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Author : Ivan Fallon
Publisher : Robson Books Limited
ISBN 13 : 9781785900235
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (2 download)
Download or read book Black Horse Ride written by Ivan Fallon and published by Robson Books Limited. This book was released on 2016-07 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Philip Keith
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
ISBN 13 : 1429940956
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)
Download or read book Blackhorse Riders written by Philip Keith and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2012-02-14 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 2013 Silver Medal in History from the Military Writer's Society of America Finalist, 2013 Colby Award Winner of the 2012 USA Best Book Award for Military History Philip Keith's Blackhorse Riders is the incredible true story of a brave military unit in Vietnam that risked everything to rescue an outnumbered troop under heavy fire—and the thirty-nine-year odyssey to recognize their bravery. Deep in the jungles of Vietnam, Alpha Troop, 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry, the famed Blackhorse Regiment, was a specialized cavalry outfit equipped with tanks and armored assault vehicles. On the morning of March 26, 1970, they began hearing radio calls from an infantry unit four kilometers away that had stumbled into a hidden North Vietnamese Army stronghold. Outnumbered at least six to one, the ninety-man American company was quickly surrounded, pinned down, and fighting for its existence. Helicopters could not penetrate the dense jungle, and artillery and air support could not be targeted effectively. The company was fated to be worn down and eventually all killed or captured. Overhearing the calls for help on his radio, Captain John Poindexter, Alpha Troop's twenty-five-year-old commander, realized that his outfit was the only hope for the trapped company. It just might be possible that they could "bust" enough jungle by nightfall to reach them. Not making the attempt was deemed unacceptable, so he ordered his men to "saddle up." With the courage and determination that makes legends out of ordinary men, they effected a daring rescue and fought a pitched battle—at considerable cost. Many brave deeds were done that day and Captain Poindexter tried to make sure his men were recognized for their actions. Thirty years later Poindexter was made aware that his award recommendations and even the records of the battle had somehow gone missing. Thus began the second phase of this remarkable story: a "battle" to ensure that his brave men's accomplishments would never be forgotten again. The full circle was completed when President Obama stepped to the podium on October 20, 2009, to award the Alpha Troop with the Presidential Unit Citation: the highest combat award that can be given to a military unit.
Author : Laura Moore
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0743421620
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (434 download)
Download or read book Ride a Dark Horse written by Laura Moore and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2001-05-23 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set against the sweeping landscape of Virginia horse country, this breathtaking story of love in the wake of tragedy marks the debut of an exciting voice in romantic fiction. Cassie Miller was on track to be one of the best equestrian riders of the sport when a terrible accident left her as the guardian of an orphaned niece and nephew. Seeking means to support the twins -- now five years old -- Cassie takes a job as a horse trainer at the prestigious Five Oaks farm where she finds not one, but two worthy adversaries -- Orion, a bold, dark horse that has yet to find a rider it deems its equal, and local veterinarian Caleb Wells, a man whose startling good looks and quick wit leave Cassie unnerved. As Cassie trains Orion for competition, Caleb, a partner in the farm, watches over their progress. A womanizer since his recent divorce, he soon finds his heart softening for this strong and gifted woman -- and for her unconventional family. But as Orion's Hampton Classic competition looms, Caleb's vengeful ex-wife threatens to ruin everything Cassie and Caleb have worked for... Reminiscent of the early classics in romantic fiction, Ride A Dark Horse is a winning tale of the bittersweet glories of life and the transformative power of love.
Author : Margaret Pargeter
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780373019519
Total Pages : 189 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (195 download)
Download or read book Ride a Black Horse written by Margaret Pargeter and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : John Egenes
Publisher : Delta Vee
ISBN 13 : 9780692930854
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (38 download)
Download or read book Man and Horse written by John Egenes and published by Delta Vee. This book was released on 2017-08-24 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1974 a disenfranchised young man from a broken home set out to do the impossible. With a hundred dollars in his pocket, a beat up cavalry saddle, and a faraway look in his eye, John Egenes saddled his horse Gizmo and started down the trail on an adventure across the North American continent. Their seven month journey took them across 11 states from California to Virginia, ocean to ocean.. As they left the pressing confinement of the city behind them, the pair experienced the isolation and loneliness of the southwestern deserts, the vastness of the prairie, and the great landscapes that make up America. Across hundreds of miles of empty land they slept with coyotes and wild horses under the stars, and in urban areas they camped alone in graveyards and abandoned shacks. Along the way John and Gizmo were transformed from inexperienced horse and rider to veterans of the trail. With his young horse as his spiritual guide John slowly began to comprehend his own place in the world and to find peace within himself. Full of heart and humor, Egenes serves up a tale that's as big as the America he witnessed, an America that no longer exists. It was a journey that could only have been experienced step by step, mile by mile, from the view between a horse's ears.
Author : Margaret Pargeter
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780263722673
Total Pages : 189 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (226 download)
Download or read book Ride a Black Horse written by Margaret Pargeter and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Walter Thompson-Hernandez
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0062910620
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (629 download)
Download or read book The Compton Cowboys written by Walter Thompson-Hernandez and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-04-28 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Thompson-Hernández's portrayal of Compton's black cowboys broadens our perception of Compton's young black residents, and connects the Compton Cowboys to the historical legacy of African Americans in the west. An eye-opening, moving book.”—Margot Lee Shetterly, New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Figures “Walter Thompson-Hernández has written a book for the ages: a profound and moving account of what it means to be black in America that is awe inspiring in its truth-telling and limitless in its empathy. Here is an American epic of black survival and creativity, of terrible misfortune and everyday resilience, of grace, redemption and, yes, cowboys.”— Junot Díaz, Pulitzer prize-winning author of This is How You Lose Her A rising New York Times reporter tells the compelling story of The Compton Cowboys, a group of African-American men and women who defy stereotypes and continue the proud, centuries-old tradition of black cowboys in the heart of one of America’s most notorious cities. In Compton, California, ten black riders on horseback cut an unusual profile, their cowboy hats tilted against the hot Los Angeles sun. They are the Compton Cowboys, their small ranch one of the very last in a formerly semirural area of the city that has been home to African-American horse riders for decades. To most people, Compton is known only as the home of rap greats NWA and Kendrick Lamar, hyped in the media for its seemingly intractable gang violence. But in 1988 Mayisha Akbar founded The Compton Jr. Posse to provide local youth with a safe alternative to the streets, one that connected them with the rich legacy of black cowboys in American culture. From Mayisha’s youth organization came the Cowboys of today: black men and women from Compton for whom the ranch and the horses provide camaraderie, respite from violence, healing from trauma, and recovery from incarceration. The Cowboys include Randy, Mayisha’s nephew, faced with the daunting task of remaking the Cowboys for a new generation; Anthony, former drug dealer and inmate, now a family man and mentor, Keiara, a single mother pursuing her dream of winning a national rodeo championship, and a tight clan of twentysomethings--Kenneth, Keenan, Charles, and Tre--for whom horses bring the freedom, protection, and status that often elude the young black men of Compton. The Compton Cowboys is a story about trauma and transformation, race and identity, compassion, and ultimately, belonging. Walter Thompson-Hernández paints a unique and unexpected portrait of this city, pushing back against stereotypes to reveal an urban community in all its complexity, tragedy, and triumph. The Compton Cowboys is illustrated with 10-15 photographs.
Author : Robert Olmstead
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 1565126343
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (651 download)
Download or read book Coal Black Horse written by Robert Olmstead and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2008-05-20 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Robey Childs's mother has a premonition about her husband, a soldier fighting in the Civil War, she does the unthinkable: she sends her only child to find his father on the battlefield and bring him home. At fourteen, wearing the coat his mother sewed to ensure his safety—blue on one side, gray on the other— Robey thinks he's off on a great adventure. But not far from home, his horse falters and he realizes the enormity of his task. It takes the gift of a powerful and noble coal black horse to show him how to undertake the most important journey of his life: with boldness, bravery, and self-posession. Coal Black Horse joins the pantheon of great war novels—All Quiet on the Western Front, The Red Badge of Courage, The Naked and the Dead.
Author : Anne McCaffrey
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1448152429
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (481 download)
Download or read book Black Horses For The King written by Anne McCaffrey and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012-07-31 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lord Artos is on a historic quest - to search out the finest black horses ever known to man. He has vowed to drive the invading Saxons out of Britain, and he needs big, strong, powerful horses to carry his army into battle. Galwyn, a young Roman-Celt, leaps at the chance to accompany the group, little guessing the adventure ahead of him - or the price he will have to pay for his loyalty...
Author : Donna Snyder-Smith
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0470354364
Total Pages : 269 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (73 download)
Download or read book The All-Around Horse and Rider written by Donna Snyder-Smith and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-05-05 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cinch today's top new riding techniques In the past twenty-five years, a number of major innovations in horse handling have gained acceptance in the global community. Now Howell presents a one-stop resource for amateur adult riders to help them understand the new approaches and implement them to achieve fast results. Written by renowned professional riding instructor Donna Snyder-Smith, The All-Around Horse and Rider is the first equestrian book to offer a precise road map to utilizing the new innovations in training. This unique book explains the basic lessons the all-around rider must master, showing how to set realistic equestrian goals and adopt the methods that best enable the horse to do his job. Snyder-Smith gets to the heart of "correct" riding, helping the rider harmonize with a horse's movements while translating acquired skills to a wide variety of disciplines. * Covers the latest innovations in horse handling, including rider body awareness, equine movement awareness, and round-pen work * Demostrates how the innovations and training methods inter-relate -- and how to combine them effectively * Reveals how to increase the strength and endurance of both horse and rider * Explains the different competitions and who is best suited to compete * Shares inspiring, real-life experiences of all-around horses and their riders * Identifies when to ask for help-and how to find it
Author : William Micklem
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0756699878
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (566 download)
Download or read book Complete Horse Riding Manual written by William Micklem and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-03-05 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Horses allow ordinary people to do extraordinary things, and this extraordinary ebook shows you how. Now revised and updated, the Complete Horse Riding Manual covers dressage, show jumping, and cross-country riding, detailing everything you need to know to compete in these events, whether you are a beginner or more experienced rider. Complete Horse Riding Manual is brimming with advice on finding the best horse for you, training a young horse, forming the ultimate horse-and-rider team, boosting and maintaining your own physical fitness and suppleness, and building the fitness and stamina of your horse.
Author : Walter Farley
Publisher : Yearling
ISBN 13 : 0307804887
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (78 download)
Download or read book The Horse Tamer written by Walter Farley and published by Yearling. This book was released on 2011-09-28 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While waiting for a delayed airplane, old Henry Dailey, the Black's trainer, tells young Alec Ramsay a story of his own youth, travelling with his brother, Bill. Bill Dailey's talent as a horse-whisperer was unmatched in the days before the automobile and young Henry tells of an unscrupulous con-man who mistreats horses into behaving temporarily. Bill is determined to show that the man is a fraud, but can he unmask the con without getting hurt?Walter Farley experimented with many genres of writing and here, in his only foray into historical fiction, he weaves a fascinating tale of life when horses were the primary means of transportation.
Author : Donald Snedeker
Publisher : Open Road Media
ISBN 13 : 1504063511
Total Pages : 487 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (4 download)
Download or read book The Blackhorse in Vietnam written by Donald Snedeker and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2020-04-14 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This military history chronicles the combat operations of the Blackhorse Regiment, which paved the way for armored cavalry tactics in the Vietnam War. South Vietnam, September 1966. When the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment came ashore at Vung Tau, it faced a number of challenges. In addition to the threat of the Viet Cong and the North Vietnamese Army, the terrain and weather posed their own dangers, adversely affecting the use of bulletproof vehicles and helicopters. The dearth of doctrine and tactics for the employment of armored cavalry in a counterinsurgency was equally challenging—especially during pre-deployment training and initial combat operations. But despite all this, the leaders of Blackhorse Regiment found a way to accomplish their mission. Within a year of their arrival in Vietnam, Blackhorse troopers overcame ambushes that featured anti-tank weapons, numerous landmines, and coordinated assaults. They not only defeated an enemy division twice their size, but also demonstrated how to succeed while operating on and off the roads, in the jungle, and during both the wet and dry seasons. By the spring of 1967, army leaders were beginning to realize the value of troops stationed in Vietnam. And with the Blackhorse Regiment leading the way, armor came to be considered an essential part of the combat team. Written by a Blackhorse veteran, this regiment history features firsthand accounts from soldiers who served in Vietnam and Cambodia.
Author : Carrie Seim
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0593095499
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (93 download)
Download or read book Horse Girl written by Carrie Seim and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-03-29 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mean Girls meets Black Beauty in Horse Girl by celebrated author Carrie Seim--a funny and tender middle-grade novel about finding your forever herd. "This book is funny and exciting. Beautifully portrays both the pleasures and risks of riding horses and also of being a teen. Very original, and a great pleasure to read."--Jane Smiley, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Wills is a seventh grader who's head-over-hoof for horses, and beyond excited when she gets the chance to start training at the prestigious Oakwood Riding Academy. But Amara--the Queen of the #HorseGirls--and her posse aren't going to let the certifiably dork-tagious Wills trot her way into their club so easily. Between learning the reins of horse riding, dealing with her Air Force pilot mom being stationed thousands of miles from home, and keeping it together in front of (gasp!) Horse Boys, Wills learns that becoming a part of the #HorseGirl world isn't easy. But with her rescue horse, Clyde, at her side, it sure will be fun. Complete with comedic, original hoof notes to acquaint the less equestrian among us, Horse Girl delivers everything a young readers wants: mean girls, boy problems, and embarrassingly goofy dad jokes. And it does so on the back of a pony.
Author : DK
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1409381439
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)
Download or read book How To...Horse Riding written by DK and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you have ever dreamt about becoming the next Mark Todd or Zara Phillips, then How to ... Horse Ride is the perfect guide to set you on course for success. This book shows you 'how to' with simple step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions. From basic exercises and grooming techniques to more advanced cantering and jumping. The final section takes a look at the fun you can have with your riding, from the thrill of the show, to the discipline of dressage. Saddle up and learn to ride with this exciting new How to.... You'll be galloping your way to the gymkhana before you know it!
Author : Heather Wallace
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 9781387812899
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (128 download)
Download or read book Confessions of a Timid Rider written by Heather Wallace and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-06-04 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A memoir detailing a woman's insights about being an anxiety-ridden but passionate equestrian. After returning to riding as a mother, she is determined to follow her dreams despite the fear she is somehow lacking in talent or ability. An in-depth look into the heart and head of a returning adult equestrian, this message is not limited only those with horse experience. In fact, Confessions of a Timid Rider is the perfect book to read for anyone whom even for a moment questions their value in their designated profession or life choice. This book will inspire you to pursue your dreams despite the inner voice that says you arenÕt good enough.
Author : Charlotte Godfrey
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN 13 : 9781449507671
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (76 download)
Download or read book Learn to Ride! written by Charlotte Godfrey and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2009-09 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to Ride! is an educational guide for beginning horsemen, ages 6 through 12 years, written with an emphasis on safety and fun. The topics explored are: the "parts" of a horse, the color and markings of horses, how to halter a horse, how to catch a horse, how to lead a horse, how to groom a horse, how to show a horse "in-hand," riding safety, arena safety, feeding horses, feeding treats safely, treat recipes, dressage, a simple dressage test and a congratulations to the new horseman. Questions follow each chapter in the book. Young horsemen and horsewomen can answer the questions - either with their instructor or alone. Some of the questions are about things not discussed in the book! Those questions are asked to encourage the reader to think about them and to discuss them with others. With this book and an instructor, whether the instructor be a parent, friend or paid professional, young horsemen and horsewomen will be exposed to the basics of good horsemanship and learn a safe approach to the wonderful world of horses.
