Catalog Search Results
Showing Results using Keyword index
1) Wonder horse
Author
Pub. Date
2010.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
A fictionalized account of Bill "Doc" Key, a former slave who became a veterinarian, trained his horse, Jim Key, to recognize letters and numbers and to perform in skits around the country, and moved the nation toward a belief in treating animals humanely. Includes an author's note.
4) A good horse
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
On her family's California horse ranch in the 1960s, eighth-grader Abby Lovitt tries to rely on her Christian faith as she faces the possibility of giving up her beloved colt, Jack.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
A fictionalized account of Bill "Doc" Key, a former slave who became a veterinarian, trained his horse, Jim Key, to recognize letters and numbers and to perform in skits around the country, and moved the nation toward a belief in treating animals humanely. Includes an author's note.
6) Astra
Author
Pub. Date
[2010]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Forbidden to ride after her mother's death in a riding accident, thirteen-year-old Lily nurses her mother's beloved horse, Astra, back to health, hoping that someday Astra will win the Tevis Cup endurance race.
8) True blue
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2011]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
In 1960s California, eighth-grader Abby Lovitt has trouble with True Blue, the newest horse on her family's ranch, a beautiful dappled gray who is so often spooked, Abby wonders if he is haunted by the ghost of his deceased former owner.
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Abby Lovitt is put in charge of training the expensive and haughty horse Pie in the Sky when his owner refuses. While trying to get a hold on him, she must deal with the new challenges, both good and bad, that come with being a freshman in high school in 1970's Northern California"--
10) Stormy
Author
Language
English
Description
Hannah and Becky are show jumping rivals, although Becky's Appaloosa, Stormy, is not as good at it as Hannah's horse, until one day an injury means Hannah cannot ride, and she begins to take an interest in Becky's efforts to train Stormy.
Author
Series
Black stallion (Walter Farley) volume 18
Language
English
Description
Alec Ramsay has a hard time persuading his partners to retain the girl he hires as a trainer and an even harder time convincing them to let her race the Black Stallion when Alec is suspended as a jockey.
12) Banjo
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Danny, a rising rodeo star whose border collie, Banjo, has been wounded by neighbors, and Meg, who has a way with animals, come together to keep Banjo safe, aided by Danny's brother.
13) Gee Whiz
Author
Series
Horses of Oak Valley Ranch volume 5
Language
English
Formats
Description
Soon after her yearling, Jack, begins working with professional trainers at a nearby ranch, Abby Lovitt takes responsibility for a very large, very smart, and very curious retired racehorse named Gee Whiz.
Author
Series
Heartland volume 10
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Amy wants to make Daniel and his horse Amber friendlier.
17) Anna's Prince
Author
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
With help from her father and a friend, Anna helps her beloved horse learn to carry a rider.
18) Always there
Author
Series
Heartland volume 20
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
As Amy prepares to leave Heartland for college, a new horse arrives at Heartland, but no one wants to tell her the background of this horse.
20) Bronco busters
Author
Pub. Date
1998.
Language
English
Description
Three rough, tough bronco busters can't tame a little black pony, but a small, quiet cowboy talks to him and brings him water, and then quietly rides away with him.
Interlibrary Loan
Didn't find what you need? Items not owned by Main Library Alliance members might be available in other libraries across New Jersey. You can search JerseyCat and place a request for the item to be sent to your library.
If your library doesn't permit JerseyCat requests or the item can't be found, you can also contact your library for assistance.Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request