The little horse's chances were not good. Born prematurely on a freezing night, the buckskin colt had to fight for his life. When he was still a baby, Tecolote lost his mother. Join Tecolote as he masters the challenges that young horses--and young people--face as they grow up and become all they're meant to be. Tecolote: The Little Horse That Could will inspire children and adults alike.
The little horse’s chances were not good. Born prematurely on a freezing night, the buckskin colt had to fight for his life. When he was still a baby, Tecolote lost his mother. Would he be able to find a horse to help him grow up and teach him the ways of the herd? Would he ever know a friend who would love and protect him?
Be with Tecolote as he masters the challenges that young horses––and young people––face as they grow up and become all they're meant to be.
The illustrations in this book are snapshots taken while Tecolote’s story was unfolding. In using snapshots, we wanted to bring you as close to the action as possible and introduce you to the real Tecolote, Shambho, Rosie, and all the other horses of Rancho Vilasa. This truly is Tecolote's scrapbook––welcome to his world.
Tecolote: The Little Horse That Could will inspire children and adults alike. Join Sandy Nathan as she tells a true tale of a young horse growing up straight and tall, a youngster who will remind you of the child in us all.
About the Author:
A lifelong horsewoman and award-winning author, Sandy Nathan is passionate about writing and horses. Her work reflects the many facets of her life––ranching, family life, and spiritual practice. She lives with her husband on her family’s ranch and has three grown children and
two grandchildren. “Tecolote reminds me of myself when I was a kid. In elementary school I was so shy that I didn’t talk very much. I wanted to fit into my world as much as Tecolote wanted to fit into his. Tecolote shows us that stories with hard beginnings can have happy
endings.”
Excerpt
A Surprise
“We’d better call Dad,” Lily said, “just to make sure everything’s all right.” My daughter Lily and I were headed for a gospel concert. We were already in the spirit, clapping and laughing as we drove through the twilight in our lovely valley.
I pulled out my cellphone and dialed home. Things weren’t all right—I could tell the instant I heard Barry’s voice.
“I need you,” he said. “Rosie had her baby. He’s early. He can’t stand up. I need help.”
“We’ll be right there.” We whipped the car around, all thoughts gospel and joy gone.
We had bred horses for almost twenty years. We knew that baby horses need all the time they can get inside their mothers. A baby horse that’s born just two weeks early probably won’t make it. His little lungs may not be able to give him the air that he needs. He’ll be too weak to stand or nurse.
Rosie’s baby was ten days early.
What a Tale is told in this delightful story of Didge the wayward little Roo.
Catch up with him as he turns the Billabong from a Dull everyday water hole, to a lively, fun place, through many adventures and conquests.
