First Horse

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Thorn Birds comes the sixth volume in the epic Masters of Rome series retelling the fall of the Roman Republic and, ultimately, the fall of Caesar. Grand in scope and vivid in detail, McCullough’s gripping narrative thrusts readers headlong...

A full-colour young children's first horse book, with lots of horse cartoons and photos. This book tells children the basics they need to know about horses, horse riding and starting out on a life as a horse lover, while also being fun, colourful and happy. Pictures to dream of the life a child can have with horses to create wonderful memories and friendships. The author, Debbie Burgermeister, has been inspired by her parents who have blessed her with a wonderful life growing up with horses. When she was a child she learned practical life skills and many great horsemanship skills from a ...

Everything you wish you had known before you got your first horse! And many AHA moments for experienced horse owners. Do you ever wonder, "What is my horse really feeling? If your horse could talk, they might say things like: "I have a spasm in my back and it won't go away." “I can't move the way you're asking me to, it hurts." “My right shoulder can't move correctly, so cantering on that side is very painful." "I feel so gassy and bloated, I just want to lay down and roll." "My teeth haven't been balanced properly and it hurts to chew." "My vision has been bad since I banged my head, ...

Are you really ready? Looking to buy a beginners horse for sale? Ready For Your First Horse Guide is your Equine Essentials book! With an experts checklist to preparing you for your first horse. Cheat Sheet Summaries to the very basics in Horse Care, Riding and Owning a Horse Written by Debbie Burgermeister, established horse riding school owner and head coach of Bonogin Valley Horse Retreat with over 40yrs of horsemanship knowledge to share. A book to set you on the right path and open your eyes to the large world of horses and it's responsibilities. Things to watch out for, things to know...

Do you suffer from “Pony Fever”? Have you been waiting a long time to add a horse to your family? Have you carefully considered a match between you and your new equine buddy? Have you decided exactly where he’s going to live and how you’re going to keep him happy? Do you have moments when the idea of bringing a horse into your life is scary? Horses are unlike any other animal companion. They’re too big to live in your house, so they have to live in specialized homes of their own.

Landing on the Anzio beachhead in February 1944, Phil is put in charge of an Ammunition Pioneer Platoon in the 3rd Infantry Division. Their job: deliver ammunition to the frontline foxholes—a dangerous assignment involving regular forays into No Man’s Land. As Phil fights his way up the Italian boot, into Southern France and across the Rhine River into Germany, he is caught up in some of the most intense combat ever. But it’s what happens in the final stages of the war and his homecoming that makes Phil’s story incredibly special and heartwarming. 

Fun, tantalizing and taboo, this trio of tales is sure to please. Taken Camping When Beth suggested a camping trip to kick off her summer home from college, she had no idea what she was getting herself into. Though her original idea had been perfectly tame, things heated up quickly when the man she’d grown up with - star of her impossible fantasies - volunteered to take her. Roll in the Hay Jane has always loved her life on the ranch, but has been seriously considering leaving to attend college. However, when she agrees to help her best friend, Jacki, seduce the man she grew up with, her ...

June 1966. Hollis Caudill, nineteen years old, stands in the open door of a Huey and learns what the valley costs. He is a door gunner with the 227th Assault Helicopter Battalion, flying resupply and extraction missions into the Vinh Thanh Valley during Operation Crazy Horse — one of the bloodiest helicopter operations of the Vietnam War. He has an M60, a crew chief who speaks in facts rather than comfort, and a 1964 Ford Galaxie waiting under a tarp at home in West Virginia. By the time the operation ends, he will have carried the dead from a burning ridge, watched a ship go down in a ...

This volume includes: The Ghost in the First Row, The Box That Watch Found, and A Horse Named Dragon.

DISCOVER AND CHERISH THIS BEAUTIFUL HARDBACK 40th ANNIVERSARY ILLUSTRATED EDITION OF THE BELOVED MODERN CLASSIC, WAR HORSE. Before the Steven Spielberg film, before the National Theatre production, there was the classic children’s novel… In the deadly chaos of the First World War, one horse...

"First-Time Starter" was a semi-finalist for the 2020 Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award. This prestigious award honors excellence in thoroughbred racing literature. #1 in the First-Time Starter Trilogy A trainer, an old cowboy from Nebraska, who somehow stays one win photo ahead of the feed man. A gallop boy who’s afraid of horses. A groom who believes in a horse everyone else has given up on. A hard-drinking jockey, once a superstar, who still has the hands of a virtuoso. A filly who’s at war with everything that walks on two legs. And this is their story. “I wrote the "First-Time Starter ...

Shopping for a horse is unlike shopping for anything else. Not only are horses very big, but they can be very expensive, too. They have very specific needs and personalities that match their large size. Such a huge investment of time and money needs to be taken very seriously.

In 1725 the Blackfeet attacked at dawn. In a single, brutal raid, Little Bull's world shatters. He watches helplessly as his brother falls beneath the blade of Lightning On His Face the merciless war chief behind the slaughter. Blood soaks the earth. Vengeance burns in his soul. However revenge demands more than fury; it demands horses, the ultimate weapon of the plains. With his people's survival at stake, Little Bull embarks on a suicide mission; a 150 mile journey through enemy lands to barter with the Cheyenne for horses.

Champion: #3 in the First-Time Starter Trilogy By now readers know her, the filly Enfer, and readers know her people, for that’s how she possessively comes to see Lou, Fred, Jenny, Billy and Rene—she sees them as hers. And in the final pages of “Champion,” what she endures for her people proves her to be a racehorse with a heart as big as the grandstand. “Champion” takes the reader traveling from racetracks in Chicago to racetracks in California and New York, and a full starting gate of new characters makes life anything but routine under Fred Hanson’s shedrow. But “Champion...

Second edition with a brand-new bonus epilogue & never-before-seen first chapter of Lacy's newest book! When Molly arrives in small-town Texas seeking refuge, she follows a help-wanted ad to the No Name Ranch. Instead of a down-on-his-luck, grandfatherly rancher, she finds herself grudgingly hired on by a young, handsome, and grumpy Cord. Cord plans to flip and sell the ranch he inherited. He wants no ties holding him to the hometown that rejected him years ago. As circumstances force Cord and Molly to work together, an undeniable spark ignites between them. Molly's sweet nature and ...

Horse Riding Success for Teens and Adults. Learn, Ride, and Thrive with Confidence! Develop Horse Sense with equine essentials, easy to read, easy to follow, all in one place. Covering horses basics 1, 2, 3: About Horses, Learning to Ride and How to Avoid First Horse Mistakes. An Equine Handbook: For a Comprehensive Guide to Horse Ownership and Riding. Avoiding Common Beginner Pitfalls, Mastering the Basics, and Making Informed Decisions. Essential Tips for learning about horses with essential cheat sheet summaries for novice riders and prospective owners. For those starting out, exploring ...

On 31st October 1917, as the day's light faded, the Australian Light Horse charged against their enemy. Eight hundred men and horses galloped four miles across open country, towards the artillery, rifles and machine guns of the Turks occupying the seemingly unassailable town of Beersheba. What...

Ex-football star. Smart-mouthed PI. Last hope for a kid accused of murder. Jim Knighthorse doesn’t take cases he doesn’t believe in. So when a lawyer begs him to prove a high school football player didn’t murder his white, wealthy girlfriend in the middle of suburban Orange County, Jim says yes... despite the evidence, the racial tensions, and his own better judgment. Knighthorse knows Derrick Booker is no killer. But try convincing the cops, the school, or the girl’s grieving family of that. As Jim digs deeper, he uncovers a web of lies, old money, teenage secrets, and a murdered ...

The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series for chapter book readers is ready to whisk you away across the world with Jack and Annie--this time to rescue little horses! Perfect for readers ages 6-9! The wind started to blow. . . and a new magical journey unfolds when the tree house lands in...

Discover the essential guide every horse owner needs when faced with sickness, injury, or emergency. Written with practicality and affordability in mind, this comprehensive handbook offers step-by-step solutions that are both effective and easy to follow. Learn why traditional methods like fresh water hosing can actually hinder healing, and uncover superior alternatives using simple, home-available ingredients that not only accelerate recovery but also save on veterinary expenses. From managing viral and bacterial issues to treating wounds and recognizing colic symptoms, this book covers it...