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1) Crossfire
Author
Language
English
Description
Returning to his estranged mother's house for the first time since he joined the army at seventeen, Captain Tom Forsyth discovers that she is being blackmailed and sets out to discover and defeat this hidden enemy using his finely honed military skills. But can he save his mother's reputation and career as "the first lady of British racing", or will he find himself caught in the cross fire?
6) Storm Chaser
Author
Publisher
Peachtree
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
When a fire forces her family to turn their home into a guest ranch, aspiring horse trainer Jessica finds herself working once again with her favorite horse, Storm Chaser, to tame the wild filly for snobbish, spoiled Ariel, Storm Chaser's future owner.
8) Astra
Author
Publisher
Peachtree
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
Forbidden to ride after her mother's death in a riding accident, thirteen-year-old Lily nurses her mother's beloved horse, Astra, back to health, hoping that someday Astra will win the Tevis Cup endurance race.
11) Buck
Publisher
IFC Films
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
A richly textured and visually stunning film, follows Buck Brannaman from his abusive childhood to his phenomenally successful approach to horses. A real-life 'horse-whisperer', he eschews the violence of his upbringing and teaches people to communicate with their horses through leadership and sensitivity, not punishment. Buck possesses near magical abilities as he dramatically transforms horses, and people , with his understanding, compassion and...
13) The new pony
Author
Series
Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The Pony Scouts are becoming better at riding with every lesson. But just when they think they've seen it all, a new horse arrives on Jill's farm--one who hasn't been ridden before! Taffy is a beautiful palomino pony that needs Jill's help. With a little patience and a lot of love, Jill and the Pony Scouts will make Taffy a member of the family."--Dust jacket.
Author
Series
Wind River Valley romances volume 4
Language
English
Description
The new novel from the bestselling author of Wind River Cowboy. Healing, like love, takes time . . . For Noah Mabry, its easier sometimes to relate to the dogs and horses he trains than to other people. Ever since his marriage became a casualty of the war in Afghanistantorn apart by the PTSD he brought back with himhe prefers to be on his own. At the Bar C Ranch, where he works with a crew of fellow military vets, his gentle patience helps tame even...
15) True blue
Author
Series
Horses of Oak Valley Ranch volume 3
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Description
In 1960s California, eighth-grader Abby Lovitt has trouble with True Blue, the newest horse on her family's ranch, a beautiful dappled gray who is so often spooked, Abby wonders if he is haunted by the ghost of his deceased former owner.
16) Wonder horse
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt
Pub. Date
2010.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A fictionalized account of Bill "Doc" Key, a former slave who became a veterinarian, trained his horse, Jim Key, to recognize letters and numbers and to perform in skits around the country, and moved the nation toward a belief in treating animals humanely. Includes an author's note.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Photos and text introduce readers to riding competitions and training, including different riding styles, various competitions, and clothing and equipment needed for both horse and rider"--
Publisher
Distributed by Questar
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
Includes: Horse and Rider - Saddle up and settle in for a ride into the fascinating relationship between horse and rider. Wild Horses of Mongolia - Julia Roberts provides us with rare and privileged looks at the wild horses and the eastern cowboy culture.
20) Show jumping
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Company
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Saddle up and leap into the pages of this book to read all about show jumping! You'll learn about verticals, oxers, combinations, and other jumps that horses - and their riders - attempt to complete quickly and flawlessly. You'll also discover the breeds and care of show horses, how they train and compete in Olympic and other jumping events, and the history of this challenging equestrian sport.
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