In this intense Ralph Cotton western, bandits steal a man’s livelihood and ignite his need for vengeance. Known for the role he played in taking down the notorious Peltry gang, Will Summers is a horse trader with a reputation that will intimidate even the most lawless of men. But when the cold-blooded Bendigo brothers stumble on a chance opportunity to make off with Summers’ newly acquired horses, they act quickly and ruthlessly, leaving him unconscious and his companion Layla Brooks battered and blind. Summers has a history of tracking down wild animals, and the Bendigo brothers are no different. He’s ready to give them his own special brand and let them live long enough to feel the burn....
Ten-year-old Faith has just one problem with learning to ride during her summer on a horse farm: horses terrify her. As Faith struggles to overcome her fear, she discovers new strengths in herself.
A wondrous story of adventure and friendship featuring a group of women who ride Icelandic horses. "Blame it or praise it, there is no denying the wild horse in us."—Virgina Woolf Each June, Tory Bilski meets up with fellow women travelers in Reykjavik where they head to northern Iceland, near the Greenland Sea. They escape their ordinary lives to live an extraordinary one at a horse farm perched at the edge of the world. If only for a short while. When they first came to Thingeyrar, these women were strangers to one another. The only thing they had in common was their passion for Icelandic horses. However, over the years, their relationships with each other deepens, growing older together and keeping each other young. Combining the self-discovery Eat, Pray, Love, the sense of place of Under the Tuscan Sun, and the danger of Wild, Wild Horses of the Summer Sun revels in Tory's quest for the "wild" inside her. These women leave behind the usual troubles at home: affairs, sick parents, troubled teenagers, financial worries—and embrace their desire for adventure. Buoyed by their friendships with each other and their growing attachments and bonds with the otherworldly horses they ride, the warmth of Thingeyrar's midnight sun carries these women through the rest of the year's trials and travails. Filled with adventure and fresh humor, as well as an incredible portrait of Iceland and its remarkable equines, Wild Horses of the Summer Sun will enthrall and delight not just horse lovers, but those of us who yearn for a little more wild in everyday life.
A wondrous story of adventure and friendship featuring a group of women who ride Icelandic horses. "Blame it or praise it, there is no denying the wild horse in us." - Virgina Woolf Each June, Tory Bilski meets up with fellow women travelers in Reykjavik where they head to northern Iceland, near the Greenland Sea. They escape their ordinary lives to live an extraordinary one at a horse farm perched at the edge of the world. If only for a short while. When they first came to Thingeyar, these women were strangers to one another. The only thing they had in common was their passion for Icelandic horses. However, over the years, their relationships with each other deepens, growing older together and keeping each other young. Combining the self-discovery of Eat, Pray, Love, the sense of place of Under the Tuscan Sun, and the danger of Wild, Wild Horses of the Summer Sun revels in Tory's quest for the "wild" inside her. These women leave behind the usual troubles at home: illnesses, aging parents, troubled teenagers, financial worries and embrace their desire for adventure. Buoyed by their friendships with each other and their growing attachments and bonds with the otherworldly horses they ride, the warmth of Thingeyrar's midnight sun carries these women through the rest of the year's trials and travails. Filled with adventure and fresh humor, as well as an incredible portrait of Iceland and its remarkable equines, Wild Horses of the Summer Sun will enthrall and delight not just horse lovers, but those of us who yearn for a little more wild in everyday life.
April Cincinnati lost her parents in a car accident when she was young. Now, eight years later, she can hear her mother's and father's voices again, along with her grandpa's and nana's. That's because she has met the spirit horses. All her family members that have passed are in spirit horse bodies. Whenever they're in trouble, April is always there to help them. But how long will she last after risking her life more than once?
Tina's indomitable spirit, beloved horse, and ever-present angel have helped her through a time of great adversity and now she is free to enjoy a few weeks away from home at Camp Tarigo. Bringing along her faithful horse, Dancer, Tina spends time riding and learning new horsemanship skills - but this is the least of what Tina learns while she is away at summer camp. From some unconventional (to say the least!) teachers Tina continues to learn the secrets of the universe, including the Law of Attraction and Quantum Physics. In a surprising twist, she forms an unexpected friendship that opens the door to animal communication. Her fascinating journey amazes and delights both Tina and her readers!
SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER SHOWDOWN Trouble follows horse trader Will Summers as soon as he sets foot in Dark Horses, Mexico. A party of men is intent on hanging Summers, believing him to be a horse thief, but not before they take him to their boss—Ansil Swann, the very man Summers is delivering four horses to. Will is saved from the hangman’s noose when the men are waylaid by Ansil’s beautiful wife, Bailey. Only Bailey has an agenda of her own, one that lands Will right in the middle of a deadly shootout. Now, in a lawless land where anything goes, Will’s gunslinging skills are put to the test—and if he’s not careful, he may never make it back across the border alive….
This story is the adventure of two city-bred, horse-crazy girls whose chance meeting influences the course of their lives. They grow up and subtly learn to accept responsibilities while pursuing their dreams during this First Summer with Horses. This story of perseverance, determination and devotion during the growing up years is an engaging and timeless story for horse-loving people of all ages.
Now available in paperback, founder of the Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary and a lifelong rancher, Dayton O. Hyde acts as a guide to the natural history, behavior, and future chances of the wild horses that survive across the United States, from the mustangs of the West to the ponies of Assoteague and Chincoteague islands. He writes as well of his personal experiences with wild horses around the globe, from the ghostly white horses of the French Camargue to zebras in Africa. Beautifully illustrated with the work of Rita and Charles Summers, renowned photographers of the world's wild horses, this arresting book truly conveys the nature, and the plight, of these splendid animals.
Equine authority Heather Smith Thomas provides a commonsense approach to keeping a horse healthy, sound, comfortable, and happy. Intended for the serious horse person, Care and Management of Horses emphasizes the whole horse—mental and physical—and encourages the owner to center horsekeeping practices around the horse’s needs. Topics include nutrition, seasonal care, safe handling, and foot care.
