Animal Horse

A thirty-something single woman, the untried colt she inherits, a horse-crazy little girl, and their band of misfits and has-beens stick it to the establishment in the cutthroat world of horse racing.

Kim Wickens, a lawyer and dressage rider, became fascinated by this legendary horse when she learned that twelve of Thoroughbred racing's thirteen Triple Crown winners descended from Lexington. Wickens spent years meticulously researching the horse and his legacy—and with Lexington, she presents an absorbing, exciting account that transports listeners back to the raucous beginning of American horse racing and introduces them to the stallion at its heart.

Did you know all Morgan horses are descended from one stallion named Justin Morgan? Or that Thoroughbreds are known as the fastest horses on Earth? Shine a spotlight on the characteristics of different horse breeds. From the Paint horse's colorful coat to the Clydesdales amazing strength, listeners will learn all there is to know about their favorite breeds!

In #1 Wild Thing, Winnie's fearful heart finally begins to trust God again as she tries to gentle the horse of her dreams, Wild Thing.

Once upon a time, there was a Queen in a castle. This Queen is actually a horse, and her castle is a barn. She loves eating garden vegetables, sunbathing in fields of wildflowers, and taking horseback rides with children. Through rhythmic verses, this book provides children a glimpse into a horse's daily life, revealing the profound bond between child and animal.

Samantha and Jen are out camping when they meet Nicholas, a boy traveling cross-country on a beautiful Gypsy Vanner mare. His caravan also includes a young colt. Nicholas says it's a stray, but the colt looks a lot like a missing mustang. When people start getting suspicious, Sam blames discrimination. She sticks up for her new friend and hopes she’s right.

Cowboys, western riding and the wide prairie - Bibi and Tina are thrilled when they receive an invitation to Horsehead Ranch in North America. The girls befriend a Native American named Lucy, and her grandfather, who breeds majestic Appaloosa horses. In a struggle to remain on their family’s ancestral land, Lucy and her grandfather are faced with a dodgy businessman’s plans to take it over. Bibi and Tina decide to help their new friends, unaware of the danger that awaits them.

In 1912, four men, calling themselves the "Overland Westerners", decided fame and fortune awaited if they embarked on the longest horseback ride in history. Their goal was to visit all 48 state capitals over the course of three years and complete their journey at the San Francisco World's Fair on June 1, 1915. Facing rugged roads, raging rivers, thieves, and near starvation, the men went through seventeen horses. Only one horse completed the entire journey...Pinto, a little horse with a heart as big as the whole country! This is Pinto's account of his arduous adventure.

Donkeys are a unique and hardy creature with a long-running history living alongside humans. They have long been used to provide agricultural labor, hauling small loads, and even as transportation for people across the Silk Road. Have you ever thought about raising donkeys for profit? Have you wondered what is involved in caring for and managing these animals?

Joseph Johnson has lost just about everyone he's ever loved. He lost his pa in an accident. He lost his ma and his little sister to sickness. And now, he's lost his pony - fast, fierce, beautiful Sarah, taken away by a man who had no right to take her. Joseph can sure enough get her back, though. The odds are stacked against him, but he isn't about to give up. He will face down deadly animals, dangerous men, and the fury of nature itself on his quest to be reunited with the only family he has left.

There is no question that horses are fascinating, but diving in to the world of horseback riding can be daunting. There are so many options to starting to ride and so many conflicting sources of information from stables that it can make your head spin. Take a step back and get some unbiased answers. This book will look at how to go about finding a place to ride, the criteria to look for in a riding stable, questions to ask both your potential instructor and yourself, and how to think about your early riding lessons.

A sequel to the highly popular Healing Shine: A Spiritual Assignment, The Trials of Joe Ben Black: Confessions of a Rope Horse was intended to be a collection of best practices to start a young roping horse. However, the subject matter turned out to encompass a much larger area. What is the best way to train our horse? According to Michael Johnson's latest audiobook, "The process is far less about training the horse...and far more about training ourselves".

Listen to these books to treat yourself to some of the cutest shots of baby animals around. It doesn't matter if they are eating, sleeping, or playing, the babies in this series are absolutely adorable. Expect to smile and laugh as you listen.

Carly, Daniela, Gabriela, and Kianna—the Pony Girls are ready for their first summer at Storm Cliff Stables! In these four books, each girl has the chance to narrate her own story. Their unique personalities come through as they navigate being away from home, making friends, and caring for the horses at camp.

Michael Johnson thinks he knows a thing or two about horses. Despite the doctorate and a quarter-century in the corporate world, and a career that has taken him across America so many times he no longer needs a map - above all things - he is still a cowboy. The story of one horse and one man and their seven-year spiritual journey together. Along the way, a blue roan colt, an old warhorse, and true horsemen provide Michael with pieces to the puzzle of healing Shine - and at last, a path into the heart of the great gray.

Koda is a bay quarter horse with a white blaze. He loves to explore the countryside and run free with his human friend Jasmine nearby. But after Koda sets out with Jasmine's family on a long and dusty wagon train journey on the Oregon Trail, he finds out what is truly important to him. Here is Koda's story . . . in his own words.

Meet Rosie, the big horse with even bigger dreams! In Rosie’s Wild Ride, Clydesdale horse Rosie and her cowgirl friend Oakley want to be rodeo stars, but what happens when the competition doesn’t quite go as planned? In this beautiful, inspiring book, listeners will learn the importance of teamwork, chasing their dreams, and daring to ask, “What if I can?”

From the pen of Texas writer Michael Johnson, comes the tale of his three teachers, Shine, Joe Ben, and the horse called Blue....

Emily has always dreamed of riding a horse. When her dad takes her to a real farm, she soon realizes she has to do chores before she can ride. Will Emily ever get to ride a horse?

Donkeys have important roles to play out on the farm. Listeners learn all about a donkey’s physical features, diet, life cycle, and what life is like on the farm.