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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 18
Language
English
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Description
"The Eighty-Dollar Champion tells the dramatic odyssey of a horse called Snowman, saved from the slaughterhouse by a young Dutch farmer named Harry. Together, Harry and Snowman went on to become America's show-jumping champions, winning first prize in Madison Square Garden. Set in the mid- to late-1950s, this book captures the can-do spirit of a Cold War immigrant who believed--and triumphed"--Provided by publisher.
2) Sundancer
Author
Series
Saddle Creek novels volume 4
Language
English
Formats
Description
"His name is Sundancer, and from the moment he arrives at Saddle Creek Farm, Bird is fascinated by him. The horse is suspicious and guarded, touchy, and even cruel. Bird's Aunt Hannah calls him "unrideable," and Bird has to admit that Sundancer might be trouble. But Bird, whose mother left her to be raised by her aunt halfway across the country, is a bit of trouble herself. How else would you describe a girl who hasn't spoken since she was six, and...
Language
English
Description
Life is a rough ride for awkward, friendless, 15-year-old Moondance. But when a Pinto pony named Checkers leaps into her life, Moondance pursues a dream she never knew she had. Convinced that Checkers has champion potential, she enters him in the Bow Valley Classic, and in the process learns only perseverance lands you in the winner's circle. Inspired by a true story.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
The world's oldest horse breed, the Arabian epitomizes equine versatility, participating in all disciplines of English, Western, dressage, driving, and in-hand horse show classes. Flight Without Wings chronicles the essential qualities and capabilities needed for success in every Arabian show division. It shares sound advice from top trainers and exhibitors to prepare for and compete in these competitions. It outlines the who, what, where, when and...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2010.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Formats
Description
At first an unruly foal, Gunner grows into a smart and beautiful show horse, whose troublemaking ways hide a devotion to his family that shines through, until disaster strikes in the form of Hurricane Katrina.
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
When the de Leyer family buy an eighty-dollar horse for their riding school, they are surprised to discover the gelding they named Snowman has an incredible talent for jumping--a gift that would eventually make him an internationally recognized show-jumping champion.
8) Show horses
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2007]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Learn how show horses train to become world champions.
Language
English
Description
Dutch immigrant, Harry deLeyer, journeyed to the United States after World War II and developed a transformative relationship with a broken down Amish plow horse he rescued off a slaughter truck bound for the glue factory. Harry paid eighty dollars for the horse and named him Snowman. In less than two years, Harry & Snowman went on to win the triple crown of show jumping, beating the nations blue bloods and they became famous and traveled around the...
11) Show horses
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2011.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An introduction to show horses that discusses different horse breeds, riding styles and events, dress, grooming, tack, and other related topics.
12) Show horses
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This book about show horses will be a thrill to interested readers. Big, vibrant, color photos, paired with predictable and organized text, will offer readers supportive CCSS text complexity, and answers questions about breeds, specialties, and routines."--Provided by publisher.
16) Show jumping
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2009.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
800L
Language
English
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