Got Carrots? Rescued Horse: Summer Fun and Driving Carriages
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Patti Dammier
Patti Dammier studied equestrian disciplines in Spain, Germany, Portugal, and England while teaching elementary school overseas. Many of the story situations described in this book are based on her true-life experiences. As an equestrian who trained and competed in Europe, Dammier, with a PhD in psychology, uses her expertise to write enriching horse adventures. She has written a number of other books.
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Got Carrots? Rescued Horse - Patti Dammier
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This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, names, incidents, organizations, and dialogue in this novel are either the products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Summer Fun
Chapter 2 The Science Fair
Chapter 3 Visit to the Library
Chapter 4 Return to Horse Island
Chapter 5 Practicing With a New Carriage
Chapter 6 The Horse Carriage Ride
Chapter 7 Carriage Ride Around the Island
Chapter 8 Return Trip
Chapter 9 The Science Fair
Chapter 10 Getting Ready to Return to Rolling Hills
Chapter 11 Visit to the Carriage Museum
Chapter 12 Return to Rolling Hills Equestrian Center
Chapter 13 Got Carrots and Jasmine
Chapter 14 Summer Session Begins
Chapter 15 Lessons Begin
Chapter 16 The Mystery Mare
Chapter 17 Our Friends: Horses
Chapter 18 Old Barn Mystery
Chapter 19 Practice and Preparation
Chapter 20 The Combined Trail Ride
Chapter 21 The Fun Events
Chapter 22 Strange Animal in the Barn
Chapter 23 Sunset Hayride
For all the wonderful horses…
A horse is worth more than riches.
—Spanish Proverb
38327.pngChapter 1
Summer Fun
herd.jpgSummer Begins for the Horses
The chaotic, unpredictable storms of spring were now past. In early spring, the wild herd of horses would be grazing happily in full, bright sunshine with clear blue skies, when suddenly the weather would change. The group would be running to find shelter from combinations of freezing rain and snow. Even though there were hints of better weather to come with longer days and more sunny days, the horses were always alert for sudden changes, as the season transitioned into summer.
The sun shone overhead as the herd moved contentedly from the sections of newly growing grass in the peaceful valley where they had survived the changes in the spring weather. The horses had a view of the same footpath where the horseback riders from several neighboring farms passed during their trail rides and outings. This was the same trail the riders used for the overnight trail ride in the previous story, The Trail Ride. It was a wonderful place for short trail rides or overnight trips. The trail led along a variety of views. There were hills, tree groves, and expanses of lakes. The trail was especially fun, because there weren’t any difficult paths for the riders, especially beginning trail riders. The trail followed the open part of the valley, which allowed the riders to safely walk the horses together. For many of the younger riders, such as Annie and Cassie, it was their first trail ride.
There were several young horses in the wild herd. They were full of energy as the warm sunshine made them all feel frisky. The youngsters hadn’t a worry in the world as they were tended by the mares. The mares kept a sharp eye on their carefree charges. The youngsters spent most of their time playing, eating, or sleeping. The mares were especially vigilant when their babies were often sleeping—standing guard over them. Hungry predators were always lurking about waiting for an opportunity to sneak up on an inattentive horse. The stallion has the most responsibility for guarding the herd as the rest of the group deferred to his signals. He is most likely the most obvious horse in the herd as he stands attentively and surveys his band of mares.
The horses busied themselves with daily activities. This group of wild horses traveled the length of the valley, which at one end of the expanse bordered the Rolling Hills Equestrian Center. The farm often looked after the wild herd when they needed extra food during harsh weather when grazing was sparse.
Last year when there was a sudden storm that had excessive wind and rain, a young foal became separated from its mare. The foal was found several days later when the Rolling Hills Equestrian students had a picnic at the lower edge of the property. The lower open portion of the property was near a lake where the wild herd often came for water. The farm had begun the summer riding program with a fun way to introduce the new students to carriages. All the teachers, older students, and newly arrived campers were loaded into carriages to take the short ride to the picnic area. It was an exciting day for the new students, because they were going to see the beautiful farm and extended areas bordering where protected wildlife lived, including a herd of wild horses.
Annie and Cassie were part of the group of newly arrived students who were attending the beginning summer riding classes. During the previous summer’s riding program, the girls met when they became roommates. The picnic outing was the first time the new campers had the opportunity to see the area beyond the pastures. It was fortunate that the group had planned the picnic right after the storm, because it was when Annie accidentally had found the small foal and saved it from starving.
Another summer had begun. The wild horses contently grazed and the youngsters frolicked. A lively game of tag had started when one of the older colts had found a piece of white cloth. The youngsters had fun finding unusual items to play with. They were similar to the horses seen in pastures around riding clubs, getting into trouble by searching out strange objects that are often dangerous.
38327.pngChapter 2
The Science Fair
donohorse.jpgHorse Fossils
Cassie and Annie were sitting Annie’s bedroom with papers and diagrams spread around. What do you think?
said Annie as she held up a picture.
I think that would be a good picture for the main part of our stand-up display,
said Cassie.
The energetic Annie and sometimes serious Cassie had become best friends during their first riding session at Rolling Hills Equestrian Center. This friendship continued as they discovered that they lived nearby and went to the same school. They had many interests in common, and now their interest in horses was going to be part of a school science project.
Annie and Cassie were working hard on completing their project for the science fair. The school year was almost finished,