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Charlotte and the Starlet - PB
A hilarious misadventure starring a determined teenage girl and a Hollywood diva who happens to be a talking horse. Charlotte is a natural horseperson, and now she has the chance to try out for the Junior Olympic Equestrian Squad!
Come Down the Mountain
An old horse lay dying on the moorside and nobody seemed to care... The house had been shut for months since the old man died, and his big bay thoroughbred left, forgotten and neglected, in an icy windswept field.
Come Home Brumby - HB
The Great White Stallion led away his wild brumby herd. When the stallion had been a smoky foal seven years ago, young Joey Meehan had seen him for the first time and named him Brumby, and he was the core of Joey's heart.
Come Home Brumby - PB
Florian the beautiful white stallion has escaped to follow the wild brumby herd to the bitter cold of the Snowy Mountains, and fifteen-year-old Joey Meehan goes atfer them.
Come Home, Brumby - HB
Florian the beautiful white stallion has escaped to follow the wild brumby herd to the bitter cold of the Snowy Mountains, and fifteen-year-old Joey Meehan goes atfer them.
Crazy Horse + Johnny Mohawk
CRAZY HORSE - Two horses go missing one night: Cadillac, a real beauty, and Crazy Horse, his inseparable companion. Have the thieves used Crazy Horse to lure Cadillac out of the meadow?
Crazy Horse Sioux Warrior - HB
Crazy Horse was a bold and brilliant leader. His story is one of courage and the proud freedom of the plains. The book has big print, it's easy to read.
Data on Cowboys
The life and work of the cowboy in the Golden Age of cowboys. This book includes lots of coloured illustrations.
Derby Dreams
Meet Ed Ardale's new racehorse! Ashleigh Griffen's dream has come true.
Dick King-Smith - HB
Tell me About is a biography series which tells the stories of famous people and brings their eras to life.
Dream Pony
"Congratulations! You've won a pony". Jess can hardly believe it, but she really is the proud owner of Skylark. There's only one problem. Skylark must be kept at Rychester, a rival stables.
Dude Ranch
Stevie, Carole and Lisa gear up for the adventure of their lives when their friend Kate Devine invites them to her family's dude ranch. They will have a whole week of cowboy-style riding, plus the fun of making Kate a club member.
Dude Ranch
Stevie, Carole and Lisa gear up for the adventure of their lives when their friend Kate Devine invites them to her family's dude ranch. They will have a whole week of cowboy-style riding, plus the fun of making Kate a club member.
Eight Mules from Monterey -PB
Fayette longs for an exciting summer. And she gets it - on the back of a mule.
El Blanco - Legend of the White Stallion - PB
Walt Disney Presents El Blanco - The Legend of the White Stallion. "It is true!" cries the old man. "The legend is true, El Blanco, the white one, has come at last, and bought rain to our dry valley."
El Dorado
Kirstie and Lisa head west to the Sierra Nevada desert, traditional Native American Indian hunting ground and home of herds of wild horses.
Emma (Riding School)
Emma can't wait for the Brook House Own-a-Pony-Week. It's a dream come true to look after her favourite pony for a whole week. But trouble looms in the form of Craig, her awful Pen Pal.
Endurance Ride + Horse Race
SOME RIDERS HAVE TO LOOK DEEP INSIDE TO STAY THE COURSE . . . The Saddle Club girls are participating in a new kind of horseback activity - endurance riding.
Fame (Hollywell Stables)
Rocky's new record, 'Chase the Dream', shoots straight into the Top Ten, and all the proceeds are going to Hollywell Stables.
Favourite Pony Stories - HB
Stirring tales of domestic ponies and wild horses make up this outstanding collection - enchanting, amusing amd memorable, it will delight all young readers.
Fire Pony, The
More than anything, Roy wants a pony of his own. Joe Dilly has a secret way with horses - and with fire. His kid brother, Roy, knows about both secrets, but he's not telling.
First Place
Lila Fowler, the snobbiest girl in Sweet Valley Middle School, has gotten her own beautiful horse and she doesn't seem to care. Elizabeth Wakefield thinks it's not fair.
Flaming Star
"Run, Star, run! Get out as fast as you can!" Panic stricken, the horse obeys, racing wildly, blindly through the flames.
Flashback The Amazing Adventures of a Film Horse
When Anthony and his pony Flash run into the famous film-star Tasman True, amazing adventures begin for them both as they are drawn into the glamorous, colourful, dangerous world of the movies...
Flying Horse
Phil Marsten isn't just Stevie Lake's boyfriend. He's a fellow rider and he knows how to push all Stevie's buttons. When he issues a riding challenge that she can't turn down, Stevie starts training Belle intensely.
Ghost Rider
When Lisa, Carole and Stevie head west to the Bar None Ranch, they have a great time planning a Halloween party with their friend Kate and John, a boy who works on the ranch.
Good Sports
Dear Judy,
You wouldn't believe what you're missing. I've been here two weeks and now we're getting ready for Field Day with Long Branch, the boy's camp across the river.
You wouldn't believe what you're missing. I've been here two weeks and now we're getting ready for Field Day with Long Branch, the boy's camp across the river.
Good-bye Midnight Wanderer
Was it really Ashleigh's fault? Tragedy has struck Edgardale. Ashleigh Griffen's favourite yearling has been injured in a terrible accident, and Ashleigh feels responsible.
Great Stories of the Wild West - HB
The are five Great Stories to read in this book and the print is lovely and big.
Green Wishbone, The
It wasn't a wishbone really. It was a brooch in the form of a sprig of mistletoe. But to Holly and Jon it was beautiful, even magical.
Gypsy from Nowhere - HB
The filly calmed down and flicked her ears forward to listen. Wendy could see that she was almost perfect, her only obvious flaw being that she had one blue eye and one brown one.
Haki the Shetland Pony
There is no future for Adam Cromarty on his parents' croft in the Shetlands. Should he sell his beloved pony Haki, whom he has cared for and trained since birth, to buy a ticket for the mainland where there is more chance of a job?
Happy Trails
Dear Judy,
So much has happened in just one week. Joker, the beautiful palomino, was assigned to me, and I'm a good enough rider to be in the intermediate class!
So much has happened in just one week. Joker, the beautiful palomino, was assigned to me, and I'm a good enough rider to be in the intermediate class!
Hard Hat
Stevie is in New York, getting into deep trouble in a building that's under construction, while Lisa and Carole are back at Pine Hollow baby-sitting Maxi
Hay Fever
Why is Max acting so odd? When Max Regnery, the manager at Pine Hollow Stables, starts sneezing and acting forgetful, Lisa, Carole and Stevie decide that it's time for a new Saddle Club project.
Hay Fever
Why is Max acting so odd? When Max Regnery, the manager at Pine Hollow Stables, starts sneezing and acting forgetful, Lisa, Carole and Stevie decide that it's time for a new Saddle Club project.
Helping Horse - HB
First, there were the bikies. Second, there was the fire, yet the house was derelict. Third, there was Debby's chattering about a ghost. Nobody believes in ghosts, but who's was that horrible face, then?
Heronsway Book 2 - Rescue Team - PB
The huge sliding door which led to the indoor school was open, and parked in the doorway was an ambulance. As the five watched in silence, a stretcher was lifted in. Peter scrambled in after it, the doors were closed, and the ambulance sped off.
High Horse
Is it the end of the trail for Stevie and Phil? It's springtime at Pine Hollow Stables, and that means it's time for The Saddle Club to take another trip on the MTO - the Mountain Trail Overnight.
High Horse + Hay Fever
IS IT THE END OF THE TRAIL FOR STEVIE AND PHIL? It's springtime at Pine Hollow Stables, and that means it's time for The Saddle Club to take another trip on the Mountain Trail Overnight.
Hollywell Stables Omnibus Two
FOUR BOOKS IN ONE VOLUME including ... Book 5 - The Mission; Book 6 - Trapped; Book 7 - Running Wild & Book 8 - Secrets. Hollywell Stables - sanctuary for horses.
Hoof Beat
Carole has the chance to train Samson, Pine Hollow's new foal. Stevie has a visitor from Washington, D.C., a fun-loving kid named Trudy who knows nothing about horses.
Hoof Beat
The Saddle Club girls gallop into the limelight! Carole has the chance to train Samson, Pine Hollow's new foal. Stevie has a visitor from Washington, D.C., a fun-loving kid named Trudy who knows nothing about horses.
Hoof Beat + Riding Camp
HOOF BEAT - The Saddle Club girls gallop into the limelight! Carole has the chance to train Samson, Pine Hollow's new foal. Stevie has a visitor from Washington, D.C., a fun-loving kid named Trudy who knows nothing about horses.
Horse & Pony Stories
...Christine Pullein-Thompson has brought together a diverse and entertaining collection of stories and extracts about the most notable of creatures.
Horse & Pony Stories - HB
36 excellent horse and pony stories for children, written by a variety of distinguished authors, both classic and modern.
Horse and Pony Stories for Girls - HB
The contents of the book include -
The Battle for Blandy Common by Robert Bateman.
Leave It to Lady by David Gammon.
Racing Rivals by Marjorie Stace.
I Wanted a Pony by Lilias Edwards.
The Battle for Blandy Common by Robert Bateman.
Leave It to Lady by David Gammon.
Racing Rivals by Marjorie Stace.
I Wanted a Pony by Lilias Edwards.
Horse and Pony Stories for Girls - HB
Whether you have a pony of your own or not, you are sure to enjoy these stories about ponies and horses. There are horses in trouble, horses to the rescue, and sometimes horses who appear to have more sense than their owners.
Horse Crazy
Carole Hanson and Stevie Lake have been best friends ever since they met at Pine Hollow Stables.
Horse Crazy
Carole Hanson and Stevie Lake have been best friends ever since they met at Pine Hollow Stables.
Horse Crazy
Carole Hanson and Stevie Lake have been best friends ever since they met at Pine Hollow Stables.
Horse Crazy + Horse Shy
Carole Hanson and Stevie Lake have been best friends ever since they met at Pine Hollow Stables.
Horse Feathers
Stevie wins sixth prize in a contest sponsored by Job's Comforters, which instead of the down quilt she was hoping for, turns out to be a dozen goose eggs and an incubator.
Horse Head Soup
Spud Wilson is history. In 'Horsehead Boy' Spud was a brain in a vat, until he stole someone else's body. In 'Horsehead Man' he took a human horse to the racetrack and caused total chaos.
Horse in Danger - PB
"You're being so secretive...Jess's accusation rang in Rosie's ears. It was true. Until recently, Rosie and Jess had done everything together. But that was before Rosie stumbled across a plot to fix a race.
Horse Mad Academy
Horse Mad, is a celebration of friends, fun and horses
that allows readers to live out their dreams through the books’ comfortingly realistic characters.
that allows readers to live out their dreams through the books’ comfortingly realistic characters.
Horse Magic
It's Halloween, and Pine Hollow Stables is getting some special visitors - a group of city kids. The Saddle Club girls are planning a treasure hunt and trick-or-treating for the children.
Horse Magic + Mystery Ride
TREATS OR TRICKS? It's Halloween, and Pine Hollow Stables is getting some special visitors - a group of city kids. The Saddle Club girls are planning a treasure hunt and trick-or-treating for the children.
Horse of Fire
Jinny stood in her stirrups, watching the stag disappear over the moors. Behind her, she heard the low drone of a helicopter. "Quiet, Shantih," she said. "You know what it is."
Horse Play
Dear Judy,
Thanks for coming to visit, it was great seeing you! Since your visit, something strange has been going on at Webster's, and all the Fillies and I are very worried.
Thanks for coming to visit, it was great seeing you! Since your visit, something strange has been going on at Webster's, and all the Fillies and I are very worried.
Horse Play
Stevie, Carole and Lisa - the founders of The Saddle Club - would do anything to help a friend in need...
Horse Play + Horse Show
Stevie, Carole and Lisa - the founders of The Saddle Club - would do anything to help a friend in need.
Horse Power
The Girls of Pine Hollow are a Winning Team! The members of the Saddle Club - Stevie Lake, Carole Hanson, and Lisa Atwood - are buzzing with excitement.
Horse Race
A corrupt official is after more than money - he's after the Saddle Club. Stevie Lake, Carole Hanson, and Lisa Atwood are going to the racetrack. They can't wait to help cool off their friend's sleek Thouroughbred racehorses by walking them.
Horse Sense
Carole, Stevie and Lisa are being separated by divergent interests that seem to threaten their friendship. Will this be the end of the Saddle Club or will they find a way to come back together?
Horse Sense + Horse Power
Carole, Stevie and Lisa are being separated by divergent interests that seem to threaten their friendship. Will this be the end of the Saddle Club or will they find a way to come back together?
Horse Shy
With the formation of the Saddle Club, the girls start making plans for the long-awaited Mountain Trail Overnight camp.
Horse Shy
Can you ever love something too much? The three members of the Saddle Club - Carole, Lisa, and Stevie - are best of friends, bonded by the special love of horses.
Horse Stories - reasonably sized Print.
There are many kinds of stories written about horses. Some are about the wild, untamed breeds of the American West galloping free across the prairies.
Horse Stories that Really Happened
Do you like reading about horses? Then you'll love these exciting, real-life adventures...
Horse Tale + Riding Lesson
HORSE TALE - THE SADDLE CLUB STARS IN A WILD WEST SHOW. Stevie has always longed for a horse of her own, and this summer she finally has the chance to get one.
Horse Talk + Holiday Horse
AN ANONYMOUS PHONE CALL - IS IT A JOKE, OR DOES A HORSE NEED HELP?
Horse Trouble + Ghost Rider
HORSE TROUBLE - When Mrs Reg, the manager of Pine Hollow Stables, goes away for a few days, The Saddle Club is determined to pitch in and keep things running smoothly.
Horse Wise + Rodeo Rider
HORSE WISE - The girls are in for some great surprises...and a pack of trouble! Max, the owner of Pine Hollow Stables, has decided to start a Pony Club, and Stevie, Carole and Lisa are overjoyed.
Horse-Sitters
Lisa Atwood is dying for a pair of chaps, Stevie Lake has her eye on a new bridle. and Carole Hanson wants the latest videos on riding techniques. Too bad The Saddle Club is broke.
Horse-sitters + Gold Medal Rider
FROM CASH FLOW TO CHAOS Lisa Atwood is dying for a pair of chaps. Stevie Lake has her eye on a new bridle. And Carole Hanson wants the latest Videos on riding techniques.
Horsemen of the Western Plateaus - The Nez Perce Indians - HB
Like all Nez Perce Indians, young Spotted Salmon was an excellent horseman. He was experienced in hunting, too, and when June bought the salmon run to the rivers, he showed his skill in catching the fish after which he was named.
Horsenapped
The three are looking forward to the combined-training event at Pine Hollow Stables, when all riders will compete in dressage, cross-country and stadium jumping. It's a horse lover's dream!
Horsenapped + Pack Trip
The three are looking forward to the combined-training event at Pine Hollow Stables, when all riders will compete in dressage, cross-country and stadium jumping. It's a horse lover's dream!
Horses At Home - HB
We raced across the field faster than I had ever been in my life before. Jubilee's long grey neck stretched before me; her ears lay flat and her dark mane was lifted by the wind.
Horses at Last
The Jackson Twins, and Nikki have just moved from the city to live on the edge of a large town. Sue and Ron Dwyer, their neighbours train race horses and have offered the twins a weekend away at the country races if they help with the horses.
Horses in the Gallery
A varied and exciting collection of twenty short stories, spanning history and set throughout the world.
Horses of Central Park, The
Winner of the International Society for Animal Rights Children's Book Award.
After school, Wendell brought Judith Henderson to meet the horses. "You're going to love them!"
After school, Wendell brought Judith Henderson to meet the horses. "You're going to love them!"
Horseshoe
A look into the future. The Horse Wise Pony Club riders have been working hard on a precision horseback drill. They'll perform it on Founders' Day to raise money for the needy animals at a nearby shelter.
I Own the Racecourse!
For a little while Andy really believed the old tramp had sold him Beecham Park racecourse, and his friends helped him keep his dream as long as they could.
If Wishes Were Horses
Cranky old Mr Mullins has made it very clear that he wants Julie to stay away from his property - and his beautiful old Clydesdale horse, Alice. But Julie can't stop seeing her old friend, who is sadly neglected and looks forward to her visits.
If Wishes Were Horses
A battle of wills...
More than anything, Cam Porter wants to join the South Shore Centaurs a local riding club but first she needs a horse - any horse.
More than anything, Cam Porter wants to join the South Shore Centaurs a local riding club but first she needs a horse - any horse.
Island of Horses, The
People said the Island of Horses was an unlucky place.
Island of Horses, The
The exciting story of two boys, a deserted island, desperate men and a herd of wild black horses.
It Happened One Summer
Many things were new for Jennifer. She had only just arrived in Australia from England. She had never seen an Australian sheep farm before.
Jackie and the Pony Trekkers
A whole summer of pony trekking in Wales! Jackie and Babs can hardly wait! But as soon as they arrive, everything goes wrong.
Jill's Riding Club - PB
Jill is persuaded to form a riding club during the summer holidays, and a lot of local children are interested, some good riders and others not so good.
John Gilpin's Ride
A Famous Poem - The Diverting History of John Gilpin: Showing how he went farther than he intended, and came safe home again.
Justin Morgan Had a Horse
This is the story of the little runt who became the father of the world-famous breed of American horse.... the Morgan!
Kate (Riding School)
The resurrection of an old ghost story is causing chaos at Brook House. Doors are being left open, taps suddenly turned on, bales of hay moved and tack keeps disappearing.
Kate's Secret Plan
It's Kate's tenth birthday, and her mind is stuck on her all-time dream...owning a horse.
Katy's Exmoor: The Story of an Exmoor Pony - PB
Katy lives on a farm in Exmoor, and she is desperate for a pony for her own. She finds a newborn Exmoor foal, and is sure that the foal is the one for her. Her family do not see it as that straightforward, however.
Keeping Barney - HB
More than anything else Sarah wants a horse of her own. For years, she has dreamed about how it would be to have one.... Now her dream seems possible....
Keeping Faith
Josie Grace grew up with Faith, Hope and Charity, the horses at her family's riding school. Now that her family is forced to close the stables, she must find the horses new homes. If only she can find the perfect owners.
Kelpie The Gipsies' Pony - HB
There is no summary as the book hasnt one. It's illustrated(b&w) by the author and with Five full-page drawings by Barbara Moray Williams. Most are illustrations of a young boy and his pony.
King of the Wind
"As he flees under the sun he is the wind." So the Sultan described Sham when he chose him as a gift for the King of France. And Agba, the Arab horse-boy, was commanded to stay with him "as long as the horse shall live."
King of the Wind
Born in sun-drenched land, Sham was gold like the sun and fleet as the wind...
Lara and the Moon Coloured Filly
Lara and her beloved mare's filly are captured by a rival clan. She knows that the little filly is dependent on her for survival.
Last Hope
Hope is the most reliable horse at the Grace's riding stable. Her calm nature and gentle manner make her close to Josie's heart. But now it's time to find a new owner for Hope.
Little Salt
Jenny stroked Little Salt and swallowed hard. She was very nervous. Would Little Salt remember the special trick Jenny had taught her?
Little White Horse, The
The setting of this enchanting story is in a West Country village, a hundred years ago. Maria, the heroine, her governess, and her dog go to live in the old and mysterious manor house of Moonacre...
Little White Horse, The
For a fleeting instant Maria thought she saw a little white horse with a flowing mane and tail, head raised, poised, halted in mid-flight, as though it had seen her and was glad.
Long Way from Home...and other pony stories! - HB
Award Pony Books...a well illustrated collection of stories about young people and their ponys.
Ludo and the Star Horse - HB
A superb story of a boy and his love for his horse and their dangerous journey together through the star-country of the Zodiac.
Mallory and the Dream Horse
Mallory loves horses. She loves reading about them. She loves writing about them. And most of all, she loves day-dreaming about them.
Me and Katie (the pest)
Why are little sisters such a pain? Having a little sister who tattles and spies is tough enough. But Wendy's little sister Katie isnt just a pain...she's perfect.
Medal Mystery
Horses are mysteriously vanishing from the Olympic stables. When Quasar disappears, too, the Short stirrup Club decides to find the missing horses themselves.
Midnight
Son of a beautiful purebred mare and a wild stallion, the gangling colt grows up under stern law of the wild...until his flying hooves and bitterly learned store of experience make him leader of his own untamed band.
Midnight Dancer
The first adventure of Mory and her pony, Midnight Dancer. Mory is thrilled when she finds a "wild" pony and wants the pony to be hers.
Midnight Horse, The
Riding at the Hawthorn Horse Trials is all that Kate has dreamed of and this year she's in with a real chance of winning.
Misty of Chincoteague
Misty of Chincoteague is the story of two wild, freedom-loving ponies a strangely beautiful mare and her little colt, Misty - and of Paul and his sister Maureen, who set their hearts on owning them.
Misty of Chincoteague - HB
Misty of Chincoteague is the story of two wild, freedom-loving ponies a strangely beautiful mare and her little colt, Misty - and of Paul and his sister Maureen, who set their hearts on owning them.
Molly and the Misfits..and other pony stories - HB
Reasonably sized print in this book.
Moon Filly
The frail brown filly was orphaned. Her mother died soon after they were stolen from the Iron Grey by Winganna stallion of the tribe.
More Horse & Pony Stories Chosen by Christine Pullein-Thompson
A stable of favourites! Wild ponies, showjumping champions, racehorses and even ghostly steeds - enjoy all the excitement and passion, heartache and joy evoked by these magnificent animals.