The Youngest Rider

The Youngest Rider is the tale of a manly lad of 16 who kept his oath of allegiance and repeatedly risked his life to be on time with the mail. Frequent tragic possibilities do no repress the keen merriment in the story, and one reads it again and again with zest, each time being thrilled to better patriotism and nobler achievement.

Covers how to choose, care for, and train a pony, basic and more advanced riding skills, and necessary equipment.

A ten-year-old girl relates her experiences as she and her pony train and prepare for riding competitions.

Tales of a Young Rider is a book based on the adventures of a young girl, Leah, who grew up at the YMCA of the Rockies, Snow Mountain Ranch. Leah kept her horses with Rudy and Clara Belle Just, who were original Colorado Homesteaders.Sitting by the wood-burning stove in their log cabin ranch house, Rudy and Clara Belle taught Leah what it was like to be homesteaders; the values of life, caring for ranch animals, managing the land, cooking ranch food, and so many other aspects of pioneer living.In the stories that Leah tells, many of life's lessons come alive from the back of a horse. Chickens, rabbits, goats, and sheep become her friends while bears, lighting, outlaws, and mountain lions add adventure to the mix. Life was much more than just a simple trail ride in the Rocky Mountains.Here is a book that can be enjoyed by children, their parents and grandparents, much in the way Leah learned by listening to the stories from Rudy and Clara Belle. Included are the recipes of pioneers and activities to make the book an adventure for everyone.

Although written particularly for the aspiring young competitor, all riders early in their dressage career, whatever their age, find the clear, straightforward explanations invaluable. This book gives you an understanding of test riding technique and explains how to improve your riding in and out of the ring.

The story of a 10-year-old girl passionately caught up in the world of horses.

Wolves, mountain lions, and cattle nestlers provide adventures for the Alden boys.