Animal Horse

The home run horse, the runner that makes your fortune and changes your life, can come from anywhere. This book will explore the quest for the superior thoroughbred, who takes up the search for a life-changing horse, and why they do it with limited success.

Since moving west over a decade ago, Tom Groneberg has worked with horses as a trail guide, as a ranch hand, and as the manager of his own ranch in Montana, but he has never owned a really good horse. Until, on an autumn night, in a warm barn under a blanket of snow, Blue is born. Soon, he will belong to Tom Groneberg. "If I had a good horse," writes Tom, "I could give it my life. I could ride it for years. We could grow old together." So begins this unique American love story about a man and his horse.

Whether you’re a new horse owner, a beginner to all things equine, or a seasoned equestrian who’s facing a new problem horse, Did I Really Mean to Buy a Horse? What to Do When Your Horse Is Acting Like a Monster, and When (and How) to Call for Help is the ultimate resource for understanding what your horse is trying to tell you. Communicating with a horse is learning a new language, as Ms. Hill points out, and learning to “speak horse” can take some patience and assistance.

Heartland er navnet på en hestefarm i USA – et behandlingshjem, hvor mishandlede og skræmte heste kan få ny tillid til deres omgivelser og et bedre liv. Her arbejder Amy og Ty med hestene. Men Ty er på hospitalet, og Amy har travlt med at klare sine pligter på Heartland og holde humøret oppe. En ny hest kommer til Heartland - en vild mustang. Amy har altid været god til at håndtere vilde heste, men denne her er anderledes. Han er ikke vred eller misforstået - han er stolt. Intet af det, hun plejer at gøre, virker - og hun begynder på at tvivle på sig selv.

In Pony Camp Chaos, Grace and Aaron help Grandad run his first-ever pony camp. But a couple of the campers, Leah and Ryan, can’t stop causing trouble. Can they put their issues aside and help Grace and Aaron save a pregnant mare in difficulty?

It’s business as usual when horse-rescue owner Mallory Martin gets a call from Sheriff Grady Sullivan that a loose horse has been found in a popular hunting area. While trying to catch the horse, Mallory stumbles upon the body of his unfortunate rider, Hillspring’s star basketball coach, Douglas Griggs. All signs point to a tragic hunting accident. Despite her better instincts, Mallory finds herself in the middle of another murder investigation when the coach’s widow begs her to look into the case.

"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.

Suddenly, something big and white bumps up against the car, and I jump. I think I must be dreamin’, ’cause I just saw a horse run by. When Cole’s mom dumps him in the mean streets of Philly to live with the dad he’s never met, the last thing he expects to see is a horse - let alone a stable full of them. He may not know much about cowboys, but what he knows for sure is that cowboys ain’t black, and they don’t live in the ’hood. But here, horses are a way of life, and soon Cole’s days of skipping school and getting in trouble in Detroit have been replaced by shoveling muck and trying not to get stomped on.

В двенадцать лет моя жизнь круто поменялась: развод моих родителей, переезд и новая школа. Все эти события очень злили меня, однако ради своей мамы я старалась не показывать эмоции. Однажды я заметила, как моя одноклассница, которая меня вечно задирает, куда-то очень спешит после школы, и я решила проследить за ней. Но я совершенно не ожидала, что это приведет меня в Академию конного спорта и к знакомству с прекрасной лошадью по имени Мелодия!

A quarter of a million people braved miserable conditions at Epsom Downs on June 2, 1954, to see the 175th running of the prestigious Derby Stakes. Queen Elizabeth II and Sir Winston Churchill were in attendance, along with thousands of Britons who were all convinced of the unfailing superiority of English bloodstock and eager to see a British colt take the victory. They were shocked when a Kentucky-born chestnut named Never Say Die galloped to a two-length triumph at odds of 33-1.

Discover a fun-filled, kid-friendly guide to bonding with horses for curious little minds…. The perfect remedy for smartphones and digital addictions, horses, are a great way to get your kid outdoors and expose them to natural wonders. Teaching them patience, responsibility, and empathy, horses provide many other benefits, too. According to a Frontiers in Public Health study, horse riding can improve a child’s cognitive abilities, making them better learners.

Against the backdrop of the high-stakes and intensely competitive equestrian sport of show jumping, Finny, a fifteen-year-old girl in California, adopts an emaciated, untrained horse without her parents' knowledge. Soon after adopting Sky, Finny meets Joe, a sixteen-year-old, who has run away from his cruel uncle in Montana.

Embark on a journey through horse knowledge and learning with trivia! Test your horse knowledge and share experiences with the whole family. From horse and animal enthusiast to the experienced equestrian, this book is perfect for all ages. Discover the history of horses, horse breeds, and get down to the basics of horsemanship. Prepare to test your knowledge and share with family and friends.

Für alle unverstandenen Pferde, die trotzdem immer wieder versuchen, es ihren Menschen recht zu machen. Und für alle Menschen, die das Glück haben, ihren Pferden zuhören zu können. Endlich erfüllt sich Paulines Herzenswunsch – die Elfjährige darf reiten lernen! Als Elisabeth ihrer Tochter erlaubt, Reitunterricht zu nehmen, ahnt sie nicht, dass diese Entscheidung auch für sie selbst tiefgreifende Veränderungen mit sich bringen wird.

Here is the first full story of the Queen's racing enthusiasms and the first authentic account of Her Majesty's personal experience as a racehorse owner and racegoer, told with the help of trainers, jockeys, and others. This exhilarating volume traces the early years of the Queen's racing story, from childhood horse-lover to ebullient racegoer and owner of one of the finest string of racehorses in the world.

Experiencing a story read out loud is one of the oldest forms of entertainment there is. Fireside Reading is a way to slow down, reconnect with the timeless wisdom of great books and rediscover the simple pleasure of being read to. Join Gildart Jackson in front of a cozy fire as he reads Black Beauty by Anna Sewell to you and your family from beginning to end.

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.

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.

The Traveler network has called out to Liza and her beloved horse Libby once again, beckoning them on their most challenging journey ever. Join Liza and Libby on an incredible and exciting series of adventures as they face danger and struggle to find the meaning behind the mystery of their enchanting yet bewildering dreams.

Orphaned Roo Thorn feels like the unluckiest girl in the world. Until she discovers a letter. A letter which urges her to ‘Grab life by the wings and fly.' With the help of her aunt, Joni, Roo sets out to buy her dream horse – a fiery showjumper named Wonder Boy. Then Wonder vanishes without a trace. Determined to save him, Roo and Joni investigate his disappearance. But as the mystery deepens and more prize horses are stolen, the pair find themselves drawn into a thrilling – but dangerous – adventure.