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"When the steamer Drake is shipwrecked off the Spanish coast, there are only two survivors. One is young Alec Ramsay. The other is the Black Stallion - wildest of all wild creatures - who saves Alec's life. Stranded on a desert island, boy and stallion develop a deep and special bond."--Back cover.

"The Eighty-Dollar Champion tells the dramatic odyssey of a horse called Snowman, saved from the slaughterhouse by a young Dutch farmer named Harry. Together, Harry and Snowman went on to become America's show-jumping champions, winning first prize in Madison Square Garden. Set in the mid to late 1950s, this book captures the can-do spirit of a Cold War immigrant who believed--and triumphed"--

"Master storyteller Michael Morpurgo has adapted his much-loved novel, War Horse, for a picture book audience. This powerful book for younger readers tells the enduring story of a friendship between a boy and his horse and is a gateway to help children understand the history and deadly chaos of the First World War. As we move beyond centenary commemorations and continue to strive for peace across the world, War Horse remains an important book for...

Introduces the very youngest readers to the exciting world of ponies, horses, and the people who ride and care for them.

When Blitzen announces his retirement on December 21st, Elliot the miniature horse has three days to fulfill his lifelong dream of earning a spot on Santa's team at the North Pole try-outs.

Ben Crane is a Kentucky horse trainer who watches in horror as a championship filly breaks a leg during a practice run. Ordinarily the horse would have to be put down, but today Ben's daughter, Cale, is at the track. Ben impulsively buys the horse, which causes him to lose his job. The rehabilitation process of the horse is almost too much for a farm that's already struggling to survive in a modern economy, but the horse turns out to be a much-needed...

"A child imagines what life would be like as a horse"-- Provided by publisher.

Sadie must choose between Mark, who finds it hard to tell her the secrets of his past, and Daniel, a visitor from Lancaster County who's funny, well-mannered, and completely dedicated to his family. Meanwhile, there's horse trouble in Montana again - only this time, horses aren't being stolen, they're being shot by snipers in a blue pickup truck.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of the runaway phenomenon Unbroken comes a universal underdog story about the horse who came out of nowhere to become a legend.

Seabiscuit was one of the most electrifying and popular attractions in sports history and the single biggest newsmaker in the world in 1938, receiving more coverage than FDR, Hitler, or Mussolini. But his success...

Elizabeth Taylor plays a twelve-year old English schoolgirl in love with horses. She falls for one in particular, an unruly thoroughbred rogue. While National Velvet is probably the most famous film ever made about horses, it is really a tale of family love, friendship, trust and striving for unreachable goals.