Storytime with Horse Buddies
- Audience: Ages 4-8
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. This program is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
The Jockey and Her Horse
About: In this week's Storytime with Horse Buddies, we delve into the incredible life of Cheryl White in The Jockey and her Horse by Sarah Maslin Nir and Raymond White, Jr. If you want to hear more about Cheryl's remarkable story, you can pick up a copy of the book for yourself in the Museum gift shop!
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Lucky's Adventure in the Great Outdoors
About: In this week's Storytime with Horse Buddies, special guest Patrice takes us on a journey into the woods with Lucky's Adventure in the Great Outdoors!
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The Long Shot
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.
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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
About: This episode of Storytime with Horse Buddies! features a reading of The Flying Horse, by author Sarah Maslin Nir.
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Zeus on the Loose in the Woods
About: This episode of Storytime with Horse Buddies! features a reading of Zeus on the Loose in the Woods, by author Victoria Weinhold!
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Lucky's Adventure in Winter Wonderland
About: This episode of Storytime with Horse Buddies! features a reading of Lucky's Adventure in Winter Wonderland, by author Elizabeth Macy!
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The True Story of Zippy Chippy: The Little Horse That Couldn't
About: This Storytime with Horse Buddies segment features the children's book The True Story of Zippy Chippy: The Little Horse That Couldn't.
Zippy Chippy Activity: 
Storytime with Horse Buddies Activity Sheet - Zippy Chippy.pdf
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Zippy Chippy at Old Friends at Cabin Creek
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.
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Upset: The Original Dark Horse
About: This Storytime with Horse Buddies episode spotlights the children’s book Upset: The Original Dark Horse.
Upset Activity: Upset Activity Sheet.pdf
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Meet Upset, Saratoga's Mini Dark Horse
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.
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Perfect Timing Part 1
About: This Storytime episode features the first half of the children's book Perfect Timing: How Isaac Murphy Became One of the World's Greatest Jockeys.
Perfect Timing activities: Perfect Timing - Isaac Murphy Time Line.pdf
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Perfect Timing Part 2
About: This Storytime episode features the second half of the children's book Perfect Timing: How Isaac Murphy Became One of the World's Greatest Jockeys.
Perfect Timing activities: Perfect Timing - Design Silks Activity.pdf
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Katie's Dream
About: This Storytime episode features the children's book Katie's Dream.
Katie's Dream Activity: Katie's Dream Activity.pdf
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Pasture Bedtime
About: This Storytime episode features the children's book Pasture Bedtime.
Pasture Bedtime Activity: Pasture Bedtime Activity.pdf
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The Tale of Willhanna
About: This Storytime episode features the children's book The Tale of Willhanna.
Willhanna Activity: Willhanna - Activity.pdf
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The Far Turn
About: This Storytime episode features the children's book The Far Turn.
The Far Turn Activity: The Far Turn Activity.pdf
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Jim Dandy
About: This Storytime episode features the children's book Jim Dandy.
Jim Dandy Activity: Jim Dandy Activity.pdf
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Jumping The Moon, Part 1
About: This Storytime episode features the first half of the children’s book Jumping The Moon.
Jumping The Moon Activity: Jumping The Moon Activity.pdf
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Jumping The Moon, Part 2
About: This Storytime episode features the second half of the children’s book Jumping The Moon.
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