Do you have a horse lover who only wants to learn about horses? This literature approach to the History of the Horse may be just what you have been looking for.
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Take a wild ride and learn of the Lipizzaner stallions, wild mustangs, the American bred Morgan horse, the Chincoteague ponies and other breeds. This homeschool curriculum begins in the 1700s with the Godolphin Arabian and continues through the mid 1900s featuring the award-winning books of Marguerite Henry, Walter Farley's Black Stallion and Anna Sewell's Black Beauty.
Learn horse anatomy, breed identification, basic sketching of horses, charting blood lines and Bible memory verses regarding the horse!
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This award-winning history of horses literature pack by Beautiful Feet Books was the perfect fit for our daughter who wanted to read and learn about nothing but horses. She would read and reread the same horse books over and over again and devour horse training and horse rearing books intended for adults. She just couldn’t get enough.
I could not believe it when I discovered this beautiful literature approach to horse study. This is a great curriculum for learning all about the horse and I knew I had found the perfect fit for my daughter.
“…it was plain that Misty had found her own kind of happiness – with people. No one has ever told her she is not one of them. She wouldn’t believe it anyway.”
– Marguerite Henry
There are few things that can touch our hearts more deeply than a connection with beautiful empathetic animals. Having worked with children in child protection, I have seen and read many stories where horses and dogs could break down barriers where no human could. The sheer size, strength and power behind a horse often masks the fact that underneath that tough exterior is a gentle beast, ready and able to connect with those who need them most.
Marguerite Henry knows and understands horses personally and basing her books on historical fact, stays true to the role horses have played throughout history. The History of the Horse takes you on a wild ride through excellent literature, including some of Marguerite Henry’s classic horse titles.
Join your children as they journey with wild Mustangs, a Godolphin Arabian in King of the Wind, the Morgan horse in Justin Morgan Had A Horse, the mesmerising Lipizzaner stallions in White Stallion of Lipizza and the beautiful wild Chincoteague ponies in Misty of Chincoteague.
We were blessed ten years ago to be able to personally visit Assateague Island and the beautiful wild pony nature reserves.
Some of the beautiful wild ponies we photographed on Assateague Island, Maryland.
Henry’s Album of Horses (and Album of Dogs) and White Stallion of Lipizza are some of my personal favorites with their delightful sketches and paintings by Wesley Dennis. Extolling some of the greatest virtues, Marguerite Henry books bring us beautiful stories of courage, hard work and the selfless pursuit of loving one’s neighbor.
“If we could act a little more according to common sense, and a good deal less according to fashion, we should find many things work easier.”
– Black Beauty, Anna Sewell
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History of the Horse is aimed at a 3rd-7th grade level but could easily suit older children too. Included in the pack are 10 selections which include fiction and non-fiction books, written by those who know horses best including the award-winning books of Marguerite Henry. Also included is the teacher guide written by Hilary B. Severson, an instruction book for drawing horses, a deck of cards featuring 54 horse breeds and a notebook.
The guide also contains movie recommendations based on the books with the required books pictured in the front of the guide. The lesson plans include Bible memory verses and readings, comprehension questions, discussion questions and website links. Draw 50 Horses provides instruction for the drawing assignments, guiding children in the basic sketching of horses.
As well as Marguerite Henry, some of our most beloved horse books and authors are featured in this horse study. These include Walter Farley’s Black Stallion and Anna Sewell’s Black Beauty. The DK Horses handbook covers horse anatomy, markings and breed identification of just about every breed.
“The Black was looking out on the open sea; his ears pricked forward, his thin-skinned nostrils quivering, his black mane flowing like windswept flame. Alec could not turn his eyes away; he could not believe such a perfect creature existed.”
– The Black Stallion, Walter Farley
There are 93 lessons in the guide. If you have an avid reader, these could be completed in a semester, however, allowing for a one-year study will give plenty of time to pursue extra research on the topics covered throughout the school year. Your children can choose to do the assignments, drawing and research projects, or just enjoy the wonderful literature that celebrates the beauty and wonder of horses. As one of our most prolific horse authors, there are so many more Marguerite Henry award-winning books that an enthusiastic reader may choose to also enjoy during this year of equine discovery.
Perfect for 3rd-7th grade (but suitable for older children too) homeschoolers or for classroom teachers who want to add an exciting literary component to their history or science studies, History of the Horse is sure to delight child and adult alike.
10 History of the Horse Books:
King of the Wind by Marguerite Henry
Black Beauty by Anna Sewell
White Stallion of Lipizza by Marguerite Henry
Justin Morgan Had a Horse by Marguerite Henry
Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry
Brighty of the Grand Canyon by Marguerite Henry
Mustang, Wild Spirit of the West by Marguerite Henry
Black Beauty by Anna Sewell was an immediate success on its publication in 1877, and has gone on to sell an estimated 50 million copies. Seen through Black Beauty's eyes, the story tells of his idyllic upbringing and the hardship and cruelty he suffers subsequently, before finding security and happiness in a new home. One of the most popular children's books ever written.
Joel Goss knows that Little Bub is a special colt, even though he's a runt. Soon word about Little Bub has spread throughout the entire Northeast -- this spirited colt can pull heavier loads than a pair of oxen. And run faster than thoroughbreds! This is the story of the little runt who became the father of the world-famous breed of American horses - the Morgan.
On the island of Chincoteague, off the coasts of Virginia and Maryland, lives a centuries-old band of wild ponies. Among them is the most mysterious of all, Phantom, a rarely-seen mare that eludes all efforts to capture her—that is, until a young boy and girl lay eyes on her and determine that they can’t live without her.
Horses were in Annie Bronn's blood. When greedy cattlemen started to round up the mustangs for slaughter, Annie knew it was up to her to save the breed. The true story of Wild Horse Annie's crusade to save the mustangs, readers will cheer her on, all the way to the White House, in her struggle to preserve these beautiful creatures from extinction.
First published in 1941, Walter Farley's best-selling novel for young readers is the triumphant tale of a boy and a wild horse. From Alec Ramsay and the Black's first meeting on an ill-fated ship to their adventures on a desert island and their eventual rescue, this beloved story will hold the rapt attention of readers new and old.
Descriptive entries for more than one hundred breeds of horses and ponies discuss characteristics and distinguishing features, place of origin, uses, and the history of each breed, and include photographs with a visual identity key. A must-have reference for all young horse lovers.
This beautiful 7" x 10" composition notebook features 64 pages of acid-free paper, 5/16th inch (7.9 mm) line width, and 80 gsm paper. It's perfect for schoolwork and writing. The otabind binding opens easily and will lay flat for easy writing.
Worried about shipping costs? Beautiful Feet Teacher Guides are also downloadable!
Take a wild ride and learn of the Lipizzaner stallions, wild mustangs, the American bred Morgan horse, the Chincoteague ponies and other breeds. This homeschool curriculum begins in the 1700s with the Godolphin Arabian and continues through the mid 1900s featuring the award-winning books of Marguerite Henry, Walter Farley's Black Stallion and Anna Sewell's Black Beauty.
Learn horse anatomy, breed identification, basic sketching of horses, charting blood lines and Bible memory verses regarding the horse!
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