The Horse in Virginia

The Horse in Virginia PDF Author: Julie A. Campbell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 310

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The equine tradition in Virginia is unique and enduring; this book is the celebration it deserves.

The Horse in Virginia

The Horse in Virginia PDF Author: Julie A. Campbell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 310

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Book Description
The equine tradition in Virginia is unique and enduring; this book is the celebration it deserves.

Horseback Summer

Horseback Summer PDF Author: Virginia Vail
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780816774432
Category : Camps
Languages : en
Pages : 130

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While spending the summer at a horse camp, Emily must fight to keep spoiled Caro Lescaux from taking the horse Emily loves.

Horse Play

Horse Play PDF Author: Virginia Vail
Publisher: Troll Communications
ISBN: 9780816716609
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132

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Thirteen-year-old Emily and her fellow campers at Webster's Country Horse Camp fear that the owner plans to sell his land to a real estate developer, so they stretch the truth a bit in trying to convince the developer of imaginary hazards on the property.

The Horse in Virginia

The Horse in Virginia PDF Author: James C. Kelly
Publisher: Virginia Histotical Society
ISBN: 9780945015185
Category : Horses
Languages : en
Pages : 17

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Schooling and Riding the Sport Horse

Schooling and Riding the Sport Horse PDF Author: Paul D. Cronin
Publisher: University of Virginia Press
ISBN: 9780813922874
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 324

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The director of the riding program at Sweet Briar College for more than 30 years, Cronin is a well-known and highly respected trainer and riding instructor. Here he presents a clear and practical guide to getting the most out of a horse in a humane and sensitive way.

Virginia Horse Racing

Virginia Horse Racing PDF Author: Virginia C. Johnson
Publisher: Sports
ISBN: 9781596294394
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Virginia, mother of presidents, is also the mother of American horse racing. From the very beginning, Virginians have risked it all on the track as eagerly as on the battlefield. Follow the bloodlines of three foundation sires of the American Thoroughbred through generations of rollicking races and larger-than-life grandees wagering kingly stakes, sometimes on horses not yet born. How did the horse nicknamed Damn His Eyes get protection money from other horse owners? What did it mean to "tap the claret" to break a neck-and-neck tie? Why was Confederate cavalry so much better than Union--was it the riders, or was it the mounts? All these and many more stories of horsemanship on and off the track fill the pages of Virginia Horse Racing: Triumphs of the Turf.

Doesn't Fall Off His Horse

Doesn't Fall Off His Horse PDF Author: Virginia A Stroud
Publisher: Bookpartners, LLC
ISBN: 9781936495023
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

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This magnificent true story offers a rare-and breathtaking-look into the life of a Kiowa boy at the end of the nineteenth century. The story is told by a very old man to his youngest great-granddaughter, Saygee, as he shows her one of his treasures: a leopard skin quiver, obtained at great price from the white traders. But there was one time when the quiver could not help him-the time he participated in a daring raid on an enemy tribe. And so begins the narrative of a dangerous, yet thrilling adventure that will transport young readers back in time to the Oklahoma Territory of the 1890's. The sense of camp life among the tepees of the Kiowa village and the feel of a breathless escape on horseback over the prairie are evoked in Virginia A. Stroud's vivid prose and jewel-like art. A multiple-award-winning Cherokee artist, Virginia A. Stroud now turns her impressive talents to the story of her adoptive Kiowa grandfather-who, like Saygee's grandpa, paid dearly and road bravely to earn his warrior name.

Misty of Chincoteague

Misty of Chincoteague PDF Author: Marguerite Henry
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442487992
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160

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The timeless classic and beloved story of a wild horse’s gentle filly—winner of a Newbery Honor! 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 filly Misty is another story altogether . . . “A thrilling and long-to-be-remembered tale.” —San Francisco Chronicle

Northern Virginia's Equestrian Heritage

Northern Virginia's Equestrian Heritage PDF Author: Mary Fishback
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738514192
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132

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For over 200 years, Northern Virginia has enjoyed a respected reputation for its equestrian heritage. The present-day home of horse museums and libraries, as well as breeding, sports, and shows of all sort, Northern Virginia truly is "hunt country." Northern Virginia's Equestrian Heritage showcases the area's early hunting history and offers a singular glimpse into the past glory days of fox hunts, hound-breeding, horse races, and horse shows. Beautiful estates where men and women gathered, partied, and hunted once dotted the landscape; today, however, many of these estates remain only in photographs and memories. The area's picturesque countryside has enticed well-known families, including the Kennedys and the DuPont Scotts, to join in the local favored pastime. Some of the world's best fox hunting took place in Loudoun County before the Civil War; afterwards, the hounds were let loose and very few quality packs remained. It took the combined help of fox hunters and land barons to reinstate the breeding of prestigious hounds and increase the sport's popularity once again. Upperville, the home of America's oldest horse show, dates to 1853 and has given shape to horse shows all over the country. Even women's place in equestrian history was rallied for in Northern Virginia; Viola Townsend Winmill, who became one of the "first ladies" of fox hunting, and her husband Robert C. Winmill lived in Warrenton for more than 50 years and played polo, raced horses, raised hounds, and collected coaches.

Calico The Wonder Horse

Calico The Wonder Horse PDF Author: Virginia Lee Burton
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0547530633
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 64

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Way out west in Cactus county lived a horse named Calico. She wasn’t very pretty, but she was smart and could run like greased lightning. When villain Stewy Stinker threatens to hold up Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, will Calico the Wonder Horse be able to save the day? This gift edition celebrates the 75th Anniversary of this classic tale by Caldecott medalist Virginia Lee Burton, the author of Mike Mulligan and the Steam Shovel. With an updated cover, it's the perfect holiday present for children of all ages.