Animal Horse

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.

The 1st Duke of Newcastle (1593-1676) war in vielerlei Hinsicht eine außergewöhnliche Persönlichkeit. Unzählige Reitausbilder nach ihm profitierten erheblich von seinen Werken über die Ausbildung von Pferden. Wer sich in der eigenen Reiterei auf die klassische Lehre der Alten Reitmeister beruft, kommt an Newcastle nicht vorbei.

Humpty Doo…the enchanted city on rails where nature has the upper hand and nothing stands still, not even the buildings. A place where toys are part of the population, storytellers can be summoned to amuse you, and flying jelly babies guide you through the ever-changing streets. When the heart of the city, the Imperial Carousel, is damaged, Humpty Doo grinds to a halt and nature starts to take over. Can Jinx and her new Humpty Dooish friends restore the Carousel before the bush rises up and consumes them?

Have you heard of “Take your child to work day?” Well, Mel, a bright, smart, and caring little five-year-old girl, went to work with her dad. She had no idea that she would fall in love with a horse named Sam. He was used to children. He was part of a special program to help them with emotional and behavioral problems. When Mel met Sam, they immediately discovered they were kindred spirits. They formed a special bond, a bond so special that they were literally able to talk to each other! Sam helped her learn to behave, trust, talk about her feelings and be responsible.

A New York Times bestselling 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.In The Animal's Companion, the acclaimed author of Red: A History of the Redhead, Jacky...

Auf dem Schwalbennesthof ist immer was los! Neue Tiere, spannende Aufgaben und wunderschöne Ausritte mit ihrer besten Freundin Fee - die 12-jährige Olivia kann sich über Langeweile nicht beklagen. Als die zuckersüßen Miniponys Wolke und Faxi ein neues Zuhause brauchen, sind die Bewohner des Hofes gleich Feuer und Flamme. Sie tun alles, damit sich die beiden schnell eingewöhnen. Doch andere Geschehnisse trüben den Frieden: Ein Mädchen, das zuvor noch um die Aufnahme ihres Pflegepferdes gebeten hatte, verschwindet mit dem Pony.

Die vier Horse Club Mädchen Hannah, Sofia, Lisa und Sarah sind zum Probieren neuer Smoothie-Kreationen ins Cups and Saddles-Reitercafé eingeladen. Doch auf dem Reiterhof verschwindet plötzlich die trächtige Stallkatze Vanilla. Die Pferdeliebhaberinnen ahnen, dass etwas nicht stimmt, denn auch Sarahs Stute Mystery wird immer unruhiger. Ist die Katze in Gefahr? Sie beschließen das Tier zu finden. Die Spurensuche führt die vier Mädchen in den Peppertree-Wald, wo ein neues Abenteuer auf sie wartet.

For many outsiders, the word “ranching” conjures romantic images of riding on horseback through rolling grasslands while living and working against a backdrop of breathtaking mountain vistas. In this absorbing memoir of life in the Wyoming high country, Mary Budd Flitner offers a more authentic glimpse into the daily realities of ranch life - and what it takes to survive in the ranching world. Some of Flitner’s recollections are humorous and lighthearted. Others take a darker turn.

Twelve-year-old Hilly has landed her dream job, riding on the set of Brunhilda, an epic film based on the fearless warrior of Icelandic legend. Norse fire ritual tells that on midsummer’s day, animals and humans can shape-shift, and one night Hilly finds herself connected to the young warrior and her fire stallion. As the two girls’ lives intertwine, Hilly soon realises that they’ll both have to risk everything for the love of their horses....

Kieren Fallon was one of the world's greatest jockeys, but his career was littered with controversial incidents. Now, in his powerful and honest autobiography, he tells all. Unabridged audio read by Frank Grimes. British Champion Jockey six times - without terrifying injury and mental trauma it could have been many more - he won more than 2,250 races, including the Derby three times, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe twice, and more 2,000 and 1,000 Guineas (nine) than anyone else in the history of the sport.

In The Winter Pony, Iain Lawrence pens the mesmerizing tale of a young white Siberian pony who escapes a group of cruel masters only to enter the company of Englishman Robert Falcon Scott. Joining Scott’s men and their race to the South Pole, the pony is soon given a name, James Pigg, as he and the rest embark on a thrilling race to reach the bottom of the world - a race in which not everyone will survive.

Barry Geraghty is an Irish horseracing legend. From his first win in 1997 he has gone on to ride almost 2,000 winners, making him the fourth most accomplished rider of all time. With more wins at Cheltenham than any other jockey riding today, he has worked with all the greats - Moscow Flyer, Kicking King, Monty’s Pass. But while they have retired, he has kept on going....

Lainey bliver meget skuffet, da det viser sig, at der alligevel ikke er råd til, at hun kan få en hest i 13 års fødselsdagsgave. I stedet forsøger hun at få lov til at træne naboens vilde hest Whiskey, som ingen endnu har formået at tæmme. Det bliver en stor udfordring for Lainey, og da hun møder Ryan fra New York, får hun endnu mere at tænke på. Carole S. Adler (f. 1932) er en amerikansk forfatter. Hun har blandt andet skrevet en lang række hestebøger til unge. Mange af hendes bøger er blevet oversat til dansk.

Die Vorgeschichte der "Ostwind"-Reihe - mit Ostwind als Fohlen. Die 14-jährige Tara trägt ein Geheimnis mit sich: Ungefiltert spürt sie die Gefühle der Pferde und ihr einziger Ausweg damit umzugehen, ist sich möglichst von ihnen fernzuhalten. Ihr großer Bruder Pedro, der seit dem Tod ihrer Eltern die Pferdezucht auf der Hacienda Monte Sabio weiterführt, ist deswegen auch überzeugt, dass Tara mit Pferden nichts anfangen kann. Alles ändert sich, als die vielversprechende Zuchtstute Calima aus Deutschland ankommt. Die Stute ist aber wild und störrisch und lässt niemanden in ihre Nähe.

Who hasn't felt lost, unwanted, or worthless? Sabre felt all of those things and more...until he met a force more powerful, moving, and awe inspiring than any other power that exists in the universe....

Welcome back to Storm Cliff Stables! Ainsley, Cassidy, Khadija, and Ryleigh, the Four Horsekateers, can’t wait to start their next summer at horse camp. Through funny, realistic dialogue, readers get to know each of the girls’ distinct personalities and the unique horses they care for. Whether dreaming of the Olympics, sharing culture and tradition with her campmates, striving to reach personal goals at Storm Cliff, or hiding a major secret of her own, these girls bring out the best in each other as their friendships grow.

Book two in the award-winning Liza and Libby Adventures Trilogy. This is the equally charming and magical companion book to Liza and Libby: The Adventures Begin, which tells the story of the initial adventures of Liza, a young cowgirl, and her beloved horse, Libby.

Hinter den Winden, in einer anderen Welt liegt Ventusia. Hier hat jede*r eine magische Verbindung zu einem 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... Noch nie hat Fiona so schöne Pferde gesehen wie die beiden wilden Hengste, denen sie beim Ausreiten begegnet ist. Doch die Tiere verhalten sich sonderbar und folgen ihr überall hin. Fiona hat sogar das Gefühl, dass sie ihr etwas sagen wollen.

Written nearly a century and a half ago, this book was the first major animal story in children’s literature, although the author had intended it for adults. Anna Sewell had been crippled at a young age, but could still drive a horse-drawn carriage. She often drove her father to the station to go to work and later picked him up to bring him home. During those times, she saw there was often inhumane treatment of horses and was inspired to write about it in order to, as she said, “To induce kindness, sympathy, and an understanding treatment of horses.”

Enjoy three amazing pony stories in this fantastic collection by the Amazon best-selling author of The Riverdale Pony Stories, Amanda Wills. This exciting edition contains "The Midnight Pony", "Juno’s Foal", and "The Pony of Tanglewood Farm".