When Pride, winner of the Breeders' Cup race, develops a deadly illness, Samantha and Ashleigh work to save the famous horse.

"Mystery surrounds Miss Becky McCoy when she shows up alone and unexpectedly at the Campbells' ranch house in Southeastern Arizona Territory. Fourteen-year-old Cody Campbell befriends the quirky girl in the bright pink, feathered hat and becomes enthralled with her as he learns that she is deficient in basic spelling and reading skills, but she possesses the ability to communicate with horses and has the skills to cure them of their ills. Over the...

"For the native peoples of the Great Plains, history is broken into two periods: before horses arrived and after. The Spanish introduced horses to these native groups around 1540, and their lives were heavily impacted. No longer did they have to hunt buffalo on foot. They could ride the speed of the herd through parts of modern-day Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Iowa, Texas, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and more! Readers learn much more about the lifestyles...

This work examines the emergence and causes of new diseases all over the world, describing a process called "spillover" where illness originates in wild animals before being passed to humans and discusses the potential for the next huge pandemic. The emergence of strange new diseases is a frightening problem that seems to be getting worse. In this age of speedy travel, it threatens a worldwide pandemic. We hear news reports of Ebola, SARS, AIDS,...

After disease wipes out her family's breeding farm, Ashleigh determines she will never care for a horse again until a small, sickly foal is born at the new farm that her family manages.

"The equine hoof is a complex marvel of natural engineering, built to withstand tremendous forces and able to adapt to an astonishing range of environmental conditions. It also changes daily--for better or for worse--in response to external and internal factors. Few horse owners have the opportunity to acquire a deep understanding of the hoof, which limits their ability to advocate on their horses' behalf and make informed decisions about hoof care...

From braids to breeds, fetlocks to forelocks, and gaits to gates, this comprehensive A-to-Z guide will help you understand and master the vast, colorful, and precise world of horses. More than 1,700 entries cover such wide-ranging topics as attire, tack, facilities, health and safety, riding styles, and competition.--COVER.

Cindy is heartbroken when she finds that her horse has tested positive for a deadly disease.