"With her characteristic wit and unique ability to witness, Anita K. Boyle convinces us that an ocean smooth as a sheet of paper set upon a table, the feral flush of pink roses, the inner cavity of a chicken, and small saw-blades of salal-these, 'dog-gone it, are what beauty is about.' Boyle's poems speak a Cascadian dialect in conversation with her influences, such as Gerald Stern, Lucia Perillo, Louise Bogan, and Brigit Pegeen Kelly. Rooted in love-for the Pacific Northwest; for the creatures of her barnyard and home; for the pen and for Jim, her partner in life and in poetry-these poems heal like 'the cool green of mosses / as they press lightly onto the big / and little bruises of our lives.'" -Nancy Pagh, author of Once Removed and No Sweeter Fat "In Why Horses we're asked to become like the birds and 'solicit abandon.' To closely observe life and its elements through precisely chosen words, reaching to touch the old horse's leg and instead finding 'thin lines penciled to the ground.' When "'he cool, gray meets the hushed, rough-hewn fields, ' we no longer observe the pond, but live within the miraculous details of water and feather. Boyle's poetry pairs the vast with the minute, coaxing us along the 'trail to the other side of the mountain.'" -Nancy Canyon, author of Celia's Heaven "Anita K. Boyle's lyrical poems, 'soak up the earth's sweet music in the afterlight.' She cracks open the world to offer us 'a spiraling nebula / a minuscule universe... a helix of tiny suns' to clear away the gloom. She talks to us of waves, and sand, and gratitude; shows us 'a hand-held miracle.' In her clear, bright voice the poet sings, 'an ineffable tune, / lovely enough to be unending, / and final.'" -Rena Priest, author of Patriarchy Blues
Why do horses "spook" at things? Why do horses kick if approached from the rear? Why do horses sleep standing up? Why do horses breathe into each other's nostrils?
Answers more than one hundred questions about the physical characterisitics, behavior, and culture of horses, including "Why do horses get spooked so easily?" and "Why do they measure horses in hands and what does it mean?"
What kind of horses do knights ride? and Why do horses need grooming? With a stable full of clever horse facts and figures, this is a terrific way to stimulate curiosity and develop a child's reading skills.
Discover the secrets of gorgeous horses and ponies in this fun, lively book. Packed with colorful photos, fur-tastic facts, and bite-sized information, The Everything Book of Horses and Ponies takes you into their fascinating world.
The information and lists of therapeutic and non-therapeutic equine programs, which are contained in the book, are also available at the book's website.
As noted horsewoman Cherry Hill describes your horse's basic needs, routines, and responses to sights, smells, sounds, and touch, you will learn to anticipate his reactions and adjust your training methods accordingly.
Giving up something you love to benefit a total stranger may change your life-- a painful choice that precedes miracles, magic and joy.
Filled with colorful illustrations and dynamic color photos of real horses, this is a perfect selection for any young horse lover. Illustrated by Anna DiVito.
Or which horse is the largest ever to be recorded in history? Or why horses sometimes sleep standing up? Explore this fascinating book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked—plus fun facts and engaging, dramatic illustrations.
Answers questions about horses, such as their history, usage, physical attributes, and characteristics.