Author: Natalie Keller Reinert Publisher: Natalie Keller Reinert ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 342
Book Description
An unlikely friendship...could it become something more? Striking out on her own for the first time, Alison is a barn manager extraordinaire with a reputation for flawless horsemanship. Unfortunately, she might have underestimated the challenges of running a farm on her own. Teaching beginners to ride is the only thing keeping her little stable afloat...but Alison is holding tightly to her dreams. When she agrees to take on a Hollywood has-been in need of cowboy lessons, she only has two goals in mind: earn enough money to keep her fledgling training stable in business, and make the payments on a horse she can’t live without. But Cary Davies, former child-star, brings a sunny, devil-may- care attitude to her strait-laced stable that has Alison equal parts charmed and confused. And as she finds herself growing closer to both Cary and the heart horse she’s bet everything on, Alison finds herself facing the past that has made her who she is today, in hopes of finding a fulfilling tomorrow. This friends-to-lovers romance is a poignant and big-hearted journey for a horsewoman searching for meaning, filled with summer evening rides, break-of-dawn farm chores, and the thrill of training and showing horses. Ocala Horse Girls is a bestselling, award-winning romance/women's fiction series featuring women chasing their dreams and finding love in the Horse Capital of the World, Ocala, Florida. Written with adults in mind, these books are thoughtfully created to be appropriate for young adult readers as well, making them ideal for horse lovers of all ages. The content is sweet, clean, and extremely horsey! The Ocala Horse Girls series is part of Natalie Keller Reinert's Florida Equestrians Collection and includes characters and settings also found in Briar Hill Farm, The Eventing Series, Show Barn Blues, and more. Learn more at nataliekreinert.com.
Author: David W. Ramey Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences ISBN: 1455745065 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 274
Book Description
The equine practitioner will find this comprehensive issue packed with useful, important information on ambulatory practice. Topics include challenges of ambulatory practice, equipment considerations, client psychology and expectations, technology and the ambulatory practitioner, ambulatory medicine, ambulatory surgery and surgical referral, lameness in ambulatory practice, foot care and veterinarian/farrier relations, ophthalmology in ambulatory practice, reproduction in ambulatory practice, dermatology in ambulatory practice, wound care, wellness care, purchase exams and much more!
Author: Vicky Moon Publisher: Capital Books ISBN: 9781931868419 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 244
Book Description
In the "Best in Show" tradition come tales of the horses and personalities, the riders and trainers, owners and judges, the big names and big money that make up the national horse show circuit.
Author: Rennie Dyball Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing ISBN: Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 117
Book Description
Step into the captivating world of Show Strides, where two young horseback riders, Tally and Mac, learn important lessons at their stable: Quince Oaks. This series is a fresh and modern take on equestrian stories. The characters are modern, real, and grounded, navigating age-relatable issues of making new friends, waxing and waning confidence, family struggles, and discovering who they are. Show Strides introduces readers to characters who mirror their passion for horses and the challenges that come along with the sport. Show Strides is a middle-grade series that immerses readers in the thrilling world of riding, horsemanship, and the special connections formed with animal friends and fellow horse enthusiasts. Tally, a diligent working student, is working on refining her riding skills with the stable's school horses when she meets Mac, a new girl with big dreams who is pushing herself to improve alongside her trusty pony. As Tally tries to work hard to impress the new coach and prove she can take things to the next level, Mac prepares for more professional shows. Together, with their new trainer, they'll work toward their own goals, these girls will learn more about each other, themselves, and what it takes to chase their dreams and work for them, too. Join Tally, Mac, and the rest of their friends as they navigate the exciting world of equestrian competition! Unique paths converge, forming heartwarming friendships among riders and among riders and their horses.
Author: Jennifer S. Kelly Publisher: University Press of Kentucky ISBN: 0813177189 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 300
Book Description
The true story of a forgotten champion: “Bringing Sir Barton out from the shadows, Jennifer Kelly restores him to a richly-deserved spotlight.” ―Dorothy Ours, author of Man o’ War He was always destined to be a champion. Royally bred, with English and American classic winners in his pedigree, Sir Barton shone from birth, dubbed the “king of them all.” But after a winless two-year-old season and a near-fatal illness, uncertainty clouded the start of Sir Barton’s three-year-old season. Then his surprise victory in America’s signature race, the Kentucky Derby, started him on the road to history, where he would go on to dominate the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes, completing America’s first Triple Crown. His wins inspired the ultimate chase for greatness in American horse racing and established an elite group that would grow to include legends like Citation, Secretariat, and American Pharoah. After a series of dynamic wins in 1920, popular opinion tapped Sir Barton as the best challenger for the wonder horse Man o’ War, and demanded a match race to settle once and for all which horse was the greatest. That duel would cement the reputation of one horse for all time and diminish the reputation of the other for the next century—until now. Sir Barton and the Making of the Triple Crown is the first book to focus on Sir Barton, his career, and his historic impact on horse racing. Jennifer S. Kelly uses extensive research and historical sources to examine this champion’s life and achievements. Kelly charts how Sir Barton broke track records, scored victories over other champions, and sparked the yearly pursuit of Triple Crown glory.
Author: Margot Kahn Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press ISBN: 9780806139128 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 220
Book Description
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. His story is a genuine slice of rodeo life—a life of magic for those good enough to win. This book will delight rodeo and cowboy enthusiasts alike.
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