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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 4
Lexile measure
1040L
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English
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Profiles five female athletes through history that overcame adversity and discrimination to become prominent players in their sports, including historic swimmer Trudy Ederle and NASCAR's Danica Patrick.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
980L
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English
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This title explores everything a young horse lover would want to know about rodeos, from the history to the skills required. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, and a glossary.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
970L
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English
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This title explores everything a young horse lover would want to know about eventing, from the history to the specific skills required for each event. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, and a glossary.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
930L
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English
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This title explores everything a young horse lover would want to know about horse racing, from the history to the training required. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, and a glossary.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
930L
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English
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This title explores everything a young horse lover would want to know about show jumping, from the history to the rules of the competition. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, and a glossary.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
500L
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English
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"Imani loves riding her lesson pony, Peanut. They make a great team. But before the big show, Peanut starts limping and needs to rest. Imani's instructor offers to let her ride a different horse, Rico, for the upcoming show. But Rico is much bigger and faster than Peanut, and Imani is nervous. Will she be able to compete on show day?"--Title verso page.
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In this fascinating best seller, Cherry Hill explores the way horses think and how it affects their behavior. Explaining why certain smells and sounds appeal to your horse's sensibility and what sets off his sudden movements, Hill stresses how recognizing the thought processes behind your horse's actions can help you communicate effectively and develop a trusting relationship based on mutual respect. Understanding how your horse thinks can help you...
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On Horsemanship is a treatise on horsemanship. Written c. 350 BC it is one of the oldest such in existence. Xenophon details the best qualities to look for in a horse, and the non-abusive training of a horse in classical dressage and for military and general use. He quotes other, apparently more celebrated contemporaries of his, whose texts have since been lost, particularly a man named only "Simon".
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Did you know that a miniature horse weighs just a few pounds, while a giant draft horse can weigh well over a ton? Or that from a standstill a mule can jump, kangaroo-like, more than five feet high? With answers to hundreds of questions about behavior, physiology, training, and special breed characteristics, Knowing Horses has all your horse quandaries covered. Even if you've loved horses all your life, you'll discover something new in this encyclopedic...
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Master horseman Buck Brannaman, the real-life Horse Whisperer, continues the chronicle of his life as trainer and mentor in Believe, where we meet thirteen remarkable people whose lives he has affected. Through their accounts of help and healing and through Brannaman's own introductions, the reader is inspired by the hope and confidence that he instilled in these individuals. This updated edition includes a new foreword, introduction, and account...
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Dick Pieper's The Language of Horses will help any rider use the knowledge of equine characteristics to initiate communication and create successful interaction in a way the horse can understand. For example, an understanding of equine body language enables the human to alter what might seem an aggressive approach to the horse. By changing his approach, the person can create a sense of security, rather than fear, in his horse. Likewise, the horse's...
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Enjoy a comfortable long-distance ride on a well-trained gaited horse and you'll be surprised at how easygoing these handsome animals can be. But unique challenges can arise when horse owners more familiar with the standard walk, trot, and canter try to train these complex and multigeared horses to gait correctly. Author Lee Ziegler guides riders through the finer points of developing and maintaining these extra gaits, using humane training methods...
14) Black gold
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Marguerite Henry horseshoe library volume 7
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 5
Lexile measure
820L
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English
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A tale of human devotion to a horse; the devotion of Al Hoots, its owner, of Hanley Webb, trainer, and of Jaydee Mooney, jockey. It is also a tale of an extremely courageous horse with a will to win.
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Experienced backyard horsekeeper Joan Fry leads the prospective horse owner through the process of assessing suitable land; choosing a veterinarian and farrier; constructing and furnishing a small barn, paddock, and arena; purchasing a horse; and feeding and care. Of special value to both novice and experienced owners are the sections on feed, which take into account the most up-to-date nutrition research, and training the horse for safe and enjoyable...
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Sharing wisdom gained through decades of riding at the highest levels of competition, Olympic medalist Peter Leone shows you how to achieve jumping success. Covering the fundamental principles of jumping, this guide stresses solid riding mechanics and the importance of a respectful friendship between horse and rider. With focused exercises that are designed to improve both the physical skills and mental toughness required for equestrians of all levels,...
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Tom Moates's life and work were on a horseless path until serendipity brought Niji, a sorrel gelding, into his life. In his candid and plainspoken style, Moates shares the honest highs and lows of starting out in the Better Way with horses. He works hard to follow the wise ways of many well-known clinicians and shares his personal experiences attempting to implement them. Discovering Natural Horsemanship is sometimes humorous, often inspiring, and...
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Pub. Date
2012
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English
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Ground training is the key to a safe and pleasurable riding experience. Designed for easy reference while working with your horse, this guide can be hung on a post. Riders of all disciplines and skill levels will benefit from these exercises that reinforce good habits and help develop a strong bond between horse and rider. This comprehensive series of exercises covers every aspect of ground training, from haltering to driving, turning to transitions,...
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