This inspiring debut novel by a female former professional jockey and horse trainer tells the moving tale of Willow King, a colt born with crooked legs, who is saved from destruction by 13-year-old Katie Durham. Because one of Katie's own legs is shorter than the other, she feels an immediate kin...
The chickens came out to greet her, their hopeful clucks reminding her that they needed feeding, too. The moment she pulled open the heavy barn door, Star nickered and bobbed her head. “I’m coming, girl,” she said. “Give me a minute to take care of the chickens and fix your grain.” She scattered ...
It was just before dawn and the early morning chill made her shiver. She slipped out of her sleeping bag, pulled on her boots and a lightweight jacket, and stepped out of the truck. Misty nickered for her breakfast, but Wind Dancer was lying down again. He seemed to be sleeping. Ali watched him n...
Jessica told Ariel, her brain spinning like a tractor tire in a mud bog, trying to come up with a good excuse. “She’s not a broke horse yet, and besides…you’ve got Raven. He’s awesome.” Ariel’s eyes narrowed. “Oh, I get it. You just want to keep Chase for yourself!” “Who wouldn’t?” Jessica retort...
Tison care for Astra. The mare was awake, but very weak. By eight o’clock that evening, when her dad insisted she come home, the vet declared that Astra would make it through the night. Lily felt horrible having to leave her, but she had confidence in Dr. Tison’s diagnosis. Two important battles ...
Thompson.” Callie waved goodbye and walked up the driveway to her house. She could see her father out by the barn giving Celah a bath. Her mother was just putting away the wheelbarrow. Callie smiled as she kicked off her boots by the back door. She finally had some bargaining chips now. As she op...