. Black Beauty was available, of course, but the language might be a bit "stilted" for her interests.
If she rides, she might have found a series by John Richard Young (who was one of the early people who advocated 'gentle' horse training). He had a series of four books for young people, wherein a couple of teenagers were introduced to the training concepts, and what a difference it made in their horses. I was absolutely enthralled with the books and the concept. I'm looking for the titles; they're not well-known, but she might have found them on the library shelves.
Found two! "Arabian Cow Horse" -- the first, I think -- and "Arizona Cutting Horse". He also has a book, "Schooling for Young Riders: A Handbook for the Horsemen of Tomorrow", which might interest a beginning rider. (I've never read it.)
In the late 80's and early 90's the "American Girl" series of books were very popular. These were historical novels, with young girls as the protagonists, and fact-based information about the life and times -- Revolutionary War, Southern Plantation, etc.
I was also fascinated by the Ralph Moody books.
But I have to go to lunch. I'll tell you more about AG and RM later. .
Sorry for not acknowledging this yesterday, but my parents came over in the afternoon and I had a couple of scenes that demanded I write them - so I got very behind with LJ comments.
That's a good point about 'Black Beauty'. I can't recall if I thought it stilted, but given it's age it could well be.
Oh, lovely, thank you. She does ride, yes. They sound interesting, thank you.
I hadn't come across 'American Girl' books, but they do sound a very good way of learning and reading at the same time. Thank you.
Black Beauty was available, of course, but the language might be a bit "stilted" for her interests.
If she rides, she might have found a series by John Richard Young (who was one of the early people who advocated 'gentle' horse training). He had a series of four books for young people, wherein a couple of teenagers were introduced to the training concepts, and what a difference it made in their horses. I was absolutely enthralled with the books and the concept. I'm looking for the titles; they're not well-known, but she might have found them on the library shelves.
Found two! "Arabian Cow Horse" -- the first, I think -- and "Arizona Cutting Horse". He also has a book, "Schooling for Young Riders: A Handbook for the Horsemen of Tomorrow", which might interest a beginning rider. (I've never read it.)
In the late 80's and early 90's the "American Girl" series of books were very popular. These were historical novels, with young girls as the protagonists, and fact-based information about the life and times -- Revolutionary War, Southern Plantation, etc.
I was also fascinated by the Ralph Moody books.
But I have to go to lunch. I'll tell you more about AG and RM later.
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That's a good point about 'Black Beauty'. I can't recall if I thought it stilted, but given it's age it could well be.
Oh, lovely, thank you. She does ride, yes. They sound interesting, thank you.
I hadn't come across 'American Girl' books, but they do sound a very good way of learning and reading at the same time. Thank you.
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