Books with title Dream of Fair Horses

'In all my life, I had never seen anything as beautiful as this grey pony ... 'Gill Caridia and her family are on the move. Gill's father writes the sort of book that literary papers love, but which few people actually buy. And then he writes a detective story that sells so well he buys back the house in the countryside where he grew up. It means change for all the children, but for Gill it means the chance to find horses, and not just horses but to ride at Wembley. But Gill learns that no dream comes without cost. This passionate and vivid story, which takes Gill from the age of 11 to 13, looks at what it really means to own something.This is a reissue of Patricia Leitch's classic story, first printed in 1975.

Girls and their horses will always have adventures and always get into trouble.In this pairing of two middle reader books, we find Jackie in Dream Horse longing for a horse and getting one. But as the saying goes, be careful of what you wish for it might come back to drag you over hill and dale and Charlie does. In Summer Horse we find Nicki living with a family who owns a stable and not only does she want to learn to ride, she has to learn to keep up with her roommate. It's not easy. Wynne is fearless on horseback and Nicki is not. Can Nicki overcome her fears by the end of the summer?The collection is two middle reader books--Dream Horse and Summer Horse, also available separately.

'In all my life, I had never seen anything as beautiful as this grey pony ... 'Gill Caridia and her family are on the move. Gill's father writes the sort of book that literary papers love, but which few people actually buy. And then he writes a detective story that sells so well he buys back the house in the countryside where he grew up. It means change for all the children, but for Gill it means the chance to find horses, and not just horses but to ride at Wembley. But Gill learns that no dream comes without cost. This passionate and vivid story, which takes Gill from the age of 11 to 13, looks at what it really means to own something.

"For the last two decades, Bob Langrish's photography has been an essential part of Horse Illustrated. His gorgeous equine imagery has graced countless covers and been the cornerstone of the magazine's signature breed profile. Through Bob's lens, Horse Illustrated readers have experienced horse breeds from all corners of the globe and enjoyed the beauty of the horse in every form." --Horse Illustrated Horses are celebrated around the globe for their beauty, grace and power. Dreaming of Horses features spreads on a multitude of breeds, and is packed with stunning photographs of each breed in its color varieties, including at least one full-body image of the horse in motion. Descriptive text tells the story of the breed from its beginnings; its role in the histories of kings and wars, peasants and industry; the characteristics for which it is prized; and how it rose from humble working horse to elite companion and valuable performer. A fact file notes the basics of height, color, character, and color photographs displaying the unique brilliance of the most popular breeds. Text describes what makes each breed individual--its origin, history, how climate and terrain shaped its physical features and temperament, how it lives today and its interaction with humans, and how all of these influences have contributed to its unique strength, skill, grace and of course, beauty. With breathtaking photographs that will awe and inspire, this collection will enrapture anyone with a love of these magnificent creatures. Founding Breeds: Arabian, Akhal-Teke, Thoroughbred, Andalusian Wild and Feral Horses: Mustang, Chincoteague, Brumby, Camargue, Exmoor, New Forest America's Horses: Morgan, Quarter Horse, Saddlebred, Tennessee Walking Horse, Appaloosa, Palomino, Paint, Falabella, Pony of the Americas, Paso Fino, Peruvian Paso, Mangalarga Marchador Foals Horses from Around the World: Lipizzaner, Friesian, Hanoverian, Trakehner, Selle Français, Haflinger, Percheron, Fjord, Welsh, Shetland, Connemara, Suffolk, Shire, Orlov Trotter, Marwari, Caspian.

Written in first person, Kerry shares her dream of riding horses and takes us on her roller coaster journey. She introduces us to her parents and her younger sister, Jessica, and welcomes Mr. Judson who takes her under his wing at Aesop Stables. Later we meet Buckeye, a prized quarter horse, and Billy, a special fourteen year old boy. Kerry's Christian family helps her cope with the shocking news when a friend's mother dies. With prayers and determination she confronts jealousy that sneaks up on her, and the emotional upheaval of a first boyfriend. She's strengthened by meeting the challenge of taking care of horses and earns the right to saddle up. A day with their veterinarian turns out to be one of the best days of her life....

Written in first person, Kerry shares her dream of riding horses and takes us on her roller coaster journey. She introduces us to her parents and her younger sister, Jessica, and welcomes Mr. Judson who takes her under his wing at Aesop Stables. Later we meet Buckeye, a prized quarter horse, and Billy, a special fourteen year old boy. Kerry’s Christian family helps her cope with the shocking news when a friend’s mother dies. With prayers and determination she confronts jealousy that sneaks up on her, and the emotional upheaval of a first boyfriend. She’s strengthened by meeting the challenge of taking care of horses and earns the right to saddle up. A day with their veterinarian turns out to be one of the best days of her life.

Every book in this series for children starts with... I love when I crawl into bed, burrow under my covers, and get ready to drift off to sleep… into the world of dreams. I love the world of dreams – where I can be anything, do anything and see anything. Tonight? Tonight I believe I’ll dream of… This first book in the When I Dream Series takes them into the world of horses!

Written in first person, Kerry shares her dream of riding horses and takes us on her roller coaster journey. She introduces us to her parents and her younger sister, Jessica, and welcomes Mr. Judson who takes her under his wing at Aesop Stables. Later we meet Buckeye, a prized quarter horse, and Billy, a special fourteen year old boy. Kerry's Christian family helps her cope with the shocking news when a friend's mother dies. With prayers and determination she confronts jealousy that sneaks up on her, and the emotional upheaval of a first boyfriend. She's strengthened by meeting the challenge of taking care of horses and earns the right to saddle up. A day with their veterinarian turns out to be one of the best days of her life....