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1) Horse
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"A discarded painting in a junk pile, a skeleton in an attic, and the greatest racehorse in American history: from these strands, a Pulitzer Prize winner braids a sweeping story of spirit, obsession, and injustice across American history Kentucky, 1850. Jarrett, an enslaved groom, and a bay foal forge a bond of understanding that will carry the horse to record-setting victories across the South. As the nation erupts in civil war, an itinerant young...
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In Horse Housekeeping, Margaret and Michael Korda (she is a successful novice- and training-level eventer and he is the author of Horse People) provide everything you need to know to set up a barn of your own and care for your horse (or horses) at home.
Authoritative, inspirational, highly accessible, full of common sense and down-to-earth advice, all of it based on twenty-five years of experience, the Kordas' book is a basic resource for anybody...
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The Chilcotin's wild horses are are romantic and beautiful, but they are also controversial: they are seen by government policy as intruders competing for range land with native species and domestic cattle and, as a result, they have been subject to culls and are not officially protected. In this compelling book, wildlife biologist Wayne McCrory draws upon two decades of research to make a case for considering these wonderful creatures, called qiyus...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Readers discover why horses are truly captivating animals. Accessible language guides readers as they explore the world of horses that live and work on a farm, and learn what it is like to ride one of these amazing animals. Fun facts about horses engage readers in a way that is both enjoyable and educational. A picture glossary helps build a strong vocabulary, and colorful photographs show beautiful horses in striking detail.
8) Mustangs
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Describes the history of this breed of horse as well as its physical characteristics and behaviors, babies, and working life.
10) Shetland ponies
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Describes the history of this type of pony as well as its physical characteristics and behaviors, babies, and working life.
12) Appaloosas
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Describes the history of this breed of horse as well as its physical characteristics and behaviors, babies, and working life.
13) Arabians
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Describes the history of this breed of horse as well as its physical characteristics and behaviors, babies, and working life.
15) Thoroughbreds
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Describes the history of this breed of horse as well as its physical characteristics and behaviors, babies, and working life.
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Keeping your own horses requires dedication, hard work, and a sincere interest in the well-being of your animals. This practical guide shows you how to design efficient facilities and establish effective maintenance routines so that your horses can stay happy, healthy, and safe on even the smallest plots of land. Offering expert advice on barn designs, fencing options, and pasture management, Cherry Hill stresses the importance of understanding horse...
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