In Wild Horse Tamer, we learn the story of Ben and Dixie Darby. This brother and sister pair are incredibly proud of the black stallion they have named King. This wild horse is obviously ruler in the herds of wild horses that live around their farm. What makes King special is his incredible breeding – he wasn’t born in the wild. And Ben as well as his sister Dixie can see how the horse’s incredible conformation and breeding is positively impacting the wild horses in the area.
Keen to show off ‘their’ prize stallion to some other horse enthusiasts, Dixie and Ben make the trek out across the land with two men in tow. Having spent many hours in the saddle as well as watching the big black stallion, they are confident they will find him in his grazing grounds, watching over a large herd of mares and foals.
Ben is disappointed that they don’t manage to find the stallion. As his efforts bring up no results, his disappointment soon turns to concern. In time the brother and sister pair conclude that something awful has happened to the stallion. And so starts their great search.
Through some luck – and a lot of questioning – Ben starts to piece the mystery together. When he’s had one disappointment too many, the young boy decides to give up his search. This is when Dixie comes to his rescue. Her optimism and a bright idea allow them to continue the search. With the help of their trusty South American Gaucho, the three end up on an incredible search across the state.
In the end it is the steadfast patience and persistence of Gaucho that wins the day. Wild Horse Tamer is a great adventure for young readers featuring plenty of horses. An enjoyable read.
Author – Glenn Balch
Fiction – children
In my library – indeed it is as a paperback.
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