Animal Horse

On a lovely sunny morning at Bluemont Sanctuary big changes are afoot. Today is the day Roxy, the first horse to live here, arrives. Beep, beep, beep goes the gate, Carl drives in the trailer. There is so much to do to help Roxy begin her new life in her forever home, everybody helps. Meet Roxy, Thor, Henny Penny, Hef, Mama Cat and her kittens, and learn all about life at Bluemont Sanctuary. This beautifully illustrated book is full of animals, farm life, and fun words to say out loud.

Working with your very own horse can be one of the most wonderful parts of your day…until it’s not. In The Well-Mannered Horse: Developing an Ideal Equine Buddy, Meredith Hill is back with more insight on how to deal with some of your horse’s less enjoyable behaviors.

The book contains over 600 pieces of trivia and is covering topics that kids love: Cute animals and human body. The lack of explicit sexuality, foul language, or gore makes it a good listen for anyone in the age range eight - 18 years (and their parents too). A life hack if your child is not an avid listener: When you are preparing his/her lunch box, slip inside a couple of those facts. You could print out three facts every day to create some lunchtime fun for your kids and provoke their intellectual curiosity.

At his three-year debut in June 1960, no one could know that Mrs. Allaire DuPont’s small, deerlike gelding named Kelso would come to dominate American racing like no other horse before or since. In Kelso: The Horse of Gold, Linda Kennedy tells the remarkable story of one of the greatest athletes of the ages, recreating the excitement of "Kelly's" unique and brilliant career while placing his unparalleled achievements in the context of racing history.

Come Ride with Me has 39 poems to: Understand horse psychology, laugh over horse antics, cry over horse losses, learn about horse safety, enjoy humorous horses, be angry at horse abuse, be inspired to ride more, and appreciate horse work. Whether young or old, if you are a horse enthusiast, there will be poems to enjoy.

Twelve year old Carissa wants to ride horses. When the neighbor gets an abused palomino, Carissa offers to help take care of it. But will her wish come true?

Saddle up and ride along with Kit on her horse, Cloud Lady, as they pursue the equestrian dream of international, world class horse competition. Be part of their adventures as they get caught up in many twists of fate, on a journey that brings them across the world, where friends and soul mates might meet.

Although Thoroughbreds are hot-blooded, most are pretty calm and easy going when asked to do a job off the track, provided they get enough exercise. Where the problems arise is when people don't understand how racers have been trained and handled. Often OTTBs are merely responding to what they think the rider wants from the cues he is giving. With some smart handling and understanding, most people can enjoy Thoroughbreds as steady, safe and responsive companions in just about any industry discipline.

Gently nudging his way into Kate's room, Cocoa declares that he no longer wants to live in the barn. The house is much nicer for a horse. So it's up to Kate to convince him that the barn isn't as bad as it may seem.

Shelby Simone is a horse-crazy kid living in the city with her parents. Despite having the best friends ever at the exclusive Metro School for Girls, she can’t help but feel something is missing from her life. When her parents break the news to her that they’re moving to a nearby rural community, Shelby is devastated… until her parents promise she can take riding lessons at Old Quarry Lake Farms, one of the best-known riding stables in the state! Shelby only has a month to say goodbye to city life and hello to a new world that includes horses.

Schatzsuche unter Bäumen: Lena und ihre Freundinnen machen bei einem ihrer Ausritte eine schockierende Entdeckung. Ein Quad fährt im Wald herum, wühlt alle Wege auf und erschreckt die Pferde. Schon bald soll ein Verleih ganz in der Nähe eröffnen und dann werden die Fahrzeuge im ganzen Wald herumrasen. Dabei sind sie doch viel zu laut und gefährlich für die Tiere. Die Freundinnen können das nicht zulassen! Und Lena hat auch schon einen Plan: Wenn sie ein seltenes Tier oder eine seltene Pflanze finden, wird der Wald bestimmt unter Schutz gestellt.

Das neue Hörbuch der Bestsellerautorin R. J. Palacio (Wunder). Eine abgeschiedene Farm im Jahr 1860: Hier lebt der zwölfjährige Silas mit seinem Vater. Eines Nachts wird er von drei bedrohlichen Reitern geweckt, die seinen Vater mitnehmen. Silas bleibt erschüttert, verängstigt und allein zurück. Nur Mittenwool, ein Geist und Freund des Jungen, steht ihm zur Seite. Als ein Pony vor seiner Tür auftaucht, trifft Silas die mutige Entscheidung, sein Zuhause zu verlassen und sich auf eine gefährliche Reise zu begeben, um seinen Vater zu finden.

On the morning of the 1979 Belmont Stakes, Spectacular Bid stepped on a safety pin in his stall, injuring his foot. He had impressively won the first two races - the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness - but finished third in the Belmont, most likely due to his injury, making him one win shy of becoming the sport's third straight Triple Crown champion. But that loss did not prevent him from becoming one of horse racing's greatest competitors.

Inventing Your Horse Career is a resource and collaborative initiative designed to help you pursue your equine job passion with fun and flair. We've tapped into the knowledge and generosity of those who have forged the horse career success trail impressively to help you gain insight from experience and lessons learned the hard way. We don't feature standard career paths and media darlings, but instead offer unusual people, perspectives, and solutions for keeping the horse in the mix as you plan for a comfortable living.

Gee Whiz is a striking horse, and only part of that is because of his size. He is tall, but also graceful, yet his strides big but precise. At the same time, he keeps his eye on things, not as if he's suspicious, but as if he's curious. When Abby is confronted with an onslaught of reminders of just how little of the world she has seen, she finds herself connecting with Gee Whiz's calm and curious nature, and his desire to know more.

My name is Aspen Joyce. Once I had everything, I just didn't know how to appreciate it. That all changed when my whole family and my horse were killed in a car accident. They say that it was a miracle that I survived. I guess I have a different definition for "miracle". So I was sent to live in Arizona with someone I barely know - my biological dad who left me and Mom when I was only four years old. I barely got there when I realized something was really wrong. I was being haunted by a phantom. A ghost horse.

A love of horses, friendship, and adventure are the key elements of the White Cloud Station series, which combines great storytelling with an in-depth knowledge of horses and horsemanship. Suzy, Alexa, and Lucy live and breathe horses. But unfortunately for Suzy, her allergies mean she is forbidden to have a horse of her own. When the three girls attend the round-up of the wild horses at White Cloud Station, Suzy falls in love with a curly-coated horse that she desperately wants to buy.

The Adventures of Bigsy the Little Horse is a fable full of life lessons. It is a story about how being the exception shouldn’t stop you being exceptional. Great achievements can happen if you always have the courage to try. This is a story for children and adults alike - sure to bring magic, laughter and a bit of Bigsy’s indomitable spirit to all who listen.

Kate Calloway has a hard time talking with people. Sometimes, her mind goes blank, and she has nothing to say. Other times, she blurts out thoughts that other people find strange. Then, a chance encounter with a horse makes Kate think life could be different. Is everything about to change?

Inventing Your Horse Career is a resource and collaborative initiative designed to help you pursue your equine job passion with fun and flair. We've tapped into the knowledge and generosity of those who have forged the horse career success trail impressively to help you gain insight from experience and lessons learned the hard way. We don't feature standard career paths and media darlings, but instead offer unusual people, perspectives, and solutions for keeping the horse in the mix as you plan for a comfortable living.