Pets/Animals

Young Maggie Mae Stanton’s world is turned upside down when a truck accident brings a young girl to live with them. Accustomed to being an only child, Maggie has a hard time adjusting, much less sharing her home with a stranger. And the young girl who was thrown into their lives had worries of her own and it made for a tumultuous beginning for both girls.

Follow their story as the horses they both love bring life changes for each of them.

Kamryn Bennett is stunned to learn that her horse, Dakota’s Pride is missing, along with several other horses from her family ranch as well as another nearby ranch. Devastated, she fears she will never see her beloved horse again.

Meanwhile, miles away across the state lines, another teen finds himself in the middle of a sinister plot involving horse rustlers. Struggling to do the right thing, he finds himself in deep trouble with the law.

Follow the story of these two young people as their lives become intertwined in what will become life changing for both of them.

Fun stories about pets and their human counterparts... Sometimes we find our friendly pets are not as friendly as we would prefer... Read of the escapades that pets and humans go through just to get along.

A series of stories of events in our family life with our seven cats over a period of 50 years.

Fifty years of veterinary practice allows Dr. Mike Perona to share only the funniest interactions between his clients and their pets. His stories range from dogs and cats to parrots and ostriches while he examines the world of interspecies relationships. He shares this with his friends and fellow animal lovers.

The life of a farrier can be back breaking, frustrating, heart-warming, rewarding, and funny all at the same time. This book captures the hearts and soul of many different farriers as they share their experiences, both serious and humorous, and offer time-tested advice to horse owners. This often unappreciated profession is truly an art form. The hammering of the red-hot steel on the anvil is music to a farrier’s ears. Every horse owner should read this book to get a better understanding of what goes into caring for his or her horse’s feet. Hear from the farrier’s themselves what an important role the owners play in their trade and what horse owners can expect from a good farrier. A must read for both farriers and horse owners!

Yet another well-structured, informational equestrian book from Lynne M. Caulkett, this one relating everything the novice horseperson as well as seasoned riders must know to train their horses successfully. The book covers such topics as horse behavior, common behavior problems, tips from professional trainers, safety, equipment, proper feeding habits, and the author’s own training and riding techniques. An easy to read, practical guide for anyone interested in horse training, or simply to improve his or her own horse knowledge or riding skills.

This third and final book in the “Sweet Dreams” trilogy features the adventures of young Alexis Carter, great-granddaughter of Jack Sweeney, and her quest to master the equestrian art of barrel racing. Finally realizing her dream of owning what she considers to be the perfect barrel horse, problems for the headstrong teen just seem to escalate, as she encounters a battle of the wills with her demanding trainer who questions her overconfidence and stubbornness. Despite this, the feisty young rider is unwavering in her dogged attempt to pursue her mission of becoming a winning barrel racer, and faces each obstacle with willful determination.

The final chapters bring a close to the Sweeney family saga, a story that has been enjoyed and followed by many faithful readers for the past four years.

It was hard to imagine how deep the hurt would become when the news was given us. P-Nut wouldn’t be coming home and the house would be silent, cold and empty. Even though there are two of us in the house the presence of P-Nut filled up all the empty spaces.

This book isn’t just about P-Nut, but all the great dogs we have been associated with. I’m reluctant to say we owned them, because I truly believe they owned us. In their own way, they let us know what we did right and what needed attention.

They were quick to forgive us when we made a mistake and continued on as if nothing ever happened. Their unqualified love and devotion was unsurpassed. They couldn’t smile or talk, but their tail said volumes.

This newest book by Lynne M. Caulkett focuses on the expanding field of hippotherapy and therapeutic horseback riding. “Big Smiles, Small Miracles” is the story of some of the children and their families involved in this remarkable form of physical and mental therapy. Heartrending in its graphic presentation of the challenges of children who have rare diseases and the handicaps that they face from the moment of their birth, their stories of courage, determination and success will warm your heart. A must read for anyone who has ever loved a child or a pony.

Patricia Stillings, writer