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When Elvis Presley decided he wanted to buy a horse in 1966, he didn't want just any horse. "He wanted a Golden Palomino," Priscilla Presley remembers. "He would get up at 3:00 in the morning, go to certain farms and ranches and say, 'Do you have a Golden Palomino for sale?' People would say, 'That was Elvis Presley!"
Elvis's legendary love of horses drove him to find the Golden Palomino who would become his beloved companion Rising Sun, and to fill...
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Horse Lover's Daily Companion is a unique, easy-to-use, and inspiring handbook filled with a year's worth of insight, helpful tips, and practical advice into the equine-human relationship for all horse lovers and owners. Whether you're a riding veteran or someone who's simply pined away for horses since childhood, this book will provide you with a lifetime's worth of ways to enjoy and appreciate horses, whether or not you have 40 acres and a stable...
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Plongez dans le monde extraordinaire de la communication animale avec ce livre. Ce best-seller révèle les histoires fascinantes de créatures du règne animal capables de transcender les barrières linguistiques et de partager des moments profonds avec les humains. À travers des récits poignants, des études de cas étonnantes et des avancées scientifiques remarquables, ce livre explore la diversité des langages animaux et démontre la profondeur...
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Dans ce livre, plongez dans l'univers fascinant des chevaux à travers un guide complet qui explore leur anatomie, leur comportement, leur élevage, et leur relation unique avec les humains. Ce best-seller propose une approche holistique, alliant connaissances scientifiques, conseils pratiques et réflexions éthiques pour tous les passionnés de ces majestueux compagnons.
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There is snow and ice on the ground, and Jimmy's ponies are bored in their stable. What can Jimmy do to keep them entertained? From turnips to tickles, even old plastic buckets, Jimmy discovers all kinds of exciting ways to keep the ponies happy until spring arrives.
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This book gives an introduction to the spotted pinto horse. The title covers the horse's usual height and other characteristics, common colors, personality traits, and a brief history. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
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¡Descubriendo el valor de una buena amistad! Texto suave e alegre, indicado para los niños a partir de los 3 años de edad. Las ilustraciones atraen y tienen muchos colores. Los temas están siempre próximos del mundo infantil.
A história fala de dois cavalinhos que se tornam amigos inseparáveis: um, vive em um parque de diversões, rodando com as crianças, o outro, é o cavalo de um garoto que vive numa fazenda. Imagine o que vai acontecer...
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Ein Herz für Pferde wird Pferdeliebhaber auf dem Weg zu einer echten Partnerschaft mit ihrem Pferd inspirieren und begleiten. Das Buch richtet sich an Pferdeliebhaber, die bereit sind, von ihren Pferden zu lernen und auf diesem Weg ihr Verhalten und ihre Denkweise zu überdenken und zu verändern.Marina Parris arbeitet seit fast 20 Jahren mit Pferden und ist sehr dankbar für das, was sie von ihnen und über sich selbst auf dieser wunderschönen,...
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"The sun rose over the horizon, casting shadows on the dewy pasture. The blades of grass shone like thousands of little lights across the field."A Tale of Courage and Friendship Meet Tsar Pegasus, a spirited young horse, on an epic adventure filled with bravery, determination, and the power of friendship. In the picturesque setting of a sun-kissed farm, Tsar encounters Teodor, a grumpy and intimidating bull.Tsar, guided by his fearless spirit, strives...
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In this Little Blossom Stories book, Ingrid and her pony meet some trouble on the road to Aunt Robin's ranch. Uses decodable text, a repetition of sight words, and vowel sounds to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding open and closed syllables. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story. Author/Illustrator biography Original artwork Phonetics Teaching guides The Little Blossom Stories series uses curriculum...
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Los caballos ibéricos son admirados en todo el mundo y aplaudidos en los más diversos espectáculos de exhibición, como exponentes de la más refinada cultura ecuestre de antiquísimos orígenes.
A lo largo de su historia, España ha sabido conservar este magnífico patrimonio que son sus caballos de pura raza española (P.R.E.).
Esta obra es una magnífica aportación a la difusión del caballo ibérico (P.R.E., cartujano y lusitano). Ofrece una...
13) Asnos y mulos
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Desde la Antigüedad, el asno y el mulo han padecido una injustificada mala reputación, a pesar de su generosidad, su resistencia al trabajo y la cantidad de servicios que han prestado al hombre. Destronados por la llegada del motor, estos animales, que tanto han contribuido a la riqueza de nuestro patrimonio, casi llegan a desaparecer. Ha sido la motivación de algunos apasionados y de asociaciones con mucha determinación lo que ha logrado revalorizarlos...
14) The River Run
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The River Run is the third installment in The Legend of Big Heart collection. To fulfill the government's policy to "destroy the Indian and save the man," Alfred Swallow and his friends Orson and Junior are forced to leave their families and homes to attend a residential mission school.
The students' beautiful long hair is cut, and they are forbidden to speak their native language. Even the slightest infraction is severely punished. At the height...
15) Pony Days
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Spend some Pony Days on the farm with Soupy and his friends as Soupy gains an understanding of how easy it can be, with the help of furry, wise Mama Cat, to overcome various fears in daily heartwarming, and sometimes funny, situations.
16) Full Gallop
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Ready or not, it's time to forge ahead Carole's making great headway with a green horse, Pine Hollow is growing, and her relationship with Ben is blooming. Everything's perfect, right? Stevie is stretching herself to the limit with her eventing, Callie doesn't have to be afraid of George anymore, and Lisa is crushing on a guy who feels the same way about her. Things finally seems to be falling into place for the Pine Hollow riders. But then, a...
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Living on a bustling farm alongside pigs, sheep, and geese, Spike the donkey yearns to be more than just an ordinary farm animal. Just beyond the fences lies a racetrack where majestic horses thunder by, participating in exhilarating races. Spike is enchanted by these graceful creatures and frequently sneaks away to watch them train and compete.As time goes by, Spike forms a special bond with the horses and starts imitating their every move. With...
18) Wind Rider
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Fern dreams of riding on a wild horse's back, as fleet as the wind. She makes pets of small animals and watches the bison herds as they pound over the endless grasses of the steppe. Chafing at the inequality of being female, she longs for the freedom her twin brother enjoys to run free in the wilderness. One day in early spring, Fern secretly rescues a young horse mired in the bog, names her Thunder, and tames her enough to ride. But the people of...
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A Picture Book for Kids About Horses invites young readers into the enchanting world of horses as told by the delightful Harley, a friendly horse who is eager to share his world. Through this engaging story, children will learn fascinating facts about horses' intriguing and diverse colors - from black, brown, white to roan, gaining an appreciation for the uniqueness of these majestic animals. The book emphasizes the strength and speed of horses and...
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There is no test for horse crazy, or cure. One woman's nightmare is another woman's adventure. Growing up a girl in the sixties, crazy about animals but realizing I was different than other children, I struggled through life until at 38 I finally found out what the issue was. This was followed by many years of suffering until I came to peace with my differences as well as was determined to succeed despite them. I know I'm not alone in what I've gone...