Justin Morgan Had a Horse

Justin Morgan Had a Horse
Author: Marguerite Henry
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 141
Release: 2012-12-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1442488018

Joel Goss knows that Little Bub is a special colt, even though he’s a runt. And when schoolteacher Justin Morgan asks Joel to break the colt in, Joel is thrilled! Soon word about Little Bub has spread throughout the entire Northeast—this spirited colt can pull heavier loads than a pair of oxen. And run faster than thoroughbreds! This is the story of the little runt who became the father of the world-famous breed of American horses—the Morgan.

The History of Harness Racing in New England

The History of Harness Racing in New England
Author: Robert Temple
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 107
Release: 2010-04-09
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1450054722

New England has played a prominent role in the history of harness racing in America. The greatest horses, owners, drivers and trainers competed here and the sport reached its height of popularity following the legalization of pari-mutuel wagering in the mid-1930's following 300 years of Puritanical resistance to gambling. Today harness racing is barely hanging on as a viable commercial entity. This book details the history of the sport, tracing its rise and near-final fall and the possible solution to saving it.

Justin Morgan and the Big Horse Race

Justin Morgan and the Big Horse Race
Author: Ellen F. Feld
Publisher: Willow Bend Publishing
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2021-04-08
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 0983113815

Justin Morgan is a Mom’s Choice Awards® Gold Recipient! Justin Morgan is a proud, beautiful stallion living in the hills of Vermont. He works hard to help farm the land and when he has time to play, he loves to run through his field, bucking and rearing as he goes. One day, two racehorses appear and challenge him to a race. What Justin doesn't know, however, is that the two racehorses plan to trick him into racing twice - once against each horse. Will Justin accept the challenge, and if he does, is there any way he can win two races? Loosely based on the true story of Justin Morgan, the first Morgan horse, Justin Morgan and the Big Horse Race introduces readers to the famous stallion and shows just what is possible when you believe in yourself and have friends who believe in you too. As an added bonus, at the back of the book is a "Did You Know?" fact page with information on the real horse, the famous race, as well as his first owner, Justin Morgan, a teacher and musician. Written by IRA award-winning author Ellen Feld and lavishly illustrated by famed equine illustrator Jeanne Mellin, this book is sure to capture the imagination.

Great American Horse Stories

Great American Horse Stories
Author: Sharon B. Smith
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2017-09-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1493029886

A collection for equine enthusiasts An all-new collection of the best of the classics Editor was anchor of horse sports in ESPN Fresh, new series design A perfect gift for riders, writers, or literary buffs, Horse Stories is an essential collection of some of the most compelling stories ever written about America’s horses.