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Nineteen-year-old Sarah wakes up one morning feeling that something big, something irrevocable has happened on Black Crag, a small seaside village of around a few hundred people. To this remote community it seems as though the rest of the world had gone to sleep - aeroplanes no longer criss-cross the sky, the radios have gone silent and the ferry no longer brings their supplies. It's almost as if there is no world at all, when life begins and ends with the slate-coloured waves outside their front door.

Horses and horse racing have been staple themes in classic Australian fiction, and feature prominently in the works of iconic authors like Henry Lawson and “Banjo” Paterson. In this collection of six stories, Rolf Boldrewood provides vivid pictures of the days when horses and horse-drawn transport were intimately involved in daily life in both city and country.

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with "A Horse's Tale" by Mark Twain, a charming and heartwarming story narrated by the most unlikely of heroes—a horse named Soldier Boy. In this audiobook, Twain weaves a delightful tale that captures the spirit of loyalty, friendship, and the extraordinary bond between humans and animals. Join Soldier Boy as he recounts his experiences and adventures during a time of war and change, offering a unique perspective on history and the world.

"A Horse's Tale" (1907) is a novel by Mark Twain, written against bullfighting. A classic humorous tale as told from the point of view of horse in the wild, wild west. "I am Buffalo Bill's horse. I have spent my life under his saddle - with him in it, too, and he is good for two hundred pounds, without his clothes; and there is no telling how much he does weigh when he is out on the war-path and has his batteries belted on. I am his favorite horse, out of dozens.

The first book in Natalie Keller Reinert’s beloved Eventing Series, set in the high-stakes world of three-day eventing, now reimagined with an all-new recording. Jules Thornton didn’t come to Florida horse country to make friends. With her beloved horse Dynamo and her ruthless ambition, she...

A thirty-something single woman, the untried colt she inherits, a horse-crazy little girl, and their band of misfits and has-beens stick it to the establishment in the cutthroat world of horse racing.

The fourth book in Natalie Keller Reinert’s beloved Eventing Series, set in the high-stakes world of three-day eventing, now reimagined with an all-new recording! Jules and Pete have hit rock bottom. They are living in a tiny horse trailer, their horses are in temporary stalls, and they have...

Für alle unverstandenen Pferde, die trotzdem immer wieder versuchen, es ihren Menschen recht zu machen. Und für alle Menschen, die das Glück haben, ihren Pferden zuhören zu können. Endlich erfüllt sich Paulines Herzenswunsch – die Elfjährige darf reiten lernen! Als Elisabeth ihrer Tochter erlaubt, Reitunterricht zu nehmen, ahnt sie nicht, dass diese Entscheidung auch für sie selbst tiefgreifende Veränderungen mit sich bringen wird.