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A narrative retelling of the life of a horse girl who moved west and started one of the nation’s longest running equestrian schools.In early autumn, 1958, thirty-two-year-old Eleanor Fracker Smith left her family roots in Massachusetts and moved to southeast Wyoming. There, she realized her life philosophy: that people can do without a lot of things, but no one should have to live without horses. Living on the dry, wind-swept prairie west of Laramie, Ellie bought horses she could afford: ill, malnourished, and poorly trained. Through her accumulated knowledge of equine care, Ellie turned her unimpressive herd into show-ring winners and sought-after breeding stock. In 1961, she established Sodergreen Horsemanship School based on a uniquely immersive curriculum, with lectures and lessons based upon love, patience, mutual trust, communication, and—most importantly—groundwork. For forty years, Ellie’s renowned depth of knowledge and commitment to educating the horse-loving public drew students of all ages and skills. When Ellie married Bill Prince in 1966, they purchased a rundown ranch, just west of Cheyenne, and took with them the school and its name. Classes were full every summer until the school officially closed in 2001. Ellie stayed involved in teaching and other horsemanship activities until she passed away in 2024, in her ninth decade. “I was nutty about horses,” she once said, “and couldn’t see life any other way.” Pamela Galbreath’s finely tuned narrative reverently traces the arc of Ellie Prince’s lifetime of service to horses and horsemanship with remarkable attention to setting and detail, transporting readers from the suburbs of Boston to the plains of the West. Those who love horses or have an interest in the history of horsemanship in the United States will find themselves wishing they could have been taught by Ellie Prince.

''Everyone loves Fergus!'' say reviewers, and now the opinionated cartoon horse and bona fide social media star is back in an all-new comic adventure. In his sixth book, Fergus is finding show ring success, clearing jumps and winning prizes. But the stress of travel and performing his best begins to take a toll, and for the first time in his friend-and-grass-filled life, Fergus doesn''t feel so good. His muscles are tight and painful, and he is always worried about silly things that used to make him laugh. When Fergus meets a gentle moustached man named Jim, he discovers a different way to spend time with humans - with their hands offering a great big release of tension from his sore spots and his busy mind. Featuring the talented Jean Abernethy''s hysterically funny illustrations and scenes replete with supporting characters as amusing as their endearingly awkward hero, Fergus and the Man Named Jim entertains while reminding us all to make the horse''s well-being a priority. Recommended for ages 5 to 95.

Perfect for plant lovers, Through the Seasons is a visually stunning resource showcasing the native plants of the northeastern United States in their natural habitats. A culmination of a decade of exploration, Through the Seasons is a comprehensive photographic guidebook documenting the native flora of the northeastern US. With his meticulous eye and honed naturalist''s instincts, Mike Adamovic shares his findings on his travels through New England, New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey - resulting in a beautiful quick-reference that captures a wide range of species, from common to rare, across diverse habitats, from alpine peaks to coastal saltmarshes. Organized by habitat and season, this guide offers a visual record of native plants in their natural environments, serving as both a phenological reference and an encyclopedia of species. Beyond field use, this guidebook provides valuable insights for improving landscaping conditions and understanding which plants can thrive in cultivation. Adamovic also underscores the importance of preserving native plants, detailing for readers how they support wildlife and insects that are essential for ecosystem balance. By fostering an appreciation for these species and their seasonal roles, Through the Seasons encourages more sustainable practices for a healthier natural environment.