Animal Horse

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.

A safety guide covering all aspects of horses and horsemanship. Novice equestrians and professionals alike will find useful tips concerning the welfare of horse and rider. Aimed to simplify the world of horses and help to prevent injury to the equestrian and the horse.

In Praise of Famous Horses is an A-Z companion to perhaps the most loved of all domesticated animals. The book's entries include a wealth of unexpected, fascinating and serendipitous information, from horse-slang phrases to horses in British pub signs and from the horse in advertising to the horse as a food item. Themes such as the horse in warfare and the horse in folklore abound.

The team at Silver Shoe Farm are proud to work with the World Horse Welfare Organisation caring for neglected horses. They're all thrilled when one of their rescued horses, Lulabelle, gives birth to a filly foal who Tilly names Lucky Chance.

Tilly's riding has improved by the day and now she's ready for her first Pony Club competition, riding Rosie. She's nervous, and so is Brook who is competing with his horse, Solo. He's lost his lucky talisman, but the huge surprise that he and Tilly uncover makes up for everything.

Everyone is excited for the London International Horse Show. Then Magic Spirit falls ill and Tilly must nurse him back to health. It turns out that her special skills come in useful at the horse show too, where she helps soothe a fiery stallion who no one else can get close to.

Every waking moment is about horses for pony-mad Tilly. She lives and breathes pony books and magazines and at night she dreams of ponies. At Silver Shoe Farm she is getting to know Magic Spirit better and better and growing in confidence with him. She's also enjoying making new friends both human and, with the arrival of Rosie, the perfect pony, animal ones too.

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.

Isaac Murphy, born enslaved in 1861, still reigns as one of the greatest jockeys in American history. Black jockeys like Murphy were at the top of the most popular sport in America at the end of the nineteenth century. They were internationally famous, the first African American superstar athletes—and with wins in three Kentucky Derbies and countless other prestigious races, Murphy was the greatest of them all.

Ein kleines Meermädchen mit einem großen Traum! Tief im Meer lebt Marisa Meermädchen in einem versunkenen Schiff und wünscht sich nichts sehnlicher, als auf einem Pony zu reiten. Endlich Ferien! Marisa Meermädchen genießt die freien Tage mit ihrer Freundin Ella auf dem Ponyhof. Doch bei einem Ausflug mit den Ponys zieht ein heftiges Unwetter auf, das große Gefahr mit sich bringt: Feuerquallen werden in die Mondbucht geschwemmt!

In this captivating memoir, Duke recounts his adventures and ass-inine misadventures with mules, donkeys and horses as he introduces listeners to the complexity and variety of personalities among these intelligent creatures. Through prose and poetry, he shows the deep bond that can form between humans and equines.

Meet Seabody, a remarkable super horse adorned with distinctive spots, known for his high prancing gait and a speed that rivals the wind itself. Joined by his fearless human companion, they form an inseparable duo, ready to confront the unknown terrors and monstrous challenges that lurk in the shadows. As Seabody's hooves dance across the fields, readers are taken on a thrilling journey that transcends the ordinary.

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.

Ein Leben mit Pferden, Hunden, Katzen und einem Uhu auf dem Dach? Für Henni ist das total normal. Auch dass sie jeden Tag reiten und Ponyduft schnuppern kann. Ihre fröhlich-verrückte Oma lädt mal wieder das ganze Dorf zum Schwalbenfest mit Veilchenbowle und Stockbrot ein. Da macht Hennis Freund Oscar eine rätselhafte Beobachtung: Der Dackel von nebenan hat geheime Botschaften am Halsband! Mit allen Tricks spionieren sie dem kleinen Hund hinterher. Und was sie dann entdecken, haut sie aus den Gummistiefeln.

Meet Cocoa and Cream, the amazing twin ponies with wild, untamed manes! They are anything but ordinary. Cocoa and Cream have a big dream: to teach little kids how to ride, and help them discover their incredible potential. Join Cocoa and Cream, and discover the countless ways these special ponies help kids like you reach their goals!

A young girl, Flo, befriends an old horse kept in the stables of her riding school. She learns that this horse, Augustus, was once a world champion show jumper, but is now crippled and bitter. Is it Flo's imagination, or is there always the same magpie somewhere near this horse? Little does she know that the two animals are lifelong friends who share a magical secret.

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.

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.

Join Papa and Little One on a very ordinary day, as they explore Little One's big question: 'what do we need?' Together, they decide they need lots of things—clean water, friends, a home—but, above all, they need each other.

Joe, an ugly and unloved horse, trusts no one, and no one trusts him. Until Vicky. This is the story of a troubled horse and the little girl who loves him. Based on the true adventures of the author's childhood 50 years ago, Joe teaches the lesson that sometimes beauty is not skin deep, but heart deep. That the unloved have much to show us about the true nature of love.