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For all lovers of horses and history! This latest book in the Horse Diaries series features an Andalusian horse in romantic sixteenth-century Spain. Southern Spain, 1570s Calvino is a dapple-gray Andalusian stallion. He grew up driving cattle in the mountains, but soon he catches the eye of King Philip II's horse master. Now Calvino and his young rider, Rico, must learn the complicated moves of doma clsica riding. Calvino doesn't understand the use of this prancing - until he and Rico are chosen to represent the king in a deadly bullfight that will put all his skills to the test. Here is Calvino's story . . . in his own words. Praise for Elska (Horse Diaries #1) : "A must for horse lovers, the cozy and exciting adventure will draw a wide audience.
About the Author
Whitney Sanderson is the author of HORSE DIARIES #5: GOLDEN SUN and HORSE DIARIES #10: DARCY. She lives in Massachusetts and has an Appaloosa horse named Thor. She has spent time volunteering at Little Brook Farm, a horse rescue and therapeutic riding center in Old Chatham, NY. Her latest book, HORSE RESCUE: TREASURE, is based on the story of a horse who was rescued by Little Brook Farm and went on to become one of their most beloved lesson horses.
