Download or read book Horse Mad Academy written by Kathy Helidoniotis and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2010-02-01 with total page 9 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: third in this exciting series for the horse crazy at heart! the Junior Cross Country Riding Championships are over and Ashleigh Miller has arrived at Waratah Grove Riding Academy. It's a dream come true for any horse mad kid, but as Ashleigh discovers, things don't always turn out like you hope they will. With a gruelling riding schedule, training with the best junior riders in Australia, a horse who just refuses to do dressage and a chance to ride at the Nationals up for grabs, Ashleigh is starting to think that life in Shady Creek with the Creepketeers is simple. Ash is shocked when she finally begins to unravel Honey's mysterious past. Does she have what it takes to help her horse heal her soul? What is going on inside Roycroft Cabin? What will life have in store for Ashleigh once the new baby finally comes? And, most important of all, can she survive the next four weeks without her two best friends?. Ages 8-12

Download or read book Horse Mad Whispers written by Kathy Helidoniotis and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2010-03-01 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ashleigh and her horse-mad friends find themselves facing new challenges at school - from a nasty cyber-bully pushing an anti-horse campaign to a redevelopment plan of their favourite Shady Creek Riding Club. Suitable for ages: 10 - 14. Ash recovers from her accident and discovers natural horsemanship (horse whispering). In doing so, she learns to understand not only Lightning (the horse she was so badly injured by) but horses in general. Meanwhile, Ash is up against a nasty cyber bully, and the anti-horse campaign at Linley is growing. Ash must speak out for Lightning at a meeting to save him from destruction. Overcoming her fear of riding, she finishes the term triumphantly moving to Level A. It looks like her scholarship is finally secure. But her friend Becky is desperate for help - the land that Shady Creek Riding Club uses has been earmarked for development and lots of the boys have quit horses for football. Ash, Becky and Pree come up with a brilliant plan - starting a polocrosse club and kicking off a regional competition. Will it be enough to save Shady Creek Riding Club?Ages: 10 - 14

Download or read book Horse Mad Heights written by Kathy Helidoniotis and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2010-02-01 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ash lands a riding scholarship at a new school - but has to deal with being the new kid, and homesickness too Ashleigh Miller has landed a riding scholarship to the prestigious Linley Heights School and she's on top of the world. What horse-mad kid wouldn't want to live, learn and ride at a school where the riding arena is the classroom, the teachers wear joddies and your horse can board with you? It's hard being the new kid, though, particularly when you're homesick. Is being totally horse mad enough to help Ash survive at Linley Heights?

Download or read book Horse Mad Summer written by Kathy Helidoniotis and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2010-02-01 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ashleigh is itching for her horse mad holiday with Becky and Jenna to begin. But when Jenna finally arrives from the city she feels like the vegemite in the sandwich. It's up to Ash to bring her two best friends together before time runs out.

Download or read book Totally Horse Mad written by Kathy Helidoniotis and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2010-02-01 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book in a wonderful new series about horses, riding and friendship the only things that stand between Ashleigh Miller and the horse of her dreams are a whole lot of dollars that she doesn't have, parents who don't know one end of a horse from another and a city backyard the size of a shoe box. Ashleigh can't believe it when her parents announce that she will finally have a horse of her own, but at a price she could never have imagined. the family is leaving the city and heading for Shady Creek, a small country town. And that's when the horse adventures really begin.

Download or read book Horse Mad Heroes written by Kathy Helidoniotis and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2010-02-01 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's all about friendship, fun and a passion for horses the Miller household is thrown into chaos when Ash's baby brother is born and Ash finds herself at the bottom of the pecking order for the first time in her life. the baby is cute, but very noisy! Ash finds solace at Shady trails Riding Ranch. It's every horse-mad kid's fantasy and Ash lands her first real job there. But as Shady trails grows, Shady Creek Riding Club starts to lose members, which is worrying for Becky, whose father runs the club. She presents Ash with an ultimatum: it's Shady trails or their friendship. Just when Ash is convinced that she and Becky will never rekindle their relationship, Becky arrives with devastating news. Her sister Rachael has sold the beloved Appaloosa mare Cassata and wants to use the money to buy an old car. the friends put aside their differences and determine to bring Cassata home - whatever the cost. Ages 8-12

Download or read book A Good Horse written by Jane Smiley and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2010-10-26 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When eighth grader Abby Lovitt looks out at those pure-gold rolling hills, she knows there’s no place she’d rather be than her family’s ranch—even with all the hard work of tending to nine horses. But some chores are no work at all, like grooming young Jack. At eight months, his rough foal coat has shed out, leaving a smooth, rich silk, like chocolate. As for Black George, such a good horse, it turns out he’s a natural jumper. When he and Abby clear four feet easy as pie, heads start to turn at the ring—buyers’ heads—and Abby knows Daddy won’t turn down a good offer. Then a letter arrives from a private investigator, and suddenly Abby stands to lose not one horse but two. The letter states that Jack’s mare may have been sold to the Lovitts as stolen goods. A mystery unfolds, more surprising than Abby could ever expect. Will she lose her beloved Jack to his rightful owners? Pulitzer Prize winner Jane Smiley raises horses of her own, and her affection and expertise shine through in this inviting horse novel for young readers, set in 1960s California horse country and featuring characters from The Georges and the Jewels.

Download or read book Horse Mad Forever written by Kathy Helidoniotis and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2010-07-01 with total page 9 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Final in the series starring horse mad Ashleigh and her friends.Ages 8 - 12 It's term 3 at Linley, and Ashleigh demonstrates a natural ability for teaching the younger girls. When Claire Carlson, her impossible room-mate, reveals an amazing artistic talent, the two girls connect for the first time. Meanwhile, Ash is introduced to endurance riding and falls head over tail in love with the sport, competing for Linley with her beloved mare Honey. Emily is finally allowed to take formal riding lessons at Linley and she, Ash and Ricki take on India and her posse at the end-of-term funkhana. Back in Shady Creek, Becky has lost the fight to save the Riding Club, and she and Ash are heartbroken as they stand by and watch as Gary's office is bulldozed. But the club is miraculously saved by Mrs Mac, who offers them a new home at Shady trails. Shady Creek Riding Club will live forever. Ash comes to realise that changes, while sometimes unexpected and unwelcome, can often help us to grow.Ages 8-12

Download or read book Showjumpers Pony Club Rivals Book 2 written by Stacy Gregg and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2010-09-30 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stakes are raised in the second book of this glamorous new horse riding series set in the USA – winner takes all as the rivals compete for the showjumping cup! Don’t miss the latest instalment of pony adventures from the author of the bestselling pony series Pony Club Secrets.

Download or read book Nice Girls Don t Play Footy written by Kathy Helidoniotis and published by Scholastic Australia. This book was released on 2019-07-01 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than anything Devi Sharma wants to win the upcoming BollyOz competition for her mum. Then she’ll be on her way to becoming Bollywood’s first ever Australian half-Indian, sort of Kiwi, quarter Scottish, Vaisnavi vegan superstar! Then Devi starts AFL lessons at school and she’s surprised to find she has talent...and a feeling she hasn’t had in a long time. Can Devi convince her family to let her play AFL when ‘nice girls don’t play this football’ and her mum thinks it will risk her winning BollyOz? With the help of her best friend in the whole entire universe, Josie, Devi needs to come up with a plan so she can play footy like she wants and light the fire in her belly once again

Download or read book Adrian Simcox Does NOT Have a Horse written by Marcy Campbell and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-08-14 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A classic in the making, this heartwarming story about empathy and imagination is one that families will treasure for years to come. Adrian Simcox tells anyone who will listen that he has a horse--the best and most beautiful horse anywhere. But Chloe does NOT believe him. Adrian Simcox lives in a tiny house. Where would he keep a horse? He has holes in his shoes. How would he pay for a horse? The more Adrian talks about his horse, the angrier Chloe gets. But when she calls him out at school and even complains about him to her mom, Chloe doesn't get the vindication she craves. She gets something far more important. Written with tenderness and poignancy and gorgeously illustrated, this book will show readers that kindness is always rewarding, understanding is sweeter than judgment, and friendship is the best gift one can give.

Download or read book Horse Mad Western written by Kathy Helidoniotis and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2010-02-01 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ash learns to ride Western-style - and makes friends with Bella, a girl with a mysterious past and an uncertain future. Ash feels like she's on an out-of-control carousel ride. there's her job at Shady trails Riding Ranch, Riding Club, two horses, three best friends, three mortal enemies and one baby brother to take care of. And if she's going to have any chance of a ribbon at the Annual Pinebark Ridge Western Riding Club show she'd better learn how to ride Western - and fast. then when Ash's boss at Shady tails asks Ash if she would take care of her English granddaughters when they come to stay, what can she say but yes. Ash soon discovers the girls are not nearly as sweet as their granny thinks they are and worse, they're staying for two months! With her parents' new B & B now up and running there are also guests to look after - and some to avoid! Ash is horrified when her old enemy Nicki King books in for the weekend to compete in a local show, but elated when Jenna announces she's coming to visit. Meanwhile, there's a mysterious new girl in town. Bella shows Ash a new way of riding and an understanding of horses she never thought possible. Bella is devastated when her father announces the family is moving - again - and Ash, Becky and Pree embark on a daring plan that will completely change Ash's outlook on life and loyalty. Ages 8-12

Download or read book Airs of Night and Sea written by Toby Bishop and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Country girl Larkyn Hamley, who has been bonded with a winged foal, and her fellow flyers at the Academy, who are secretly learning their craft, must take a stand against Duke William, who, driven by jealousy, has launched his own school and has forced their instructor into hiding. Original.

Download or read book War Horse written by Michael Morpurgo and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An e-book edition of War Horse with movie stills, behind-the-scenes photos, storyboards, and more! In 1914, Joey, a beautiful bay-red foal with a distinctive cross on his nose, is sold to the army and thrust into the midst of the war on the Western Front. With his officer, he charges toward the enemy, witnessing the horror of the battles in France. But even in the desolation of the trenches, Joey's courage touches the soldiers around him and he is able to find warmth and hope. But his heart aches for Albert, the farmer's son he left behind. Will he ever see his true master again?

Download or read book The Prize Pony Club Rivals Book 4 written by Stacy Gregg and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2011-09-29 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Saddle up for the fourth exciting Pony Club Rivals adventure! Will Georgie fulfil her riding dreams at the ‘All-stars’ Academy?

Download or read book Riding Star Pony Club Rivals Book 3 written by Stacy Gregg and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2011-03-31 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There’s more backstabbing and drama as loyalties are tested to the limit in the third episode of the high life at elite riding school, Blainford Academy. Georgie tests her skills on the polo field in the latest from the author of the bestselling pony series Pony Club Secrets.

Download or read book Horse Girl written by Carrie Seim and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-03-29 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mean Girls meets Black Beauty in Horse Girl by celebrated author Carrie Seim--a funny and tender middle-grade novel about finding your forever herd. "This book is funny and exciting. Beautifully portrays both the pleasures and risks of riding horses and also of being a teen. Very original, and a great pleasure to read."--Jane Smiley, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Wills is a seventh grader who's head-over-hoof for horses, and beyond excited when she gets the chance to start training at the prestigious Oakwood Riding Academy. But Amara--the Queen of the #HorseGirls--and her posse aren't going to let the certifiably dork-tagious Wills trot her way into their club so easily. Between learning the reins of horse riding, dealing with her Air Force pilot mom being stationed thousands of miles from home, and keeping it together in front of (gasp!) Horse Boys, Wills learns that becoming a part of the #HorseGirl world isn't easy. But with her rescue horse, Clyde, at her side, it sure will be fun. Complete with comedic, original hoof notes to acquaint the less equestrian among us, Horse Girl delivers everything a young readers wants: mean girls, boy problems, and embarrassingly goofy dad jokes. And it does so on the back of a pony.