Traveling with his owners from Missouri to Oregon in 1848, Koda, an energetic two-year-old quarter horse, finds the long journey increasingly tedious and tiring until his young owner goes missing on the trail and he must use all his skills to find her.
Introduces young learners to the American quarter horse. Discusses how the horse got its name, the work it does, and its physical characteristics. Includes color photographs, a vocabulary list, sources for further information, and an index.
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to American quarter horses. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher"--Provided by publisher.
"This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the unique characteristics of America's most popular horse breed. Explains the history of the quarter horse breed, how it performs in Western rodeo events, is suited for ranch work, and what makes this horse great for equine therapy and trail riding"--Provided by the publisher.
Becky gets along with everyone at Shady Glen Stables except Hannah, who takes joy in taunting Becky with the fact that she is a better jumper and wins more competitions, but when Hannah is hurt and cannot ride, Becky thinks this might be her chance to shine, as long as she can help her horse Stormy get over his fear of jumping.
