Horse Riding

Kara loves visiting the riding school, and she wants to spend time with Julie and Freja, the horse, every day. Rose wants to go to the club and sew their friendship scarves. Kara tries to talk Rose into going with them to the riding school. It is not easy. Kara and Julie are going to ride Freja. And she is really looking forward to it.

Wills is a seventh-grader who's head-over-hoof for horses and beyond excited when she gets the chance to start training at the prestigious Oakwood Riding Academy. But Amara - the queen of the #HorseGirls - and her posse aren't going to let the certifiably dork-tagious Wills trot her way into their club so easily. Between learning the reins of horse riding, dealing with her Air Force pilot mom being stationed thousands of miles from home, and keeping it together in front of (gasp!) Horse Boys, Wills learns that becoming a part of the #HorseGirl world isn't easy.

Deja is excited about the upcoming show at Triple Bar and hopes to qualify for the championship show at the end of the summer. She is becoming a great team with her new horse, Macintosh and she thinks she could have a shot at the championship! But when Macintosh gets sick, Deja’s dreams for her show season might be ending before they have even started. As if this isn’t enough, she continues to have trouble getting along with Macintosh’s former owner, Chris Donaire. Her trainer gives her an ultimatum: get along with Chris or leave the barn. Will Deja be able to save her show season ...

Understand what your horse is saying to you and build a profound and lasting connection. If you ever thought that some people were “natural-born horse communicators,” know that all of them have honed their abilities through experience, observation, and the understanding that each horse is a unique being. This guide seeks to help you strengthen your connection and build trust with your horse.

The Sunhaven teens camp out with their horses on their outback Queensland property, but what should have been a fun few nights tracking down the mysterious Min Min lights becomes a life and death situation. Teens Lani and Dane Winter and their ten year old brother Matthew are joined by their cousin Amy and good friend, the ‘rodeo boy’, Brandon, as they explore the Sunhaven Hills on their horses, searching for signs of the mysterious Min Min lights. When three dangerous escaped prisoners discover their camp, the teens have to think hard and fast to outsmart the men or risk being ...

In a drought-stricken Texas, Clary Voss is fighting to keep her family's horse farm from crumbling beneath the relentless sun and the looming threat of foreclosure. Three generations of dreams are slipping through her fingers like the dry soil. Just when all seems lost, a half-starved mare appears on the roadside – a flicker of life in a withering world.This isn't just any horse. Promise carries the bloodline of champions, a secret Clary uncovers that links her to powerful figures in the equestrian world and offers a desperate chance to save everything. But time is running out. With only ...

In this guide, I would like to give you an insight into keeping, raising and training your horse as a partner. The focus will be on the factor of natural handling. Basic theoretical knowledge will be conveyed with corresponding practical suggestions. Meanwhile, topics such as communication between humans and horses and species-appropriate husbandry will be addressed. Newcomers to the field of riding will gain an extensive insight into the mindset of the four-legged friends and equestrian "know-how".

John Saint Ryan has traveled the world working with horses. His behavior with all students—whether equine or human—aligns with his principles, a rare and admirable practice. He shares his knowledge with agility, openness, humor, and grace, often in a poetic manner. This audiobook is a joy to listen to, as you’ll discover John's love and humility when he describes the lessons his mentor, Tom Dorrance, helped him learn. His humor shines through as he recounts horse stories from earlier days.

It may surprise you to learn that there are over seven million horses in America - even more than when they were the only means of transportation - and nearly two million horse owners. Acclaimed journalist and avid equestrian Sarah Maslin Nir is one of them; she began riding horses when she was just two years old and hasn’t stopped since. Horse Crazy is a fascinating, funny, and moving love letter to these graceful animals and the people who - like her - are obsessed with them.

From Award-Winning Author Brianna York For those who love the Tricolor Series Rhett is healing well, but the Region Seven Championship Show is just around the corner. Will Rhett be able to compete? As Jesse works hard to help the stallion heal in time for the show, a mysterious attacker continues to try to harm Rhett. His owner is furious that the horse isn’t safe at Twelve Palms and considers taking him out of training. Is everything that Jesse has worked so hard for slipping through her fingers? Read the rest of the Twelve Palms Ranch Series: A Horse for Jesse: Twelve Palms Ranch Book 1...

In the heart of New Orleans, where Southern charm meets equestrian elegance, Juliette's world is about to be turned upside down. Once the star trainer at the prestigious Crescent City Stables, this French transplant now finds herself exiled to the suburbs, teaching dressage and French to children. But Juliette's passion for horses and her unbreakable spirit refuse to be reined in. When a chance encounter with Kitty, a former debutante with more ambition than experience, opens a door back to Crescent City, Juliette seizes the opportunity. But in the high-stakes world of competitive dressage,...

A feel-good equestrian series for horse-mad kids, teens, and those 'young at heart'. Sweetbriars has been called a 'Must Read' by Horse & Hound and 'The Stuff of Horse Lover's Dreams' by Reader's Favorite. Included several times in The Pony Magazine's best horse book recommendations and winner of the Best Young Adult Fiction award by the EQUUS Film Festival. Welcome to the yard! Come and meet Cate, Tabby and Violet. Cate is uprooted from life as she has known it. Along with her family and pony Odette, she moves to a charming farm deep in the English countryside. Cate is torn. Upon moving to...

At the age of 19, Lara Prior-Palmer discovered a website devoted to "the world's longest, toughest horse race" - an annual competition of endurance and skill that involves dozens of riders racing a series of 25 wild ponies across 1,000 kilometers of Mongolian grassland. On a whim, she decided to enter the race. Riders often spend years preparing to compete in the Mongol Derby, and many fail to finish. Rough Magic captures the extraordinary story of one young woman who forged ahead, against all odds, to become the first female winner of this breathtaking race.

In the elite dressage circles of New Orleans, where tradition and excellence reign supreme, Grant faces an unexpected challenge. As a seasoned and classically trained dressage instructor, he has dedicated his life to perfecting the art of horsemanship and guiding his students. But his steadfast commitment is put to the test when Melody McFarland, the barn's influential owner, introduces a new trainer. Kitty Beauveloir, a spoiled debutante fresh from a brief stint studying riding in Europe, arrives with an air of entitlement and a penchant for disruption. Delighting in tormenting Grant, ...

Jenna Michaelson has not only rediscovered her love of horses, but she's determined to follow in her father's footsteps and aim for Eventing glory. But returning home after a long absence doesn't go as smoothly as she'd hoped. Not only does she have a new school to contend with, but there's a golden-haired usurper at the yard that no-one bothered to tell her about. And if that's not bad enough, there's something else going on that Jenna never thought she'd have to deal with - there is a thief at Hoxley Grove. Catch-up with the whole Michaelson clan, and their four-legged friends, at the ...

"Back in the saddle" isn't just a cliché or a metaphor. For Crissi McDonald, it describes where she's spent four decades of her life, and a challenge she wasn't sure she'd still be able to meet. On an ordinary sunny afternoon in 2014, Crissi's world falls apart. Waking up in the hospital after a freak accident with her horse, the doctors tell her that a small bleed in her brain has stopped and that she's dodged brain surgery. As the news sinks in, she realizes the facade of her confidence has crumbled. She’s at a crossroads: either find ways to overcome the fear that now engulfs her or ...

Follow Steve and Sandra's lives as they embark on new adventures, discovering the vibrant culture of Malaysia before encountering some weird and wonderful flora and fauna in Australia. There is heartbreak as all the horses are re-homed and joy at the arrival of the 'Big Red Love Bus', a camper van that enables them to take to the open road, exploring Portugal and Spain's spectacular coastline. They enjoy the hospitality of friends in France, and catch up with family and friends in Britain before flying to the exotice Islands of Cape Verde. 'Beyond Paradise' is the third book in the series ...

Ten months after giving birth to her son, Jules is back on top. Or, she’s ready to be. She and Pete have traveled to Maryland in prep for the Chesapeake Three-Day Event, one of America’s toughest events, for the first time. A big win could be the perfect cap to her comeback season. Jules is where she belongs competition-wise, but there’s one problem: she’s in the wrong state. Because the fact is, Jules just hates Maryland.

Though Jules has spent her adult life bouncing from one farm to another, it never mattered: home was always where her horses were. But now, newly engaged and pregnant, she is yearning for a place she can truly call home. Alachua Eventing Co-Op once felt like that, but the co-op board is making Jules’ life difficult again, and her good friend (and professional rival) Kit seems destined to take Jules’ spot as head instructor. When Jules’ doctor forbids her from getting into the saddle until the baby comes, Jules has a full-blown existential crisis. Who is she if she’s not on horseback?

Now that Abby knows which of her so-called friends is the one behind the video of her talking “trash” on Emery, she’d love to do something with that information—if only her blackmailer didn’t know Abby’s one real secret, the one she can’t risk getting out. So, Abby’s stuck. And, to make matters worse, she’s so rattled by the drama that it’s affecting her performance on Beau. Abby wants to be as great a rider as Sasha Silver, but how can she do that when she’s making rookie mistakes?