Author: Susan Richards
Publisher: HMH
ISBN: 0547488580
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
The New York Times bestselling author of Chosen by a Horse explains how caring for an animal taught her to care for herself. One day, at the age of thirty-one, Susan Richards realized that she was an alcoholic. She wrote it down in her journal, struck by the fact that it had taken nine years of waking up hung-over to name her illness. What had changed? Susan had a new horse, a spirited Morgan named Georgia, and, as she says: “It had something to do with Georgia. It had something to do with making a commitment as enormous as caring for a horse that might live as my companion for the next forty years. It had something to do with love.” Every day begins with a morning ride. Every day Susan lives a little more and thinks about her mistakes a little less. Every day she learns a little more from Georgia, the kind of horse who doesn’t go in for indecision, who doesn’t apologize for her opinions, and who isn’t afraid to be herself. In Georgia, Susan finds something to draw her back to herself, but also something to keep her steady and focused, to teach her about stepping carefully in unknown territory, to help her learn again about balance. This is a memoir about the power of animals to carry us through the toughest times of our lives—about the importance of constancy, the beauty of quiet, steadfast love, the way loving a good (and sometimes bad!) animal can keep you going. It’s a wonderful story for Susan’s (and Georgia’s) fans, and for anyone who has ever loved an animal enough to keep on living.
Saddled
Author: Susan Richards
Publisher: HMH
ISBN: 0547488580
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
The New York Times bestselling author of Chosen by a Horse explains how caring for an animal taught her to care for herself. One day, at the age of thirty-one, Susan Richards realized that she was an alcoholic. She wrote it down in her journal, struck by the fact that it had taken nine years of waking up hung-over to name her illness. What had changed? Susan had a new horse, a spirited Morgan named Georgia, and, as she says: “It had something to do with Georgia. It had something to do with making a commitment as enormous as caring for a horse that might live as my companion for the next forty years. It had something to do with love.” Every day begins with a morning ride. Every day Susan lives a little more and thinks about her mistakes a little less. Every day she learns a little more from Georgia, the kind of horse who doesn’t go in for indecision, who doesn’t apologize for her opinions, and who isn’t afraid to be herself. In Georgia, Susan finds something to draw her back to herself, but also something to keep her steady and focused, to teach her about stepping carefully in unknown territory, to help her learn again about balance. This is a memoir about the power of animals to carry us through the toughest times of our lives—about the importance of constancy, the beauty of quiet, steadfast love, the way loving a good (and sometimes bad!) animal can keep you going. It’s a wonderful story for Susan’s (and Georgia’s) fans, and for anyone who has ever loved an animal enough to keep on living.
Publisher: HMH
ISBN: 0547488580
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
The New York Times bestselling author of Chosen by a Horse explains how caring for an animal taught her to care for herself. One day, at the age of thirty-one, Susan Richards realized that she was an alcoholic. She wrote it down in her journal, struck by the fact that it had taken nine years of waking up hung-over to name her illness. What had changed? Susan had a new horse, a spirited Morgan named Georgia, and, as she says: “It had something to do with Georgia. It had something to do with making a commitment as enormous as caring for a horse that might live as my companion for the next forty years. It had something to do with love.” Every day begins with a morning ride. Every day Susan lives a little more and thinks about her mistakes a little less. Every day she learns a little more from Georgia, the kind of horse who doesn’t go in for indecision, who doesn’t apologize for her opinions, and who isn’t afraid to be herself. In Georgia, Susan finds something to draw her back to herself, but also something to keep her steady and focused, to teach her about stepping carefully in unknown territory, to help her learn again about balance. This is a memoir about the power of animals to carry us through the toughest times of our lives—about the importance of constancy, the beauty of quiet, steadfast love, the way loving a good (and sometimes bad!) animal can keep you going. It’s a wonderful story for Susan’s (and Georgia’s) fans, and for anyone who has ever loved an animal enough to keep on living.
The Spirited Horse
Author: Laerke Recht
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1350274313
Category : Domestication
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Presenting a new perspective on human-animal relations in the ancient Near East, this volume considers how we should understand equids (horses, donkeys, onagers and various hybrids) as animals that are social actors. Recht brings together a wealth of new data, including Bronze Age Near Eastern material culture from a range of archaeological contexts with equid remains as well as iconography and texts. She looks in particular at finds of equids themselves from burials, sacred space and settlements alongside associated artefacts such as chariots and harnesses. This is the first time the agency of animals is recognised. The study is essential reading for prehistorians, archaeologists and those studying early animal domestication, showcasing how humans encounter and interact with other animals, and how those animals in turn interact with humans. Recht outlines the broader implications for human involvement with their environment, both today and in the past, and points to further study in a number of focused appendices"--
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1350274313
Category : Domestication
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Presenting a new perspective on human-animal relations in the ancient Near East, this volume considers how we should understand equids (horses, donkeys, onagers and various hybrids) as animals that are social actors. Recht brings together a wealth of new data, including Bronze Age Near Eastern material culture from a range of archaeological contexts with equid remains as well as iconography and texts. She looks in particular at finds of equids themselves from burials, sacred space and settlements alongside associated artefacts such as chariots and harnesses. This is the first time the agency of animals is recognised. The study is essential reading for prehistorians, archaeologists and those studying early animal domestication, showcasing how humans encounter and interact with other animals, and how those animals in turn interact with humans. Recht outlines the broader implications for human involvement with their environment, both today and in the past, and points to further study in a number of focused appendices"--
Firehorse
Author: Diane Lee Wilson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442403357
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 343
Book Description
Fifteen-year-old Rachel is furious and lonely when her father moves the family to Boston in 1872—especially since she had to sell her beloved horse. But in Boston she finds the Governor’s Girl, an injured firehorse, and begins caring for her and thinking about becoming a veterinarian. Then an outbreak of fires causes Rachel to question the ethics of her journalist father, and when the horses who pull the fire engines fall ill, the danger escalates. In a dramatic climax, the Great Boston Fire of 1872 is brought to life with cinematic vividness, and Rachel proves her grit and determination to make something of herself.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442403357
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 343
Book Description
Fifteen-year-old Rachel is furious and lonely when her father moves the family to Boston in 1872—especially since she had to sell her beloved horse. But in Boston she finds the Governor’s Girl, an injured firehorse, and begins caring for her and thinking about becoming a veterinarian. Then an outbreak of fires causes Rachel to question the ethics of her journalist father, and when the horses who pull the fire engines fall ill, the danger escalates. In a dramatic climax, the Great Boston Fire of 1872 is brought to life with cinematic vividness, and Rachel proves her grit and determination to make something of herself.
Spirit Horses
Author: Alan S. Evans
Publisher: Oceanview Publishing
ISBN: 193351549X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
A beautiful, touching, and tender tale filled with vivid imagery and raw emotion In the hills of Tennessee, Shane Carson, a gifted, nationally recognized horseman, is living the good life. When a mysterious mustang shows up on his farm, Shane doesn't know how—or why—the horse appeared, but the horse's distinctive brand identifies her. She is one of the Spirit Horses, a rare, wild herd that runs free on the Shoshone reservation in Wyoming. Watched over for centuries in the tribe's ancestral valleys, these exquisite horses, according to belief, provide a link to the afterlife. When tragedy strikes in his life, Shane nearly loses his will to live—but for one promise he made to his young son: to return the mustang to her rightful home. On this bittersweet journey, Shane finds a world where tradition reigns, and ancient beliefs transcend modern logic. In this magnificent expanse of blue sky and wide-open spaces, love is alive, but hate, intolerance, and greed threaten to close in. To make good on his vow, Shane must face the danger that threatens these horses, the tribe's legacy, and his destiny. Transcending genres—a truly inspirational story of triumph over tragedy
Publisher: Oceanview Publishing
ISBN: 193351549X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
A beautiful, touching, and tender tale filled with vivid imagery and raw emotion In the hills of Tennessee, Shane Carson, a gifted, nationally recognized horseman, is living the good life. When a mysterious mustang shows up on his farm, Shane doesn't know how—or why—the horse appeared, but the horse's distinctive brand identifies her. She is one of the Spirit Horses, a rare, wild herd that runs free on the Shoshone reservation in Wyoming. Watched over for centuries in the tribe's ancestral valleys, these exquisite horses, according to belief, provide a link to the afterlife. When tragedy strikes in his life, Shane nearly loses his will to live—but for one promise he made to his young son: to return the mustang to her rightful home. On this bittersweet journey, Shane finds a world where tradition reigns, and ancient beliefs transcend modern logic. In this magnificent expanse of blue sky and wide-open spaces, love is alive, but hate, intolerance, and greed threaten to close in. To make good on his vow, Shane must face the danger that threatens these horses, the tribe's legacy, and his destiny. Transcending genres—a truly inspirational story of triumph over tragedy
A horse for X.Y.Z.
Author: Louise Moeri
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
ISBN: 9780590416429
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
ISBN: 9780590416429
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Velvet Noses
Author: Alda Ellis
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780736921022
Category : Horses
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Horses have long captured our imagination and love with their beauty, grace, and intelligence. Their gentle-yet-spirited natures, natural curiosity, and willingness to befriend people draw us to them. In this beautifully illustrated, full-color gift book, bestselling author Alda Ellis shares her journey from hesitation to love as she welcomed three new members into her family-- Amigo--powerful and majestic Cheyenne--high-spirited and graceful Old Major--wise and dependable Readers will be drawn into the wonder of these special creatures as Alda shares how they enriched her life. These wonderfully poignant stories reveal life truths that include love is freely given, every animal is unique, and wisdom isn't just a human trait. Delightful country scenes from Alda's vintage collection of art evoke a life of joyful activity and peaceful rest. To ride a horse is to ride the sky. AUTHOR UNKNOWN
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780736921022
Category : Horses
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Horses have long captured our imagination and love with their beauty, grace, and intelligence. Their gentle-yet-spirited natures, natural curiosity, and willingness to befriend people draw us to them. In this beautifully illustrated, full-color gift book, bestselling author Alda Ellis shares her journey from hesitation to love as she welcomed three new members into her family-- Amigo--powerful and majestic Cheyenne--high-spirited and graceful Old Major--wise and dependable Readers will be drawn into the wonder of these special creatures as Alda shares how they enriched her life. These wonderfully poignant stories reveal life truths that include love is freely given, every animal is unique, and wisdom isn't just a human trait. Delightful country scenes from Alda's vintage collection of art evoke a life of joyful activity and peaceful rest. To ride a horse is to ride the sky. AUTHOR UNKNOWN
A Horse and a Hero
Author: Daisy Alberto
Publisher: RH/Disney
ISBN: 0736427465
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Rapunzel is in trouble, and it is up to Flynn Rider and Maximus the horse to save her.
Publisher: RH/Disney
ISBN: 0736427465
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Rapunzel is in trouble, and it is up to Flynn Rider and Maximus the horse to save her.
Fritz and the Beautiful Horses
Author: Jan Brett
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0399174583
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Originally published: Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1981.
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0399174583
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Originally published: Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1981.
The Age of the Horse
Author: Susanna Forrest
Publisher: Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
ISBN: 0802189512
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 459
Book Description
A “superb” account of the enduring connection between humans and horses—“Full of the sort of details that get edited out of more traditional histories” (The Economist). Fifty-six million years ago, the earliest equid walked the earth—and beginning with the first-known horse-keepers of the Copper Age, the horse has played an integral part in human history. It has sustained us as a source of food, an industrial and agricultural machine, a comrade in arms, a symbol of wealth, power, and the wild. Combining fascinating anthropological detail and incisive personal anecdote, equestrian expert Susanna Forrest draws from an immense range of archival documents as well as literature and art to illustrate how our evolution has coincided with that of horses. In paintings and poems (such as Byron’s famous “Mazeppa”), in theater and classical music (including works by Liszt and Tchaikovsky), representations of the horse have changed over centuries, portraying the crucial impact that we’ve had on each other. Forrest combines this history with her own experience in the field, and travels the world to offer a comprehensive look at the horse in our lives today: from Mongolia where she observes the endangered takhi, to a show-horse performance at the Palace of Versailles; from a polo club in Beijing to Arlington, Virginia, where veterans with PTSD are rehabilitated through interaction with horses. “For the horse-addicted, a book can get no better than this . . . original, cerebral and from the heart.” —The Times (London)
Publisher: Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
ISBN: 0802189512
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 459
Book Description
A “superb” account of the enduring connection between humans and horses—“Full of the sort of details that get edited out of more traditional histories” (The Economist). Fifty-six million years ago, the earliest equid walked the earth—and beginning with the first-known horse-keepers of the Copper Age, the horse has played an integral part in human history. It has sustained us as a source of food, an industrial and agricultural machine, a comrade in arms, a symbol of wealth, power, and the wild. Combining fascinating anthropological detail and incisive personal anecdote, equestrian expert Susanna Forrest draws from an immense range of archival documents as well as literature and art to illustrate how our evolution has coincided with that of horses. In paintings and poems (such as Byron’s famous “Mazeppa”), in theater and classical music (including works by Liszt and Tchaikovsky), representations of the horse have changed over centuries, portraying the crucial impact that we’ve had on each other. Forrest combines this history with her own experience in the field, and travels the world to offer a comprehensive look at the horse in our lives today: from Mongolia where she observes the endangered takhi, to a show-horse performance at the Palace of Versailles; from a polo club in Beijing to Arlington, Virginia, where veterans with PTSD are rehabilitated through interaction with horses. “For the horse-addicted, a book can get no better than this . . . original, cerebral and from the heart.” —The Times (London)
Album of Horses
Author: Marguerite Henry
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481442589
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Originally published: Chicago: Rand McNally, c1951.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481442589
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Originally published: Chicago: Rand McNally, c1951.