in jeopardy. Together again, can they will survive?
Download or read book A Horse Named Lighting written by Debby Richardson and published by Debby Richardson. This book was released on 2014-03-08 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a story about a little boy who had dreams of catching a wild horse that the township named Lightning. The little boy dreamed of catching this horse which is a horse that no older person in town could ever catch and tame. The little boy lived and dreamed of gently getting the horse to trust him and after many adventures this horse finally came to trust Stephon. This is an awesome story with a lot of adventures. This book will captive you and you won't want to put this book down once you start reading it. This story is good for children, teens and adults alike.
Download or read book Christmas Horse written by Glenn Balch and published by . This book was released on 1949 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Christmas Connemara Pony The Coral Cove Horses Series Horse books for kids girls boys and teens written by Elaine Heney and published by Elaine Heney. This book was released on 2023-04-06 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christmas is just around the corner in the charming seaside village of Coral Cove. Twelve year old Ciara, her Connemara pony Misty, her best friend Molly and her pony Ranger are having fun helping a neighbour’s horse prepare for a competition at the beach.. But one night, Ciara accidentally hears a secret conversation between her parents. She is shocked to discover that her family might have to leave their home in Coral Cove. What will happen to Grandad, Aramis and Louis if they have to live somewhere else? And will Ciara have to lose her best friend Molly, Ranger and her beloved pony Misty forever? Join Ciara and her Connemara pony Misty in their next heart-warming tale of friendship and adventure to find out. This wholesome and beautifully told horse story is perfect for horse-crazy kids age 8+ and the young at heart. This is the sixth book in the Coral Cove Horses series and the perfect gift for birthdays and Christmas. This unmissable story underlines the importance of kindness, resilience and never giving up - even in times of adversity. Perfect for middle school kids who are set on horses and all those who love young adult fiction. Written by international horsewoman and award-winning documentary director, Elaine Heney, this tender and touching story explores the depth of the relationship that can be created between girl and horse - that can last a lifetime.
Download or read book The Black and Red written by and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
