Frank Carlson Library

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.

It is 1904 and the partially deaf Asta Hedstrom is engaged to Nils, but she does not want to marry him: she would rather spend her time with her best friend Gunnar Fuglestad and his secret boyfriend, Erlend, who belongs to the wealthiest family on their Norwegian island; so when Nils gravely injures Gunnar, she shuns her marriage and moves in with Gunnar and Erlend in a secluded cabin above town--and the three misfits set out to win the annual Christmas...

Describes the connection between horses and people, show jumping, dressage, and various equestrian events.

"Issie is back at Chevalier Point and her rivalry with Natasha Tucker comes to a head as the girls compete for a new prize"--T.p. verso.

"Issie has won a place in the National Junior Team and is selected to compete in an international competition abroad. There are lots of riders and horses training together and Issie makes new friends--and enemies. She must bond quickly with her loan horse, Victory, but can she befriend the inexperienced chestnut pony in time to come out on top?"--Publisher description.

Shares the story of how a plow horse about to go to slaughter became a champion show jumper and the winner of the 1958 show jumping Triple Crown.