Animal Horse

The moment Princess is born, it’s clear she’s an unusual pony. She has an enchanting quality that runs deeper than her outer beauty. At first, Princess lives a charmed life of brown sugar cubes, sweet grass, and adoration. But hard times are ahead, times when she will, like a real princess, need to be brave and wise. Miles away, Rae has hungered for a pony since she was old enough to say the word pony—just like her mama. But Rae’s mama died when she was young, and her father can’t afford to buy and feed a pony. Rae is determined to make her dream of having a pony come true.

W jednym z najpiękniejszych miejsc na ziemi, w Afryce u wybrzeży Oceanu Indyjskiego, znajduje się Apley Towers – szkółka jeździecka, w której dwie przyjaciółki odkrywają siebie i dowiadują się, co jest najważniejsze w życiu. Trixie wyrosła już ze stajennego rumaka, Wolnego Muła, i uświadamia sobie, że musi zostawić przeszłość za sobą, a co za tym idzie, znaleźć nowego kompana do jazdy. Jednak po przerażającym incydencie z udziałem konia dla zaawansowanych zaczyna wątpić, czy warto ponosić tak wielkie ryzyko. Z pomocą przyjaciół Trixie przekonuje się, że musi stawić czoła swoim lękom.

Es ist schon eine besondere Gesellschaft, die unter dem Sofa von Jakob Borg im Kinderzimmer schläft: Esel Schnauz, der sich zum Professor berufen fühlt und der nichts mehr liebt als gutes Essen. Der falsche Prinz, der fliegen kann, aber nur, wenn niemand zuschaut. Katinka, die sich sehnlichst ein Pferd wünscht und Indianer Adlerauge, der große Entdecker, der eines Nachts im Zelt das Wichtigste im Leben findet. Schließlich der alte Clochard Panadel, der auf alle Fragen eine besondere Antwort weiß.

A farmer has a pony that is due to be shot, but with Lilly not even able to afford riding lessons it seems that rescuing it is impossible. Will she be able to solve two problems at once? What adventures could she have if she had her very own pocket-sized pony? And how could such a small pony even exist?

The 1st Duke of Newcastle (1593-1676) war in vielerlei Hinsicht eine außergewöhnliche Persönlichkeit. Unzählige Reitausbilder nach ihm profitierten erheblich von seinen Werken über die Ausbildung von Pferden. Wer sich in der eigenen Reiterei auf die klassische Lehre der Alten Reitmeister beruft, kommt an Newcastle nicht vorbei.

Humpty Doo…the enchanted city on rails where nature has the upper hand and nothing stands still, not even the buildings. A place where toys are part of the population, storytellers can be summoned to amuse you, and flying jelly babies guide you through the ever-changing streets. When the heart of the city, the Imperial Carousel, is damaged, Humpty Doo grinds to a halt and nature starts to take over. Can Jinx and her new Humpty Dooish friends restore the Carousel before the bush rises up and consumes them?

Beim Pferdeführerschein Umgang dreht sich alles um den artgerechten Umgang mit Pferden und ihre Pflege, von der Haltung über die Versorgung bis hin zum Führen unter Sicherheitsaspekten in praxisbezogenen Aufgabenstellungen. Denn nur wer Pferde in ihren ganz ursprünglichen Eigenschaften kennt und versteht, kann dafür sorgen, dass es ihnen gut geht. Dafür sind Grundwissen über Pferde und routinierte, sichere Handgriffe nötig.

Broken: Tales of a Titanium Cowgirl shares the journey of Michelle Scully’s calamitous riding accident and devastating injury. It also provides a panorama of her path of deep personal discovery as she unexpectedly finds herself in a joyful journey of recovery. Love of horses commingles with a personal quest to improve her horsemanship to spur on her healing.

Walter Farley (1915-1989) var en amerikansk författare, som främst skrev hästböcker för barn. Han är särskilt känd för den internationella bestsellerserien om Den svarta hingsten, där Svarta hingsten kommer tillbaka (1945) är den andra i serien.

Horses and horse racing have been staple themes in classic Australian fiction, and feature prominently in the works of iconic authors like Henry Lawson and “Banjo” Paterson. In this collection of six stories, Rolf Boldrewood provides vivid pictures of the days when horses and horse-drawn transport were intimately involved in daily life in both city and country.

The Phantom's lead mare is injured, and Samantha wants to help her. But she can't call the vet—what if he won't let the mare return to the wild? So Sam starts treating the mare's injuries in secret. But the horse seems awfully calm for a mustang, and she matches the description of a missing mare from California. Is Sam helping a mustang, or has she accidentally stolen someone's horse?

Samantha's friend Ryan wants to recapture his lost horse, Hotspot, who has been running free with the Phantom Stallion's herd. But Hotspot's foal, Shy Boots, needs her back at home—the young horse is having trouble without his mother to protect him.

For many outsiders, the word “ranching” conjures romantic images of riding on horseback through rolling grasslands while living and working against a backdrop of breathtaking mountain vistas. In this absorbing memoir of life in the Wyoming high country, Mary Budd Flitner offers a more authentic glimpse into the daily realities of ranch life - and what it takes to survive in the ranching world. Some of Flitner’s recollections are humorous and lighthearted. Others take a darker turn.

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.

Jockeys who earn a living race riding on racehorses are a remarkable group. They are fiercely competitive on the racecourse but enjoy a tribal kinship in the weighing room. This book celebrates these warriors on horseback, both old and new. The book takes a tour of Aintree's weighing room, tracks a day in the life of a Derby-winning jockey and investigates the twin challenges faced by jockeys: inevitable injuries and 24/7 weight management.

Tony (A. P.) McCoy has collected a record 20 consecutive jump jockey titles to date, and since 1992 he has ridden over 4,300 winners. This powerfully honest memoir looks at life at the very top in National Hunt racing - and beyond, discussing fatherhood, writing novels and his decision to retire while he's still a long way ahead. It is a definitive autobiography that is themed around A. P.'s 10 most important races: his first ride, first race, first fall, first win, greatest disappointment - and greatest triumph.

If you've always dreamed of starting a young horse under saddle but are uncomfortable with traditional horse breaking or horse training techniques that assume all horses are the same, this short book is for you. If you're a seasoned equestrian looking for a better way, you'll enjoy trying some of the ideas here too. There are some easy ways you can set up for success with your horseback riding project to keep both you and your horse happy and wanting to learn more together.

Die Vorgeschichte der "Ostwind"-Reihe - mit Ostwind als Fohlen. Die 14-jährige Tara trägt ein Geheimnis mit sich: Ungefiltert spürt sie die Gefühle der Pferde und ihr einziger Ausweg damit umzugehen, ist sich möglichst von ihnen fernzuhalten. Ihr großer Bruder Pedro, der seit dem Tod ihrer Eltern die Pferdezucht auf der Hacienda Monte Sabio weiterführt, ist deswegen auch überzeugt, dass Tara mit Pferden nichts anfangen kann. Alles ändert sich, als die vielversprechende Zuchtstute Calima aus Deutschland ankommt. Die Stute ist aber wild und störrisch und lässt niemanden in ihre Nähe.

Cloud is back at Riverdale, but a visit to the vet brings some unwelcome news for 11-year-old Poppy McKeever. Her beloved pony has broken a bone in his foot and may never be sound enough to ride. As she nurses him back to full strength a mysterious girl moves into the village. Hope Taylor's life hangs in the balance, and Poppy and her best friend Scarlett vow to do everything they can to give her a fighting chance.

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, and stuck-up - all except Ruthie, the team’s first and only girl, who’s determined to show the others she can beat them at their own game. As Cole and Ruthie become friends - and maybe more - he starts imagining his future, maybe even at the academy.