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Horse Crazy

The Story of A Woman and A World in Love With An Animal

by Nir, Sarah Maslin

Book - 2020

A New York Times staff reporter profiles horses and horse lovers across the country while exploring her own lifelong passion for all things equine. A New York Times staff reporter profiles horses and horse lovers across the country while exploring her own lifelong passion for all things equine. Show less

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The Compton Cowboys

The New Generation of Cowboys in America's Urban Heartland

by Thompson-Hernández, Walter

Book - 2020

In 1988, Mayisha Akbar founded Richland Farms, one of the first Black cowboy ranches in the U.S. To keep kids off the streets and out of gangs, Richland Farms provides opportunities to care for and ride horses. In 1988, Mayisha Akbar founded Richland Farms, one of the first Black cowboy ranches in the U.S. To keep kids off the streets and out of gangs, Richland Farms provides opportunities to care for and ride horses. Show less

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Half Broke Horses

A True-life Novel

by Walls, Jeannette

Book - 2009

The author of the memoir The Glass Castle fictionalizes the story of her grandmother, who helped her grandfather train horses and rode her pony 500 miles to her first job. The author of the memoir The Glass Castle fictionalizes the story of her grandmother, who helped her grandfather train horses and rode her pony 500 miles to her first job. Show less

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Rough Magic

Riding the World's Loneliest Horse Race

by Prior-Palmer, Lara

Book - 2019

In this memoir, Lara Prior-Palmer recounts her journey to being the first woman to win the Mongol Derby and the youngest person ever to finish. In this memoir, Lara Prior-Palmer recounts her journey to being the first woman to win the Mongol Derby and the youngest person ever to finish. Show less

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Aloha Rodeo

Three Hawaiian Cowboys, the World's Greatest Rodeo, and A Hidden History of the American West

by Wolman, David

Book - 2019

In 1908, three Hawaiian cowboys traveled to Wyoming for the Cheyenne Roundup, the biggest rodeo competition at the time. Though scoffed at, they set a new record in steer roping. In 1908, three Hawaiian cowboys traveled to Wyoming for the Cheyenne Roundup, the biggest rodeo competition at the time. Though scoffed at, they set a new record in steer roping. Show less

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The Faraway Horses

The Adventures and Wisdom of One of America's Most Renowned Horsemen

by Brannaman, Buck

eBook - 2001

The autobiography of one of the world’s leading horsemen who has lessons to teach us about working in harmony with horses, and the world at large. The autobiography of one of the world’s leading horsemen who has lessons to teach us about working in harmony with horses, and the world at large. Show less

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The Eighty-dollar Champion

Snowman, the Horse That Inspired A Nation

by Letts, Elizabeth

Book - 2011

A true story of a horse who was saved from the slaughterhouse for only 80 dollars and went on to become a show jumping champion. A true story of a horse who was saved from the slaughterhouse for only 80 dollars and went on to become a show jumping champion. Show less

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The Horse

The Epic History of Our Noble Companion

by Williams, Wendy

Book - 2015

A comprehensive history of horses, covering 56 million years of equestrian history, focusing on their bond with humans. A comprehensive history of horses, covering 56 million years of equestrian history, focusing on their bond with humans. Show less

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Why We Ride

Women Writers on the Horses in Their Lives

Book - 2010

A collection of stories by women on the strong connections they feel with their horses. A collection of stories by women on the strong connections they feel with their horses. Show less

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Irish Meadows

by Mason, Susan Anne

Book - 2015

Set in New York in 1911, this is a story of a father who wants only the best for his family, but puts the financial wellbeing of his horse farm ahead of his daughters’ hearts and happiness. Set in New York in 1911, this is a story of a father who wants only the best for his family, but puts the financial wellbeing of his horse farm ahead of his daughters’ hearts and happiness. Show less

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