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Horses of the World – Playing Cards

sarah — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 22:37:30 +0000

From Beautiful Feet Books: Fifty-four stately breeds of the world's horses, from the French Trotter to the Rocky Mountain pony, are featured in this 52-card regulation deck of full-colour playing cards.

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Black Beauty

CEBAdmin — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 03:27:15 +0000

With a wonderful introduction by award-winning author Meg Rosoff, Black Beauty is one of the twenty best-loved classic stories being launched in the newly branded Puffin Classics series in March 2015.

Anna Sewell was born in 1820 in Norfolk, England. Her only book, Black Beauty: The Autobiography of a Horse, was published in 1877. Sewell died in 1878.

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The History of the Horse Package

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Five O’Clock Charlie

CEBAdmin — Mon, 25 May 2020 21:52:13 +0000

Charlie's not old! So what if he's 28 and most people consider that a little old for a horse. When his rheumatism isn't acting up, he's as frisky as any young colt. And he's certainly not ready for retirement. Charlie can tackle any tough job that comes his way. Unfortunately, Mr. Spinks, Charlie's owner, doesn't quite agree. [...]

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The Black Stallion

CEBAdmin — Mon, 18 May 2020 22:29:17 +0000

From Alec Ramsay and the Black’s first meeting on an ill-fated ship to their adventures on a desert island and their eventual rescue, this beloved story will hold the rapt attention of readers new and old.

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The History of the Horse Package

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History of the Horse Package

Dayna Barendregt — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 17:25:42 +0000

From Beautiful Feet Books:

Take a wild ride and learn of the Lipizzaner stallions, wild mustangs, the American bred Morgan horse, the Chincoteague ponies and other breeds. This course begins in the 1700s with the Godolphin Arabian and continues through the mid 1900s featuring the award-winning books of Marguerite Henry, Walter Farley’s Black Stallion and Anna Sewell’s Black Beauty.

Learn horse anatomy, breed identification, basic sketching of horses, charting blood lines and Bible memory verses regarding the horse! Designed for 3rd-7th grade, the teacher guide features comprehension and discussion questions that will help your children connect and engage with the literature.

This study contains 92 lessons.
Complete 3 lessons per week for a one-year study.

Scope and Sequence

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Mustang, Wild Spirit of the West

Dayna Barendregt — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 17:08:07 +0000

Horses were in Annie Bronn’s blood. For as long as she could remember, she had been fascinated by the spirited wild mustangs that roamed free throughout the West. So when greedy cattlemen started to round up the mustangs for slaughter, Annie knew it was up to her to save the breed.

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The History of the Horse Package

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Justin Morgan Had a Horse

Dayna Barendregt — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 17:02:52 +0000

Joel Goss knows that Little Bub is a special colt, even though he’s a runt. And when schoolteacher Justin Morgan asks Joel to break the colt in, Joel is thrilled! Soon word about Little Bub has spread throughout the entire Northeast — this spirited colt can pull heavier loads than a pair of oxen. And run faster than thoroughbreds!

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The History of the Horse Package

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King of the Wind

Dayna Barendregt — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 16:54:06 +0000

He was named “Sham” for the sun, this golden-red stallion born in the Sultan of Morocco’s stone stables. Upon his heel was a small white spot, the symbol of speed. But on his chest was the symbol of misfortune. Although he was swift as the desert winds, Sham’s pedigree would be scorned all his life by cruel masters and owners.

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The History of the Horse

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Misty of Chincoteague

Dayna Barendregt — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 16:47:30 +0000

On the island of Chincoteague, off the coasts of Virginia and Maryland, lives a centuries-old band of wild ponies. Among them is the most mysterious of all, Phantom, a rarely-seen mare that eludes all efforts to capture her—that is, until a young boy and girl lay eyes on her and determine that they can’t live without her.

The frenzied roundup that follows on the next Pony Penning Day does indeed bring Phantom into their lives, in a way they never would have suspected. Phantom would forever be a creature of the wild. But her gentle, loyal colt Misty is another story altogether…

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Misty of Chincoteague Essential Collection
The History of the Horse Package

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Brighty of the Grand Canyon

Dayna Barendregt — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 16:40:01 +0000

Long ago, a lone little burro roamed the high cliffs of the Grand Canyon and touched the hearts of all who knew him: a grizzled old miner, a big-game hunter, even President Teddy Roosevelt. Named Brighty by the prospector who befriended him, he remained a free spirit at heart. But when a ruthless claim-jumper murdered the prospector, loyal Brighty risked everything to bring the killer to justice.

Brighty’s adventures have delighted generations of readers, and he has become the symbol of a joyous way of life. Some people say that you can even see his spirit roving the canyon on moonlit nights—forever wild, forever free.

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The History of the Horse Package

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Handbook of Horses

Dayna Barendregt — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 16:30:12 +0000

Packed with 250 vivid full-colour photographs of more than 100 horse-breeds, it uses a systematic approach from Dorling Kindersley and the Smithsonian Institution to train readers of all experience levels to identify and appreciate the wide variety of horses in the world.

A visual identity key helps you recognize different horse breeds, and guides you to the correct entry based on what you see and observe. Each entry combines a concise description with annotated photographs to highlight the main characteristics and distinguishing features of the breed, with details on colouring, country or region of origin, breed history, and how the breed has been used in the human world. A concise glossary provides instant interpretation of equine terms.

The clear visuals and distinctive facts are accompanied by expert prose from author Elwyn Hartley Edwards, former editor of Riding magazine and former consulting editor to Horse and Hound. The book is a clear, concise, comprehensive, and indispensable identification guide for beginners and established equine enthusiasts alike.

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White Stallion of Lipizza

Dayna Barendregt — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 02:55:16 +0000

A young boy named Hans dreams of one day working with the famed stallions of Lipizza. But coming from a family of bakers, Hans is discouraged from ever becoming a rider. That is, until the day he is invited to watch the extraordinary Ballet of Lipizzaners—from the Imperial Box!—and his life is changed forever.

Marguerite Henry artfully includes authentic details about the skillful training of both horse and rider as she weaves the story of Hans and his beloved Lipizzan stallion, Borina. The brilliance of Hans’s dazzling public performances and his devotion to the art of classical riding make this story uniquely rich in history and horsemanship—a tale to be treasured by horse lovers of all ages.

This beloved story from Newbery Award–winning author Marguerite Henry features the original text and illustrations with gorgeous new cover art.

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The History of the Horse Package

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