Storytime with Horse Buddies uses language, art, and early-elementary history to foster horse appreciation and to promote the care of the horse and industry awareness. This virtual programming series, designed for learners ages 4 through 8, can be enjoyed by friends of all ages.
The Long Shot
The Long Shot, by Chris Carpenter
About: In this special Storytime with Horse Buddies, guest reader Chris Carpenter shares the story of a brave filly who defied all odds in The Long Shot. Click here for video:Horse Buddies - The Long Shot - YouTube
If you enjoyed this Storytime, please consider purchasing a copy of The Long Shot for your home or school. A portion of all profits are donated to the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, a nonprofit that provides aftercare for thoroughbreds who can no longer compete. You can find The Long Shot here:https://www.amazon.com/Long-Shot-Chris-Carpenter/dp/B0C7ZTHXZ1
The Flying Horse
The Flying Horse, by Sarah Maslin Nir
About: This episode of Storytime with Horse Buddies! features a reading of The Flying Horse, by author Sarah Maslin Nir. Click here for video:Horse Buddies - The Flying Horse - YouTube
Zeus on the Loose in the Woods
Zeus on the Loose in the Woods, by Victoria Weinhold
Zippy Chippy at Old Friends at Cabin Creek (Brien Bouyea)
About: The previous segment of Storytime with Horse Buddies featured the children's book The True Story of Zippy Chippy: The Little Horse That Couldn't. In this segment, we visit the horse retirement facility, Old Friends at Cabin Creek in Greenfield Center, N.Y., to meet Zippy Chippy. Click here for video:Horse Buddies - Zippy Chippy at Cabin Creek - YouTube
About: Our previous episode of Storytime with Horse Buddies featured the children’s book Upset: The Original Dark Horse. In this episode, meet author Maddy Zanetti and Saratoga’s own mini dark horse, Upset. Click here for video: Horse Buddies - Meet Upset - YouTube
