Download PDF Gunner Hurricane Horse True Horse Stories Judy Andrekson David Parkins Books
Download As PDF : Gunner Hurricane Horse True Horse Stories Judy Andrekson David Parkins Books
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.
Download PDF Gunner Hurricane Horse True Horse Stories Judy Andrekson David Parkins Books
"This is a fast easy read, not to mention a true story. We all knew of the destruction from Hurricane Katrina but never heard many of the stories about how it affected the animals. In this story the reader follows Gunner from the time he is brought to their home until he competes in a world championship. I grew up around horses and believe me, each has their own personality. I liked how she related the personality of Gunner."
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Gunner Hurricane Horse True Horse Stories Judy Andrekson David Parkins Books Reviews :
Gunner Hurricane Horse True Horse Stories Judy Andrekson David Parkins Books Reviews
- Great story. Love that it is about a real life situation. Very fast read. Seems as though it’s geared toward children though, which I did not realize. I feel this could have been a longer book for adults and gone into more detail. Very sad to find out Heather Lott Goodwin’s son passed away in an accident and there was a VERY small backpage vague write up of this. Instead of children’s illustrations; real life photos of the horse, family, and of Katrina situation would have been more relevant.
I do also have to caution that the author however has somethings backwards and in correct in the horse world. There is a statement on page 38 “A Paint is a breed, a specific stock type horse that can only be registered if both parents are registered with the American Paint Horse association.†This is not entirely true. Paint horses can also be registered if they have an American Quarter Horse parent or parents and a Paint horse can also have a thoroughbred parent and be registered. They have to meet the color qualifications first. My reccomendation on this specific write up is don’t bother if you are looking to learn something about Paint horses. The author should have done a more through job of reaserching the subject before writing about it.
This story seems to me the writer slapped together a short story and tried to pass it off as a book. I would love to see an adult version of this Horse and his family put into a book that someone takes the time to write out well. The story line is great and the happenings of hurricane Katrina are eye opening.
This book was a waste of the $7.99 for 95 pages long and a lack of detail. - I wondered during Katrina, all the way out here in California, how in the heck people with livestock were managing such a catastrophic disaster, and this book answered my questions. It wasn't manageable on any level, and horrible things happened to people and horses. I couldn't put this book down, it grabbed me from the very beginning since our Hero Gunner had the same coltish bad boy personality as our three year old Morgan has now, including the one blue eye. (They aren't just for paint horses anymore!) I have also showed paints and pintos back in the day, so I related so much to the story of Gunner and his family. Gut wrenching story, and tears flowed--- An unforgetable story....
- This is a fast easy read, not to mention a true story. We all knew of the destruction from Hurricane Katrina but never heard many of the stories about how it affected the animals. In this story the reader follows Gunner from the time he is brought to their home until he competes in a world championship. I grew up around horses and believe me, each has their own personality. I liked how she related the personality of Gunner.
- I had the thrill of seeing Gunner in action and he really amazed me. The physical ability and awesome beauty of this horse was captivating. I never really even noticed his ears he was so good. This is a really good book and you get to know this wonderful horse better.
- As a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast at the time of Hurricane Katrina and one who suffered the loss of our home, I was very interested in reading this story. I loved the horse, the family and the story. Though a sad and tragic ending, it was a good story full of redemption.
- The story of Gunner and his owner was very touching. The author added funny, tragic, and heartwarming incidents. I loved it. I just wished that more details were not written about. It was very short.
- Great story for a pre-teen or early teenage. Would be good if reader were familiar with terminology dealing with horses and horse training facilities.
- I got into a jag of reading real-life horse stories, and this book really scratched that itch. Gunner had a unique intelligence and personality that no other horse I'd read about exhibited. I especially loved that Gunner saved the owners son from a couple of dangerous situations, almost like Lassie. Fun read.
