Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Unbreakable by Richard Askwith


Unbreakable by Richard Askwith is an amazing true story all horse lovers will enjoy. There's excitement, mystery, drama, a lovable main character and details about the races and horses that it seems as if you were there. And the history and culture of Prague and the surrounding area that most people never knew are explained

Lata is courageous and determined in her goal to ride in and win the Grand Pardubice Steeplechase in 1937 when the Nazis have sent elite SS officers to compete. This brutal race was a yearly event that drew immense crowds to watch competitors from all over Europe challenge their horse to unimaginable obstacles. 

The photos enrich the story even more!


 



 

Sunday, November 7, 2021

Believing in Horses Out West by Valerie Ormond

 


This third book in Valerie Ormand's Believing in Horses series continues with Sadie and her deep love of horses. This time, one of the horses she rescued is taken in by a ranch in Montana. Her family, in Maryland, decide to take a vacation to the ranch resort to check on the sweet mare. Little did Sadie know that there were criminal elements at the ranch despite the well meaning owners. With the help of understanding parents, a resourceful brother, a feisty grandmother and new friends, Sadie saves the mare and other horses from training abuse.

An exciting and educational book for horse lovers of all ages!


Wednesday, April 14, 2021

The False Favorite by Josh Boldt

 



What horse lover doesn't love a good mystery set at the Kentucky Derby?

Cal is hired by the owner of the favorite horse after her husband dies under a suspicious suicide. He mingles with the ultra wealthy and elicits help to find out who would have motive.

The author obviously knows the Churchill Downs area and details of the derby. Exciting plot and great characters!

We had a great tour their in 2018!


Wednesday, August 5, 2020

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy


The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy is a wonderful story for any age -toddlers through grandparents! 

Inspirational and thought provoking, this book follows the adventures of a boy and his new friends. And it's funny - my grandkids loved the mole! And the artwork is unique and stunning. This would make an excellent gift for animal lovers, children and graduates.

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