Illness and trauma touch us all. Into the uncertainty and pain trots a herd of tiny horses, bringing a smile, a laugh, a chance to heal. Mini Horse, Mighty Hope introduces you to Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses, one of the largest equine therapy programs in the world. You'll experience moments of comfort, hope, healing, and even miracles as you follow these spirited mini horses on visits to children's and veterans' hospitals, victims of natural disasters, survivors of and first responders to mass shootings, and more. Along the way, you'll also get to know the founder of Gentle Carousel as she shares how the love of these marvelous little creatures has helped her navigate her own struggles and challenges. Perfect for animal lovers, people who enjoy true stories of healing, and anyone who has undergone trials and longs for hope.

As pets or show horses, for driving, therapy, or guide animals, Minis are ideal whether you have limited space or a larger property. The Book of Miniature Horses is full of information on finding and selecting Minis; their care, exercise, training, showing, and breeding; their use as therapy animals; and more.

How do dogs do it? They brighten our days, act as our therapists, and become our best friends-without saying one word. They just plain get us, too, in a surprisingly human way. And during the COVID-19 pandemic they rose to the occasion and transformed our stay-at-home experiences. You'll find yourself laughing a lot, tearing up at times, and nodding your head in recognition as you read these tales about the magical experience of sharing life with a dog. From hilarious to heroic, mischievous to miraculous, and everything in between, you'll enjoy a wide variety of entertaining stories in these ten chapters. Clever Canines, Learning to Love the Dog, Our Protectors, Life Lessons from the Dog, My Very Good, Very Bad Dog, Changed by the Dog, Four-Legged Friends, And Dog Makes Family, Grieving & Recovery, On the Road, And your purchase of this book will help support the important work of American Humane, creating a better life for dogs everywhere. Book jacket.

When Rootbeer and Edward's owner had to move to another state, the two miniature horses had no idea who would take care of them or what their future would be. Much to their relief and surprise Lilly, an avid animal lover, owned a beautiful bay quarterhorse Kiefer who lived in a corral opposite them. When Lilly found out Rootbeer and Edward were up for adoption she knew that they belonged with her and Kiefer. Together, Lilly, Rootbeer, and Edward began a series of exciting adventures. After getting to know one another and weathering a few challenges, they discovered the deep joy and satisfaction that comes from serving others. Follow them from their early beginning together, all the way through to their hair-raising experience at a county fairgrounds. Fall in love, not once, but again, and again, and again and prepare to let these minis steal your heart!

Get ready to meet Peabody! He’s the world’s smallest horse with a BIG message: We are all very special, and God never makes mistakes! Miniature horse trainer Faith San Severino wrote this delightful, fictional tale featuring a real-life miniature horse with dwarfism—Peabody! He is a therapy animal who brings joy to millions of people. Peabody the Mini Horse was rescued by the author and trained as a therapy animal. Once Faith started sharing videos of Peabody on TikTok, this mini horse captured the hearts of millions—including Kelly Clarkson who featured Peabody on the What I’m Liking segment of her television show. In this first picture book from the Peabody and Friends series, Peabody is told that he is too small to ever amount to anything. But with the help of new friends who also feel small, Peabody learns that he is just the way he is supposed to be, that God made him, and that God doesn’t make mistakes. In this book, you will find: One caring nurse named Pippa who makes a home for Peabody A handsome mini husky named Bubblegum (like Peabody, based on a real-life animal) A delightful mini donkey with dwarfism named Fitzgerald (also based on a real-life animal) And the one and only PEABODY! In addition, you’ll find the following features: Beautiful full-color illustrations by Sebastien Braun Adorable photos of the real-life animals in the back of the book Peabody, Bubblegum, and Fitzgerald come to discover that no matter how small or different they may feel, they can find friendship, belonging, and their forever home. So, grab this book and snuggle up with someone special. Then prepare to give your heart to Peabody and his friends.

Today is a special day at Sunnyside Meadows, a miniature horse farm. A new member has joined the herd, and her name is Winnie the Mini. The little foal loves running and jumping and having fun with all of her friends in the pasture. But one day, Winnie is separated from her friends and loaded onto a truck. She is sad, and she will miss Sunnyside Meadows. She finds herself at another farm with Andi, Ryan, and Sophie and two other mini horses named Jasper and Bailey. Here she will make new friends. This picture book for children follows Winnie the Mini as she learns about life and new experiences when she leaves the only home she has known and goes to a brand-new place.

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This book involves you in a delightful game of Seek and Find with two horses and a bird who are all very kind friends who love to play As your children read aloud, they will also be saying positive words over their lives. They will find love, hope and faith. This easy reader, designed for younger children, with its real pictures, is for all ages to enjoy. It gives your child an enriching experience at a country ranch. Come play Seek and Find The horses in our storybook, Love and Hope, are such an enrichment to my family's lives, I would like to share with you the information about Bit of Hope Rescue Ranch where they were adopted from. Bit of Hope gives horses a second chance at life. They are rescued and teamed with young children from the community to love them, help train and care for them. The rewards for both horse and child are immeasurable. Please visit their website at: http: //www.bitofhoperanch.com/about All donations are much needed and welcome Bit of Hope Ranch 720 Texas St. Englewood, Florida 34223

The Smallest Horse tells the story of Trixie, a miniature horse, who worries that she¿s not big enough to have an important job on the ranch. She tries her hand at herding cattle, but gets lost in the tall grass. She¿s sure she is brave enough to be a trail horse, but the creek is too deep for her to cross. She¿d like to be a show horse, but she can¿t quite master the fancy footwork. The big horses try and cheer her up by reminding her of good reasons to be small, but it doesn¿t help. By the end of the book, Trixie discovers that the does indeed have a very important job to do, and being small helps her do it even better.