Horse Farm

Following the disappearance of her mother when she was just a young child, Drift has been raised by her father, growing up to work alongside him as an itinerant cattle drover along the beautiful coastline of remote Western Australia. It's a tough life, but nurtured and taught by two wise women—Wilma, a gentle travelling librarian, and straight-talking Charlie, the legendary mobile saddler—Drift grows up to become a confident, idealistic young woman.

The Spring Babies Library contains 5 level two readers from the popular "I Love Reading" series of books. Young readers will learn about puppies, kittens, kits (baby rabbits), foals and lambs. Each book is beautifully illustrated with bright, colorful photographs of each animal. Written by a former Kindergarten teacher and elementary school librarian, the "I Love Reading" series of leveled readers encourage early reading skills through high interest text and pictures. By bestselling children's author Cindy Bracken

Too smart to be “just” a racehorse, too talented to hang out with other lesson horses, and too proud to believe in fairy tales, Milo chose a lonely path in life. He didn’t want cuddles, treats, friends, or even love until the day he met Claire. Her love opened his heart, but it would take nudging from a very special horse to finally open his mind.

When the Forresters' favorite cow horse has a colt, everyone assumes he'll be a good cow pony just like his mother. But Billy isn't good at any sort of ranch work. He's silly, friendly, and lots of fun - but the Forresters can't afford to keep a horse who doesn't earn his keep. So Mr. Forrester keeps trying to find something Billy can be good at. Children's fiction.

Unverhofft landet Gänserich Hugo auf dem Blümchenhof. Er ist von einem Transporter entkommen, der ihn mit Sicherheit an Koch und Kochtopf ausliefern wollte. Natürlich erhält er auf dem Blümchenhof Asyl und die Hühnerdamen sind hin und weg. Die Begeisterung der anderen Tiere flaut jedoch schon bald ab: Hugo weiß alles besser und ein bisschen eingebildet ist er auch. Außerdem spielt er sich als Bewacher des Blümchenhofes auf. Darüber ist Bruno entsetzt, denn er hat Angst, nicht mehr gebraucht zu werden.

Animal lovers of all ages will cherish this memorable story. Perhaps the most celebrated animal story of the 19th century, Black Beauty is the suspenseful and deeply moving account of a horse's experiences at the hands of many owners - some, sensitive riders who treated him gently; others, cruel drivers who thoughtlessly inflicted lasting damage.

Full of friendship and adventure, this charming story collection from Michael Morpurgo celebrates the way the countryside and its animals can leave an impression on a child’s heart forever. Full of friendship and adventure, these three uplifting stories capture the wonder, muck and magic of a city child’s week on the farm. Join in the daring rescue of a lost lamb, meet a boy who saves a family of swallows and discover how Barney the horse forever changes the life of the girl who looks after him.

Picking up where she left off in Where the Blind Horse Sings, Kathy Stevens regales us with more tales of the rescued animals at Catskill Animal Sanctuary (CAS), some touching, some hilarious, all provocative. We meet Barbie, the broiler hen found hiding under a blue Honda in Brooklyn who falls for the animal ambassador Rambo, a ram with an uncanny sense of what others need. Then there’s Norma Rae, the turkey rescued from a "turkey bowl" just before Thanksgiving.

Fiona likes her job as counselor at the Women's Crisis Center and she loves training off-track thoroughbreds during the evenings at the show barn where she lives. Some would say for a horse-loving women's rights activist, she has a perfect life, so why all of a sudden this quest, this epiphany? In a week's time Fiona's world is turned upside down. A nostalgic search for her birth mother takes her down country roads to a forgotten coal-mining town in southern Ohio, where she uncovers decades-old secrets and long-lost relatives and comes face-to-face with a bully sheriff in this tug-at-your-heart magical adventure.

“Nowhere is as beautiful as Martins Farm,” assures Bibi, who loves spending summer vacations at the idyllic ranch with her best friend, Tina, and her beloved mare, Sabrina! But a shadow is cast over their summer fun when a big money contractor, Jake Overland, shows up on the farm. Convinced he has finally found the right place to build his luxury holiday resort, Count Falko von Falkenstein refuses to sell him the property, until a mysterious document suddenly appears. The clock is ticking as the fate of Martins Farm hangs in the balance.

The riders of Old Quarry Lake Farms are enjoying their summer together. Newcomer Shelby Simone and her friends Katherine Wilson and Rose Jensen spend all of their free time hanging out at the barn and exploring the town. Shelby is taking part in her first horse camp at the farm. Between her lack of riding experience and having Katherine as a junior counselor, Shelby feels equal parts confident and awkward. Katherine and Rose have been riding horses for years, and they’re all the same age—Shelby will never be able to catch up with them!

Life can be hard when everyone around you expects you to be something you’re not. Whether you’re not good at it or simply don’t like it, we all want to follow our own dreams, not someone else’s. This is exactly what happened to Barney. He was a horse born so that people could achieve their dreams, but he had other plans. From home to home and trainer to trainer, it seems he will never be anything but a disappointment.

Enjoy three amazing pony stories in this fantastic collection by the Amazon best-selling author of The Riverdale Pony Stories, Amanda Wills. This exciting edition contains "The Midnight Pony", "Juno’s Foal", and "The Pony of Tanglewood Farm".

Porker was the chubbiest and cutest piglet in the litter, and has a very special ability; not only can he talk to all the barnyard animals but he can also talk to most of the insects in the garden. He is very friendly and likes to make friends with everyone he meets and it seems that everyone wants to be Poker’s friend too.He eats five times more than his twin brother and is really, really fat. Porker is almost two years old, and finds himself in big trouble because of his weight. Mr. and Mrs. Tom is about to sell him because they can no longer afford to feed him. He must contact all his ...

Lucy has big dreams and she’s determined to reach them, but what can a plain little horse do to get noticed in a world that values beauty? Secretly, she worries that the world will never notice her, and she tries desperately to stand out, but it’s never quite enough. Every time life takes a turn it seems to pull her farther from her dream, and doubt settles deeper into her heart. Lucy knows if she wants to make it to her “happily every after”, she must face her fear, hold onto hope, and trust that no matter what happens, she will always be a champion.

On a lovely sunny morning at Bluemont Sanctuary big changes are afoot. Today is the day Roxy, the first horse to live here, arrives. Beep, beep, beep goes the gate, Carl drives in the trailer. There is so much to do to help Roxy begin her new life in her forever home, everybody helps. Meet Roxy, Thor, Henny Penny, Hef, Mama Cat and her kittens, and learn all about life at Bluemont Sanctuary. This beautifully illustrated book is full of animals, farm life, and fun words to say out loud.

Finchen wird vorübergehend auf dem Donnerheinihof untergebracht – klar, dass Schoko und seine Freunde sie dort besuchen, ob mit oder ohne Zweibeiner. Eines Abends beobachten Schoko, Keks und Toni, wie Kavalier von zwei Männern in einen Transporter geführt wird. Da stimmt doch etwas nicht! Die Ponys stürmen hinterher, und tatsächlich: Die Männer entführen das Pferd! Natürlich lassen die Superponys ihren Freund nicht allein, sondern fahren kurzerhand mit. Gemeinsam gelingt es ihnen, Kavalier aus der Hand der Entführer zu befreien.

"Scout's Farm Adventures: A Heartwarming Tale of Friendship and Discovery" Embark on a captivating journey with Scout the mini horse and his delightful crew of farm animal friends! In "Scout's Farm Adventures," readers of all ages are invited to join Scout, Clover, Daisy, Oliver, Oscar, the Feathered Four, Tilly, and Cola as they navigate the twists and turns of life on the farm. As the sun rises over the rolling hills, Scout and his friends come to life with their individual talents and unique personalities. From the playful antics of Clover and Daisy to the mischievous escapades of Oliver...

This is the story of a very happy goose that is always trying to do good for his friends on the farm, but in his own way makes a mess of it and then manages to make everything better and learn valuable lessons in the meantime.

Desperate for love and a family, Danielle is ready to leave her isolated life on a horse farm and start fresh in Dallas. But her boss has other plans for her -- he needs her to show his prized Arabian stallion at an international horse show in Paris. He promises to find her a husband, but first she'll need a wardrobe upgrade and a beauty makeover. Little does she know, this transformation will change her life in more ways than one. Will she find love or will her boss's plans backfire? If you enjoyed the classic tale of transformation, Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw, you'll love Jo Anne ...