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In mid-twentieth-century England, fourteen-year-old Velvet Brown, determined to turn the unruly horse she wins in a raffle into a champion, learns that she needs more than hard work and dedication to achieve her goal of riding her horse in the Grand National steeplechase.
2) Horse riding
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"Provides comprehensive information on basic horse riding, English style, and Western style"--Provided by publisher.
3) Arabian
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The Arabian horse is a sight to see! Its majestic beauty has been admired for centuries. Saddle up and learn about one of the oldest horse breeds in the world. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
5) Morgan
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The Morgan horse is one of America's oldest horse breeds. It is small and strong with a gentle, easygoing nature. Saddle up to learn all about the breed that has played an important role in American history. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
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El Círculo Dorado es el club secreto que han organizado una pandilla de jóvenes jinetes, chicos y chicas de catorce y quince años, que comparten su pasión por los caballos y las aventuras.
En esta ocasión, siguiendo lo que parecían las pistas de un inocente juego, acabarán metiéndose de lleno en los misterios y peligros de un lugar olvidado y temido: la Torre del Cuervo.
Una novela recomendada para lectores jóvenes, y especialmente para aquellos...
7) Horse Shows
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This colorful book and lively narrative provides comprehensive information on the history of horse shows, types of shows, and how to get started.
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he Handbook of Jumping Essentials by Francois Lemaire de Ruffieu: A step-by-step illustrated guide explaining how to train a horse to find the proper take-off spot. Lemaire de Ruffieu was first trained and graduated from the Cadre Noir, one of the oldest and most prestigious riding academies in Europe. During his 6 years in the cavalry at Saumur and Fontainbleau, he studied and showed extensively in dressage, stadium jumping, three-day eventing and...
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Jack Cobb has lost everything-his wife, his son, his career-but a thoroughbred horse named Quicksilver may give him a new lease on life Recently widowed Baltimore stockbroker Jack Cobb is increasingly disheartened when his son, Stan, loses interest in pursuing his college degree in history. Stan prefers riding his thoroughbred horse, Quicksilver, and sees little point in academic work when he is about to be drafted into the army to fight in Vietnam....
10) Bell's Star
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Horse diaries volume 2
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In the Vermont spring of 1853, Bell's Star, a Morgan horse, and his owner Katie rescue a runaway slave and try to outwit the slave catchers in order to help her to freedom.
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Home is where your horse is Emily Summers does not want to go to Oregon. Why would she want to leave her friends and Rhapsody, her perfect dressage horse, to move to a horse rescue ranch all the way across the country? Then Emily discovers that at Running Horse Ridge, she'll be living her dream of riding and caring for horses 24/7, and after she meets the roguish black stallion named Sapphire, she feels she's found a true friend. There's just one...
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Have you wondered what it would be like to ride a horse with ease? Have you watched horse races and wanted to learn more? Engaging text, along with colorful photos and entertaining quizzes, highlight different riding styles and competitions, riding attire, and how to find riding competitions near you.
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Do you like horses? Then you'll love learning all about the Arabian. Arabians are proud and graceful animals, and they have plenty of spirit. Did you know that Arabians served as war horses in the past? Or that an Arabian's skin is always black, no matter what color its coat is? Learn more about Arabians in this fun and fascinating book!
15) Horseback Riding
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What's your favorite sport? In My Favorite Sport: Horseback Riding students will learn all about riding horses. Each My Favorite Sport book includes engaging nonfiction text about the activity, the equipment, and the skills needed to play the game.
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Hailey was nervous and excited when entering the show ring for the first time at Wolf Creek Arena. She trained with Buddy for 1 1/2 years to prepare for this moment. Buddy's ears were perked straight up, showing he was focusing on the commands coming from his rider. A gentle squeeze from Hailey's thighs implemented the correct amount of pressure on Buddy's ribs, which sent him into a trot. Buddy was trying his best for Hailey. Everyone realized, including...
17) Keeping Barney
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Sarah dreams of owning a horse, but caring for one comes with responsibilities. Sarah Miles wants a horse more than anything. Now that she and her parents have moved from the city to a farm in Vermont, she's closer than ever to getting her wish. She already has her eye on a half-Morgan gelding named Barney - she just has to work up the courage to ask Mom and Dad if she can take him while his owner is away at college. He can jump and drive and barrel...
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Do you like horses? Then you'll love learning all about the Lipizzan. Lipizzans have beautiful white coats and flowing manes. But did you know that Lipizzans aren't born white? They often start out gray or brown, and their coats lighten as they get older. These horses are also known for putting on shows at Austria's famous Spanish Riding School. Learn more about Lipizzans in this fun and fascinating book!
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Get in the holiday spirit with this Christmas-themed set of short stories from some of your favorite equestrian writers! Some of the top authors in the genre have banded together to share Christmas stories from the heart. Look for best-selling authors Maggie Dana, Mary Pagones, Mara Dabrishus, Brittney Joy, Kim Ablon Whitney, Kate Lattey, and Natalie Keller Reinert -- plus an exclusive Canterwood Crest holiday short story from Jessica Burkhart!
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