Horse Blog
Black Beauty - Christian Themes in the Classic Horse Novel
A Christian worldview and foundation underlies everything Anna Sewell wrote and was her motivation for writing Black Beauty.
Book Review: Horse Diaries, Catherine Hapka
I really wanted to like this series. I love the concept—horse stories set in different areas of the world and in different time frames.
Book Review: Misty of Chincoteague, Marguerite Henry
This book was written in 1947. For more than 75 years, it's remained one of the most popular children's horse books.
My Friend Flicka Book Review - Not Friendly for Children
I missed reading this one when I was a horse-crazy kid. I can't believe people rave about this as a good horse book for children.
Book Review: Summer Pony, Jean Slaughter Doty
Ginny wants a pony of her own. Her parents have agreed to allow her to lease one for the summer.
Book Review: Winter Pony, Jean Slaughter Doty
There's not much of a storyline. As a result, I found Winter Pony fairly boring.
Book Review: The Black Stallion, Walter Farley
Nearly everything horse-related in the book is stretched to the point of unbelievability.
Book Review: Horse by Geraldine Brooks
I'm sure it's presumptuous for me to criticize a book by a Pulitzer Prize winning author—Geraldine Brooks, but here I go.
Book Review: Mrs. Mack by Patricia Polacco
Mrs. Mack - I really wanted to like this book, but somehow I just couldn't.
What is it with Girls and Horses?
Today, at least in the United States, females are involved with horses in much greater numbers than males.
Barron Trump's Mongolian Horse
In 2019, Mongolian President Khaltmaagiin Battulga gave a symbolic gift to 13-year-old Barron Trump—a Mongolian horse.
Spring Cleaning - Equine Style
Yesterday I got a start on my spring cleaning - Toby style.
Toby and the Chub Club
Toby looks like he's dreaming of becoming an Appaloosa after a night with fresh shavings in his stall.
Toby, the Amish Driving Pony
I purchased Toby, an adorable, 43-inch gelding at an Amish auction.
Christian Writer or a Christian Who Writes?
I don’t want to be a Christian who writes. I hope to be a Christian writer or author.
Vicki Watson, Author Interview With Amanda Tero
Amanda Tero, a talented, homeschooled author and musician, reviewed the Sonrise Stable series on her blog, With a Joyful Noise.
Horses and Homeschoolers Magazine Article
When horses were scheduled to be the theme for an issue of The Old Schoolhouse magazine, I sat down and immediately wrote an article.
Writing a Christmas Story
After completing the first seven books in my Sonrise Stable series, I decided my next book would be a Christmas story.
My Pony Toby's Encounter With a Bobcat
My pony, Toby encountered a bobcat this morning. He was very frightened!
Overcoming Procrastination as a Writer
I prefer writing when I have the entire story floating around in my head.

