For all lovers of horses and history, it's the next book in the popular Horse Diaries series. Born in California at the start of the Great Depression, Risky Chance is a gray thoroughbred who was born to race. Life at the track and being spoiled by his jockey's young daughter, Marie, is all Chance could ask for. He loves nothing more than running fast and winning. But after an accident, Chance discovers a side of horse racing that has little to do with glory. Like Black Beauty, this moving novel...
Born to Trot (Marguerite Henry Horseshoe Library, #4)
by Marguerite Henry
As he learns about the famous Hambletonian, sire of the American trotter, young Gib White dreams of some day having his own filly become a champion trotter.
A horse that seemed ideal when Jackie got him turns out to have too much of a mind of his own.
How does a Black kid from North Philly wind up playing polo? The much-anticipated sequel to Ghetto Cowboy, now a major motion picture starring Idris Elba and Stranger Things’s Caleb McLaughlin. When Cole moves in with his dad, Harp, he thinks life will be sweet—just him and his horse, Boo, hanging out with Philadelphia’s urban cowboys. But when Harp says he has to get a job, Cole winds up as a stable hand for the polo team at George Washington Military Academy, where the players are rich, white...
Sandy Lane Stables is a series of full lengt h fiction, based on the people who live or work at the ridin g school. In this story Karen is forced to overcome her fear of horses when one stormy night she sets off on a desperate ride to save a life. '
Even though Penny is thrilled to be joining the other girls at pony camp, she's apprehensive about getting back on a horse. Two months ago, she fell during a riding competition. The riding instructor at camp assures Penny that her pony, Prince, is the perfect horse. Will Penny find the confidence to ride again?
At Sunshine Stables, dreams become adventures! Young pony fans will love this fantastic pony club series from Olivia Tuffin. Gracie is so excited to be paired with Bobby at pony camp. He looks gorgeous and he rides like a dream! But there's a problem - nothing she does makes him happy and it's breaking her heart! Gracie won't give up. She'll find a way to win over her wonderful pony! Packed with adventure and full of heart, Olivia's huge knowledge and passion for ponies shines on every page. B...
Soon after her yearling, Jack, begins working with professional trainers at a nearby ranch, Abby Lovitt takes responsibility for a very large, very smart, and very curious retired racehorse named Gee Whiz.
Summer special chunky read 2-in-1 edition of the third and fourth books in the `Pony Club Secrets’ series: `Destiny and the Wild Horses’ and `Stardust and the Daredevil Ponies’. `Destiny and the Wild Horses’:Issie and Blaze were hot favourites to win the Chevalier Point Pony Club dressage competition, but now they have to spend the summer on her aunt’s farm instead! When Issie finds out Blaze can go with her – and she’ll be helping to train horses for the movies – things start to look up...
Meet five adorable zebras in this exciting addition to the much-loved That’s not my… series. Babies love the best-selling That’s not my… books with their bold illustrations, patches to stroke, and a mouse to spot on every page, all designed to develop sensory and language awareness.
Pie in the Sky (Horses of Oak Valley Ranch, #4)
by Professor Jane Smiley
Abby Lovitt doesn't realize how unprepared she is when she takes her beloved horse, True Blue, to a clinic led by the most famous equestrian anyone knows. The biggest surprise, though, is that Sophia, the girl who never makes a mistake, suddenly makes so many that she stops riding. Who will ride her horse? Abby's dad seems to think it will be Abby. Pie in the Sky is the most expensive horse Abby has ever ridden. But he is proud and irritable, and he takes Abby's attention away from the continuin...
An epic, emotional story of two girls and their bond with beloved horses, the action sweeping between Italy during the Second World War and present day. When Lola’s grandmother Loretta takes her to Siena, Italy, for the summer, Lola learns of her family’s history of heartbreak and adventure, stretching back to the Second World War. In 1945, Loretta’s nickname was ‘The Daredevil’ due to her fearless competing in the town’s famous Palio horse races – until war broke out and led to sadnes...
Chancey Of The Maury River (Horses of the Maury River, #1)
by Amateau Gigi
On the night that Chancey is born, a "fire star" gallops across the sky, a signal that a great horse has entered the world. But it will take many years of slights and hardships before the orphaned albino will believe that the prophecy is truly meant for him. On the night that Chancey is born, a "fire star" gallops across the sky, a signal that a great horse has entered the world. But it will take many years of slights and hardships before the orphaned albino will believe that the prophecy is tr...
The Naughtiest Unicorn at Sports Day (The Naughtiest Unicorn, #2)
by Pip Bird
Join the naughtiest unicorn for magic and mayhem in this hilarious series for 6+ fans of Pamela Butchart, Rabbit and Bear, The Worst Witch and UNICORNS! Mira and Dave are now UBFF (Unicorn Best Friends Forever) and they can’t wait to join in all of the sports day games and go on a magical rainbow Quest. But then all the games start to go wrong. The sacks for the sack race are sewn together, the eggs for the egg and spoon race are rotten and the PE kit is stolen!...
Discover the world of DreamWorks Animation’s new series, Spirit Riding Free. Meet the Miradero’s best PALs – Pru, Abigail and Lucky, as they write in their friends diary and adventure in the world of Spirit Riding Free! Dear Friend, The PALs are splitting up for the school holidays! Pru's staying in Miradero to help her dad on the range, Abigail is visiting her fancy cousin, and Lucky is going on vacation to Destiny Falls with her dad and new stepmum....
Discover the world of DreamWorks Animation’s new series, Spirit Riding Free. Written in diary format, meet Lucky Prescott as she explores the world of Spirit Riding Free with her best friends Pru and Abigail! Dear Diary, This summer is turning out to be so weird. After I broke Aunt Cora's expensive glass bottle, I was sure I'd be working all summer just to buy her a new one. That's when Pru, Abigail, and I decided to start our very own PALs Adventure C...
Emily Edwards to the Rescue (Emily Edwards Equestrian Extraordinaire)
by Laura Holt-Haslam
You're being so secretive... Jess's accusation rang in Rosie's ears. It was true. Until recently, Rosie and Jess had done everything together. But that was before Rosie stumbled across a plot to fix a race. Now Rosie is torn between saving a horse and losing her best friend. What will she do?
Jasmine's First Horse Show (Pony Tails S.) (Pony Tails, #13)
by Bonnie Bryant
Vermont, 1850s Bell’s Star is a brown Morgan colt with a white star and two white stockings. He was bred for hard work, yet he longs to run free with his human friend, Katie, on his back. But when Star helps rescue a runaway slave girl, his ideas about freedom may change forever. Here is Star’s story . . . in his own words. With exciting and knowledgeable text and lovely black-and-white art throughout—both by real horse owners—Horse Diaries are the perfect fit for all lovers of horses and his...
Libby of High Hopes (Libby of High Hopes) (Paula Wiseman Books)
by Elise Primavera
“High hopes finally pay off for a horse-loving girl” (Kirkus Reviews) in this charming chapter book from New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Elise Primavera. Ten-year-old Libby Thump loves two things: her dog, Margaret, and horses. She dreams about them, draws them all the time, and more than anything she wants to take lessons and learn to ride. Everyone tells Libby to live up to her potential, but her mother decides to give the lessons to her older sister, Brittany, instead, and...