A man who has friends must himself be friendly, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24
The little mini doesn't appear to be intimidated at all by the giant Clydesdale
O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Your name in all the earth, who have set Your glory above the heavens! Psalm 8:1
Two donkey friends sticking by each other.
Obviously not a horse, but maybe safer transportation than the tiny smart car?
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. Psalm 23:2
Snug as a bug in a rug? :)
Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. - Ecclesiastes 4:9
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1
Can't you just sense the pure joy expressed by this frisky pony cavorting about?
“Be angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath nor give place to the devil. Ephesians 4:26,27
I liked this book the best of the series so far. Parents should be aware the main topic is divorce, although that doesn’t become clear until the end of the book.
Just another six days until November 12. That would be the third time Winnie, her sister, Lizzy, and their father had celebrated Mrs. Willis’ birthday without her.
An abortion debate in a horse book for eight to twelve-year-olds? Yes. And, Winnie has another improbable training project. Two weeks this time to retrain a jumper.
When Winnie's first training project, Towaco, arrives, she immediately puts him in with Nickers, then seems surprised that the two are fussing with each other.
The things moms put up with - even in the horse world. :)
Am I the only person that doesn’t like the Winnie the Horse Gentler series? Honestly, it makes me wonder at times whether there’s something wrong with me.
I really wanted to like this book, but somehow I just couldn't. My youngest daughter (now 26) remembered the book title, but couldn't remember anything about it.
See the top 10 grossing horse movies as well as a list of my top 10 favorites.
Eddie Burton has spent much of his young life in prison, and Big Spender, a reject from the race track, are given second chances in this inspiring movie.
Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass. Psalm 37:7
Have you ever heard of team penning? Ever seen a movie about it? Brooke is torn between wanting her dad to be proud of her and her desire to become a veterinarian.
Ben Crane is influenced by his daughter, Cale to buy a filly after she breaks a leg during a race. Rehabilitating the horse, Soñador, brings the family together.
Patrick quits baseball and has Houston (an alcoholic) train him to be a steeplechase rider to compete against the spoiled, rich son of a nearby stable owner.
Twelve-year-old Janie works at Longvue Stables and adores Pat, the riding instructor. Janie clashes with her mother and resents Mike, the man her mother is seeing.
While his parents take a cruise, Mike, a spoiled and selfish teen, is sent to a Colorado ranch to stay on a ranch with the grandfather he hasn't seen in years.
I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. - Psalm 4:8 Mares are such good and patient mothers.
This adaptation of Black Beauty is set in the U.S., Maryland in 1880. It loses a lot by replacing British accents with southern drawls.
A female donkey is called a jenny. Males are called jacks. Like horses, their babies are called foals. This donkey mom is resting with her foal.
On the positive side, much of Beauty's monolog and his conversation with other horses are taken straight from Sewell's text.
Things are changed from the book for no apparent reason. Sewell's references to Christianity are removed. Some things just struck me as silly and out of character.
Apparently, Lane Frost was an incredible young man, but the movie makers, rather than sticking to the facts, felt they needed to add conflict and drama.
After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.”
History on Horseback is unique in its horse-centered approach to history, and should appeal to horse lovers young and old!
I can't imagine growing up without animal friends. Pets are such devoted and loyal friends and teach children important qualities.
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1 Sheep are the most frequently mentioned animal in the Bible. Bulls, oxen, cattle come in second.
I love picture books, especially horse picture books! As a horse person, I have pretty high standards as to what qualifies as a good horse book. Here are my top 5.
Margeurite Henry was a prolific writer. While her favorite topic was horses, (titles listed below) she also wrote stories about other animals.
This beautiful horse picture book has a wonderful message for children - what you are on the outside is not nearly as important as what you are on the inside.
Toby looks like he's dreaming of becoming an Appaloosa after a night with fresh shavings in his stall. Rolling is one of his favorite things to do.
Billy and Blaze is the simple story of a boy who receives a pony he’d dreamed about. The book struck a chord with readers struggling through the Great Depression.
Saddlebred show people, rodeo cowboys, and the Amish don't typically have much in common. But those three groups combine to help Rosie understand the depth of meaning in the commandment that Jesus called the greatest.
Somehow I never read National Velvet as a kid. After reading it yesterday, I feel fortunate I missed it in my younger days. I recommend that you skip this book.
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here...
The day my foster daughter arrived, I was launched into a world out of my comfort zone. What I'd previously only written about, I would live for the next few years.
My pony, Toby, that I bought from an Amish auction, a year ago encountered a bobcat this morning. He was very frightened, and ran around the field in a panic.
Oops! My secret is out now! I'll confess - I've had some help writing the Sonrise Stable series - a ghost writer.
Amanda Tero, a talented, homeschooled author and musician, reviewed the Sonrise Stable series on her blog, With a Joyful Noise.
One of my favorite traditions when my daughters were still at home was reading Christmas books or stories aloud. As they grew older, that became harder to do—
Operation Christmas Spirit is a heartwarming Christmas story to be enjoyed by young and old alike, a wonderful read aloud for the entire family this Christmas!
