Animal Horse

Anne Digby's action-packed debut novel from the 1970s is the moving tale of two girls growing up together on a lonely farm, devoted friends until they are torn apart. For Mary, left behind on the farm, the only thing she can cling to now is her love for the horse they once shared.

Panchtantra are the stories that were told to young princes in ancient times in India to make them wiser. Literally meaning five sections, the wisdom they impart today is as relevant as it was years ago. The stories are short and have animal characters which appeal to children.

"A Horse's Tale" (1907) is a novel by Mark Twain, written against bullfighting. A classic humorous tale as told from the point of view of horse in the wild, wild west. "I am Buffalo Bill's horse. I have spent my life under his saddle - with him in it, too, and he is good for two hundred pounds, without his clothes; and there is no telling how much he does weigh when he is out on the war-path and has his batteries belted on. I am his favorite horse, out of dozens.

Reduce your horse's stress - and yours - with smart ideas you can apply at home to get ready for an initial show, community ride, trip to an instructor's facility or hopeful fun time with friends. It can be nerve-wracking for anyone (professionals included) to venture off the property with a horse for the first time. This becomes more challenging for novices who don't have the benefit of drawing from decades of experience. Know you're not alone - everyone has some doubts, anxiety and excitement associated with that first public appearance.

A New York Times best-selling author's compelling portrait of the universal human need for animal companions—from dogs and cats to horses, birds, house rabbits, and even exotica such as lizards and snakes.

When asked in an interview what he most liked about rodeo, three-time world champion saddle-bronc rider “Cody” Bill Smith said simply, “Horses that buck.” Smith redefined the image of America’s iconic cowboy. Determined as a boy to escape a miner’s life in Montana, he fantasized a life in rodeo and went on to earn thirteen trips to the national finals, becoming one of the greatest of all riders.

Susan Collins's birthday was approaching, and she was the only child of Mr. Collins. Susanna is five years old, tall, and has long hair. Her mother's a doctor, while her father was an engineer. Susan had always amazingly celebrated her birthday....

It’s 1889, barely twenty-five years after the Emancipation Proclamation, and a young Black family is tired of working on land they don’t get to own. So when Will and his father hear about an upcoming land rush, they set out on a journey from Texas to Oklahoma, racing thousands of others to the place where land is free—if they can get to it fast enough. But the journey isn’t easy—the terrain is rough, the bandits are brutal, and every interaction carries a heavy undercurrent of danger.

Dink feels outnumbered among his four sisters. As far as Dink can see, they cause him nothing but trouble. After saving his money for a horse, Dink refuses to consider adding another girl to the family. His new horse will definitely be a boy. When Dink goes to pick out his perfect cow horse, the whole family goes along. After searching the entire herd at Mr. Jackson's ranch, he finds the perfect one: Socks, a red gelding. His four sisters, however, fall in love with a scrawny, flea-bitten, old mare named Goldie.

This summer at the Martins Farm has it all! Bibi and Tina are dying to find out what secret the young Spaniard Chico de la Mancha is hiding. A game night comes at just the right time: Bibi Chico wants to get to the bottom of Truth or Dare. But is Chico even telling the truth? Bibi and Tina can't think too much about it, because a storm and the birth of a foal are on the horizon... A summer full of adventures with the best friends there are: Bibi and Tina!

Bibi Blocksberg visits her best friend Tina at the Martinshof. The well has no more water! Bibi and Tina want to persuade Count Falko von Falkenstein to take on the cost of drilling deeper down. But things go horribly wrong - until a mysterious young Spaniard named Chico de la Mancha comes into play... A summer full of adventures with the best friends there are: Bibi and Tina!

Grace and Aaron attend different schools but meet at the local riding stables, where they like to ride out together. Though opposite in character, they are the best of friends, bonded by their shared love of ponies and adventure. Their ponies Daisy and Nipper are best friends too! In Ride to the Rescue, Grace and Aaron discover something fishy about the local river. It’s up to them – and their ponies – to track down who is behind it. But how will they manage when Grace’s pony, Daisy, gets injured?

Tilly dreams of having a pony of her own. One that only she can ride to stardom. Will her wishes come true when she joins Silver Shoe Farm Stables? When Nimrod the clever and mischievous circus pony comes to stay at Silver Shoe Farm, Tilly soon realises they have no idea what they have let themselves in for.

Globetrotter—Meridien Travels the World is the story of a globetrotting horse. It is a story about friendship, travel and cultural insights—and of course, a fabulous horse! Based on the travels of a real horse, the book takes you on a journey with Meridien to foreign lands. You will meet the friends he makes along the way and share in his experiences of different cultures. Saddle up and enjoy the globe trot!

When the beautiful and valuable thoroughbred Derby winner, Moonshadow, is stabled at Silver Shoe Farm, Tilly is enchanted. But on a sleepover at the farm she and her friends find themselves face to face with horse thieves.

Tilly and Magic Spirit are happy at Silver Shoe Farm. But when the dainty and elegant show pony Parkview Pickle arrives, Tilly knows straightaway that something is wrong. She wants to help, but she's not sure that Pickle's owner will let her.

Black Beauty is a horse with a glossy coat and a white star on his forehead. Life in the peaceful fields with his mother is idyllic, but when Beauty is sold to a new owner he embarks on a dramatic journey that will take him from the stables of the rich to the streets of Victorian London...

Schoko ist entsetzt: Die Chefin schleppt ein weiteres Huhn an! Das kann doch nicht gut gehen. Tatsächlich sorgt Frau Lila sofort für Wirbel. Denn sie überzeugt die anderen Hühnerdamen, dass sie unbedingt noch einen Hahn brauchen. Und sie weiß auch schon, wo einer zu finden ist, nämlich ganz oben auf der Kirchturmspitze … Bei so viel Hühner-Dummheit müssen natürlich Schoko und seine Ponyfreunde zur Rettung eilen. Aber wie holt man verrückt gewordene Hühner wieder vom Kirchendach herunter? Im allerneuesten Abenteuer heben Bürger Lars Dietrich und die Blümchenhof-Bande komplett ab.

Hinter den Winden, in einer anderen Welt, liegt Ventusia. Hier hat jede*r eine magische Verbindung zu seinem Seelenpferd. Doch vor vielen Jahren wurden alle Mädchen von Ventusia in unserer Welt versteckt, um sie zu beschützen. Und seither suchen ihre Seelenpferde nach ihnen ... Ein geheimnisvolles Pferd weist den Weg: Vor Fiona und ihren Freund*innen liegt eine schwierige Aufgabe. Sie sollen ein Mädchen nach Ventusia bringen, das Angst vor Pferden hat. Früher hat Mira Pferde geliebt, besonders die edlen Rennpferde ihrer Eltern. Doch seit sie aus ihrer Heimat fliehen musste, ist alles anders.

Zwei spannende Abenteuer rund um Ostwind und Mika für junge Hörer*innen ab 4 Jahren: Ein Delfin braucht Hilfe & Das rettende Fohlen. Ein Delfin braucht Hilfe: Endlich Sommerferien! Mika fährt mit ihren Eltern an die Ostsee, und natürlich ist Ostwind mit dabei. Gleich bei ihrem ersten Strandausritt entdecken die beiden einen Delfin, der sich in einem Fischernetz verfangen hat... Das rettende Fohlen: Mika ist begeistert von dem zauberhaften Abenteuerspielplatz, den sich die Kinder im nahe gelegenen Wald eingerichtet haben. Doch der Wald soll schon bald verkauft und abgeholzt werden.