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Living in Cork with her beloved Connemara pony Rhubarb, nine-year-old Roisin dreams of becoming an international event rider. When she wins a place at the globally renowned Saddlestone Connemara Pony Listening School in Galway, her dream seems within reach. However, after a shocking upset at the Irish National Eventing Championships involving her idol George, Roisin's world is thrown into chaos. Does this mean the end of Roisin and Rhubarb's eventing...
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From his days growing up in the WWII-era and 1950s American South, with a stepfather working in the then-secret Manhattan Project, to his career as an award-winning ad man at the height of the ad-agency era, Guinotte Wise shares insight into a fascinating, maverick life path that has been anything but cookie-cutter.
Journey with him through an equestrian, biker, and unroped world on his own artistic path as both a metal sculptor and a writer. Of earlier...
263) Bareback Riding
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This title introduces readers to bareback riding, a roughstock rodeo event. Readers will discover and the challenge of a full eight-second ride while learning the rules of competition, judging and scoring, such as marking out, spurring, and style for the rider, and powerful, high-kicking twists for the bronc. Safety equipment such as padded clothing, neck braces and gloves are covered. Sanctioning bodies such as the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association...
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Since Buddy died, Hailey accepted the challenge to work with a more advanced horse, Dusty, to prepare for upcoming competitions.
Because of a delay while Dusty heals from injuries, Hailey has 4 weeks remaining to create a common respective bond between her and Dusty that will make them a team strong enough to compete in the upcoming show.
With 3 days before the show, Hailey experiences a fall during cross-rail training, resulting in a shoulder injury;...
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Nine year old Sinead lives in Waterford with her much loved Irish Connemara pony Strawberry. After falling off Strawberry yet again, her parents decide that Strawberry is too dangerous and will have to be sold. But when Sinead finds a Golden Saddlestone Ticket and wins a place at the famous Connemara Pony Listening School in Galway, her parents give Strawberry one last chance. Can Sinead save Strawberry? Or will she lose Strawberry forever? Join Sinead...
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The Thoroughbred horse Sandsablaze made history in the 1970s, achieving numerous victories with his young owner and rider, William "Buddy" Brown of New York. Despite being deemed awkward in his early years, Sandsablaze began his journey to the top of the sport with a win at the AHSA Medal Finals at Harrisburg, the pinnacle of success in the junior equitation ranks. In an accomplishment that has yet to be duplicated, Sandsablaze - with Brown in the...
268) Never Dull!
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"Inspirational. Be prepared to laugh out loud." - Bob Tallman
A tribute to the author's remarkable family and the legends of the rodeo world who illustrate life lessons such as:
• Put God first
• You can do anything
• Be honest
• Laugh at yourself
• Stand up for what you believe
• Attitude is everything
• You are never too old
• There is no such thing as easy money
• Stand by your man
• Enjoy the moment
• Know what's important
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9 year old Conor lives in Donegal with his three year old Connemara pony Coconut. He loves all animals and dreams of becoming a vet when he grows up. When Conor wins a place with Coconut at the Saddlestone Connemara Pony Listening School in Galway, he can't believe his luck! But disaster strikes on the first day, when the principal Mrs. Thundercare says that Conor can't ride Coconut at Saddlestone. Will Conor have to say goodbye to Saddlestone and...
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Get ready to laugh, live and learn the secrets about how to train a dog to have such leadership you can trust them with... your life!
This incredible story; hilarious, informative, revealing and surprising, is written from the perspective of the three main characters.
Seriously amazing and brilliant at his job, Guide Dog Woody.
Definitely not normal Blind Chick Sue-Ellen Lovett, who raised $3.2 million while sitting on their bottom!! And
Beautiful...
271) Wind Dancer
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Can a rescued horse help Ali get through to her brother, who has returned from Afghanistan with PTSD? Ali used to love horses. But that was before the accident, when she was injured and her pony died. Before her brother Danny joined the military. Now Danny has returned from Afghanistan. He's learning to walk with the prosthetic that has replaced one of his legs, but he can't seem to find a way to reconnect with family and friends. Withdrawn and...
272) Barrel Racing
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This title introduces readers to barrel racing, a timed rodeo event. Readers will learn the rules of competition, such as how to steer the horse and navigate the barrels. Sanctioning bodies such as the National Barrel Racing Association (NBRA) and Women's Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) are introduced, as are competitions such as the Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo (DNCFR). Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
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As even a quick glance around a saddler shop or through a tack store catalog will show, the world of horse bits is both enormous and mystifying. The primary means of communicating with and controlling a horse, Western and English bits come in a bewildering assortment of materials, sizes, and shapes. Their descriptions-full-cheek snaffle, hackamore, high port, French link, Tom Thumb, spade, KK Ultra-are no less puzzling, and with new bits and refinements...
274) Saddle Bronc Riding
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This title introduces readers to saddle bronc riding, the classic rodeo event. Readers will learn the rules of competition, such as how long a rider must stay on the horse, and safety equipment such as hornless saddles, hack reigns, padded vests, and leather chaps is discussed. Sanctioning bodies such as the Professional Cowboy Rodeo Association (PRCA) are introduced, as are rules of competition and scoring. Aligned to Common Core Standards and...
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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 favorites 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...
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Desperado was something of a wild child. He explored the territory around his birthplace because there was no lock he couldn't pick. That early exploration would later save lives. Desperado had two loves in his life. One was his 80-year-old owner Hilda. The other was his 14-year-old rider, Todd. His biggest fear was Hilda's children would sell him to a man he despised after her death. Unfortunately an incident occurred that let Desperado prove beyond...
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Bill Barich burst onto the literary scene more than twenty-five years ago with this remarkable account of racetrack life. Holed up in a cheap motel in Albany, California, only a few miles from Golden Gate Fields, he looked to the track to help him make sense of his life during a dark period of loss and challenge. With rare sensitivity, he captured the gritty world of the backstretch, and also its poetry, as few other writers have done. Laughing in...
278) Catch Rider
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She may not have a horse, but she's got grit, a dream, and a coach willing to take a chance.Laney's life is upended when she's barred from the only stable she knows. Enter Drew, a trainer with an eye for talent and a heart for the underdog.In a world where dollars often dictate dominance, Laney – armed with resolve and a dream – must come to terms with what she's lost and trust in the possibilities of the future."Catch Rider" is a story of overcoming...
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La Duquesa wanted her "one and only" human for as long as she could remember. Maryann Wilcox dreamed about riding a silvery mare bareback across a meadow in the moonlight since she could remember. A tragedy introduced them to each other, but circumstances kept them apart. Maryann's riding instructor, Ginny Hartley, could see the connection between the rescued horse and the young girl who lived in poverty. Ginny began pulling strings trying to unite...
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Desert Rose had an idylic life boarded on Hartley Ranch with her mother. She and the Hartley's son Brody formed a lasting special attachment. Brody was devastated when he came home from school and discovered Rosie and her mother were gone, taken home by their owner. A despicable crime occurred that left Rosie, her mother, and three additional horses at risk of starvation and the life of a special and very valuable stallion owned by Rosie's owner in...
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