"[Describes] the unique history of the American Paint Horse, what it looks like, and what it excels in. While they are natural herders, their good nature and trainability make them able to do just about anything."--Amazon.com.

American Indians rode ancestors of the American Paint horses in battle. These spotted horses later became common on ranches in the western United States. Learn how Paint horses became the symbol of American history and why this horse breed is one of the fastest growing today.

Describes the American Paint Horse, including their history, physical features, and their primary uses. Includes a photo diagram of the horse.

Children love horses! Today, there are more than 300 different breeds around the world! What is a Horse? explores the family tree of horses and their equine relatives including their physiology, feeding habits, the birth of a foal, horse sense, and horses in the wild.

Discusses the use of horses in films and television, their training and care both on and off the set, and the American Humane Association's monitoring of their treatment.

Each book in the True Horse Stories focuses on a contemporary horse from a different part of the world, and each animal is, in his or her own way, a hero. PBJ Decks Smokin Gun (Gunner) is an American Paint Horse, one of the many of Heather Lott Goodwin's herd, and a valuable show animal that won the World Championship Paint Horse title. When Hurricane Katrina passed over the Goodwin property, it took with it the fences, the cattle, and several horses. Heather and her family lived in their horse trailer for six weeks and considered themselves lucky to have safe, comfortable shelter. After the storm, they searched for the animals and recovered many of them. But three months passed before they located Gunner, a hundred miles away. They were told he was in terrible shape and should be put down. Nevertheless, Heather drove on washed-out roads to bring him home, starving, dehydrated, and blind in one eye. With the help of a vet and her mother, she nursed him back to health. Amazingly, nine months later, he was well enough to compete again in the World Championship Paint Horse Show. Gunner's story is a testament to love and to determination.

The Appaloosa Horse is one of a few breeds affected by what is called the Òleopard geneÓ in horses. Its coat has a layering of colors that produces a leopard-spotted pattern! Young readers will love learning about this unique horse and its role in riding competitions and cowboy culture.