Horses
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10 Books: History of the Horse
History of the Horse Unit Study
Beautiful Feet Books: Age 8+
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!
- 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 Stallion by Walter Farley
- Album of Horses by Marguerite Henry
- Handbook of Horses by Elwyn H. Edwards
Favourite Authors
Jennifer Marshall Bleakley
By Jennifer Marshall Bleakley
How a Blind Rescue Horse Helped Others Learn to See. Joey came to Hope Reins―a ranch dedicated to helping hurting kids who had been abused, emotionally wounded, or unwanted. By teaching these children to care for rescued animals, the Hope Reins staff were convinced they could reach kids with love and hope and show them that we are never forgotten by God.
By Jennifer Marshall Bleakley
The True Story of a Lonely Horse Who Found a Home--and Became a Hero. Project Solomon is a powerful story of resilience, sacrifice, and love that reminds us all how much we matter―to each other and to God.
Marguerite Henry
Boxed Set
Marguerite Henry’s detail-rich stories have been revered classics for years, and now all sixteen are available in one collectible paperback boxed set. Including some titles that were previously out of print, and others that have been awarded literature’s highest honors, this is a one-of-a-kind collection that will be cherished by any animal lover.
🩷 This is one of my favourites! Just beautiful for any horse lover.
From award-winning author Marguerite Henry comes a classic reference work about horses and their origins.
Kelly Wilson
For this book, Kelly Wilson spent years researching the world’s wildest herds, travelling the globe and living among them. From the remote forests of Canada and snow-capped mountains of America, to the unforgiving deserts of Australia and windswept beaches of New Zealand, Kelly has captured a raw and honest portrayal of these animals — their rugged beauty, their unique way of life, and the harsh, yet picturesque landscapes they call home. Live the adventure alongside her, as Kelly looks into the secret lives of wild horses, how their populations are managed, and the many hardships they must overcome in their fight for survival.
Every year in the wilderness of the Central Plateau of New Zealand, wild Kaimanawa horses are rounded up and sent to the slaughterhouse. It's upsetting, but what else can be done? The Wilson sisters decide something could be done. They saw future champions behind the fiery eyes and beneath the shaggy coats. In this touching book, Kelly Wilson tells the true story of how they embarked on a courageous journey to train horses that most people believed were untrainable.
The Billy and Blaze Collection
Little Britches series
Ralph Moody was eight years old in 1906 when his family moved from New Hampshire to a Colorado ranch. Through his eyes we experience the pleasures and perils of ranching there early in the twentieth century. Beautiful! One of our favourite series.
Picture Books
All About Horses
The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to nonfiction topics from the real world! Take a trip to the Super-Tremendous Stupendous Horse Show.
Horses in Art
This #1 New York Times bestseller is the perfect gift for the young artist in your life! A never-before-published Dr. Seuss non-fiction book about creating and looking at art!
