For Love of the Clydesdale Horse


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Scotland's only native heavy horse, the Clydesdale has been exported all over the world. He is recognised as having influenced heavy horse use across the globe. For Love of the Clydesdale Horse is a photographic celebration of all that makes this breed unique. This gentle ambassador with his huge feet, kind nature and willingness to work with and for the human race, turns heads wherever he goes. He is loved by those who see him and his good looks, kind eye and ease around people make even the smallest child want to hug him, despite his great size. For Love of the Clydesdale Horse includes 125 full colour photographs showing the Clydesdale at work, rest, ridden and in the public eye. This book will be of interest to the dedicated Clydesdale follower, breeder and enthusiast as well as to equestrian and general readers.




All the King's Horses


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Traces the history of the Clydesdale horse and depicts the training of Clydesdales at the Anheuser-Busch breeding facility




Horse Girl


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Mean Girls meets Black Beauty in Horse Girl by celebrated author Carrie Seim--a funny and tender middle-grade novel about finding your forever herd. "This book is funny and exciting. Beautifully portrays both the pleasures and risks of riding horses and also of being a teen. Very original, and a great pleasure to read."--Jane Smiley, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Wills is a seventh grader who's head-over-hoof for horses, and beyond excited when she gets the chance to start training at the prestigious Oakwood Riding Academy. But Amara--the Queen of the #HorseGirls--and her posse aren't going to let the certifiably dork-tagious Wills trot her way into their club so easily. Between learning the reins of horse riding, dealing with her Air Force pilot mom being stationed thousands of miles from home, and keeping it together in front of (gasp!) Horse Boys, Wills learns that becoming a part of the #HorseGirl world isn't easy. But with her rescue horse, Clyde, at her side, it sure will be fun. Complete with comedic, original hoof notes to acquaint the less equestrian among us, Horse Girl delivers everything a young readers wants: mean girls, boy problems, and embarrassingly goofy dad jokes. And it does so on the back of a pony.




I Love Horses! Activity Book


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This fun-packed I Love Horses! Activity Book equips kids with all the instruction and accessories they need for hours of creative, horse-filled fun! Kids can learn to draw their favorite steeds, show off their knowledge of horses with trivia cards, and saddle up to an assortment of horsey items, like door hangers, bookmarks, and stickers. With writing prompts, word searches, horse-inspired crafts, and more, this book is sure to satisfy every young equine lover!




Morgan the Clydesdale Pony


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The Clydesdale


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The Clydesdale has its origin in the working horses of Lanarkshire in the early 19th century, and over the last 200 years have been exportedfrom Scotland all over the world. Having survived near extinction at the hands of mechanisation in the middle of the 20th century, today theyare to be found in increasing numbers as team - and single - draught horses, working the land, or as popular riding horses, lending them awhole new image.In this book, Mary Bromilow puts this iconic Scottish breed into context in relation to its development, social history and popular culture bothin the UK and abroad. She also shows how the Clydesdale has made an extraordinary comeback supported by an international band ofpassionate enthusiasts who promote the breed tirelessly at local, national and international level.This is an expanded and fully revised edition of the book, first published by Argyll Publishing in 2011.




Christmas in Silver Lake


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Eleven-year-old Erika has difficulty adjusting to life in Minnesota when her family moves there from Germany in 1880, but a special Clydesdale horse not only helps her fit in, but also saves her life.




My Name is Ramsey


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This is the colorfully illustrated true story of a magnificent Clydesdale named Ramsey. It tells his journey, from a foal born in Scotland - where he won as a champion colt in the national horse show - to travels with his new owners to California and eventually to northern Idaho, where he lives today.




Shhh... There's a Clydesdale in My Closet


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Aria is a little cowgirl with a big heart who finds a lost Clydesdale horse and brings him home to hide in her closet! With the help of her trusty dog Daisy, Aria creates a plan to sneak the big horse home. Shhh, don't let the secret out! Help Aria keep the mystery of the big horse hidden in her closet! Suitable for ages 4 to 8 years. EARLY READER




The Book of Draft Horses


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A celebration of Clydesdales, Percherons, Belgians and other heavy horse breeds.




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