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Thoroughbred racing was one of the first major sports in early America. Horse racing thrived because it was a high-status sport that attracted the interest of both old and new money. It grew because spectators enjoyed the pageantry, the exciting races, and, most of all, the gambling. In The Sport of Kings and the Kings of Crime, author Steven Riess fills a long-neglected gap in sports history, offering a richly detailed and fascinating chronicle of thoroughbred racing's heyday.

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.

Easter holidays on the farm with Granny and Grandad are always great fun for Rachael, her cousin, Tom, and bestie Frankie. But this year, things are different – Rachael’s cousin David is visiting from New York! What will he be like? Will he like the farm, the ponies Bubbles and G-Pip, or will he ruin all the fun? When Rachael's brilliant idea strikes, the gang must come together for Operation Granny National.

Experiencing a story read out loud is one of the oldest forms of entertainment there is. Fireside Reading is a way to slow down, reconnect with the timeless wisdom of great books and rediscover the simple pleasure of being read to. Join Gildart Jackson in front of a cozy fire as he reads Black Beauty by Anna Sewell to you and your family from beginning to end.

Kieren Fallon was one of the world's greatest jockeys, but his career was littered with controversial incidents. Now, in his powerful and honest autobiography, he tells all. Unabridged audio read by Frank Grimes. British Champion Jockey six times - without terrifying injury and mental trauma it could have been many more - he won more than 2,250 races, including the Derby three times, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe twice, and more 2,000 and 1,000 Guineas (nine) than anyone else in the history of the sport.

Wildfire is a glorious beast, a fiery red stallion that is captured and broken by Lin Slone, a horse trainer. A legendary and miraculous horse, Wildfire is also a curse - a horse who could run like the wind but who could also injure those who love him most.

Zane Grey is the master of the Western novel. His works have thrilled generations of readers with brave and noble characters, hard-shooting action, and high-plains panoramas. Truly he symbolizes the spirit of the old West.

Set against the Rocky Mountains, this emotionally charged Western noir explores themes of fathers and sons, men and masculinity, and religion and spirituality through the lens of an unimaginable act—one best friend murdering the other “Langsfeld’s writing hits like a brushfire: sparks that...

Are you looking for a new challenge or a way to spend your free time? Do you love animals? Are you also a sport lover? Then horseback riding might be the perfect hobby for you. In this book, you will discover how to understand your horse, how to own a horse, how to prepare for a ride, different riding styles, how to ride a horse, safety measures to be aware of, and much more. The step-by-step guide in this book is so easy to follow that you will have success with it, even if you have failed at every other hobbies in your life.

Heartland er navnet på en hestefarm i USA – et behandlingshjem, hvor mishandlede og skræmte heste kan få ny tillid til deres omgivelser og et bedre liv. Her arbejder Amy og Ty med hestene. Men Ty er på hospitalet, og Amy har travlt med at klare sine pligter på Heartland og holde humøret oppe. En ny hest kommer til Heartland - en vild mustang. Amy har altid været god til at håndtere vilde heste, men denne her er anderledes. Han er ikke vred eller misforstået - han er stolt. Intet af det, hun plejer at gøre, virker - og hun begynder på at tvivle på sig selv.

For only a dollar, Thunder is a terrific bargain! But, what does a boy do with a dangerous 2,500-pound buffalo that can break out of any corral ever built? Nathan Riggins has to find some way to keep Thunder from killing someone or being killed. He finally decides to donate his buffalo to the Carson City Zoo. But getting him there will be a problem. Thunder has already destroyed one rail car and damaged the train's engine. The railroad refuses to ship him again. The answer comes in a surprising way.

Lainey bliver meget skuffet, da det viser sig, at der alligevel ikke er råd til, at hun kan få en hest i 13 års fødselsdagsgave. I stedet forsøger hun at få lov til at træne naboens vilde hest Whiskey, som ingen endnu har formået at tæmme. Det bliver en stor udfordring for Lainey, og da hun møder Ryan fra New York, får hun endnu mere at tænke på. Carole S. Adler (f. 1932) er en amerikansk forfatter. Hun har blandt andet skrevet en lang række hestebøger til unge. Mange af hendes bøger er blevet oversat til dansk.

Das magische Abenteuer geht weiter... Das Mädchen Nala ist voller Erinnerungen an den zauberhaften Sommer in Südfrankreich und ihr Herzenspferd Lilou, der weißen Araberstute. Wird sie, gemeinsam mit ihrer neuen Freundin Rosalie, auch in ihrer Nähe einen geheimnisvollen Steinkreis entdecken und in die Traumwelt gelangen? Nur so ist es möglich, die Medizinfrau Blaue Feder, ihren Lehrling Wolfsherz und die wilden Mustangs wieder zu treffen. Laut einer Prophezeiung führt Nalas Weg auf den verwunschenen Hexenberg. Und auch diesmal trifft sie Helfer aus verschiedenen Wirklichkeiten.

Shelby is convinced her reliable but ugly pony, Blue, is holding her back at Pony Club. If only she had a beautiful horse, everyone would see what a great rider she is. But how can Shelby buy a new horse when her parents can’t even afford to pay her Pony Club fees?

Trisse har kun ét hår. Til gengæld er det meget langt og tykt. Sådan et hår kan bruges til alt muligt sjovt, for eksempel som tøjle, når Trisse rider på sin ged. Trisses mor mener nu mest, at det kan bruges til at lave ulykker. Faktisk har Trisse LOVET, at det skal blive oppe under huen. Det er bare også rigtig godt som sjippetov i frikvarteret, og når alle børnene keder sig, kan Trisse jo ikke bare stå der. Det er da klart. Men så får byens rebfabrikant øje på Trisses hår, og pludselig ved han, hvordan han kan blive rig ...

Margaret Winslow met midlife agita not head-on, but ass-on, fulfilling a childhood curiosity about donkeys by answering a for-sale ad in the American Donkey and Mule Society's magazine, The Brayer. Hilarity ensues, alongside life-threatening injuries and spirit-enriching insight.... As listeners walk with Winslow and Caleb the donkey through training traumas, expert-baffling antics, and humiliating races, they also share in the author's gradual understanding of Caleb's true, undeniable gifts: a willingness to "speak truth to power", to trust, and to forgive.

The Phantom Stallion's new foal is ready to be born, and River Bend Ranch's own Dark Sunshine is the mother. Samantha couldn't be more excited, and she's sure she can handle the new baby while everyone is gone on the annual cattle drive.

Ever met a horse who can’t stop staring at screens? Meet Lil Ben—a gap-toothed horsey who’s glued to his gadgets. At Muckapoo Farm, screens are stealing all the fun…until one unplugged adventure changes everything.

From her horse farm in Nebraska, Cara Whitney--wife of Dan Whitney (aka "Larry the Cable Guy")--shares down-to-earth stories about how ordinary people can share their faith in extraordinary ways. In the midst of uncertain and sometimes frightening times, sharing God's love with others gives us...

“Nowhere is as beautiful as Martins Farm,” assures Bibi, who loves spending summer vacations at the idyllic ranch with her best friend, Tina, and her beloved mare, Sabrina! But a shadow is cast over their summer fun when a big money contractor, Jake Overland, shows up on the farm. Convinced he has finally found the right place to build his luxury holiday resort, Count Falko von Falkenstein refuses to sell him the property, until a mysterious document suddenly appears. The clock is ticking as the fate of Martins Farm hangs in the balance.

Some friendships are deeper than wounds. Twelve-year-old Wren Harper hasn’t spoken a word in seventy-three days. Not since the morning she found her mother unresponsive in their Arizona apartment. Now she’s been sent to live with a grandmother she barely knows, in a rain-soaked orchard that feels more like a prison than a home. Grief hangs heavy in the air.