Animal Horse

Ich lebe mit meiner Familie in einem kleinen Ort namens Felderbrockhof. Als meine Tochter nicht zur Schule gehen kann, weil sie die Windpocken hat, schauen wir gemeinsam ein altes Fotoalbum an. Wir hätten uns niemals vorstellen können, wie aufregend eine Urlaubsreise sein kann. Wir erlebten sogar ein richtiges Abenteuer, das mit einem ausgebrochenen Pony und einem Landstreicher zu tun hat …

Tie-down roping is a tough competitive sport that is thrilling to watch and compete in. Learning the ropes as a beginner can be challenging, so we are going to lay it all out for you. There is information in this book for everyone, from professionals all the way to the very beginner just starting the process of learning the ropes. We cover everything about the sport of tie-down roping, from learning how to rope, the sanctioning bodies, a brief history of the event, and the tools of the trade you will need to learn and succeed.

Victorias Rennen rückt näher: Für das wichtige und äußerst gefährliche Pferderennen in Ventusia fehlt Fiona und ihren Freund*innen noch ein ganz besonderes Mädchen: Sophie. Diese ahnt nichts von ihrem magischen Erbe, auch wenn Pferde ihr alles bedeuten. In ihrem Reitstall geht es allerdings nur um Turniererfolge, nicht um die besondere Verbindung zwischen Mensch und Tier. Als plötzlich ein gewaltiger schwarzer Hengst auf dem Hof auftaucht, spürt Sophie sofort, dass er kein normales Pferd ist.

Hinter den Winden, in einer anderen Welt, liegt Ventusia. Hier hat jede*r eine magische Verbindung zu seinem Seelenpferd. Doch vor vielen Jahren wurden alle Mädchen von Ventusia in unserer Welt versteckt, um sie zu beschützen. Und seither suchen ihre Seelenpferde nach ihnen... Ein geheimnisvolles Pferd weist den Weg: Vor Fiona und ihren Freund*innen liegt eine schwierige Aufgabe. Sie sollen ein Mädchen nach Ventusia bringen, das Angst vor Pferden hat. Früher hat Mira Pferde geliebt, besonders die edlen Rennpferde ihrer Eltern. Doch seit sie aus ihrer Heimat fliehen musste, ist alles anders.

Soul Riders tells the heroic tale of four young girls who have been chosen by destiny to save the world from the ancient demon: Garnok and his band of dangerous Dark Riders. Lisa is a teenage girl who is still coming to terms with the tragic loss of her mother in a riding accident and has sworn never to go near a horse again until she met Starshine, a mysterious blue-maned steed who comes to her in dreams.

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.

Are you a middle or high school student who dreams of riding at the college level one day? Written with insider knowledge of both the college admission process and the strategies employed by top coaches when assembling their teams each season, the goal of this audiobook is to help you understand not only how many options riders have after high school, but also how to choose the opportunities that are the best fit for your educational future.

When asked in an interview what he most liked about rodeo, three-time world champion saddle-bronc rider “Cody” Bill Smith said simply, “Horses that buck.” Smith redefined the image of America’s iconic cowboy. Determined as a boy to escape a miner’s life in Montana, he fantasized a life in rodeo and went on to earn thirteen trips to the national finals, becoming one of the greatest of all riders.

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?

Follow Charlie Bass and her horse Nobel Warrior’s journey in this classic, funny animal story collection written and read by Clare Balding.

In Winx, Andrew Rule, her owners, her breeder, her trainer and her rider tell the real stories behind the world's greatest racehorse.

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.

In The Winter Pony, Iain Lawrence pens the mesmerizing tale of a young white Siberian pony who escapes a group of cruel masters only to enter the company of Englishman Robert Falcon Scott. Joining Scott’s men and their race to the South Pole, the pony is soon given a name, James Pigg, as he and the rest embark on a thrilling race to reach the bottom of the world - a race in which not everyone will survive.

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.

Barry Geraghty is an Irish horseracing legend. From his first win in 1997 he has gone on to ride almost 2,000 winners, making him the fourth most accomplished rider of all time. With more wins at Cheltenham than any other jockey riding today, he has worked with all the greats - Moscow Flyer, Kicking King, Monty’s Pass. But while they have retired, he has kept on going....

Ember Burns was determined to overcome her grief and establish a new veterinary practice, but her first client lands her in the middle of a murder mystery. When the evidence points to a horse as the cause of death, she vows to protect him. Except horses don't talk and neither do the dead, so Ember has to rely on her intelligence and instinct to get to the truth. A truth buried under layers of small-town secrets big enough to get her killed.